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Tina Arena and Ngaiire Reimagine Sia’s ‘Unstoppable’ to Celebrate Australian Blood Donors
Beloved Australian artists Tina Arena and Ngaiire have joined forces to release a reimagined version of Sia's hit song "Unstoppable", to highlight the impact of Australian blood donors in partnership…

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Tina Arena and Ngaiire Reimagine Sia’s ‘Unstoppable’ to Celebrate Australian Blood Donors
Beloved Australian artists Tina Arena and Ngaiire have joined forces to release a reimagined version of Sia's hit song "Unstoppable", to highlight the impact of Australian blood donors in partnership…

Keli Holiday Expands 'Capital Fiction' Tour with Regional Dates
Keli Holiday is hitting the road once again, announcing a fresh run of regional Australian dates in support of his new album, Capital Fiction. From April through to June, he'll travel through…

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Keli Holiday Expands 'Capital Fiction' Tour with Regional Dates
Keli Holiday is hitting the road once again, announcing a fresh run of regional Australian dates in support of his new album, Capital Fiction. From April through to June, he'll travel through…

Vinyl Group to Acquire Val Morgan Digital
Vinyl Group has struck a $10.5 million deal to acquire Val Morgan Digital, a subsidiary of the HOYTS Group, in a move set to significantly expand the scale and commercial reach of its publishing arm,…

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Vinyl Group to Acquire Val Morgan Digital
Vinyl Group has struck a $10.5 million deal to acquire Val Morgan Digital, a subsidiary of the HOYTS Group, in a move set to significantly expand the scale and commercial reach of its publishing arm,…

Rolling Loud Australia Cancellation Dispute Escalates as Local Promoter Responds
After organisers blamed them for the cancellation of Rolling Loud Australia, local promoters Primuse Entertainment have hit back. On Friday, organisers confirmed the Sydney and Melbourne shows set…

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Rolling Loud Australia Cancellation Dispute Escalates as Local Promoter Responds
After organisers blamed them for the cancellation of Rolling Loud Australia, local promoters Primuse Entertainment have hit back. On Friday, organisers confirmed the Sydney and Melbourne shows set…

'You Can Get F*cked': Bernard Fanning Bites Back at Heckler at Sydney Show
A mid-show interruption caused a brief but memorable exchange between Bernard Fanning and a heckler at his tour opener in Sydney. The Powderfinger frontman regularly speaks with his audiences, and…

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'You Can Get F*cked': Bernard Fanning Bites Back at Heckler at Sydney Show
A mid-show interruption caused a brief but memorable exchange between Bernard Fanning and a heckler at his tour opener in Sydney. The Powderfinger frontman regularly speaks with his audiences, and…

The Rolling Stones Deny Involvement in Licensing of ‘Gimme Shelter’ for 'Melania' Documentary
The Rolling Stones have denied approving the use of their song “Gimme Shelter” in the upcoming Melania documentary, pushing back on claims that Mick Jagger personally supported its inclusion. Per…

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The Rolling Stones Deny Involvement in Licensing of ‘Gimme Shelter’ for 'Melania' Documentary
The Rolling Stones have denied approving the use of their song “Gimme Shelter” in the upcoming Melania documentary, pushing back on claims that Mick Jagger personally supported its inclusion. Per…

ABC Names New 'Saturday Night Country' Host Following Beccy Cole Department
ABC Country has revealed the new host of Saturday Night Country, following the departure of Beccy Cole. Singer-songwriter Melody Moko will join the network as the new host, with her first program…

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ABC Names New 'Saturday Night Country' Host Following Beccy Cole Department
ABC Country has revealed the new host of Saturday Night Country, following the departure of Beccy Cole. Singer-songwriter Melody Moko will join the network as the new host, with her first program…

Melbourne's Marvel Stadium Welcomes Ed Sheeran With New Mural
After being named honorary co-Mayor of Ipswich earlier this week, Ed Sheeran has now received another Australian tribute. A new mural has been revealed at Marvel Stadium, celebrating his three…

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Melbourne's Marvel Stadium Welcomes Ed Sheeran With New Mural
After being named honorary co-Mayor of Ipswich earlier this week, Ed Sheeran has now received another Australian tribute. A new mural has been revealed at Marvel Stadium, celebrating his three…

Cherry Bar Owner Steps Away Following Anti-Protest Post
Cherry Bar's owner James Young has "stepped away" from the company after a social media post was denounced by his business partners. In a new statement on Facebook, Cherry Bar's partners said they…

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Cherry Bar Owner Steps Away Following Anti-Protest Post
Cherry Bar's owner James Young has "stepped away" from the company after a social media post was denounced by his business partners. In a new statement on Facebook, Cherry Bar's partners said they…

Queensland's Solbar Announces Permanent Closure After Two Decades
Iconic Sunshine Coast venue Solbar has announced it is closing its doors permanently this weekend. In a post shared to social media, the venue said the decision has not been made lightly, nor…

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Queensland's Solbar Announces Permanent Closure After Two Decades
Iconic Sunshine Coast venue Solbar has announced it is closing its doors permanently this weekend. In a post shared to social media, the venue said the decision has not been made lightly, nor…

Revolver Bookkeeper Accused of Misappropriating Nearly $4.5 Million from Nightclub
The owner of the iconic Melbourne nightclub Revolver, Camillo Ippoliti, has filed civil proceedings against his bookkeeper, accusing her of misappropriating nearly $4.5 million from the venue over a…

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Revolver Bookkeeper Accused of Misappropriating Nearly $4.5 Million from Nightclub
The owner of the iconic Melbourne nightclub Revolver, Camillo Ippoliti, has filed civil proceedings against his bookkeeper, accusing her of misappropriating nearly $4.5 million from the venue over a…

Ed Sheeran Makes Surprise Ipswich Visit, Receives Honorary Co-Mayor Title
Ahead of three sold-out Brisbane stadium shows, Ed Sheeran visited the nearby Ipswich, where he was named an honorary co-Mayor. He made the surprise visit to sign a mural painted by local artist…

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Ed Sheeran Makes Surprise Ipswich Visit, Receives Honorary Co-Mayor Title
Ahead of three sold-out Brisbane stadium shows, Ed Sheeran visited the nearby Ipswich, where he was named an honorary co-Mayor. He made the surprise visit to sign a mural painted by local artist…
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