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Save Scott Reef Sydney: Everything You Need To Know

by Mary Varvaris

Save Scott Reef Sydney flyer

The Australian Conservation Foundation is replacing preachy lectures with live music and comedy to protect endangered marine life at Scott Reef. Here's what you need to know about the Sydney event.

Stephen Jones in 1990

Former Severed Heads Member Stephen Jones Passes Away, Aged 75

Stephen Jones passed away days after allegedly being attacked outside of his Sydney studio.

Marcia Hines

Marcia Hines To Release 20th Anniversary Edition Of 'Discothèque' On Her Own Label

With 'Discothèque' coming to Hines’ Midnight Records label, she continues bringing numerous albums and singles back to the fold.

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Bam-Ba-Lam: 10 Songs By One Hit Wonders Which Still Resonate With Australians

From Chumbawamba to A-ha, here are 10 classic one-hit wonders that became anthemic cultural staples in Australia.

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Matthew McConaughey & Zach Bryan

12 Take Aways From Zach Bryan's Epic Interview With Matthew McConaughey

All the key pieces you need to know from Zach Bryan's two-hour interview.

Powderfinger

Powderfinger's Reunion Tour Expands To 26 Shows, More Dates Being Planned

"We are working on putting more shows together," Powderfinger said after pre-sales for their reunion tour were met with an incredible response this week.

Eskimo Joe

Eskimo Joe's Kav Temperley Nominated For 2027 Australian Of The Year

Temperley said it’s “an absolute honour” to be nominated for the Australian of the Year Award.

Tina Arena

Tina Arena Announces 2027 Melbourne Residency

For Tina Arena's only Australian tour dates of 2027, she'll present a residency at Melbourne's Crown Live.

Iron Maiden

Giveaway: Win Tickets To Iron Maiden's 'Run For Your Lives' Australian Tour With Megadeth

Enter now for your chance to win tickets!

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Tame Impala, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Feature On New 'GTA 6' Song

French electronic music duo Justice compose the score for the forthcoming 'Grand Theft Auto VI' game.

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Fat Freddy's Drop Reveal 2027 Australian Tour Dates

Fat Freddy's Drop are "doing it for the love of music" when they return to Australia in March 2027.

Hans Zimmer Live

Live Review: Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre

'Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level' lives up to the epic proportions of bringing some of the best music from one of the best film composers of all time to Adelaide.

Hoodoo Gurus

Hoodoo Gurus Announce New Live Album 'Silk Purse – Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra'

'Silk Purse – Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra' was recorded during the band’s historic show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in January.

Jimmy Barnes volunteering for Foodbank

'Families Are Struggling': Jimmy Barnes Volunteers For Foodbank

"There’s a lot of stigma attached to poverty," Barnes said.

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Pavlov's Dog Vocalist David Surkamp Passes Away, Aged 73

"There are no words sufficient for a loss of this magnitude," said Pavlov's Dog violin and mandolin player, Abbie Steiling.

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