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Foo Fighters revealed their plans to embark on a full-scale tour of Australian capital cities this November.Dave Grohl mentioned the tour several times during the Foos’ two-and-a-half hour set, first in a speech building hype for their performance of ‘Shame Shame’ (from last year’s ‘Medicine At Midnight’ album). “You know we’re coming back here in November for a real tour,” he quipped to the crowd, after getting booed for telling them the Foos were about to play a shorter-than-usual set.

Married at First Sight season nine is in full swing introducing a whole new batch of brides and grooms. Ella Ding is one of this year's singles signed up to walk down the aisle with a total stranger.The 27 year old's appearance on the reality show has left viewers curious to find out more about her life before the experiment. Ella lives in a trendy three bedroom home located in Melbourne's Bayside suburb of Brighton East.Thanks to social media, she is often sharing updates from her home giving glimpses into her interior style.

Naman Ramachandran Seven Network in Australia is this week to begin broadcasting “Police Strike Force,” a documentary series made in close partnership with the New South Wales police. The 6×60 minute series is produced by WTFN and licensed internationally by Fred Media.

Shania Twain has served up yet another stunning look on Instagram.MORE: Shania Twain highlights trim figure in stomach-baring top and wild pantsThe 56-year-old country singer completely defied her years in her latest age-defying post, in which she rocked a tiny feathered dress and statement cowboy boots.WATCH: Shania Twain opens up about rarely-seen son EjaThe snapshot was captured while Shania was on stage, performing at Zappos Theater in Las Vegas.She wrote: “Aaaaand we're outta here! Thank you to everyone who came to this run of shows and to @zappostheater @phvegas. I'm already counting down the days until we're back in June! #LetsGoVegas⁠ Photo: @adrianbretscher.”A post shared by Shania Twain (@shaniatwain) Fans were quick to reach out to Shania as she temporarily wrapped up her residency.

Weeks after Victoria Police arrested six teenagers for a series of gay-bashing attacks in the parklands in Ashwood, the Monash City council on Tuesday passed a motion condemning homophobia.Trigger Warning: This story has details of homophobia and homophobic slurs, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.The councillors unanimously passed a motion in a council meeting on February 22 to fly the Pride flag across the municipality till March 7, in solidarity with the LGBTQI community. “One of the worst things about these sorts of incidents is the isolation and vulnerability that people feel. Everyone needs to feel secure and needs to feel that they belong.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKicking off at its 70th anniversary edition in August, the Melbourne International Film Festival is to introduce a trio of new prizes. The best film award will come with a A$140,000 (approximately $100,000) cash reward, making it the richest film prize in the southern hemisphere.Contenders in the new, annual, ten-title MIFF Film Competition can be from any genre, including documentary or animation.

Melbourne Film Festival Launches $100K Best Film Prize; Southern Hemisphere’s “Richest” Feature CompetitionThe Melbourne International Film Festival is introducing a feature film competition ahead of its 70th anniversary edition.

Liam Neeson wasn't in Melbourne, but he sure was smitten. During an interview on Australian morning show, , the action star reflected on filming his new movie,, and shared a bit of a bombshell. «I made a couple of pals,» the 69-year-old actor said, «and fell in love once there.»However, there was a caveat: «But she was taken,» he noted. Unfortunately, Neeson didn't disclose any further details on the matter, but that didn't stop some ears from perking up. «I sort of feel like there's a story there,» co-host Natalie Barr quipped. The Ireland native was previously married to Natasha Richardson from 1994 until her untimely death following a skiing accident in 2009.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorWide has come on board to represent international sales on Slovenian-Australian writer/director Sara Kern’s debut feature “Moja Vesna,” which premieres in the Generation Kplus section at the Berlin Film Festival.“Moja Vesna” stars newcomer Loti Kovačič as Moja, a 10-year-old girl who lives with her grief-stricken Slovenian dad and pregnant 20-year-old sister Vesna in an outer suburb of Melbourne. Unable to accept the reality of her mother’s sudden death, Moja focuses on preparing for the baby while Vesna is lost in troubles of her own.Adamant and full of light, Moja carries on, hoping in vain that Vesna will eventually fill the mother-shaped hole in her life.

Liam Neeson has revealed that he fell in love while shooting his latest movie in Australia – but was left disappointned as the mystery lady was already in a relationship. The Love Actually star lived in in Melbourne in 2020, while filming the action movie Blacklight. And speaking on Aussie breakfast show Sunrise, the 68 year old, famous for his iconic roles in Schindler's List and Taken, shared the unexpected story.

The plucky Queenslander delighted Aussie tennis fans when she won her first Australian Open championship with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) triumph over American Danielle Collins on Saturday night, breaking a 44-year title drought for Australia in women's singles in Melbourne.

