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British pop star Lily Allen is embarking on her biggest Australian tour in October and early November 2024, performing shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. The tour follows the massive global success of her album 'Shook', commonly known as the Divorce album, which has garnered over 275 million streams and chronicles her split from Stranger Things actor David Harbour. Allen, who has been sober for nearly seven years, describes the tour as a more intimate and theatrical experience, marking her first performances without relying on substances or alcohol.

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British pop star Lily Allen is embarking on her biggest Australian tour in October and early November 2024, performing shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. The tour follows the massive global success of her album 'Shook', commonly known as the Divorce album, which has garnered over 275 million streams and chronicles her split from Stranger Things actor David Harbour. Allen, who has been sober for nearly seven years, describes the tour as a more intimate and theatrical experience, marking her first performances without relying on substances or alcohol.

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Capital city mayors are warning that AI data centres could drive up household electricity bills due to limited power grid capacity, with single facilities consuming energy equivalent to over 100,000 homes. New data shows increasing numbers of parents enrolling children in private schools despite cost-of-living pressures, with grandparents reportedly funding up to three-quarters of fees in many cases. United Airlines has introduced mandatory headphone rules for passengers watching videos or listening to audio on personal devices, with non-compliance potentially resulting in removal from flights or airline bans.

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Private school enrolments in Queensland have reached an all-time high, with independent schools now educating 18% of students, representing a 4.6% increase in just 12 months. Teachers attribute the trend to parents valuing educational choice, opportunity, and religious factors, while recent teacher strikes at state schools may have also influenced decisions. The education minister has announced initiatives including anti-bullying programmes and efforts to improve NAPLAN results in response to concerns about state school quality.

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Britney Spears was arrested in Southern California and taken into custody according to Ventura County jail records, with her car being towed. The 44-year-old pop star has since been released and a court date has been set for May. Her representative released a statement calling it an unfortunate and inexcusable incident, stating she will comply with the law and seek necessary help and support.

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Britney Spears was arrested in Southern California and taken into custody according to Ventura County jail records, with her car being towed. The 44-year-old pop star has since been released and a court date has been set for May. Her representative released a statement calling it an unfortunate and inexcusable incident, stating she will comply with the law and seek necessary help and support.

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Britney Spears was arrested in Southern California and taken into custody according to Ventura County jail records, with her car being towed. The 44-year-old pop star has since been released and a court date has been set for May. Her representative released a statement calling it an unfortunate and inexcusable incident, stating she will comply with the law and seek necessary help and support.

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Radio host Kyle Sandilands is reportedly considering legal action against his employer, the Australian Radio Network (ARN), following his termination. His lawyers argue ARN has no substantial grounds for dismissal under his contract, as the network assumed all liability for his on-air statements when he signed his historic $100 million contract in 2023. Sandilands is seeking a payout for the remaining tens of millions of dollars owed under the agreement.

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A weather system off the coast of Cairns is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone but threatens to bring hundreds of millimetres of rain to North Queensland. Emergency alerts have been issued for the Daintree region, with residents evacuated to higher ground, while Green Island has been evacuated and Great Barrier Reef tours cancelled. The system is expected to cross the coast between Cairns and Townsville, bringing heavy rainfall to already saturated areas.

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A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle across Sydney's lower North Shore ended when the driver crashed the car in Lane Cove, causing it to roll onto its roof, before fleeing the scene on foot. The pursuit began in Longueville but was terminated shortly after it started. Police are actively searching for the driver who remains at large.

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