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Model 'Bambi' caused royal scandal then became Countess of Harewood
The Australian model caused a royal scandal when she gave birth to a son by the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood, while he was still married.
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Barbara Farrelly, married partner Frances on first day possible
It took almost a lifetime before Barbara could marry her partner.
- by Frances Rand
Film director best remembered for The Dam Busters
Anderson was at his best with a strong narrative and solid characters who displayed little overt emotion and “stuck it out”.
Film director lifted Australian cinema out of stagnation
Gil Brealey helped propel Australian cinema to international recognition.
In Passing: Gertrude Jeannette, Harry Goodman and Michael Healy
On her first day on the job, Gertrude Jeannette, believed to be the first woman to drive a cab in New York City, got in an accident – on purpose.
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'Lovely fella': Australian musician Paul Gray, singer of Wa Wa Nee, has died
Tributes have started to flow for '80s singer Paul Gray, who died of a bone marrow cancer at age 53.
- by Martin Boulton
Jill, Duchess of Hamilton, journalist and author
Asked the correct written form of address for a divorced duchess, she replied: “I have absolutely no bloody idea, and please don’t tell me.”
Stuart Matchett, played a pivotal role in public broadcasting
Stuart Matchett possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of post-war popular music.
- by Peter Garrett
Obituaries
Avicii's family thanks fans for support after his death
The family of Avicii is thanking his fans for their support days after the superstar DJ died.
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Rusty the riderless horse dies of old age
Rusty, who appeared as the riderless horse in 15 Anzac Day ceremonies, has died.
- by Emily Baker