Kylie Minogue to Fly to Australia for Christmas  11/8/05

Cancer-stricken pop star Kylie Minogue is celebrating after doctors gave her permission to fly to her native Australia this Christmas (25DEC05).

The Spinning Around hit maker, was diagnosed with the disease in May (05), and feared she would be forced to spend the festive season away from home.

And younger sister Dannii is planning a special celebration: "She's doing really well and is getting stronger every day. We're all looking forward to Christmas and I'm determined to beat her at charades."