Dolly Parton dead at 80: Country music superstar died in a Nashville hospital following brief battle with cancer

Beloved artist, savvy businesswoman, ‘Aunt Granny’  to her family, just Dolly to the world: the incomparable Dolly Parton made detailed plans for her legacy: starting now.  

Beloved artist, savvy businesswoman, ‘Aunt Granny’  to her family, just Dolly to the world: the incomparable Dolly Parton made detailed plans for her legacy: starting now.  

Tributes are pouring in for country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died following a short illness on Tuesday. Plus, the final report by Antisemitism Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell will be delayed.

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Dolly Parton, the big haired, big hearted queen of country

From poverty to global superstardom: Dolly Parton dies, aged 80

Antisemitism royal commission pushes back final report to avoid Bondi massacre anniversary

Antisemitism royal commission a ‘lost opportunity’ without an extension: security chiefs

Beloved artist, savvy businesswoman, &lsquo;Aunt Granny&rsquo;&nbsp; to her family, just Dolly to the world: the incomparable Dolly Parton made detailed plans for her legacy: starting now.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tributes are pouring in for country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died following a short illness on Tuesday. Plus, the final report by Antisemitism Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell will be delayed.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/dolly-parton-dies-aged-80/news-story/09647ea2432c3bf6e951466c04d4d58a">From poverty to global superstardom: Dolly Parton dies, aged 80</a>
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/antisemitism-royal-commission-a-lost-opportunity-without-an-extension-security-chiefs/news-story/37f21d768c40f830cd154772e35d456d">Antisemitism royal commission a &lsquo;lost opportunity&rsquo; without an extension: security chiefs</a>

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

How Dolly Parton planned what happens next 

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How The Australian’s Economics Correspondent Matthew Cranston unearthed new superannuation tax

The Australian’s economics editor Matthew Cranston scooped everyone before the federal Budget and keeps breaking huge yarns about more nasty surprises you weren’t supposed to know about. Now Matt’s revealing another whopper: the tax change that means super funds will pay a higher effective tax rate on some investments. 

The Australian’s economics editor Matthew Cranston scooped everyone before the federal Budget and keeps breaking huge yarns about more nasty surprises you weren’t supposed to know about. Now Matt’s revealing another whopper: the tax change that means super funds will pay a higher effective tax rate on some investments. 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Labor’s hidden super tax to hit $372bn worth of assets despite promises to carve out retirees

Jim Chalmers faces new backdown over ‘stealth tax’ hitting millions of super funds

Labor backbencher goes to ground after she admits tax changes might be too broad

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

The Australian&rsquo;s economics editor Matthew Cranston scooped everyone before the federal Budget and keeps breaking huge yarns about more nasty surprises you weren&rsquo;t supposed to know about. Now Matt&rsquo;s revealing another whopper: the tax change that means super funds will pay a higher effective tax rate on some investments.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/labors-hidden-super-tax-to-hit-372bn-worth-of-assets-despite-promises-to-carve-out-retirees/news-story/88091e9dd9de68c3a617af8700f95a84">Labor&rsquo;s hidden super tax to hit $372bn worth of assets despite promises to carve out retirees</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/jim-chalmers-faces-new-backdown-over-stealth-tax-hitting-millions-of-super-funds/news-story/f01c81b9bcd8aa4495d99b00ee5efe18">Jim Chalmers faces new backdown over &lsquo;stealth tax&rsquo; hitting millions of super funds</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/labor-backbencher-goes-to-ground-after-she-admits-tax-changes-might-be-too-broad/news-story/b02b823697d563878a8d453b9c001dda">Labor backbencher goes to ground after she admits tax changes might be too broad</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

How our journo sniffed out a sneaky new super tax

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Celebrity agent Ralph Carr sentenced to six years in prison for 2023 rape

Former talent agent Ralph Carr will spend up to six years in a Victorian prison after he was convicted of raping a woman at his home in Melbourne in 2023. 

