Popular comic strip ignites controversy

For most of our lives cartoonist Lynn Johnston has had us hanging on every plot twist and complication she could pack into 29 years of "For Better or For Worse." more (CNN — 2 hours ago)

The eye of the storm

Patti Smith at 61 is showing the world what it means to be a survivor. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 6 hours ago)

Pitching the unpitchable

Peter Houghton knows firsthand how hard it can be to sell a good idea to investors. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 16 hours ago)

Monkey see, monkey do

Cartoon band Gorillaz meets Chinese opera meets Cantopop and 1970s lip-synch legend Monkey. more (The Age — 2 hours ago)

• Monkey business (Sydney Morning Herald)

Xtina to sing at MTV awards

MTV has offered a sneak peak of what's to come at its awards. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 19 hours ago)

Sound of the suburbs

Sydneysiders will take to the streets for outdoor parties, starting with Marrickville this weekend. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 5 September, 2008)

Redcliffe Visions

Don't miss Redcliffe Visions where six commissioned artists have exhibited their depictions of historical Spring into Life! - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 4 September, 2008)

Burnt Hendrix guitar for sale

The instrument that Jimi Hendrix set fire to on stage expected to sell for more than $1 million. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 4 September, 2008)

• 'Burned' Hendrix guitar goes under the hammer (CNN)

Breakfast with Markus Zusak

Logan North Library will host a literary breakfast and workshop with award-winning author Markus Zusak. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 4 September, 2008)

Sam Ronson touches down, lights up

Popular US DJ and girlfriend of Lindsay Lohan, Samantha Ronson, flew into in Sydney this morning. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 3 September, 2008)