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Maryborough residents are investing hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore historic theaters, cafes, and hotels into vibrant entertainment venues. The grassroots revival aims to bring life back to a struggling downtown plagued by anti-social behavior.
A century-old Orlando theater is throwing open its doors for a heartwarming reunion celebrating 100 years of bringing joy to young audiences. The free event invites generations of theater lovers to walk through history together.
One of America's largest children's theaters is throwing a birthday party a century in the making. Orlando Family Stage is inviting everyone who ever stepped on its stage or sat in its seats to come home on February 3.
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.
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.
After Hurricane Katrina destroyed their theater, volunteers in Bay St. Louis transformed one of the town's most destitute buildings into a thriving cultural landmark. Now they're maintaining their triumph with the same community spirit that saved it.
South Korean theaters are using AI-powered glasses to translate live performances in real time, helping international audiences enjoy Korean plays and musicals without language barriers. The technology is part of a broader push to make Korean theater the next global cultural export alongside K-pop and Korean film.
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.
A powerful new play about alcohol recovery opens in Savannah this April, showing how one man's denial transforms into hope. The White Chip runs for two weekends at Savannah Repertory Theater.
For over 30 years, the Pete Schuster Memorial Broom Squad has gathered each spring to transform Peninsula Players Theatre from winter slumber into a welcoming home for performers. This May 9th, nearly 90 volunteers will sweep, dust, and spruce up the Fish Creek theater, proving that community spirit is alive and well in Door County.
A new stage adaptation of "Hamnet" explores William Shakespeare's marriage and heartbreak through the loss of his son. The Royal Shakespeare Company production showcases powerful performances and emotional depth at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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.
Dozens of volunteers spent their Saturday scrubbing seats and sorting equipment at Minnesota's State Street Theater, bringing new life to a beloved community space. From retired teachers to high school students, people of all ages showed up to help keep the historic venue running.
The monster movie that surprised Hollywood with an Oscar win is getting a sequel. "Godzilla Minus Zero" stomps into US theaters November 6, bringing Japan's legendary creature back to the big screen.
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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