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The celebrated Australian director has turned his most polarising film into a six-chapter miniseries for Disney+.

The celebrated Australian director has turned his most polarising film into a six-chapter miniseries for Disney+.

It looks like bottlenose dolphins may have more tricks up their fins than we knew. New research involving trained zoo dolphins seems to confirm that these mammals can sense electricity, much like other aquatic life. The talent may allow them to better hone in on hidden fish prey and navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field, the authors say.

Born tail first, bottlenose dolphin calves emerge equipped with two slender rows of whiskers along their beak-like snouts—much like the touch-sensitive whiskers of seals. But the whiskers fall out soon after birth, leaving the youngster with a series of dimples known as vibrissal pits. Recently, Tim Hüttner and Guido Dehnhardt, from the University of Rostock, Germany, began to suspect that the dimples may be more than just a relic.

Organisers assured patrons that the rest of Sydney Festival’s program has not been affected.

To Baz Luhrmann, ‘Faraway Downs’ isn’t “Australia-plus” or a director’s cut. It’s an opportunity to “go deeper” and find new perspectives within his 2008 film.

Director Baz Luhrmann delves into why he created the Hulu series 'Faraway Downs' out of his 2008 film 'Australia' — and why he changed the ending.

Explore the microchip's evolution, from its early challenges to its pivotal role in modern technology, shaping our digital era.

From bubblegum bangers to ripping rock, cruisy country and rousing rap, here are the tracks that should be on your radar for this week.

The 2024 Adelaide Festival includes returning international stars Robert Lepage, Angélique Kidjo, Barrie Kosky, Stephen Page, Akram Khan and Milo Rau.