Kylie Minogue stares down her critics

Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue arrives at Sydney airport. Picture: Dan Himbrechts Source: Herald Sun

  • Minogue returns to Australia
  • "I'm happy to be home"
  • Will be inducted in ARIA Hall of Fame

IF KYLIE Minogue is feeling the jibes over constant scrutiny of her face, she wasn't showing it as she flew in to Sydney early yesterday morning.

With her head held high, the London-based singer walked through Sydney International Airport customs and with a wave and a smile, said: "I'm happy to be home."

Dressed in a polka-dot blouse and black pencil skirt, she covered her eyes with a pair of sunglasses. She looked relaxed and happy as she arrived with creative collaborator William Baker, in town for next Sunday's ARIA Awards, where she will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

UK press this month have focused on the 43-year-old's youthful-looking face, accusing the singer of excessive Botox use.

The reports didn't please Minogue, who tweeted in response: "So, I have been filmed out in public the last three nights and suddenly it is 'reported' I cannot move my face. What a load of rubbish."