Liz HobdayJournalist, AAP @liz_hobday

Liz Hobday is a journalist at Australian Associated Press.

RecipeTin Eats founder scores big win over accused copycat

The cookbook authors went head to head amid a stoush over plagiarism claims.

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Recipe book writer Nagi Maehashi has beaten Brooke Bellamy at the publishing industry’s annual awards, after Maehashi and other authors accused Bellamy of plagiarism.

Tributes flow for Phryne Fisher author Kerry Greenwood

Australian author Kerry Greenwood - who wrote the popular Phryne Fisher historical detective series - has died at the age of 70.

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Australian author Kerry Greenwood is being remembered as a gifted writer and generous spirit. (HANDOUT/ALLEN AND UNWIN)

Popular Sydney art gallery scraps free admission

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A funding shortfall has pushed the Museum of Contemporary Art to charge an entry fee.

Australian comedy stars hit hard as management agency collapses

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Aaron Chen (left) is among comedians represented by collapsed agency Junkyard Artist Management.

George Negus remembered as ‘giant of journalism’ who took on Britain’s Iron Lady

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Negus once famously veered off-script to ask Margaret Thatcher why people regarded her as ‘pig-headed’.

Twist after iconic music venue closes after more than 30 years

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The Zoo in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley announced its closure earlier this year, but is set to reopen.

Archibald Prize winner announced

Laura Jones has won Australia's most prestigious art award with a portrait of author Tim Winton.

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Artist Laura Jones has won the 2024 Archibald Prize for her portrait of author Tim Winton. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Gina Rinehart demands gallery remove her portrait

The gallery has rebuffed demands to remove the arguably unflattering picture of the mining billionaire.

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Gina Rinehart has called for a portrait to be removed from an exhibition.

Emotional journey of ‘greatest’ Aussie horse to be told in film

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The untold story of Winx is coming to Australian cinemas soon.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift makes epic announcement to fans

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Taylor Swift kicked off the Australian leg of the Eras Tour at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Taylor Swift fans heartbroken by last-minute scam tickets

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Taylor Swift performs onstage during The Eras Tour at Tokyo Dome on February 7, 2024.