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Friday the 13th at 40: the maligned slasher that's haunted pop culture

The morality brigade loathed the hit teen horror on release but hockey mask-wearing villain Jason Voorhees has been with us ever since

Before production on the teen slasher A Long Night at Camp Blood had even started, before a final draft of the screenplay had even been submitted, thirtysomething writer-producer-director Sean S Cunningham decided to make an audacious statement. Not only would he use an advert in the industry paper Variety to confirm an inarguably ingenious title change but he would also use it to declare that his next film would be the most terrifying ever made, after a decade that saw The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Last House on the Left (which he also produced), The Exorcist and Halloween.

Related: Final Destination at 20: the bleakest teen horror film ever made?

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Lard-di-dah: how to render animal fats

It’s certainly a sometimes food – but if you already cook with animal fat, you’ll save money and prevent waste by rendering it yourself

Let’s talk about the four letter f-word: fats. Over the past 60 odd years they’ve been drenched in confusing controversy – to eat or not to eat, what kind should we eat, and according to who?

Animal fats have the worst reputation of all. I’m not here to argue the health facts – but please take the time to look at the research regarding what we replaced many old fashioned animal fats with, namely hydrogenated vegetable oils. Nutritionists suggest neither should play a major role in your diet – but many people who happily reach for margarine still flinch at lard.

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Angie McMahon, Cut Copy, Alex the Astronaut and others: Australian music for isolated times

Each Saturday we add 15 (or so) new songs to a Spotify playlist to soundtrack your physical distancing amid coronavirus – and help artists you love get paid


We’ve published a bunch of articles about how the coronavirus crisis has impacted the Australian arts industry. But there are small things you can do. It’s an imperfect solution, but streaming Australian music can help.

Each week, in partnership with Sounds Australia, Guardian Australia will add some 15 new songs to a playlist for you to put on repeat.

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Revenge porn in Australia: the law is only as effective as the law enforcement

One study suggests one in three people from 16 to 64 have been victims of image-based abuse. But most will never step foot in a police station

When Laura* was 14, she was convinced that her boyfriend was the love of her life. So, when several girls messaged her to say he had sent them a video of her drunk and engaging in a sexual act, she told herself they were lying.

“I was just like, ‘Oh, you don’t know anything about our relationship. I don’t believe you,’” she says. “But after we broke up, he pretty much sent it to everyone that I knew.

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‘Why didn’t he help those little boys?’: how George Pell failed the children of Ballarat

The cardinal maintains he didn’t know about the Victorian town’s notorious paedophile priests, a claim the royal commission found ‘implausible’

“Why isn’t all of Australia talking about what happened here in Ballarat?”

That’s the question Clare Linane remembers asking her husband, Peter Blenkiron, 12 years ago as they were sitting in the kitchen talking about his abuse. Linane’s husband, brother and cousin had all been abused when they were children between 1973 and 1974 by Christian Brother and now convicted paedophile Edward “Ted” Dowlan. They knew they were among thousands of people living in and around Ballarat – Victoria’s largest inland city – who had been affected by child sexual abuse perpetrated by clergy.

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Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad stands down over corruption investigation

Trad says she will cooperate with investigation into allegation she interfered in appointment of school principal

Queensland’s deputy premier and treasurer, Jackie Trad, has stood down from ministerial duties over an investigation into the appointment of a Brisbane principal.

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) is investigating the recruitment and selection process for the principal of the Inner City South Secondary College.

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Can the blood of a llama named 'Winter' be used to protect against coronavirus?

What may be the latest hope in the hunt to develop a treatment for COVID-19 comes from an unusual source – a furry, four-year-old llama named 'Winter' that is living on a farm in the Belgium countryside.




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Ricky Gervais criticises celebrities complaining about lockdown while NHS staff 'risk their health'

The comedian praised "selfless" NHS workers on the front line




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Love Island's Paige Turley reveals post-lockdown singing career ambitions

Turley and her boyfriend Finn Tapp are currently staying with her parents in Scotland




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Love Island's Mike Boateng admits he lied to take day off from police force

The incident took place in December 2018




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Lazy Town actress who played Stephanie becomes a TikTok sensation after posting videos in *that* pink costume

The actress has resurfaced as a TikTok star




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Who plays Aadi in Coronation Street? Meet new actor Adam Hussain taking over from Zennon Ditchett

Hussain made his debut on Wednesday's show




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Margaret Qualley says environmental activism made her 'not popular' in school

The Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood star has praised teenage activists




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The Bourne Isolation: Matt Damon hangs out with locals as he spends lockdown in Irish town

The Hollywood star was filming The Last Duel in Dublin when lockdown measures kicked in




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McFly rerecord their classic hit All About You in support of the NHS

The group originally released the chart-topping track in 2005




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Ariana Grande covers Hercules classic I Won't Say I'm In Love in Disney Family Singalong

The 7 Rings singer sang all six parts of the classic ballad




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Sam Smith responds to backlash over 'quarantine meltdown' photo

The singer said their post had been badly timed




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Piers Morgan slams 'prima donna millionaire' Victoria Beckham for furloughing fashion brand staff

Beckham is also sacrificing her own pay




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Amanda Holden recruits daughter Lexi for hilarious make-up tutorial with a twist

Hoping to recreate Holden's signature glow? You've come to the wrong place...




