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22
Jan

 

Heath Ledger dies

Hollywood actor Heath Ledger has been found dead in his New York apartment..

Perth-born Ledger, 28, who earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Brokeback Mountain, was found dead on Tuesday afternoon by his housekeeper. The official cause of death is currently unknown, however it is understood that police have confirmed that prescription drugs were found nearby.

Ledger memorably starred in Home and Away in the 90's as bad boy Scott Irwin.

You can read more about the character of Scott Irwin in our character profile

16
Jan

 

Paul Takes Two

In the first series Judy Nunn, Kate Ritchie and Mark furze went head to head with Mark coming in third. Last year Bobby Morley tried his luck and managed sixth place. In the third series of Australian Hit show 'It Takes Two' Paul O'Brien has become the latest Home and Away star to test out his vocal talents.

The show sees a professional singer pair up with a celebrity to mentor them through a series of duets to compete for votes from the viewing public and the judging panel.

the rest of the celebrity line up includes television presenter Chloe Maxwell, ironwoman Candice Falzon, weather presenter Sara Groen, comedian Julia Morris, golf pro Scott Draper, Sky News presenter John Mangos, Dancing With The Stars judge Mark Wilson, Melbourne Demons AFL footballer Russell Robertson and All Saints actor Virginia Gay.

Host Grant Denyer returns for his third series but his co-host, a role last year taken by Kate Ritchie, has yet to be announced. Kate has stated she is unlikely to return to TV for the forseeable future so it's likely a new face will take over the role.

 

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January Articles

Heath Ledger dies
Hollywood and former H&A actor Heath Ledger found dead in New York.
22 January 2008
Paul Takes Two
Paul O'Brien confirmed for It Takes Two.
16 January 2008