Neighbours is reportedly on the brink of being axed from UK television.

Victoria police have arrested six boys aged between 14 and 19 for allegedly carrying out homophobic attacks on gay men in Melbourne. The boys would pose as adults on dating apps to lure gay men to parklands in Ashwood, a suburb around 14 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, and then assault them.Trigger Warning: This story has details of homophobic attacks on gay men and might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Five of the boys were arrested on Friday – two 14-year-old boys, two 15-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy.

Neighbours has reportedly been cancelled after 40 years despite the long-running Australian soap being a fan-favourite on the air for nearly four decades. Fans will have to get their fill of Ramsay Street as according to a source, the show is set to close its residents' doors for the very last time. What's more, according to the source the cast and crew, who are based in the city of Melbourne, haven't even been told the news yet.The soap first came onto screens back in 1985, and is reportedly set to end this August, despite cast and crew not having been informed yet.

COVID.Wheatley, who managed some of Australia’s best-selling acts including John Farnham and Delta Goodrem, died yesterday (February 1) in Melbourne.The Guardian writes that Wheatley had reportedly been seriously ill for weeks and was hospitalised after contracting COVID. Several outlets have said that Wheatley died of complications from the disease, although his cause of death hasn’t been confirmed.The Queensland-born Wheatley was bassist for the Masters Apprentices in the ’60s, playing on the hits ‘Turn Up Your Radio’ and ‘Because I Love You’.In 1975 he founded the Wheatley Organisation and became manager of Little River Band.

Love set match! Russell Crowe, and Britney Theriot flaunted their romance at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday (January 29). The 57-year-old Oscar winner and his gorgeous, actress-turned-real estate agent girlfriend, 31, were all smiles as they enjoyed the games cuddling up next to each other in the front row. Russell, rocking a navy polo, looked to be in high spirits while chatting with a friend sitting next to the couple. Britney let her natural beauty shine in a casual V-neck sweater as she took in all the exciting sportsmanship of the championship matches.

Kanye West is aiming to tour Australia this year, according to a new report, but a clash with the Australian Football League (AFL) is said to have disrupted his plans for a concert at a stadium in Melbourne.According to the Sydney Morning Herald, West – now legally known as Ye – had planned to perform at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on March 21 as part of the tour.However, an opening fixture between the St Kilda and Collingwood AFL teams is scheduled for March 18, with the gap between those dates not providing adequate time for West’s production crew to bump in for the show.The newspaper reports that “two sources with knowledge of [West’s] plans for an Australian tour” said West’s tour promoters, TEG, approached the AFL, who own Marvel Stadium, asking them to move the match to another venue. The Herald points out the likely alternative venue would have been the Melbourne Cricket Ground.The AFL reportedly declined the request.

open letter that Victoria Police should not attend the Midsumma Pride March next month in Melbourne’s St Kilda.The open letter, which was published online on Tuesday, has attracted signatures from over 100 activists, academics, writers and performers.  A post shared by Joshua Badge (@joshua_badge)According to Pedestrian.TV, Victoria Police “confirmed in December it would attend” the February 6 event.Badge and Gafa wrote, “while some people can safely interact with police, their presence makes many more people in our communities unsafe.”This comes after a recent finding from the Victorian Pride Lobby revealed that four in five LGBTQI people do not trust Victoria Police.Badge told Pedestrian.TV that Pride March needs to be one where “all LGBTQIA+ people feel safe and are able to attend and participate.”They said Victoria Police “have ignored issues on this concern,” and they hope the open letter “encourages them to listen to community.”Gafa also told the news outlet Victoria Police is an “organisation in need of some good press” and “participating at Pride is a way of making the organisation seem progressive and LGBTQ-friendly when it isn’t in practice.”Badge and Gafa also highlighted in the letter that “police violence are everyday experiences for many people.”They reassure everyone is “welcome” but are calling for the “decentring of police.”“We want to see Pride exist in solidarity with communities worldwide and follow the example of Auckland, Brisbane, NYC, and Toronto Pride,” they wrote.“Pride March should be led by and for LGBTIQA+ communities.

Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker are back in the octagon together on February 12 for UFC 271.

“Saturday Night Live” opened the Jan. 22 show by poking fun at tennis star Novak Djokovic, whose refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccination led him to be deported from Australia ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Fisting) and it’s thrilling to report that the experience has broadened my horizons and hopefully might help broaden yours too!I was lucky enough to have a contact with whom to speak of such things. BJ has been running classes on kink and fetish in Melbourne since 2005. He took time out from his busy schedule to answer a few of my pressing questions and his generous answers were a fascinating insight into a fascinating world.When asked about the difference between kink and fetish, BJ says, “I think over the years this has become very blurry and people can be a little divided on it.

ticket to a wild Saturday all night party that follows with queen of the night Bathsheba and her two guest drag artists presiding. Pride of our Footscray Community Bar – 1/86-88 Hopkins St, Footscray on 29 January at 8pm Star Observer’s Midsumma fg (Festival Guide)© Star Observer 2022 | For the latest in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, be sure to visit

Midsumma Festival this year with her first original show in four years.

