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The Commodore 64 at 40: back to the future of video games

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The Guardian - UK

Margaret Urlich, Aria winner and popular New Zealand singer, dies aged 57

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Bad press: the Rebel Wilson debacle that rocked SMH to its core

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McLachlan jury shown 'bottom touch' clip

Craig McLachlan has responded to a clip appearing to show him touching a fellow actress on the backside, saying it was just "gags for the crew".

AAP

Craig McLachlan defamation trial told actor indecently assaulted 11 women he worked with

A court hears 11 women will give evidence about inappropriate encounters they had with actor Craig McLachlan during performances, filming and behind the scenes.

ABC News

McLachlan tells of Grease 'porno shots'

Actor Craig McLachlan is suing Fairfax Media, the ABC and Christie Whelan Browne for defamation over claims of misconduct during the Rocky Horror Show.

AAP

Craig McLachlan defamation trial told media outlets launched 'double-pronged attack'

Craig McLachlan's legal team accuses the ABC and Fairfax Media of launching a "double-pronged attack" against the Australian actor, as the jury trial in his defamation case begins in a Sydney court.

ABC News

'Double-pronged attack' on Doctor Blake's McLachlan

Defence barristers have cited the Doctor Blake Mysteries, one of Craig McLachlan's best known roles and set and filmed in Ballarat, as important to a major defamation case.

Newcastle Herald

'Double-pronged attack' on Craig McLachlan

Craig McLachlan's defamation trial has started against Fairfax Media, the ABC and Christie Whelan Browne over claims of misconduct during the Rocky Horror Show.

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