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Model 'Bambi' caused royal scandal then became Countess of Harewood
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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
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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

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

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

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.

'Lovely fella': Australian musician Paul Gray, singer of Wa Wa Nee, has died
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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
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Jill, Duchess of Hamilton, journalist and author

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, played a pivotal role in public broadcasting

Stuart Matchett possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of post-war popular music.

  • by Peter Garrett
Avicii's family thanks fans for support after his death
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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.

Rusty the riderless horse dies of old age
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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
Verne Troyer, diminutive actor played Mini-Me in Austin Powers

Verne Troyer, diminutive actor played Mini-Me in Austin Powers

Verne Troyer actor has died.