These are the 35 songs that changed Australian music, and have been sung by millions over and over. But who’s your favourite?
Cameron Adams
Don’t be surprised if Netflix starts scouting for Byron Baes spin-off series around the country, and WA’s ‘Down South’ could fit the bill — with less whine and more wine. SEE OUR CAST PICKS.
Jenna Clarke
The British journalist who famously asked Meghan Markle if she was OK has revealed just how bad the feud is between Prince Harry and Prince William.
Merryn Johns
Bjorn Ulvaeus has reassured fans new ABBA songs are coming, as he revealed the chances of their tour coming to Australia.
Will Smith made headlines this week. Not for a new film, but for sharing photos of his so-called ‘dad bod’ on social media. Is it body shaming, gender equality or just clever marketing?
Kate Emery
A performance on a late night US TV talk show used to be rare for Aussie pop stars. Now their songs are becoming global mega hits.
Kathy McCabe
Mates have rallied around a shattered Sam Newman, who lost his long-time love to a heart attack at their Docklands home.
Fiona Byrne and Jackie Epstein
Prince Harry is unlikely to set foot in England for the unveiling of Princess Diana’s statue, as a royal expert warned the Duke and Duchess should “stop playing victim”.
Merryn Johns, The Sun
Courtney Darling, the wife of West Coast Eagles star Jack Darling, has joined a growing outcry over COVID-19 birthing rules for Perth mothers and urged the State Government to re-evaluate them.
Rhianna Mitchell
Greg Hunt will use powers under the Biosecurity Act to stop travellers coming into the country from India leaving the fate of stranded Australians up in the air.
Natalie O’Brien, Tiffany Bakker
Young Rock director Jeffrey Walker how he turned south-east Queensland into the US for Dwayne Johnson’s project.
James Wigney
As their feud has played out in public, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle momentarily shelved tension with Prince William and Kate Middleton. Here’s why.
Nadia Salemme, Katy Hall, Charles Miranda
Jimmy Barnes led an emotional tribute to the late great Michael Gudinski at the APRA Awards, as everyone from Rob Hirst to Tones and I took out gongs.
Fresh from the Oscars red carpet where she debuted a dramatic makeover, Margot Robbie has unveiled her latest new role.
Nadia Salemme
The national Helpmann Awards for Australian live performance have been cancelled for the second year in a row because of COVID’s impact on the sector.
Patrick McDonald
Pop prodigy Billie Eilish has sent fans into a frenzy, revealing new music is on the way within days and when her new album will drop.
Lily Hoffmann
The age-old question about bass – how low can you go? – will be answered as part of this year’s Adelaide Guitar Festival program.
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.
Brydon Coverdale
South Australian-made action film Mortal Kombat has won a closely contested battle at the US box office to claim the top spot on its opening weekend.
The producers of Hollywood’s night of nights imposed strict rules on celebrities to gown down and suit up, but free-range creative license is what gives us red carpet ‘moments’, writes Jenna Clarke.
Jenna ClarkeComment
Nomadland, a recession-era tale about a community of van dwellers, has won the Oscar for best picture while Frances McDormand, Anthony Hopkins have taken out best actress and actor.
The Oscars red carpet is currently under way and already Hollywood’s brightest stars have provided some huge fashion moments.
Harry and Meghan’s $32 million Spotify deal has been called a “kick in the teeth” to musicians who earn less than a cent per stream.
Merryn Johns, New York Post
The drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is likely to be reignited with a revised biography on the Sussexes due to hit shelves.
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