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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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Did your QLD teacher make the ARIA Award shortlist?

The Veronicas surprised the Queensland nominee for the ARIA Music Teacher Award who has created one of the country’s biggest school choirs and concert bands. VOTE FOR THEM

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ACT teacher makes ARIA Award shortlist

A very special music teacher in Canberra who has written hundreds of songs to help children is one of four nominees for the ARIA Music Teacher of the Year. VOTE FOR HIM HERE

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Did your NSW teacher make the ARIA Award shortlist?

Two teachers from NSW are up for the Telstra ARIA Music Teacher of the Year Award – one from the outback and another from western Sydney. VOTE FOR THEM HERE

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Kylie Minogue performing during the filming for the Graham Norton Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, to be aired on BBC One on Friday evening. (Photo by Isabel Infantes/PA Images via Getty Images)

Big acts being wooed to tour Australia

Music promoters are courting international acts for post-COVID tours with the likes of Kylie Minogue top of their wishlist. See who else is being hotly pursued.

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Noel’s shocking words for Liam

Noel Gallagher has stunned fans over his latest comments to warring brother Liam as Oasis celebrates the 25th anniversary of the band’s classic album.

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EMBARGOED SEPT 19. Jimmy Barnes launches second episode of podcast. PIcture: Sam Ruttyn

Barnesy’s dice with death after tragedy

Music legend Jimmy Barnes reveals how an encounter with a stranger made him face his own dark demons. Listen to his new podcast. WARNING: Graphic content

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Surprise special guests on new Midnight Oil song

You haven’t heard Peter Garrett sing like this before. The rocker harmonises with one of Australia’s much-loved indigenous superstars on the latest track from their Makarrata Project EP.

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Barnesy’s run-in with cricket king

Jimmy Barnes has revealed how a former cricket great took aim at him in a charity match, as his longtime friend Peter Lonard has tried to improve his swing. LISTEN TO HIS NEW PODCAST

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What the 2020 ARIA Awards will look like

It’s been a tough year for Australia’s artists and music workers so the 2020 ARIA Awards will go ahead to lift spirits. But this year’s big night will be a vastly different awards show.

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FOR APRIL 12 SUNDAY EDITIONS. Jimmy Barnes reveals details of new book KIlling Time. Picture: Supplied/Daniel Boud

Barnesy on why touring will never be the same again

Music legend Jimmy Barnes has revealed his concerns for the future of concerts in the age of COVID-19. LISTEN TO HIS PODCAST, SEE THE VIDEO

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