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Sian Clifford: Phoebe Waller-Bridge ignored list of big stars hoping to play Fleabag's sister

The Quiz star says she still feels like she constantly has to prove herself as an actor




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Martin Clunes' pyjama-clad Good Morning Britain appearance delights viewers

The Doc Martin actor appeared via videolink from his Dorset home




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Dawn O'Porter pays tribute to the late Caroline Flack: 'That laugh, That humour, That loyalty'

O'Porter and Flack were good friends




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Jennifer Lopez shares sweet birthday message for Alex Rodriguez's daughter Ella

J.Lo's future step-daughter has already ear-marked a very special item from the singer's wardrobe...




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French Montana doubles down on claim he has 'more hits' than Kendrick Lamar

French Montana said he would "outshine" Lamar on a festival stage




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'This job puts things into perspective': Love Island's Malin Andersson explains why she's returned to work as a carer

Andersson said it has been "humbling" to return to her old profession during the coronavirus crisis




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Joe Wicks' daughter Indie gives him a makeover - with hilarious results

The two-year-old got very creative with her mum's make-up...




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Taylor Swift slams 'shameless greed' of former record label set to release album of her live performances

Taylor Swift has reignited a feud with her former record label, accusing it of "shameless greed" over a plan to release a live album she has not authorised.




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Rylan Clark-Neal reveals Hillary Clinton offered him a job

Rylan Clark-Neal has revealed his career could have taken an entirely different turn if he'd accepted an unexpected offer made by the former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.




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Holly Willoughby plants potatoes to beat lockdown boredom

The This Morning presenter made the most of the sunny weather with a spot of gardening




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Who is Paul Mescal? Meet the Normal People actor playing Connell

Paul Mescal stars in the BBC's adaptation of Sally Rooney's acclaimed novel




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Laurence Fox was dumped by his mixed-race girlfriend after BBC Question time comments about race

Laurence Fox was dumped by his mixed-race girlfriend after his rant about racism on BBC Question earlier this year.




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Jesy Nelson proves Sainsbury's can be stylish as she glams up for a trip to the shops

The Little Mix star raided her closet ahead of... a trip to the shops




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Gemma Collins and James Argent's relationship timeline in full

The course of true love never did run smooth, after all




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Danny Boyle reveals the real reason he quit Bond 25 last year

The director has explained the 'creative differences' that led him to walk away




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Kylie Jenner recreates iconic Kardashians moments with best friend Stassie Karanikolaou

Naturally, Kim Kardashian's Bora Bora meltdown makes an appearance...




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Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik relationship timeline: From how they met to their brief split and baby rumours

The couple have been on and off since 2015




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Jennifer Saunders reveals she didn't write viral Facebook post blaming NHS for lack of PPE

The comedian asked her fans to 'please ignore' the lengthy post which has been doing the rounds on social media




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Noel Gallagher releases 'lost' Oasis song Don't Stop...

The musician discovered the song while searching through unmarked CDs at his home




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Reverend Richard Coles announces his sister-in-law has died from coronavirus

Coronavirus: The symptoms




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Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher donate planeload of PPE for NHS staff

The donation included 50,000 protective coveralls and 100,000 masks




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Lord Sugar slammed for sharing coronavirus conspiracy theory on social media

Lord Sugar has been criticised for sharing a conspiracy theory on social media which stated that Covid-19 was man-made.




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Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande announce collaboration to raise money for children of frontline workers

Stuck With U will be released later this month




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Spot the difference: Gordon Ramsay swaps clothes with daughter in hilarious TikTok video

Gordon Ramsay and his daughter swapped clothes in a hilarious TikTok video where they pretend to cook together.




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Joe Wicks dresses up as Spiderman for fancy dress PE class

The YouTube sensation has already raised £80,000 from his PE videos, which he is donating to the NHS




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Dave Greenfield dead: Stranglers keyboard player dies after contracting coronavirus

The musician was 71 years old




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Who is David Corenswet? Meet the actor who plays Jack Castello in Netflix's Hollywood

David Corenswet plays heartthrob Jack Castello in Ryan Murphy's new Netflix series




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Florence Pugh hits back at critics of Zach Braff relationship

The actress is in lockdown with Zach Braff in Los Angeles




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Adele's friend Lauren Paul shares previously unseen Las Vegas trip photo to mark star's birthday

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - but the pictures will make it to Instagram




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Andy Serkis plans live 12 hour reading of The Hobbit for charity

The star is best known for his role as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films




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Ariana Grande confirms new relationship with Dalton Gomez in lockdown-themed music video

Ariana Grande has confirmed her relationship with real estate agent Dalton Gomez in a new music video.