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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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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 hits No. 1 on the book charts

Jimmy Barnes completes a hat trick of No. 1s as an author as his third book Killing Time joins Working Class Boy and Working Class Man as a bestseller. LISTEN TO HIS NEW PODCAST

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EMBARGOED FOR WED SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2020. Tones and I. Picture: Supplied.

Shock twist as Australia’s most streamed songs revealed

The top 50 most streamed songs in Australia have been released, with some surprise additions that will baffle industry pundits. Cast a vote for your favourite.

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Delta Goodrem pictured at ANZ Stadium in Homebush for the Fire Fight Australia concert raising money for bushfire relief.Picture: Richard Dobson

Thousands of entertainment jobs to be lost

More than 79,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the events industry will be lost in 2020, with promoters warning the federal government urgent assistance is needed now.

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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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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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