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In January, Mel Gibson was named by US President Donald Trump as a "special ambassador" to Hollywood (AP PHOTO)

Celebrity GossipGibson's gun rights 'restored by US Justice Department'

Hollywood star Mel Gibson will be getting his gun rights back, according to the New York Times.

Staff Writers

Dog Man.

Dog ManPremiumDog Man fans get a big screen treat

It might not be a film for adults, but fans of Dav Pilkey’s massively popular children’s books will adore this fun animated flick.

Ben O’Shea

Neon American Anthem by Nicholas Galanin is the kind of artwork Dark Mofo has become known for. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumDark Mofo festival returns with screams and a car crash

Scream until you can't breathe ... the boundary-pushing Dark Mofo returns, with a head-on collision and the festival's traditional nude swim.

Liz Hobday

Crikey! Robert Irwin flaunts his muscular physique as he strips down to underwear for a racy set of ads

SUNRISE VideoCrikey! Robert Irwin flaunts his muscular physique as he models underwear

Irwin said he was proud to star in the campaign, which will be used to launch Bonds into the US.

Caleb Taylor

Mariae Cassandra

Mariae CassandraCommentsPremiumThe Perth teenager set for pop stardom

She started posting to YouTube when she was seven. Became a TikTok star when she was 14. And now, 17-year-old Mariae Cassandra is poised to becomes the next WA-grown pop superstar.

Belle Taylor

Girl Like You is a WA-made film that would have qualified for the funding.

MoviesCommentsNew funding grants for documentary makers in WA

Documentary makers have propped up the WA screen industry for years, and now Screenwest is hoping to grow the sector further with a new $500,000 funding initiative.

Ben O'Shea

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Kate EmeryCommentsPremium
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Adolescence critics are missing the point

Is Adolescence a gripping piece of entertainment and nothing more, a must-watch educational tool or a misandrist assault?

Kate Emery

Kate Emery

Bob Geldof performs at his recent Sydney show. Tony Mott

LifestyleCommentsPremiumBob Geldof is raging, but there’s room for joy too

Bob Geldof describes anger as his default emotional condition. But next Saturday night, as he prepares to take to the stage at the Perth Convention Centre, it’s likely he will be feeling a little upbeat.

Rhianna Mitchell

Gregory Porter

Jazz SensationPremiumGrammy-award winning artist brings world-class Jazz to Perth

The 53-year-old will make his long-awaited Perth debut in October.

Amy Cavender

Robert Zielinski recording Kinagardarup at the Torbay Inlet.

music recognisedPremiumTorbay Inlet muse for local violinist’s award-winning album

Torbay musician and composer Robert Zielinski’s concept album Kiangardarup, offering listeners a glimpse into a day in the Torbay Inlet, has scored him a triple silver win at the recent Global Music Awards.

Jacki Elezovich

Albany trio Simon London and the Spirits will perform alongside the 46 Brigade at Six Degrees on Saturday night.

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

From historical events to live music, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

Dozens of personal collections on exhibition range from seashells to purses and miniature buildings. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumCollation of quirky collections a compelling exhibition

From tiny architectural models to purses, shoehorns and axes, some rather quirky collections are celebrated together in an exhibition at a city museum.

Liz Hobday

Khaled Sabsabi's (right) gallerist has warned of legal action for reputational damage to the artist (HANDOUT/CREATIVE AUSTRALIA)

EntertainmentPremiumRestore Venice artist's name or be sued, says gallerist

Artist Khaled Sabsabi has suffered personally and professionally since Creative Australia rescinded his commission for the Venice Biennale, his gallerist says.

Liz Hobday

Val Kilmer in a scene from The Ghost and The Darkness.

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Iconic Hollywood actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65

Legendary Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, who played both Batman and Jim Morrison, has died aged 65.

Wenlei Ma and David Johns

Karen Quain with her work on display at the Old Elleker Studio for the Easter Arts Festival.

Fine artPremiumFirst Easter arts festival puts Albany in the picture

Albany will be the hub for the inaugural Southern Regional Easter Arts Festival with the 10-day program set to captivate art, food and wine lovers across the Great Southern.

Claire Middleton

Joe Rogan has hit out at US President Donald Trump and his administration, warning Americans to ‘get scared’.

CelebrityComments‘Get scared’: Rogan turns on Trump over gay hairdresser

Popular podcaster Joe Rogan has warned the world to ‘get scared’ about US President Donald Trump, labelling his actions ‘f***ing crazy’.

Max Corstorphan

The unlawful search against the lead plaintiff happened at the 2018 Splendour in the Grass festival. NewsWire/Danielle Smith

COURTGross detail in unlawful strip search

A big admission has been made after a woman was strip searched for 30 minutes at the iconic Splendour in the Grass music festival.

Duncan Evans

Oasis fans can't wait for Liam and Noel Gallagher to perform together again. (AP PHOTO)

MusicNoel Gallagher surprised by Oasis reunion tickets chaos

Noel Gallagher has shared that he was "taken aback" by the ticket chaos of Oasis Live '25 reunion tour after they sold out within hours.

Staff Writers

Keanu Reeves will return to play John Wick for the fifth time. (AP PHOTO)

MoviesWhoa: Keanu Reeves to return as hitman in John Wick 5

After four hit movies playing the assassin, Keanu Reeves is set to reprise his role as the hitman in John Wick 5.

Staff Writers

Classmates of Australian Idol contestant Gisella Colletii. Pictured - (front) Chey Ware, Naomi Lee, Sophie Johnson , Marley O’Canna, Charlotte Henihan, Ruby Van Der Lee and Zaria Timson. (Back) Christopher Xanthis, Thomas Cmrlec, Nate Tonkin and Alexander Dempsey. Daniel Wilkins

TVCommentsPerth students rally behind young Australian Idol star

Forget Taylor Swift, at Corpus Christi College, Gisella Colletti is the name on everyone’s lips.

Artemisia Blythe

Dami Im performed at two sold-out shows at the Narrogin town hall.

NARROGIN’S DAMI ARMYPremiumNarrogin proud to host star Dami Im for two magical concerts

International star Dami Im earned the title of Narrogin’s biggest act in the last decade from Arts Narrogin event organiser, after two sold out shows.

Hannah Whitehead

Michael Dagostino and artist Khaled Sabsabi are crowdfunding to get their project to Venice. (HANDOUT/CREATIVE AUSTRALIA)

EntertainmentPremiumDitched art duo drum up cash for Venice project

After Creative Australia rescinded their Biennale commission, Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino are fundraising for an independent artwork in Venice instead.

Liz Hobday

Kanye West says he never wanted children with Kim Kardashian, the mother of his four kids. (AP PHOTO)

CelebrityVideoCommentsKanye West’s shocking admission about Kim Kardashian

Controversial rapper Kanye West has lifted the lid on his relationship with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian during an interview he conducted while wearing a KKK-style outfit.

Kimberley Braddish

The Ten Tenors are heading to the BREC stage in May.

Live musicPremiumTEN Tenors to grace stage at BREC for 30th anniversary tour

The Ten Tenors will celebrate their 30-year performance anniversary with a two-month Australian tour, including an appearance at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre

Sofia Fimognari