The penalty, which has to be approved by the Australian Federal Court, was above most forecasts on investment analysts. Photo: 123RF / Andrey Moisseyev Gaming company SkyCity Entertainment has cut a deal with Australia’s financial watchdog to settle breaches of anti-money laundering laws at its Adelaide casino. It announced after the close of the local...
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Wake In Fright ‘intense’ 4K restoration announced by Umbrella Entertainment | ScreenHub Australia – Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data
Umbrella Entertainment have announced a brand new 4K restoration of the landmark Australian New Wave film Wake in Fright. The 1971 thriller centres on one man’s hellish experience in a fictional town in the Australian outback. Directed by Ted Kotcheff from a script based on Kenneth Cook’s 1961 novel of the same name, Wake in...
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Rory McIlroy & Erica Stoll, & More Celebrity Couples Who Broke up in 2024
We’re breaking down all the celebrity breakups of 2024 and what caused these famous couples to part ways. Related story Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s PDA Has Reportedly Reached New Heights During Nigeria Trip If we look back at all the celebrity news of 2023, there’s one major theme that never seemed to leave the...
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‘It’s time to take our views away’: Why fans are blocking celebrities on their social media
We don’t blame you for focusing on little but Eurovision over the weekend. From hot favourite the Netherlands’ shock disqualification, to Israel’s contested participation and Switzerland’s historic win, it was a hell of a year for the song contest. Here’s what you may have missed in entertainment news while you were dancing to Eurotrash bangers....
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Australian Entertainment Legend Ignatius Jones Dead At 67 – Star Observer
Australian music legend Ignatius Jones has died at his home in the Philippines. The performer, writer and event director, best known for being the front man of Jimmy and the Boys and as a celebrated artistic director, passed away on May 7 in Iloilo City. According to his family, Ignatius passed peacefully after battling a...
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Olivia Rodrigo announces Aussie tour
Olivia Rodrigo has just announced she’ll be bringing her Guts World Tour Down Under this October. The new dates will mark the pop star’s first time touring Australia and she’ll be visiting Sydney and Melbourne with rising star Benee to join her as support for the Aussie shows. Tickets will be available at a later...
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The Weeknd Cancels Australia and NZ Tour – bay 93.9
In a disappointing blow to fans, The Weeknd has officially called off his highly anticipated Australian and New Zealand tour. This announcement comes as no real surprise after the tour was initially postponed indefinitely in 2023, only weeks before he was meant to kick off the Australian leg in Brisbane with no explanation. The multi...
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Australians seek out entertainment and sports news online as a balance to serious news events – Ipsos iris data released for March 2024
April 23 2024, 1:33 pm | BY Kim Shaw | No Comments Australians sought out a mix of more light-hearted entertainment and sports news content to balance the serious news events occurring locally and internationally, according to the Ipsos iris data for March. Key celebrity and entertainment news, such as the AFL and NRL...
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Beloved Australian TV chef dies aged 79: ‘So thoughtful and so compassionate’
Well-known West Australian chef Ian Parmenter has died at the age of 79. Friends of the cooking legend confirmed he died over the weekend, ABC reports. A cause of death has not been given. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true-crime shows free on 7plus Parmenter rose to prominence as the host of the...
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Australian News Anchor Nathan Templeton Found Dead on Walking Path at 44 – E! Online
The Australian broadcast news community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Former Channel Seven anchor Nathan Templeton was found dead near Barwon River April 9 in Geelong, Australia. He was 44. In a statement to News.com Australia, authorities stated the death is “not being treated as suspicious at this stage.” “Our hearts are...
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Australian entertainment industry mourns the loss of Garry Van Egmond | Mi3
Australian music industry stalwart Garry Van Edmond has passed away over the weekend, following complications from recent surgery. The founder of TEG Van Egmond, Van Egmond had a career spanning over 50 years in various facets of the industry, including touring, theatrical event production, event merchandising, marketing, and promotion. He was instrumental in selling more...
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Survey finds half of Aussie musicians earned less than $6,000 in a year
In short: A survey by the the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) shows musicians think conditions are getting worse post-pandemic. The survey found half the country’s musicians earned less than $6,000 last year, forcing many to quit the industry. What’s next? A Senate inquiry looking into the challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s live music industry...