Vale
‘The less you spend, the more you enjoy’: Travel tycoon Arthur Frommer dies aged 95
The former US Army soldier, whose book empire began with “The GI’s Guide to Travelling in Europe” in the 1950s, became a household name for budget-conscious travellers. They made him a multi-millionaire.
- by David Henry
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Ray Charles, Elvis, Sinatra and Michael Jackson: No matter the genre, Quincy Jones was the man
The musical maestro was born poor, taught himself to play numerous instruments and crafted much of the sound of our times.
- by Neil McCormick
The billionaire genius: Bernard started America’s version of Bunnings after he was fired
When Bernard Marcus was let go in 1978, he decided to start his own company.
- by David Henry
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Tragedy
Three charged over death of Liam Payne
The One Direction singer had traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant in his system when he died, authorities said.
- by Nicolas Misculin and Kate Lahey
Former ABC journalist and author Matt Peacock has died
Former ABC journalist and foreign correspondent Matt Peacock has died, the broadcaster confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
- by Calum Jaspan
Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84
The classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as a founding member of the iconic band.
- by John Rogers
Mac’s $18 trillion idea: The man who changed Wall Street forever
John “Mac” McQuown was not a household name, but he has left an indelible legacy.
- by Sam Potter
Liam Payne ‘destroying’ hotel room before death, according to audio of 911 call
Hotel manager appealed for help from emergency services before the 31-year-old singer’s death.
- by Nell Geraets
Teenagers sobbed, fans consoled each other and Liam Payne was given a final standing ovation
It was bizarre to read that the former One Direction star had died after falling from the third floor while I was sitting on the balcony of a nearby hotel, reports Tom Decent from Buenos Aires.
- by Tom Decent
Liam Payne’s shock death comes before he reached his full potential
A generation’s first experience of collective grief has come with the death of the British singer.
- by Michael Idato
‘The biggest shock’: One Direction fans mourn Liam Payne’s complicated legacy
“For my generation, this is probably the biggest shock death that I’ve experienced.”
- by Meg Watson
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