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John Olsen farewelled as ‘master of the brush’ in state memorial
A who’s who of Australian media, arts and politics turned out in honour of John Olsen at a state memorial held at the Art Gallery of NSW following his death at age 95.
- by Linda Morris
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The Swiss oasis that took Tina Turner in and pulled a curtain down around her
In her adoptive hometown, neighbours didn’t gawk at Tina Turner or ask for autographs – and she repaid them by turning up to switch on the annual Christmas lights.
- by Boris Heger and Arnd Wiegmann
Thunderdome, Nutbush and rugby league: George Miller, Jimmy Barnes honour Tina Turner
Australia had a special relationship with rock queen Tina Turner – that spanned a hit movie, a memorable campaign promoting the NRL and a musical – and the love was reciprocal.
- by Lenny Ann Low, Garry Maddox, Nell Geraets and Martin Boulton
‘I’d hate to see the ugly ones!’ Tina Turner’s love affair with rugby league
On a freezing morning in January 1989, Tina Turner stepped into a London studio, resplendent in fur coat and hat, ready to shoot a rugby league commercial.
- by Andrew Webster
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Why Tina Turner was a #MeToo pioneer
By revealing her pain, Turner lifted the veil on abuse and emerged stronger.
- by Neil McCormick
The life and times of show-stopping pop sensation Tina Turner
In 1979, Turner found a new manager, Australian Roger Davies, who had helped guide Olivia Newton-John’s career.
- by Matt Schudel
The mysterious allure of the Nutbush and why the dance is uniquely Australian
Forming a line to groove to Tina Turner’s iconic song is a favourite at weddings and Christmas parties, but the origins of this Australian invention are largely unknown.
- by Mary Ward
Tributes flow for Tina Turner – Queen of Rock, icon and survivor
From Mick Jagger, who called Tina Turner “my wonderful friend” to Stephen King and the White House, tributes have flowed for an icon of the music world.
- by Olivia Ireland and Lynette Eyb
A game-changer for Australian sport: How Tina Turner became the face of league
Four years ago, the game looked to revive its most famous advertising campaign. It’s bizarre to think about now, but the attempts to secure Turner in the late 1980s led to plenty of sleepless nights.
- by Andrew Webster
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Rock legend Tina Turner, one of the top recording artists of all time, dead at 83
Tina Turner, often called the “Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll”, was one of the biggest recording artists of all time.
Fit for a dame: Sydney Opera House to host Barry Humphries’ memorial
After a political tug-of-war between NSW and Victoria, it will be Sydney that hosts the late entertainer’s state memorial service.
- by Andrew Hornery