AMP Capital is scrambling to retain management of its prized real estate fund, the loss of which could cast a shadow on its proposed $1.35 billion deal with Ares.

Cinematic icon Bryan Brown returned to Parliament House on Tuesday to spruik the need to protect film and television industries. But he found himself up against a rival celebrity lobbyist – former Olympic star Ian Thorpe.

As Brisbane commuters continue to shun public transport, what has been described as a “quiet revolution” in e-mobility is taking place amid council’s roll-out of a plan for the sector.

The nominations include for the first time two female directors and the most diverse field of acting nominees in Academy Awards history.

Australia’s top health official remains confident the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, saying there is no evidence linking cases of blood clots to the vaccine.