ARIA Awards 2026 Guide: Nominees, Voting and How to Watch
Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala tie on eight nominations, five albums chase the big one, and you still get a daily vote in four categories before the ARIAs turn 40.
Culture
Culture stories that matter, from the trends shaping Australia to the moments defining the wider world. We cover it with substance, skipping the fluff pieces for what's actually worth your attention.
Perth Festival 2027 Program: The Shows Worth Planning a Trip Around
Twenty-four days, an old power station on the river and a lineup stretching from The Avalanches to a Dolly Parton tribute. Perth in February just got very tempting.
Best New Shows to Stream in Australia November 2026: Six to Queue
Spies, elves, demigods and two final seasons: six big November returns across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Paramount+, and which one to press play on first.
The Biggest Australian Tours of 2027 So Far: BTS, Bruno Mars, Kings of Leon and Niall Horan
From a heavy January to a stadium-sized February and a spring finale, here is the Australian 2027 touring calendar worth planning your summer around.
From the Market to Main Street: Australian Family Brands Success Stories
I spent the weekend wandering the markets and chatting to makers, and it got me thinking about six Australian brands that grew from folding tables into names we love.
Veuve Clicquot Summer Collection Australia: Summer in Yellow
The yellow label steps off the bottle this summer: a duffle for the road, a knitted sun for the lawn, a surfboard, a bike and a poster, with everyone invited.
THE BLANK LIST: 10 Things We're Obsessed With as Summer Nears
A wireless meat thermometer, a sky blue croc bag, a blender that heats and chills and the Sarah J. Maas book everyone is waiting on: ten things we keep coming back to.
Beginner's Guide to Whisky: How to Drink It Five Easy Ways
Strong, serious and a bit savage? Whisky does not have to be. Here is how to start, from a tall summer highball to a few drops of water.
Powderfinger 2027 Australian Tour: 24 Shows, Dates and How to Get Tickets
Five members, one big top and 24 shows: Powderfinger are back on the road in 2027. Here is how the presales and general sale work, and what is still to be announced.
The Lawn Obsession Epidemic: Are Your Mates Secretly Lawn Fanatics
Lawns have gone from backyard filler to a quiet national obsession, and your mates are probably in on it. Here is how it spread, and where to start if you're tempted.
Are Luxury Watches and Hermes Bags a Good Investment? What the Numbers Say
Rolex, Patek and the Birkin boomed, cooled, then bounced. Here is how they compare with gold and the S&P 500, and the costs that quietly eat the gains.
Benson Boone Is A Wanted Man
A high school diver, a TikTok voice and the most-streamed song of 2024: how Benson Boone became a global name and now he is coming to Australia.