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Kidman, Minogue films divide Cannes audience

Films starring Nicole Kidman and Kylie Minogue divide the audience at Cannes, where they are competing for the top prize.
Elton John cancels US shows

A serious respiratory infection has forced Rocket Man singer Elton John to cancel a string of shows in the US.
Push on to protect Australia's rare rock art

A new push is on to protect Australian rock art, much of which is under threat from vandalism, uncontrolled development and tourism.
Indie guitarist crowned American Idol

Indie artist Phillip Phillips has been crowned the 11th American Idol, becoming the fifth male singer in a row to take the title and a guaranteed recording contract.
Sharon Stone sued by former nanny

A former nanny of Sharon Stone is suing the US film star for wrongful dismissal and racial harassment.
Acid attack victims fear backlash over Oscar film

Acid attack survivors who featured in an Oscar-winning documentary now fear reprisals if the film is broadcast in Pakistan.
Azerbaijan protests take shine off Eurovision

As excitement grows in Azerbaijan ahead of Eurovision, reports about alleged rights violations are capturing international attention.
Rare Neolithic mask to go under the hammer

A Neolithic limestone mask that could represent early human attempts to connect with the spiritual world is set to be auctioned in the US.

Another game, another refereeing controversy 27 May 2012 | 9:53 pm The Sydney Morning Herald Sport Headlines
Stephen Kearney believes his side was denied a last-minute penalty which would have forced the game to golden-point.
Referees add to Eels' pain 27 May 2012 | 9:53 pm The Sydney Morning Herald News Headlines
Kearney believes Eels were denied a last-minute penalty which would have forced a golden-point.
Pedalling hard from bottom of the cycle 26 May 2012 | 3:00 am smh.com.au Business News.
When Tony Eramo arrived at the Western Port steelworks in 1990, workers got around on pushbikes.
Everyone wants a demanding role 25 May 2012 | 11:49 pm SMH Entertainment Headlines
‘If you could hack into anyone’s computer in the world, whose would it be and why?’.
LEGO Australia security scare 25 May 2012 | 4:37 pm The Sydney Morning Herald Technology Headlines
LEGO Australia posts letters to 1591 parents who recently attempted to sign their children up to LEGO Club magazine, informing them that their personal information - as well as their child's - was not secured correctly.
School odyssey 25 May 2012 | 1:48 pm The Sydney Morning Herald articles
In 1959 we got ourselves a new headmaster at Blaketown Primary School. His initials were the same and, for us, John Corkill was most pronouncedly the second coming.