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Anthony Albanese was credited for giving Parton the green light to drive her enormous tour bus during the Australian leg of her 2011 tour.
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How Albo helped Dolly Parton beat the Aussie government

As the world grieves one of the best country music stars to ever grace the stage, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reminisced on how he helped save the legend’s Australian tour 15 years ago.

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Tim Curry, the actor who made Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror Show a worldwide cult figure, has died aged 80 after a long illness.

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Tim Curry is being remembered by his co-stars and fans across the globe.

Tim Curry’s iconic film, TV roles as late actor remembered

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Tim Curry as Dr Frank-N-Furter in Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Tim Curry, star of Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies aged 80

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The 2003 film is set for a revival with a sequel reportedly in the works.

Beloved rom-com to get a sequel with original star on board

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Tim Curry, the actor who made Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror Show a worldwide cult figure, has died aged 80 after a long illness.

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Former Doctor Who star John Barrowman has come under fire for an ‘entitled’ rant after he complained about not receiving complimentary pyjamas on a business class flight.

TV star slammed for whinging about business class flight

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Shabana Azeez in The Airport Chaplain.

Australian star is OK with not being liked onscreen

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Meghan Markle’s highly anticipated acting comeback has been rocked.

‘Intense backlash’: Meghan’s big comeback rocked

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Tim Curry, the actor who made Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror Show a worldwide cult figure, has died aged 80 after a long illness.

Chameleon of the stage brought to life a cast of misfits

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Bruno Mars is coming to Australia.

American pop icon announces mega stadium tour

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Bruno Mars

American pop icon announces mega Optus Stadium concert

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Keith Urban has shared a heartfelt and tragic tribute to country music star Dolly Parton, as his ex-wife Nicole shared her own memories of Parton and her ex-husband.

Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman unite in tribute to Dolly Parton

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Tim Curry, the actor who made Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror Show a worldwide cult figure, has died aged 80 after a long illness.

Chameleon of the stage brought to life a cast of misfits

Culture
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Anthony Albanese was credited for giving Parton the green light to drive her enormous tour bus during the Australian leg of her 2011 tour.

How Albo helped Dolly Parton beat the Aussie government

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The country star played in the 1980 hit comedy 9 to 5 which later became a sell-out theatre adaptation.

Dolly Parton’s death leaves packed audience shocked

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Dolly Parton as Truvy in Steel Magnolias.

What we loved most about country music icon Dolly Parton

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Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi.

Best-selling author and Oscar trailblazer dead at 56

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Archibald Prize 2026 winner. Portrait of Iluwanti Ken by Richard Lewer.

Richard Lewer wins Archibald with life-size portrait

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‘Flying Rodent’ was the winning image.

Wildlife photographer crowned for ‘rarest wild cat’ image

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Authorities have recovered the 18th-century Portrait of a Lady looted by the Nazis during WWII. (AP PHOTO)

Couple charged for hiding with nazi-looted painting

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Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on November 19.

Controversial blockbuster game is back after 13-year absence

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Netflix game Unhinged.

Netflix’s new horror release signals gaming ambitions

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Vince Zampella has died, aged 55.
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Grim video of crash that killed Call of Duty creator emerges

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THE NEW YORK TIMES: The top 10 video games of 2025 spotlight artistic indies, nostalgia and mysteries amid chaotic times in the real world.

The 10 best video games of 2025 revealed

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Emma Chow became emotional as she revealed her husband Enzo Lisbona urgently needs a kidney transplant.

Radio host breaks down in tears on air over heartbreaking family news

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Kyle Sandilands has revealed that he and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have been secretly texting each other.

Kyle reveals hidden texts with Jackie ‘O’ throughout feud

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Melbourne radio host Nick Cody (left) revealed to co-hosts Brendan Fevola and Fifi Box he is expecting a third child in October.

Star announces exciting family news live on radio show

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Karl Stefanovic makes a major change to his social media following his Nine departure.

Karl Stefanovic cuts final ties with Today and Nine

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Bruno Cremer in the Maigret TV series.

Under-appreciated detective is due for a renaissance

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Writer Anna Funder swore she wasn’t doing her kid’s uni assignment. 

Why we need to hold thieving tech bros to account

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Laperouse: A Parisian Icon Since 1766: a peek at a unique web of history, seduction, food and fun.

A peek into a uniquely Parisian web of history

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Stuff the British Stole.

TV show which provokes honesty and racist reactions

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The Best Australian Yarn

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South Australia has confirmed a case of H5 bird flu.

‘Touched it’: Surfer details run-in with flu-infected bird

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Winner: Anson Cameron.

Melbourne writer wins $50,000 writing prize

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Anson Cameronhas taken out the $50,000 first prize in The Best Australian Yarn competition.

Anson Cameron wins $50k prize at Best Australian Yarn awards

The Best Australian Yarn
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After a twenty-year departure from the short story format, critically acclaimed author Anson Cameron has made an emphatic return, securing a coveted spot on the longlist for The Best Australian Yarn, the world’s most lucrative short story competition.

Anson Cameron makes short story comeback for $50k prize

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