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An Irish backpacker bashed outside a takeaway shop in Coogee last Sunday has died in hospital overnight.

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Bashed ... Gearoid Walsh and CCTV footage of a man wanted for questioning . The mother of an Irish backpacker who died after being punched outside a Coogee takeaway-food shop says she does not want her son's attacker to go to jail.

Caption: Baz Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin G'day USA Week 2009 Jacob's Creek New York Black Tie Gala at the Waldorf Astoria New York City, USA .... BAZ LUHRMANN's epic AUSTRALIA has been nominated for six Australian Film Institute awards - but stars NICOLE KIDMAN and HUGH JACKMAN have been passed over for the country's most prestigious ...

Baz Luhrmann's epic Australia has failed to get a nomination for the top local film award, just as the 165-minute marathon was passed over for an Oscar nomination.

NICOLE Kidman has admitted that Hollywood probaby shares some blame for violence against women but thinks movies also "offer solutions". Kidman, in her role as a UN goodwill ambassador for women's causes testified before Capitol Hill lawmakers in Washington's Congress today.

Nicole Kidman testifies before the House International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight Subcommittee / AP Star rallies against exploitation of women Kidman doesn't take violent roles New movies, movie news, movie reviews SHE has made millions and garnered worldwide fame from the movie business - but Australian star Nicole Kidman believes ...

Hindus have appealed Oscar winner Nicole Kidman to campaign for bill of rights in Australia.

Actor heads to Washington in her role as a UN ambassador to support legislation aimed at tackling abuse Actor Nicole Kidman appears before the US Congress.

Nicole Kidman attends the UK premiere of 'Australia' at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square on December 10, 2008 in London, England.

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman said on Monday she crouched on the back seat of her car, tearful and frightened that it would crash as she was pursued by a paparazzi photographer in Australia in 2005.

Robert Pattinson flashes a smile at the 'New Moon' press conference during Comic-Con 2009 in San Diego on July 23, 2009 Robert Pattinson sizzles on the red carpet at the Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif., on August 9, 2009 FilmMagic Robert Pattinson rocks some shades on the set of his new film 'Remember Me' in ...

After months of a global and domestic search, Tourism Australia's quest to find a new managing director has finally ended on these shores with the appointment of one of its own former executives, Andrew McEvoy.

John Jarratt and Cassandra Magrath in a scene from the film Wolf Creek . Photo: Supplied October 14, 2009 - 3:46PM Australia has a proud history of horror movies, many based on its haunting landscape.

Balibo and Australia recognised for music [Wed 14/10/2009 09:22:59] Press release from Grand and Lafayette The music scores from two major feature films that portray unique reflections of Australian history lead the 2009 Screen Music Award nominations.

Samson And Delilah and Balibo will lead the charge at this year's Inside Film Awards.

UNPOPULAR Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull doesn't even rate as a barbecue guest, a new survey says.

Name : Comment : 2800 Comments The ratings are never going to be that high for ECW.. this wasn't planned to be an "A" type show.

While Olivia Wilde graces the cover of America's GQ edition, hottie Robert Pattinson steals Australia's front page and the cover boy for the mag's "Most Iconic Men" feature in their 10th year.

With V Australia, a touch of first-class comes with a coach price. Of the few things in life more mind-numbingly tedious than watching Baz Luhrmann's antipodean epic, "Australia," flying between New York and Down Under ranks high on the list.

Never underestimate the box-office power of former Sydney Harbour Bridge scaffolder-turned-millionaire actor-producer Paul Hogan.

Hugh Jackman is in talks to take on the lead role in "Real Steel," a family adventure that Shawn Levy is directing for DreamWorks Studios.

Keith Urban is projected on the big screen as he and his band rock the John Labatt Centre for 8,800 loud and happy fans last night.

LONDON Australian theater has never been big in London -- or New York for that matter.