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- Sky News AU
'Put that in my will': Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan's final wish to return home to Australia revealed as he opens up about family and health at 85
Paul Hogan has spoken candidly about his health, family and legacy in a new interview, revealing the deeply personal- and unmistakably Aussie- farewell wish he's now made official in his will. The 85-year-old comedy legend, who now lives in Los Angeles, told Channel Seven's Sally Bowrey that when the time comes, he wants his ashes scattered from Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge a place that holds deep personal meaning, given his early years spent working on it as a rigger. "I want my ashes scattered off the Harbour Bridge," he told Bowery in an interview, which aired Monday. "I put that in my will." While Hogan has travelled between LA and Sydney in recent years, his most recent trip in May sparked concern after he was spotted being wheeled through the airport by Qantas staff. But true to form, Hogan laughed off the attention with his trademark grin. "They got me in a wheelchair," he said. When asked directly about his health, Hogan didn't shy away. "Well, I have arthritis, and I have a knee, which, much to my embarrassment, I injured skateboarding… I'm an 80-plus skateboarder," he laughed. Bowrey praised his spirit, saying skateboarding as an octagenarian was no small feat. "Well, I've been a late starter all my life," Hogan replied. The Crocodile Dundee star, who penned the now-iconic script in just four weeks, reflected on his unlikely rise from blue-collar worker to global superstar. "One minute I'm a blue-collar worker on the Harbour Bridge, and next minute I'm meeting the Queen," he recalled. Born in Parramatta in 1939, Hogan first found fame in a chance appearance on the Nine Network's New Faces program, which led to a television career and a fateful partnership with the late John Cornell, his best mate and co-creator of both The Paul Hogan Show and Crocodile Dundee. At age 46, with four kids already, Hogan became an international sensation thanks to the 1986 blockbuster, winning a Golden Globe and scoring an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Despite the fame, Hogan says he still finds media attention overwhelming, especially when it comes to his youngest son, Chance, whom he shares with ex-wife and Croc Dundee co-star Linda Kozlowski. "I get a bit annoyed with the press I get off the rags from my 'troubled son' Chance," he said. "He's pretty clever, because he knows… there's this paparazzi guy who lives down our street, and he plays it up. But he's actually a hero." Hogan added that Chance is still working hard to build his own career. The 27-year-old is currently the lead singer of punk band Rowdy P. "As soon as he does, I'll be back here (in Australia)- unless he comes with me, then I'll be back sooner," Hogan said. Bowrey said the interview left her touched by Hogan's signature wit and warmth. "He still has that gorgeous twinkle in his eye," she revealed after the interview on Sydney's 7NEWS. "He's just the most delightful person to interview and spend time with."
Perth Now
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- Perth Now
Kevin Bloody Wilson making his return to WA
Australian idol Kevin Bloody Wilson is making his return to WA with a stop in the South West. Averaging more than 120 shows per year over 40 years of performing, and selling out shows from Kalgoorlie to Kansas, Wilson will be bringing his signature 'D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F.' attitude to Western Australia for his Aussie Icon Tour. Fans can expect classic tracks, outrageous new material, and plenty of raw, unfiltered Aussie humour with special guest, Jenny Talia as his support act. The musical comedian, who has recently found a new audience through TikTok, promises straight shooting comedy as an antidote to today's mountain of political correctness. 'It's like playing a grand final with a home town advantage when I am back in WA,' Kev said. The tour lands in Bunbury on February 10 2026 at the Bunbury Entertainment Centre with tickets available at The full 2026 tour: Friday February 6: Goldfields Arts Centre – Kalgoorlie Saturday February 7: Esperance Civic Centre – Esperance Sunday February 8: Albany Entertainment Centre – Albany Tuesday February 10: Bunbury Entertainment Centre – Bunbury Wednesday February 11: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre – Mandurah Friday February 13: Crown Theatre – Perth Saturday February 14: Crown Theatre - Perth
Perth Now
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- Perth Now
Is Ed Sheeran's Aussie tour coming to Perth?
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is set to announce his next Aussie tour, in line with his forthcoming album release. The Shape of You singer has been dropping clues that he'll be returning to our shores for weeks, with his local tour management joining the party by leaving a trail of Easter Eds all over their socials. Frontier Touring has paraded the pink album artwork from his forthcoming release Play, with a Monday post suggesting timings for an announcement are imminent. 'Pressing 'Play' in 3,2,1... Tue 22 Jul 🩷 4pm AEST / 6pm NZS,' the post was captioned. Global music sensation Ed Sheeran is all but certain to confirm his next Aussie tour. Credit: BANG - Entertainment News Fans have also been encouraged to visit the dedicated landing page for the tour for updates, Followers of the 34-year-old have expressed their excitement at experiencing his catalogue of hits Down Under once more, following Sheeran's Mathematics Tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2023. 'Can't wait to see my tedddddy again,' one fan wrote in response to the tour tease. Another asked: 'Do you think the tickets will come out at this time tomorrow? Or the tour will be announced? Just want to make sure I'm mentally ready!' The former busker's singular Perth gig at Optus Stadium became the highest ticketed event in WA's history, with more than 70,000 fans flooding the precinct to hear his signature sound. No cities have yet been confirmed as tour stops, though all is sure to be revealed at 2pm WST. Earlier, Sheeran had visited Australia in 2018 with his Divide Tour. In May, the globetrotting 34-year-old launched The Mathematics Tour in Europe, and had been leaving traces of his travel antics on TikTok as fans begged for the star to appear in their location. However, the Lego House hitmaker responded to one particular comment regarding his plans to return to Australia, which all but confirmed his plans. Ed Sheeran responds to a fan's plea to return to Australia. Credit: Ed Sheeran / TikTok 'How does coming back to Australia soon sound to you?' the fan asked. Nonchalantly, Sheeran responded: 'Start of 2026.' PerthNow reached out to the star's management at the time, who preferred not to double-down on the announcement but hinted further news might be on the way. 'We aren't in the habit of pre-announcing announcements — but there will be news on our plans for 26 later this summer,' a representative for Sheeran said. Sheeran's eighth studio album Play is set for release on September 12. The star has already released tracks Old Phone, Azizam and Sapphire as he drip feeds fans his new music.
