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Kathy McCabeNational Music Writer

Kathy McCabe is the National Music Writer for News Corp with more than 30 years experience covering the big album and single releases and best – and worst – gigs to hit Australian stages. She gets the interviews with the biggest stars in the world from the Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters to Pink and Cher and is a passionate advocate for the Australian music community.

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Delta snubbed for an ARIA award

Australia’s sweetheart Delta Goodrem is among a clutch of artists who have missed out on a 2020 ARIA Awards nomination in a year which sees the indies versus the majors.

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‘I couldn’t write’: Guy Sebastian’s private hell

Guy Sebastian was crippled by fears he would never write a good song again after splitting from his manager Titus Day, who allegedly defrauded him of $1.15m. He now reveals how he fought back to make a new album he will take on tour.

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SUNAY TELEGRAPH - EMBARGOED UNTIL OCTOBER 22ND - Pictured is Jimmy Barnes with his daughter Mahalia and Wife Jane in Mossvale today. Picture: Tim Hunter.

How Barnesy escaped a terrorist bombing

Jimmy Barnes has revealed how he escaped a terrorist bombing overseas and rejected the rock’n’roll rule book to take his family on the road in America. LISTEN TO HIS NEW PODCAST

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AC/DC announce new album Power Up. Picture: Supplied

Secret behind AC/DC’s new album

Australian rock legends AC/DC have paid tribute to their lost brother Malcolm Young with new record Power Up.

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Cosmo's Midnight Yesteryear record is a summer soundtrack. Picture: Supplied/Sam Whiteside.

Cosmo’s Midnight lead summer playlist of new music

The new album by Cosmo’s Midnight leads a raft of new music from homegrown and international artists set to populate playlists and DJ sets during summer.

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WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS -16/9/20EMBARGO WARNING - MUST NOT USE BEFORE CHECKING WITH WEEKEND PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN - Jimmy Barnes pictured at his Berrima home today for story on his book launch. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Barnesy: ‘I am a work in progress’

Jimmy Barnes opened his home to thousands of fans to launch his new book Killing Time and used the opportunity to speak directly to those struggling with mental health.

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Jimmy and Jane Barnes at home in the Southern Highlands on Monday, 28 September, 2020. Jimmy and Jane have performed and uploaded over 100 songs together at home since March. Picture: Nikki Short

How Barnesy’s wife taught him about love

As Jimmy Barnes prepares to release his third book, he reveals how his wife and her extended clan taught him about love. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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How finding love with Megan Fox changed Machine Gun Kelly

When American rapper Machine Gun Kelly fell in love with Hollywood actor Megan Fox, everything changed for him and his new album.

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Sinead O’Connor drops new song

Sinead O’Connor has dropped a new single, which is part of an album she had been secretly working on before the pandemic lockdown.

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Pictures from Jimmy Barnes instagram., , Last day of winter cook up on this amazingly grill, thanks to my friend @lennoxhastie. I love my Bbq. Keep up the Patience Victoria, keep up your hopes, try just being the best that you can be.

Barnsey reveals surprising hobbies

He’s one of Australia’s most-loved rock icons. Now, Jimmy Barnes is momentarily turning his back on singing for some bizarre new hobbies. HEAR HIS NEW PODCAST

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