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Courier-Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Paul Kelly kills off beloved 'How To Make Gravy' character Joe ahead of sequel
Don't miss out on the headlines from Music. Followed categories will be added to My News. Who's gonna dig the grave-y? Paul Kelly fans are mourning after the revered singer killed off one of Australia's most famous song characters. The wry storyteller posted a Public Notice in a Melbourne newspaper on Monday announcing the death of Joe from his treasured 1996 song 'How To Make Gravy'. The death notice, also shared on Kelly's social media with a succinct 'RIP Joe' message, revealed the convict cook and star of the accidental Aussie Christmas anthem died of 'sudden misadventure'. 'With great sorrow, we announce the death of Joe by sudden misadventure. Much loved father, husband, brother, brother-in-law and uncle to Dan, Rita, Stella, Roger, Mary, Angus, Frank and Dolly,' read the notice. Paul Kelly's gone and killed Joe ahead of much-anticipated 'Gravy' sequel. Picture: Tony Gough 'We'll miss you badly, Joe. You loved life and went hard at it. You loved music, food, football, celebration, tall tales and strong argument. We can still see you cooking up a storm in the kitchen at our big family gatherings, pots and pans on the go, BBQ smoking outside, glass of wine in hand, your beloved reggae music on the stereo, Junior Murvin, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Gregory Isaac and the like. You filling up everybody's drinks and teasing the little ones.' Of course the notice also acknowledged that 'Christmas just won't be the same this year without you.' And it begged the question which is the signature lyric of Kelly's beloved song: 'Who's gonna make the gravy?' Death notice for How To Make Gravy's Joe. Picture: Supplied. 'But we know you'll always be with us, hovering above us, floating all around us, making sure we get it right. And laughing when we don't.' Kelly seems to be setting up the release of the long-anticipated sequel to 'How To Make Gravy', which polled at No.9 on Triple J's Hottest 100 Australian Songs last month and was brought to life in the successful Nick Waterman and Megan Washington film last year. Hugo Weaving with Daniel Henshall as Joe in How To Make Gravy. Picture: Supplied. 'The funeral and service will be on August 14th. Followed by a wake to end all wakes! Further details to follow,' the notice concluded. The 70-year-old songwriter flagged in May during a Double J interview that he had completed the sequel to 'How To Make Gravy' and it was called 'Rita Wrote A Letter.' Lovers of the song know that in his December 21 letter from prison to his brother Dan that he knew he had feelings for Rita and begged him not to make a move on his wife. Kelly told Double J he had the idea for the song in his notebook for 'quite a while.' 'I always wanted to sort of have more, I guess, her point of view in that whole situation. It took a little dark turn, but I can't really say much more about that,' he told host Henry Wagons.' Kelly flagged a 'Gravy' sequel was ready in May. Picture: Joe Brennan. Fans were quick to quote 'Gravy' lyrics and send their 'condolences' when Kelly shared the death notice on social media. 'I guess the brothers are driving down from QLD for the funeral?' commented one fan. 'Do you Rita and Dan will finally get together?' posed one astute observer. 'So sorry to read this. Poor Rita. She's been through a lot,' added another fan. Others got the cryptic clues that new music is on the way from Kelly. 'Just like the gravy, the plot thickens,' wrote one fan. Any new song Kelly drops soon will likely get its live premiere when he embarks on his headlining arena tour later this month. Originally published as Paul Kelly fans are mourning the death of one of Australia's most loved song characters
ITV News
20-07-2025
- General
- ITV News
Puppies dumped in Hampshire graveyard 'doing well'
Watch the puppies, and the litter of abandoned kittens, exploring their new homes An animal rescue centre in Hampshire says a litter of puppies found in a shoebox dumped in a graveyard, are making a good recovery. The four male puppies were discovered in Westbourne Cemetery in Emsworth three weeks ago by a member of the public. Cold and hungry, they were taken to the RSPCA Solent Branch in Fareham where they were estimated to be four days old. They've been cared for round the clock by volunteers and are now healthy and thriving at four weeks old. Named Gravy, Bones, Draco and Malfoy the pups are believed to be a staffordshire bull terrier cross. Next week they are due to be put into foster homes before being made available for adoption. Animal behaviourist for the RSPCA Solent, Charlotte Jones, said the puppies were starting to develop personalities. " You can tell which one is most confident and which are more shy," she said, " but they're all extremely playful and love exploring. "We're really pleased about how well they're doing, after the nights of feeding." Veterinary nurse Rachel Simpson and animal behaviourist Charlotte Jones talk about the puppies and kittens abandoned in recent weeks. RSPCA Solent Branch, known as The Stubbington Ark, is an independent branch of the RSPCA, and a separately registered charity. They are also looking after a litter of kittens, found abandoned in a box near Fareham College. Sadly, two of