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A three-year-old opera school in New Zealand just achieved something remarkable: its first graduate is now training at London's Royal Opera House, without needing overseas study first. A new legacy fund will help the program keep launching world-class talent.
Leah Purcell's powerful retelling of an Australian classic becomes an opera, blending First Nations storytelling with traditional operatic form. The production premieres May 13 in Brisbane, passing the lead role from Purcell to her relative Nina Korbe.
One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.
Long Beach Opera is bringing a free family opera about courage and ocean conservation to the Aquarium of the Pacific. The 30-minute show tells the story of a brave girl who saves a sick whale from pollution.
A chamber opera about a musician who can't recognize faces returns to Melbourne 40 years after its premiere, blending neuroscience with deeply human storytelling. The production explores love, resilience, and the creative power of the human mind.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who became Australia's first qualified astronaut in 2024, has been named Australian of the Year for inspiring a nation to reach for the stars. The space engineer is now encouraging young Australians to embrace science with the same "give it a go" spirit they bring to sports fields.
Australia's first international opera star, who died penniless in 1935, now has two statues in her hometown of Hobart. Amy Sherwin toured the world before Dame Nellie Melba became famous, and supporters want her inspiring story remembered.
A Korean Australian farmer in Tasmania is making kimchi with an unlikely Australian ingredient that's winning over locals and helping fermented food take root in regional Australia. Sue Glynn's Weet-Bix kimchi formula is turning heads at workshops while connecting two cultures through food.
West Australian tennis star Talia Gibson crushed her higher-ranked opponent in straight sets at the Australian Open, proving her aggressive style belongs on the world stage. The 24-year-old's journey from match point elimination at Wimbledon to confident first-round victory shows how fast she's rising.
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is embracing a "selfish" mindset to block out distractions as he enters his ninth Australian Open as the sixth seed. The 26-year-old's fresh approach to managing his energy could be the key to his deepest grand slam run yet.
Storm Hunter returned to the Australian Open after a career-threatening Achilles rupture left her in tears, wondering if she'd ever play singles tennis again. The 31-year-old Australian just won her first-round match, proving that even the most devastating injuries can't stop someone with unfinished business.
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur delivered a commanding performance on home soil, defeating Alexander Bublik in straight sets to reach his second Australian Open quarterfinal. The sixth seed will now face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in front of his home crowd.
Rising Australian tennis star Taylah Preston just turned heads with her biggest career week yet, defeating top seed Emma Raducanu in Hobart and reaching her first tour-level semifinal. The 20-year-old wildcard is proving she belongs on the big stage just as the Australian Open kicks off.
Jakob Jordan, who has autism and apraxia that prevent him from speaking, just starred in an opera using AI technology designed to sound like him and respond to his control. The groundbreaking performance shows how artificial intelligence can amplify human creativity instead of replacing it.
A groundbreaking opera premiering at UCLA tells the true story of renowned legal scholar Elyn Saks, who built a celebrated career while living with schizophrenia. The free performances celebrate resilience and challenge stigma around serious mental illness.
A 133-year-old music association in Chennai is bringing Henry Purcell's baroque masterpiece to life with a cast of college students and young professionals. The production marks the first time the historic group has tackled the celebrated English opera.
Ancient Egypt meets modern opera as archaeologist Zahi Hawass unveils a three-year labor of love bringing King Tutankhamun's story to the stage. The premiere blends Italy's classical music tradition with Egypt's rich history for a global audience.
Kate Burt moved to Guanajuato at 65 speaking no Spanish. Now at 81, she runs Opera Guanajuato, giving hundreds of Mexican performers their first chance to shine on stage.
Two Australian runners just rewrote their country's record books at the Paris Diamond League, with 20-year-old Cameron Myers claiming victory and the fastest 1,500m time in the world this year. Sarah Billings also made history in the women's 800m, proving Australia's middle-distance depth is stronger than ever.
A world-first inhaled RNA therapy that targets the root cause of lung disease has entered human trials in Australia. The breakthrough could transform treatment for nine million Australians living with chronic lung conditions.
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