British and Australian paparazzi are fighting it out for the juicy scoops on Kylie Minogue's health.
The pop star has been diagnosed with early breast cancer, and has cancelled her tour while she gets treatment.
Australian entertainment reporter Peter Ford says the British press have flocked to Australia, and it is causing a little bit of tension.
He says some journalists will go to all sorts of scurrilous lengths to get the story, and the Australian reporters are unused to that sort of competition on their turf.
Peter Ford says there has been an extraordinary outpouring of goodwill towards Kylie.
He says from candle-light vigils by fans to special messages of support from the Prime Minister, Australia is really getting behind the singer.
He does not think either Kylie or her family are particularly interested.
He says she is being shielded from the fuss so she can concentrate on getting well.
Peter Ford says Kylie has told reporters she is being well-cared for, but there is no time scale for her recovery.
- NEWSTALK ZB
Paparazzi battle over Kylie
Kylie Minogue
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