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Rose Tattoo frontman Gary “Angry” Anderson has suffered a cardiac arrest and is receiving treatment in hospital, the Australian rock band has announced. Anderson, 79, was admitted after a medical emergency that had already forced Rose Tattoo to abandon the remaining dates of their European tour earlier this month. In a statement shared on social media, the band said Anderson was “currently in hospital receiving treatment and the care he needs”. No further details about his condition have been released. Rose Tattoo said the singer’s family was focused on his treatment and recovery, while thanking fans for the messages of…

Arsenal remain interested in Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi despite the injury that has ruled him out for several months, with Manchester United and Liverpool also keeping track of the highly rated France Under-21 international. Kroupi’s prospects of leaving the Vitality Stadium this summer were effectively ended after he underwent surgery on a fractured metatarsal suffered during Bournemouth’s pre-season preparations. He is expected to be sidelined for up to four months. However, Arsenal are understood to regard the 20-year-old as a longer-term attacking target rather than a player they need to sign immediately. Mikel Arteta’s recruitment team have monitored Kroupi…

Brisbane Lions’ proven record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has sharpened questions over whether minor premiers Fremantle can perform on the biggest stage when the AFL finals begin. The Dockers finished top of the ladder after an outstanding home-and-away campaign, but their premiership credentials are being tested by the prospect of a Grand Final at the MCG — a venue where Brisbane have repeatedly delivered in recent years. Brisbane’s credentials were reinforced in their final home-and-away match, when they dismantled Collingwood by 63 points at the ground. Logan Morris kicked a career-best eight goals in the 25.9 (159) to 15.6…

John Travolta hosted The Official Ramones 50th Anniversary Tribute at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 30, appearing in a maroon beret for the milestone event. The 72-year-old actor presented the concert and film screening, which marked five decades since the release of the Ramones’ self-titled debut album. The advertised musical line-up included Cretin Family, a one-off supergroup featuring Tim Armstrong, Billie Joe Armstrong, Travis Barker and former Ramones bassist CJ Ramone. Artist and designer Shepard Fairey was also listed as a special guest DJ. The evening’s programme combined the Ramones tribute concert with screenings of the…

One person has died and about 15 others remain missing or unaccounted for after a flash flood tore through the Grand Canyon in Arizona, forcing the evacuation of dozens of hikers and campers. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered on Sunday near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River, according to the National Park Service. Officials have not released his identity or further details. The flooding struck Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area at about 2.30pm local time on Saturday, August 29. More than 60 people were evacuated from the depths of the canyon, with further evacuations…

The body of a newborn boy has been discovered in a rubbish bin in Auburn, western Sydney, as police appeal for the baby’s mother to seek urgent medical treatment. Emergency services were called to Harrow Road at about 11.20am on Monday, 31 August, after reports that a baby had been found in a bin. Officers from Auburn Police Area Command attended and located the child. NSW Police have established a crime scene and Auburn detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery. Police said they held “serious concerns” for the welfare of the baby’s mother, whose whereabouts remain unknown. Officers…

Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo has described facing sustained homophobia after publicly coming out as gay and filing for divorce from his wife of 14 years. The 33-year-old musician spoke about the backlash during an appearance on The Break Down with Nath & Johnny podcast, saying he had resolved not to suppress his identity or alter his appearance for other people. “I had already decided, like, I’m not gonna water myself down at all,” Shomo said. “I’m going to just do what I wanna do. I’m gonna wear what I wanna wear. I’m gonna sing how I wanna sing.” He added…

The body of a newborn boy has been found in a rubbish bin in Auburn, south-west Sydney, prompting an urgent police appeal to locate his mother. Emergency services were called to Harrow Road at about 11.20am on Monday, 31 August, after reports that a baby had been discovered in a bin. Officers from the Auburn Police Area Command attended and confirmed the infant was dead. A crime scene has been established while detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the discovery. New South Wales Police said they held serious concerns for the welfare of the baby’s mother and urged her to attend…

Police are searching for the mother of a newborn boy whose body was found inside a rubbish bin in Auburn, south-west Sydney. Officers were called to Harrow Road at about 11.20am on Monday, August 31, after receiving reports that the infant had been discovered. A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the baby’s death is under way. Police have not yet confirmed how long the child had been in the bin or his precise age. New South Wales Police said they had serious concerns for the welfare of the mother and urged her to…

A family’s fortnight-long summer holiday to Brittany was overshadowed by an alarming message about the dog-sitter they had left looking after their pets at home. The account has prompted a stark question for dog owners: is taking pets abroad on a family break preferable to entrusting them to someone else? The writer describes returning to the same dilemma every August, as plans for a traditional summer holiday collide with the practical difficulties of caring for much-loved dogs. Rather than leaving the animals behind, many families face the prospect of bringing them on lengthy journeys and adapting their entire trip around…