Pleasantville: almost 30 years on, this kaleidoscopic teen romance remains surprisingly relevant
Gary Ross’s 1998 directorial debut offers pointed social commentary about how fear of progress leads to political oppression through innovative use of colour Who among us hasn’t fantasised about escaping…
Australian town defends its ‘long-valued and admired’ statue of an enslaved African American child
Maitland city council has condemned an art exhibit challenging the 150-year-old figure, which the artist says ‘does not represent Black skin with any dignity’ Warning: This article contains outdated and…
Labor MPs urge Albanese to go harder on gambling reform amid illicit drug and sex worker allegations
Exclusive: Louise Miller-Frost and Alicia Payne have vowed to push for further action after evidence from Sportsbet and Tabcorp this week Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Homes in Australia are now cheaper – why can’t the government sell this good news story? | Saul Eslake
Ministers love to claim credit for things like cheaper petrol and cheaper pharmaceuticals – why not cheaper housing? Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Residential…
Alan Jones trial live updates: former radio broadcaster in Sydney court for day three of indecent assault case – latest news
Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster faces 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty. Follow live Jones paid student athlete he is accused of indecently assaulting $110,000 over a…
Vandalism of Melbourne defence manufacturer being investigated as terrorist act by ‘far-left extremists’
Video from group claiming responsibility for arson attack raised prospect of further vandalism or targeted action and said ‘Stop arming Israel or else’ Follow our Australia news live blog for…
Mentions of ‘gender’ scrubbed from Queensland Office for Women website amid alleged effort to ‘dewokify’
Comparisons of live and archived pages show more than 20 mentions have been removed, including in reference to the gender pay gap Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Jetstar to charge fees up to $52 to put carry-on baggage in overhead lockers
Airline says struggling to find room in overhead lockers on planes a ‘stressful part of the airport experience’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
‘Did you send that report?’ The Icac bombshell that came late for Damien Tudehope
The former Liberal finance minister was questioned by Icac counsel assisting, Peggy Dwyer, on Tuesday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…
Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed
Assessment of more than 2,000 native species warns nearly one in five at high risk of deadly H5N1, including parrots, fur seals and quolls Follow our Australia news live blog…