the kittens, which were just a few days old, could not be saved, but three of the ginger females survived and are now thriving. Charlotte said help was available for those struggling with unwanted pets. "There's absolutely no need to dump these animals. It's cruel and selfish. You can always take them to a vets or a rescue centre. "These four pups are very lucky to have been found by a member of the public. If they'd been left much longer they wouldn't have survived." After taking in the litter, the charity started a fundraising appeal to help cover food and care for the puppies and their further needs, including vaccinations, microchipping and neutering. The branch initially asked for £500 but surpassed this total in one day and reached £2,000. RSPCA National is appealing for any information about the puppies, expressing a concern for the welfare of the mum and potential female litter mates. Anyone interested in re-homing is asked to register interest via the centre website.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Puppies dumped in Portsmouth graveyard 'doing well' after rescue
A litter of puppies found in a shoebox dumped in a graveyard are "doing well and loving cuddles", the RSPCA has four male puppies were found by a member of the public in Westbourne Cemetery, Emsworth, on 24 June, when they were four days at four weeks old and under the care of the RSPCA Solent Branch in Fareham, volunteers say the puppies are "hitting all their developmental markers".Staff have been following a puppy rota to hand rear the boys, now named Gravy, Bones, Draco and Malfoy, ahead of them being placed into foster homes. Volunteers previously said the puppies were lucky to be alive due to being left in the hot weather.A spokesperson for the charity said: "They are very cute and their little personalities are starting to come through now."All four are hitting their developmental markers, are toddling about, eyes are opened and are beginning to eat solids."They are still being taken home by staff, but will soon be placed in foster homes. We will keep two puppies together each, to keep up their socialising." RSPCA Solent Branch, known as The Stubbington Ark, is an independent branch of the RSPCA, and a separately registered taking in the litter, the charity started a fundraising appeal to help cover food and care for the puppies and their further needs, including vaccinations, microchipping and branch initially asked for £500 but surpassed this total in one day and reached £2, spokeswoman added: "This is an amazing show of support from our local community and we were very touched by the concern shown by everyone." The spokeswoman explained the puppies are still too young for their breed to be determined, but staff say they should know in the next few weeks when features become more National is now appealing for any information about the puppies, expressing a concern for the welfare of the mum and potential female litter charity previously said: "The staff are highly concerned for the welfare of mum who has been separated from her puppies. This must be a distressing time for her." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Listening party to launch book celebrating Peterborough's indie music scene
A new book celebrating Peterborough's indie music scene will launch with a special event. Sugar, Gravy, Pleasure, by Pete Elderkin, will be at the centre of a "listening party" at The Met Lounge in Bridge Street on May 11. The author will act as MC, leading discussions and debates on tracks featured in the book. DJ Kev Robinson, Mary Leen Hagger, Scott Pauley, and others will join Elderkin to explore the social and cultural impact of the music of the time. The evening, which kicks off at 7pm, will culminate in a Q&A session, with DJ Nathan from Sugar Club/Loaded providing live music. Book celebrating Peterborough's indie music scene to launch with event (Image: Pete Elderkin) Tickets for the event are available on Skiddle for £7.50 in advance. The event's organiser said: "This is a unique opportunity for music enthusiasts to experience Peterborough's 1990s and 2000s indie/alternative music scene through both live chat and DJ tracks." Mr Elderkin will receive an Art and Culture award from Peterborough City Council as part of the Civic Awards, to be presented on May 15th. He is currently residing in Auckland, New Zealand, and will combine his trip back for the awards ceremony with the book celebration. Keep up to date with the latest news across Peterborough by signing up to our newsletter email alerts here Have you got a story you want to share with us? Get in touch at: news@
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yung Gravy set to perform in Vermont this April
BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Yung Gravy is set to perform at the Higher Ground Ballroom this April. Higher Ground first announced Gravy's concert on their Instagram account. The American rapper, originally from Minnesota, has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, at the Hollywood Palladium and the 2022 MTV VMAs. Ticket sale information can be found on Higher Ground's website. Yung Gravy will perform at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23. This is not Gravy's first time performing in Vermont. He performed as part of FallFest in 2022 wearing UVM Catamounts gear. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
