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Known for his comedy songs such as The Sheik of Scrubby Creek and his toothy smile, Morgan died on 1 JanuaryAustralian country music singer Chad Morgan, known as the “Sheik of Scrubby Creek” after one of his most famous songs, has died aged 91.Known for his humorous country songs and toothy smile – which inspired Barry Humphries’ design for his character Sir Les Patterson – Morgan’s music career spanned more than 70 years, releasing his first album in 1952. He was dubbed the “clown prince of comedy” by country music legend Slim Dusty. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jan/02/chad-morgan-dies-australian-country-music-star-death-dead-aged-91 Author

The green and purple southern lights show was so strong it appeared over Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and NSWSign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news emailSouth-eastern Australia was treated to a dazzling, natural light show to begin 2025.A vibrant aurora australis was visible to the naked eye on New Year’s Day in Tasmania and parts of Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jan/02/aurora-australis-southern-lights-hobart-tasmania-australia Author : Mostafa Rachwani Publish date : 2025-01-02 01:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Accident that also critically injured more than 20 others occurred just before midnight outside a Honolulu homeA New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood killed at least three people and critically injured more than 20 others, authorities say.The accident occurred just before midnight outside a home, the Honolulu fire department said in a statement. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/01/honolulu-fireworks-explosion-death-toll Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2025-01-02 00:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Bigger Austudy and carer allowance payments, higher Medicare safety net thresholds and mandatory corporate reporting on climate also in 1 Jan changesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWith the new year come new policies, laws, taxes and reforms. Here’s everything to know about changes on 1 January, 2025 that could affect you. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/02/centrelink-payments-australian-passport-fees-january-1-changes-2025-australia Author : Sharlotte Thou Publish date : 2025-01-01 23:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.