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Alan Jones Trial: Accuser's Brother Testifies He Never Witnessed Inappropriate Behavior

The brother of a man accusing former broadcaster Alan Jones of indecent assault has testified that he never witnessed any inappropriate behavior and only learned of the allegations after Jones's arrest.

8 days ago
Entertainment
Rewriting the Rules of Adulthood: Sheree Joseph’s Brutally Honest Debut Memoir 'Juicy' Shatters Expectations

Australian author Sheree Joseph opens up about navigating fertility struggles, grief, and cultural expectations in her groundbreaking new memoir, 'Juicy'. The book offers a refreshing, unfiltered look at what it truly means to be a single woman in her 30s today.

9 days ago
Entertainment
Shock Jock Kyle Sandilands Returns with Glitch-Plagued Debut of New Digital Show

Radio legend Kyle Sandilands has made his highly anticipated return to the airwaves with a brand-new digital subscription show. Despite technical glitches and dead air, the debut featured high-profile support from NSW Premier Chris Minns.

9 days ago
Entertainment
Tender Portrait of Domestic Life Scoops $40,000 National Photography Prize

Ettalong Beach artist Paul Knight has won Australia's longest-running acquisitive photographic award for his intimate series documenting daily life with his partner. The prestigious exhibition, featuring a diverse field of 12 finalists, is now open at the Murray Art Museum Albury.

10 days ago
Entertainment
Baker Boy and Butchulla Duo Birdz & Fred Leone Dominate 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards celebrated an extraordinary night of storytelling and sound, with Yolŋu hip-hop sensation Baker Boy and dynamic duo Birdz and Fred Leone taking home the evening's highest honors.

11 days ago
Entertainment
Traitor or Diplomat? New Stage Play Unpacks the Complex Legacy of Aboriginal Legend Bennelong

Award-winning playwright Jane Harrison’s new production, Bennelong in London, challenges centuries-old colonial narratives by bringing the legendary Wangal leader face-to-face with a modern-day actor. Showing at the Sydney Theatre Company, the play reclaims Bennelong's story as one of brilliant diplomacy rather than tragic defeat.

11 days ago
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Former Broadcaster Alan Jones Faces Court as Indecent Assault Trial Commences in Sydney

The high-profile trial of veteran radio host Alan Jones has begun in Sydney, laying bare explosive allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming. While the defence claims the charges are the product of industry rivalries and media betrayal, the court has heard gripping testimony from the first complainant.

11 days ago
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Alan Jones Trial: Accuser Details 'Terrifying' Bedroom Encounter Under Intense Cross-Examination

A complainant in the trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has told a Sydney court he complied with instructions out of fear during an alleged historical assault at a Southern Highlands estate. Under rigorous cross-examination, the witness described feeling trapped by a desire not to disappoint his high-profile benefactor.

12 days ago
Entertainment
Queanbeyan’s Own Omar Musa Wins Prestigious 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award

Queanbeyan-raised multi-disciplinary artist Omar Musa has achieved the pinnacle of Australian literature, winning the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award for his gripping novel, Fierceland.

13 days ago
Entertainment
Media Silence Enforced at Downing Centre as Suppression Order Halts Alan Jones Trial Updates

A temporary court suppression order has restricted media coverage of the cross-examination of a key complainant in the trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones. The 85-year-old former radio host has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.

13 days ago
Entertainment
Farewell to a Legend: The Definitive On-Screen Legacy of Sam Neill

Following the deeply saddening loss of acting legend Sam Neill, we celebrate the remarkable career of one of cinema's most versatile talents. From Jurassic Park to independent classics, his on-screen legacy will endure forever.

about 1 month ago
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