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Bert Newton has leg amputated after toe infection
Bert Newton has had his leg amputated below his knee in a “life or death decision” against infection.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
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The Hemsworths hit peak Byron Bay with their White Party
It appears when you invite a Hemsworth to your party, an entire village of shiny, perfect, rich people turn up.
- by Andrew Hornery
McLachlan takes on court of public opinion with explosive video diaries
The actor was acquitted of indecent assault and assault charges in December and now appears determined to win over the court of public opinion.
- by Andrew Hornery
Oscar-winning ‘Moonstruck’ actress Olympia Dukakis dies at 89
Olympia Dukakis, who won an Oscar for her performance as a sardonic, middle-aged mother who advises her headstrong daughter on matters of love in the 1987 romantic film comedy Moonstruck, died on Saturday at age 89.
- by Jonathan Oatis and Will Dunham
Opinion
Private Sydney
Murdoch thrilled to be back in Sydney, while Packer only reminded of failures
If ever there were a study in contrasts it would be in the respective relationships two of our highest of high flyers - Lachlan Murdoch and James Packer - have with the city that is so firmly imprinted on their respective DNAs.
- by Andrew Hornery
Sydney hospitality pioneer’s empire facing crippling debt and angry creditors
The fledgling Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine empire of Stan and Judy Sarris is hanging by a thread.
- by Andrew Hornery
‘It is life-saving’: Elliot Page opens up about surgery
During the interview with Oprah Winfrey, Page teared up when asked what has brought him the most joy.
Actor Pallavi Sharda: ‘I’m not scared to get my hands dirty’
The Australian actor and dancer discusses systemic racism in the Australian arts, death in her culture and why she doesn’t view herself as a sex symbol.
- by Benjamin Law
Famous people selling things: the triumph of the celebrity endorsement
It used to be that when celebrities cashed in, they also risked diminishing their credibility as serious artists. Now the opposite is true.
- by Amanda Hess
Opinion
Private Sydney
O Julia, wherefore art thou?: An open letter to Julia Roberts
There has not been a single sighting of Julia Roberts since she reportedly slipped into Sydney with her family two months ago. Seriously, Jules, if you are reading this, please, can you let us know you are ok? A phone call? Email? Or even just an Insta post?
- by Andrew Hornery
Scandals and scoops: How gossip columns have changed our city
Just about every cracking journalism story – from politics to football – usually starts with loose lips spilling the beans on something someone powerful doesn’t want you to know.
- by Andrew Hornery