Books News Andy Griffiths Wins Laureate by Tammy Moir Andy Griffiths takes the reins as 2026–2027 Australian Children’s Laureate If there was ever a man to lead a literal “adventure” through the bookshelves of Australia, it’s the guy who…
Arts Music News SZA doesn’t care about Cher’s slip-up, so neither should we by Ginja Allen SZA has come to Cher’s defence after a slight Grammys fumble. Cher accidentally named the late Luther Vandross last night when she was presenting the award for Record of the…
Music News A Legacy Etched in Song: Joni Mitchell to Receive Juno’s Highest Award by Veniana Vucago Canadian Icon Joni Mitchell Secures Prestigious Lifetime Achievement at 2026 Juno’s Joni Mitchell, the songwriter who turned confession into cartography and taught generations how to sketch the human condition in…
Music News Johnnie Walker supports emerging artists with the Walk to Austin Award by Tammy Moir SXSW Sydney 2025 was buzzing, and Johnnie Walker Black Ruby made sure emerging Aussie talent got a proper moment in the spotlight. The pièce de résistance? The Walk to Austin…
News Dave Grohl wins Ordinary Hero Award for everyday acts of kindness by Tammy Moir The Foo Fighters frontman recognised for helping others and giving back – proving once again he’s everyone’s favourite rock’n’roll good guy Dave Grohl has been named the latest recipient of…
Arts News Royal College of Art to Crown Nick Cave with Honorary Doctorate by Alex Cooper RCA recognises an icon whose art defies nihilism. Nick Cave, the iconic frontman of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, is set to receive an Honorary Doctorate from the Royal…
Music News Doja Cat debuts ‘Jealous Type’ with Kenny G at the 2025 VMAs by Happy Doja Cat makes her award show debut of Jealous Type at the 2025 VMAs Doja Cat has once again proven why she’s VMAs royalty, making her award show debut of…
News Country makes its debut as 2025 MTV VMA nominations are revealed – but no alt-country in sight by Tammy Moir If you’re into alt-country or the more indie side of things, don’t hold your breath. The 2025 MTV VMAs nominations are in, and for the first time, country music is…
Books News The 2025 Stella Prize annnounces its shortlist – and you can attend the Awards open to the public for the first time ever by Happy The 2025 Stella Prize shortlist has just landed, and it’s one for the history books – literally For the first time since the award kicked off thirteen years ago, the…
Happy Places Lists News 56 of the Best Aussie Bakeries: Shout out to our mates Tokyo Lamington for leading the pack by Happy Australia is killing it in the land of dough, 56 Aussie bakers make La Liste’s best bakeries of 2024 Music makes us happy, and so does a drop of sweetness….
Music News World Dolly Parton gets $100 million from Jeff Bezos to spend on charity by Amy Davidson Dolly Parton receives $100M from Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, to spend on charity: “I will do my best to do good things with this money.” Executive chairman and founder of…
Film and TV Live Music News Later With Jools Holland top five musical moments by Tammy Moir Jools Holland receives Award recognising 30 years of music TV. To celebrate his contribution to music, we take a look at the best performances of the last 30 years. Later… With…
Music News Adele says she’s got an “EGO” after winning Emmy: “Pleased as punch!” by Amy Davidson Adele has announced that she’s “officially” got an “EGO” after winning an Emmy Award last weekend: “Bloody hell I’m pleased as punch!” On Saturday (September 3), Adele won an Emmy Award…
