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ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure
The host of ABC radio's Saturday Night Country, Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role. Officially wrapping at the end of February, Cole has been a mainstay of ABC…

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ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure
The host of ABC radio's Saturday Night Country, Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role. Officially wrapping at the end of February, Cole has been a mainstay of ABC…

Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards
The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector. Taking place on Thursday, July 30th 2026, at the iconic…

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Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards
The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector. Taking place on Thursday, July 30th 2026, at the iconic…

Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy
Nine has sold its radio business for $56 million to billionaire hotel baron Arthur Laundy, including Sydney's 2GB, Melbourne's 3AW, Brisbane's 4BC and Perth's 6PR. It has also acquired QMS for $850…

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Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy
Nine has sold its radio business for $56 million to billionaire hotel baron Arthur Laundy, including Sydney's 2GB, Melbourne's 3AW, Brisbane's 4BC and Perth's 6PR. It has also acquired QMS for $850…

Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset
Nova has confirmed a major national realignment of its on-air lineup this year, with plans to move Fitzy Wippa with Kate Ritchie out of Sydney Breakfast and into national Drive. Under the new…

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Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset
Nova has confirmed a major national realignment of its on-air lineup this year, with plans to move Fitzy Wippa with Kate Ritchie out of Sydney Breakfast and into national Drive. Under the new…

White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single
Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song has triggered a blunt response from the White House. Bruce Springsteen dropped a fiery new single this week titled “Streets of Minneapolis”, a raw, urgently…

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White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single
Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song has triggered a blunt response from the White House. Bruce Springsteen dropped a fiery new single this week titled “Streets of Minneapolis”, a raw, urgently…

Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Song
Pauline Hanson’s controversial song, which hit No. 1 on the iTunes best-selling chart, has been removed from Apple Music. The track, released on January 26th, was a reworked version of Valance’s…

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Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Song
Pauline Hanson’s controversial song, which hit No. 1 on the iTunes best-selling chart, has been removed from Apple Music. The track, released on January 26th, was a reworked version of Valance’s…

Kid Rock Testifies Against Ticketing Giants in US Senate
Kid Rock brought his trademark blunt talk to Capitol Hill this week, criticising the US ticketing industry and urging lawmakers to take action on unfair practices that hurt both fans and artists. The…

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Kid Rock Testifies Against Ticketing Giants in US Senate
Kid Rock brought his trademark blunt talk to Capitol Hill this week, criticising the US ticketing industry and urging lawmakers to take action on unfair practices that hurt both fans and artists. The…

Cancelled Ariana Grande Tickets Set for Re‑Release in Controlled Ticketmaster Drop
Ticketmaster has announced a new opportunity for Ariana Grande fans to secure seats for her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine tour after pulling back a batch of tickets linked to sellers that…

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Cancelled Ariana Grande Tickets Set for Re‑Release in Controlled Ticketmaster Drop
Ticketmaster has announced a new opportunity for Ariana Grande fans to secure seats for her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine tour after pulling back a batch of tickets linked to sellers that…

Neil Young Cuts Ties With Big Tech, Pledges Fight Against ‘The Regime’
Legendary rocker Neil Young has taken his fight against Trump‑linked corporations to a new level, targeting Apple and Verizon. Per Rolling Stone, in a new post on his official Neil Young Archives…

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Neil Young Cuts Ties With Big Tech, Pledges Fight Against ‘The Regime’
Legendary rocker Neil Young has taken his fight against Trump‑linked corporations to a new level, targeting Apple and Verizon. Per Rolling Stone, in a new post on his official Neil Young Archives…

UNIFIED Artist Management Makes Two New Appointments
UNIFIED Artist Management has welcomed two new team members after signing several new artists including Cat Calmell and Ben Gerrans. Maddy Smith and David Zietsman have joined UNIFIED to strengthen…

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UNIFIED Artist Management Makes Two New Appointments
UNIFIED Artist Management has welcomed two new team members after signing several new artists including Cat Calmell and Ben Gerrans. Maddy Smith and David Zietsman have joined UNIFIED to strengthen…

Good Intent Expands Venue Bookings Roster Across Sydney
Good Intent has expanded its venue bookings roster, announcing new partnerships with the Burdekin Hotel and Elton Chong. Marking both a significant step up in scale and the agency's first move beyond…

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Good Intent Expands Venue Bookings Roster Across Sydney
Good Intent has expanded its venue bookings roster, announcing new partnerships with the Burdekin Hotel and Elton Chong. Marking both a significant step up in scale and the agency's first move beyond…

Pauline Hanson Song Tops Apple Music iTunes Chart
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's song, performed by Holly Valance, has climbed to the top of the Australian Apple Music iTunes chart. Released on January 26th, the song, titled “Kiss Kiss (XX) My…

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Pauline Hanson Song Tops Apple Music iTunes Chart
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's song, performed by Holly Valance, has climbed to the top of the Australian Apple Music iTunes chart. Released on January 26th, the song, titled “Kiss Kiss (XX) My…
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