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Michael Hutchence on the set of the film Dogs in Space (1986).

1980s portraits of Hutchence, Bono, Bob Hawke and others finally see light of day

Never-before-seen photos taken by a Redlands teacher during his wild youth as a rocker and radio host are now on display in Brisbane.

  • Nick Dent

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Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan attend the launch for the Netflix documentary series Kylie, in London on Monday.

I’m risking people marching on my place with pikes. But some things must be said about Kylie

There’s so much pop culture gold in the new Kylie doco. Who would have expected the standout star to be her old boyfriend and Neighbours co-star Jason Donovan?

  • Kate Halfpenny
Minogue.

‘It had a profound effect on me’: Kylie Minogue reveals love of her life

Minogue’s exes include former Neighbours co-star Jason Donovan, INXS frontman Michael Hutchence and French actor Olivier Martinez.

  • Gabriella Swerling
Michael Hutchence, the late singer and songwriter for Australian rock group INXS, taken during a concert at the Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland.

From the Archives, 1997: Death of a rock star

25 years ago, INXS frontman Michael Hutchence was found dead in a Sydney hotel room. The Herald’s Susan Chenery had recently spent time with the singer.

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Michael Hutchence performs with INXS at the Hordern Pavilion in 1994.

From the Archives, 1997: Michael Hutchence found dead in Sydney hotel

25 years ago, Australian rock star, Michael Hutchence, lead singer of INXS, was found dead in a hotel suite in Sydney.

  • Darren Goodsir, Liz Hannan, Peter Wilmouth and Lyall Johnson
April Ashley attends an after party following press night of Being Shakespeare at Walkers on June 22, 2011 in London.

British pioneer transwoman who dated Michael Hutchence

Ashley was appointed MBE for her services to the transgender community.

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Melanie Blake: “I write about strong women, but when it comes to love, I’m terrible. I love big and I love hard.”

The heartbreak that inspired Melanie Blake to dig out the book she abandoned at 18

The two-time bestselling writer discusses her upbringing, career, and the men who influenced her, including Michael Michael Hutchence.

  • Robyn Doreian
Michael Hutchence

INXS music destined for ambitious live production headed to Broadway, West End

Similar productions, such as Abba's Mamma Mia musical and Queen's We Will Rock You, have become some of the most enduring stage productions ever.

  • Andrew Hornery
Michael Hutchence  performs with INXS at the Hordern Pavilion on October 27, 1994

From the Archives, 1994: Michael Hutchence - a life INXS

On what would have been his 60th birthday, we revisit our meeting with the charismatic INXS frontman at the French villa he shared with model Helena Christensen.

  • David Cavanagh
Michael Hutchence performing with INXS at the 1996 ARIAs.

ARIAs take trip down memory lane with YouTube deal

Michael Hutchence, Peter Andre, Agro: the awards' new partnership with YouTube offers a treasure-trove for Aussie music fans.

  • Robert Moran