Former talent agent Ralph Carr will spend up to six years in a Victorian prison after he was convicted of raping a woman at his home in Melbourne in 2023. Plus, ANU apologises to a whistleblower academic and the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion wraps up early. 

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Celebrity agent Ralph Carr jailed for six years for raping woman

ANU payment, apology to Julie Bishop whistleblower Liz Allen for ‘indefensible treatment’

Royal commission to end by Wednesday, shortening final hearings

Former talent agent Ralph Carr will spend up to six years in a Victorian prison after he was convicted of raping a woman at his home in Melbourne in 2023. Plus, ANU apologises to a whistleblower academic and the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion wraps up early.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/celebrity-manager-ralph-carr-set-to-learn-fate-for-rape-bid-to-halt-sentencing/news-story/0d48d2c528bfba6abcc3b60fc0328a1a">Celebrity agent Ralph Carr jailed for six years for raping woman</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/education/anu-payment-apology-to-julie-bishop-whistleblower-liz-allen-for-indefensible-treatment/news-story/44f27eceef80bd62b7f6eb902853582c">ANU payment, apology to Julie Bishop whistleblower Liz Allen for &lsquo;indefensible treatment&rsquo;</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/royal-commission-to-end-by-wednesday-shortening-final-hearings/news-story/3ce68938c37be936997c6f7d879291f6">Royal commission to end by Wednesday, shortening final hearings</a>

Ralph Carr jailed for six years for 2023 rape

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AFL head trauma insurance: Why 500 players aren’t covered for concussion

Concussion is possibly the greatest threat to the football codes Australians love. Some insurers say head trauma has such potentially devastating lifelong consequences they won’t insure against it. 

Concussion is possibly the greatest threat to the football codes Australians love. Some insurers say head trauma has such potentially devastating lifelong consequences they won’t insure against it. So where does that leave the players who put their bodies - and brains - on the line? 

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AFL concussion crisis deepens as players are stripped of head injury insurance

Hostplus quietly targets AFL players with concussion cover as insurance crisis deepens

Sponsor GMHBA ‘monitoring’ Geelong Cats closely over controversial concussion player pact

Geelong Cats concussion waiver sparks push for mandatory player safety clauses

Corporate standards forgotten by AFL directors ‘sniffing the liniment’ says Jeff Kennett

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

 

Concussion is possibly the greatest threat to the football codes Australians love. Some insurers say head trauma has such potentially devastating lifelong consequences they won&rsquo;t insure against it. So where does that leave the players who put their bodies - and brains - on the line?&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/afl-concussion-crisis-deepens-as-players-are-stripped-of-head-injury-insurance/news-story/f5a641eaec9406c386e3f0ae783e61eb">AFL concussion crisis deepens as players are stripped of head injury insurance</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/financial-services/hostplus-quietly-targets-afl-players-with-concussion-cover-as-insurance-crisis-deepens/news-story/88ac19be2cbacccb14433cb4e481c4f6">Hostplus quietly targets AFL players with concussion cover as insurance crisis deepens</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/health-sponsor-gmhba-stands-by-geelong-cats-amid-secret-concussion-waiver-scandal/news-story/88ec42709ae558852173bd2bc907297d">Sponsor GMHBA &lsquo;monitoring&rsquo; Geelong Cats closely over controversial concussion player pact</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/geelong-cats-concussion-waiver-sparks-push-for-mandatory-player-safety-clauses/news-story/5ca166496d3b128ac468a234cac392ce">Geelong Cats concussion waiver sparks push for mandatory player safety clauses</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/corporate-standards-forgotten-by-afl-directors-sniffing-the-liniment-says-jeff-kennett/news-story/677b2be8dd369787dec80f54b3fca2f7">Corporate standards forgotten by AFL directors &lsquo;sniffing the liniment&rsquo; says Jeff Kennett</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;
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Why insurers are walking away from footy

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How Dolly Parton planned what happens next

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