Gay Stuff Markets for everything from fashion accessories, plants, homewares, jewellery to art, crafts, zines, books, and handmade goods. Harehole Mebourne – 63 Johnson Street, Fitzroy on 30 January at 12pm Star Observer’s Midsumma fg (Festival Guide)© Star Observer 2022 | For the latest in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, be sure to visit

Emma Raducanu is a teen tennis sensation who’s name has been cropping up more and more as she continues to fly through tournaments.

I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! to raise awareness and funds for LGBTQIA+ youth charity Minus18, Maria Thattil had no intention of bringing up her own sexual preferences.WATCH BELOW: Maria Thattil comes out on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!But after spending some time in the jungle, the Miss Universe Australia winner, who has been a champion for inclusivity and diversity since she was crowned in Melbourne in October 2020, realised that by not sharing she was bisexual, she wasn’t being true to herself.

WATCH: Jelena Dokic opens up about her health journeyThe former World Number Four tennis star met Tin when they were both in their 20s and spent years maintaining a long-distance relationship.There were countless trips between Australia and Serbia, Tin's native country, before the couple settled in Melbourne with the hopes of pursuing marriage and kids.But now, just weeks after Jelena took a sudden and unexpected social media break, the 38-year-old has revealed that she and Tin are no longer together.On Sunday she shared a photo of them together with a rip edited between their faces and a lengthy caption that explained: "After almost 19 years together, Tin and I have decided to go our separate ways."Sometimes these things happen, people grow apart and it's for the best."Jelena announced her split from Tin on Instagram, posting this photo to her page.The former tennis star went on to ask her followers to refrain from making any negative comments and keep "nasty comments based on nationality and religion" to themselves."This has nothing to do with that and it never did.

WATCH BELOW: Abbie Chatfield grills the final two on Brooke Blurton's season of The BacheloretteAs Bachie fans will remember, the two reality stars began feuding late last year after Abbie started publicly dating Konrad Bien-Stephens, a contestant on Brooke's Bachelorette season, before the finale had aired.Though the couple waited until Konrad's elimination to post their relationship on social media, Brooke called Abbie out for displaying "white privilege" and "narcissism" and unfollowed her on Instagram afterwards.But Brooke has now refollowed Abbie on the platform, with the pair appearing to have mended their fractured friendship."She just re-followed me on Instagram.""She just re-followed me on Instagram. I never unfollowed her, but she refollowed me recently, so there is not too much to that story," Abbie told News Corp of the development.It comes after Brooke said she was "literally pained" by Abbie and Konrad going public prior to her finale airing."I've reached out to this person to resolve this 'conflict' which in fact, classic naive me, adult went to this person to communicate openly about the layers of complexity that this person's actions show and take away from NOT only me but what it meant for a queer woman of colour.

EXCLUSIVE: Discovery+ is bolstering its reality offering.

Not mincing words. Howard Stern had a strong message for tennis star Novak Djokovic after the drama surrounding his coronavirus vaccination status.

Love Island Australia, as season winner Mitchell Hibberd tests positive for COVID.WATCH: Tina and Mitch discuss their relationship on Love IslandMitch shared the news with fans on Wednesday evening, revealing he would be isolating with his partner, Tina Provis, and friends, Aaron Waters and Ryan Reid. The Love Island winners have been travelling between Sydney and Melbourne, where Mitch lives, since leaving the show.

Life doesn’t always imitate art. While the Succession characters aren’t great at healthy relationships onscreen, many of the actors have happy, long-lasting romances offscreen.

Emma Raducanu is also featuring in her own headline tie against Olympic champion Belinda Bencic.  From there, both are expected to travel to Australia, ahead of the first major of the year next month.

Robbie Williams biopic Better Man is due to begin filming in Melbourne, Australia, in early 2022.

The newest resident is Rose, played by Kirsty Marillier. Theatre fans may recognise Kirsty, who has had roles in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Melbourne, and Home, I'm Darling and The Cherry Orchard in Sydney. She also briefly appeared on Home and Away with a small appearance as Rhea in 2018.

during a trainwreck performance in Florida on Sunday, saying she had a “panic attack” on stage and is “horrified” by her antics.The singing sensation, 50, was filmed verbally abusing concertgoers partway through performing her 1987 smash “I Think We’re Alone Now” at a show in Melbourne.“F–k you guys!” the former teen idol was heard yelling at the crowd.