Rejection, bought by former mayor of Maroochydore, is deemed to be first self-portrait by father of Australian impressionism

The story of the recovery of Rejection, a painting by one of Australia’s most treasured artists, has drama, sadness and redemption all of its own

Tuesday: The US ambassador to the UN has raised the temperature again over North Korea’s nuclear test. Plus: Australia’s high court hears challenges to the same-sex marriage survey

The graffiti artist turned painter became the star of the 1980s New York art scene. Since his death aged 27, his reputation has soared. On the eve of a major UK show, we speak to those who knew him best

The artist desires to teach by example and demonstrate what can be achieved if one is willing to venture beyond the limitations of scope or habits of mind.

The Northern Irish duo have become one of the biggest acts in dance music – partly thanks to their DJ sets of ultra-obscure house and disco. They lift the lid of the darkest corners of their record collection