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Australia lose stability without batting axis but could find a future against West Indies | Geoff Lemon
The Guardian
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June 24, 2025
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne have been the axis of Australia’s batting since the Ashes Test at Lord’s in 2019. You say their names in that order even though Labuschagne usually came in first, because there was no doubting who was the senior...
Former Australian Idol star Kate DeAraugo explains how winning the show fuelled her drug addiction
Daily Mail
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June 24, 2025
Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo has opened up about how winning the third series of the enduring reality TV singing competition fuelled and funded her drug addiction. The Australian Idol 2005 winner, 39, found herself at rock bottom in 2017...
Keith Urban on new album, tour, TV show and jamming with Peter Frampton at Rock Hall induction
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 24, 2025
It’s been 25 years since Keith Urban’s first Top 5 (“Your Everything”) and No. 1 (“But For the Grace of God”) country hits. And there’s certainly been no looking back since. Since then the singer, songwriter and guitar hero -- who began his career...
The 1985 Music Video That Nearly Cost INXS Their Lives: “It Was Like a ‘Crocodile Dundee’ Movie”
American Songwriter
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June 24, 2025
While INXS were nearly finished recording their breakthrough album Listen Like Thieves in 1985, the band wrote one of their biggest hits in the very last hours when producer Chris Thomas told the band they needed one more track. Keyboardist Andrew...
Oasis Narrowly Misses Out On A New No. 1 Album
Forbes
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As Oasis prepares to launch its Oasis Live ‘25 Tour, Time Flies… 1994–2009 returns to No. 2 on the ... More U.K.’s Official Albums and Vinyl Albums charts. Group portrait of British rock band Oasis at Nomad Studios in Manchester, United Kingdom,...
Who is Jordan Barrett? Meet the Australian model taking over the fashion world
Briefly
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June 24, 2025
Jordan Barrett is an Australian fashion model known as the "Model It Boy" for his striking looks and magnetic charm that have captivated top designers worldwide. His model portfolio spans multiple editorials from Vogue Paris to L'Officiel Italia....
Travel expert reveals the ultimate Western Australia itinerary - from secluded beaches to a 19th century prison
Daily Mail
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June 24, 2025
Around the size of Western Europe, Australia's largest state remains blissfully far removed from the bright lights of Sydney and the well-trodden tourist trail of the East Coast. You'd need months to explore all that wildly beautiful Western...
AC/DC fans slam the band for lacklustre performances as ageing rock band prepares to tour Australia: 'Time to retire'
Daily Mail
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June 24, 2025
By A. JAMES FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 07:20 EDT, 24 June 2025 | Updated: 07:25 EDT, 24 June 2025 Fans of AC/DC have turned on their heroes after footage from their current global tour dropped on TikTok. In the clip, which appears to have...
OneRepublic's first greatest hits album coming in August
B98.5 - Georgia
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June 24, 2025
OneRepublic has been scoring hits since 2007, but it's only now that they're finally getting around to putting out a best-of compilation. OneRepublic: The Collection arrives Aug. 15 in various configurations including digitally, CD and a number of...
Yungblud celebrates new album Idols with special guest Billy Idol at Bludfest 2025
PerthNow
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June 24, 2025
Less than 24 hours after dropping his fourth album, musician Yungblud took to the stage to headline his second annual Bludfest music festival — and the singer brought out a very special guest to help him celebrate. The English rock star, real name...
Australian music struggles on the charts, so ARIA is changing the rules
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 24, 2025
Zero Australian artists have made the top 50 singles chart this week, while just five locals feature in the equivalent albums chart. However, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has announced sweeping changes to their charts in...
Pioneer Greek-Australian lawyer Gregory Antippa passes away at 93
Neos Kosmos
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June 24, 2025
Gregory Antippa, one of Melbourne’s most senior Greek-Australian lawyers, has passed away at the age of 93. His funeral will take place on Wednesday at the Church of Saint Haralambos in Templestowe. Antippa was a beloved figure in the Greek and...
‘Painful’: AC/DC concert footage goes viral
Cairns Post
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June 24, 2025
Concert footage from one of AC/DC’s recent live shows has sparked fierce fan debate on social media, with some urging the legendary rockers to pack up their guitars for good. AC/DC have been carving up stages in Europe and the US on their Power Up...
Music venue celebrates 'fantastic' 25 years
BBC
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ShareSave The Marrs Bar is a popular spot for touring musicians A Worcester music venue which has welcomed the likes of Ed Sheeran and Ellie Goulding through its doors is celebrating 25 years in business. The Marrs Bar opened in 2000 when former...
Shirley Manson Net Worth 2025: Music, Garbage, and Alternative Rock Legacy
OtakuKart
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June 24, 2025
Shirley Manson stands as one of alternative rock’s most enduring and influential figures, with a net worth of $16 million as of 2025. The Scottish singer-songwriter has carved out an impressive financial legacy through her groundbreaking work as...
Riize to livestream upcoming Seoul concert in cinemas around the world
Korea JoungAng Daily
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June 24, 2025
Published: 24 Jun. 2025, 16:08 Boy band Riize poses for photos during a showcase on May 19 at the Blue Square in central Seoul, for the release of its first full-length album, “Odyssey.” [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ] Boy band Riize will livestream an...
Australian Federal Police Launches ‘Everyday People, Legendary Work’ Campaign
Branding in Asia
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June 24, 2025
Think HQ has developed a new brand campaign for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) that aims to demystify the agency’s work and encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to pursue a career in law enforcement. Titled ‘Everyday...
Lord Of The Lost Australia 2026 Tour
Scenestr
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German goth metallers Lord Of The Lost will tour Australia early 2026. The Hamburg band who represented Germany at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with their song 'Blood & Glitter', will headline concerts in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and...
AC/DC announce highly anticipated 2025 Australian Stadium Tour: Dates, venues, and more
Sportskeeda
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June 24, 2025
AC/DC officially announced their first Australian tour in a decade with a post on their official website and social media pages on June 22, 2025. The band will perform five stadium dates across the country in November and December 2025, with stops...
How ARIA Plans to Promote New Music With Major Chart Changes
Billboard
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June 24, 2025
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has announced a major overhaul to its official chart methodology, marking one of the biggest updates in the organization’s history. Beginning Sept. 1, 2025, ARIA’s Main Charts for singles and...