News about Ben Lee

Sydney principal 'counselled' after primary school students are forced to listen to violent rap song about 'white devils' and 'murderous' Captain Cook

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 4, 2024
A Sydney principal has been 'counselled' after her school broadcast a song that references 'white devils' and labels Captain Cook a 'murderer without licence'.

Uproar after Ramsgate Public School students are forced to listen to violent rap song about 'white devils' and 'murderous' Captain Cook

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 4, 2024
The song has been played each morning for the past two months while kids at Ramsgate Public School, in Sydney 's south, get ready to go to class. The song is titled Bagi-la-m Bargan, meaning fighting boomerang, and is written by Indigenous rapper Birdz, otherwise known as Nathan Bird. One outraged father whose child attends the school said he hadn't brought up the issue with staff out of fear of 'being branded a racist'. 'I'm not a racist, I just don't think young children should be exposed to these lyrics, they don't promote inclusion, they promote hatred,' he said.

Ben Lee doesn't look like this anymore! Musician stuns with new look during TV appearance

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 29, 2024
Australian musician Ben Lee showed off his new look on Wednesday. The 45-year-old, best known for his hits Catch My Disease and We're All in This Together, appeared on Today Extra and rocked a buzzcut. The indie musician has flaunted a number of hairstyles over the years.

Pip Edwards flashes her toned abs as she dons skunk faux fur jacket at Australian Fashion Week

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 15, 2024
Pip Edwards made a style statement at the Romance Was Born show at Australian Fashion Week on Wednesday. The P.E Nation designer, 43, set pulses racing in a beige crop top that flaunted her tanned, toned abs. The eastern suburbs It girl paired the risque top with pants and a skunk faux fur coat.

Beverlywood's new Beverly Hills: With modest 3 bed houses that used to cost $200,000 but now cost $3 million

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 13, 2024
In recent years, the Beverly Hills neighborhood has 'exploded' and sent house prices skyrocketing. It was established as a middle-class haven in the 1940s, with 1,350 family homes scattered on gently curving streets, parks, and playgrounds.

As it announces a packed lineup, the Wanderer Festival makes a "huge" promise to environmental campaigners

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 21, 2023
As it announces its lineup for later this month, the Wanderer Festival has announced that it would meet its zero-landfill sustainability target this year. The NSW South Coast event has committed to staging an environmentally friendly gathering with reusable cutlery, carpooling, and bus service on offer. The festival, which is taking place on Pambula Beach from September 29 to October 1, is designed to raise the cultural impact of music festivals.

Airlie Beach Music Festival: The one place in Australia where you can still party

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 9, 2023
This surprisingly popular spot in Sydney for the past seven years is a little bit of culture shock. After lockout laws dampened the city's nightlife, this surprisingly-lively destination is a bit of a culture shock. The area is heavily dependent on tourism and was hard by Covid lockdowns, but there were no boarded-up establishments on view, but there were no boarded-up stores open. Rather, the place was brimming with music and excitement at a major music festival, and there were no bouncing bouncers in sight.

On breakfast television, a violinist from the legendary Irish band The Corrs are almost unrecognizable

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 2, 2022
As she made an appearance on Sunrise on Friday morning, Sharon Corr appeared almost unrecognizable. The Corrs' violinist, 52, has scraped the striking raven locks that all the members of the legendary Irish band were known for and now sports a light two-toned hair color that framed her youthful portrait. The singer, who was as stunning as ever, spoke with Edwina Bartholomew about her family's upcoming concert in Hunter Valley.