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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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Jimmy Barnes. Picture: Jesse Lizotte / Supplied.

Aussie songwriters fear $500m hit from AI song ripoff

Does the world need an AI Jimmy Barnes or Missy Higgins? Aussie songwriters would prefer that didn’t happen and demand AI platforms pay for scraping their music.

The Logies John Farnham tribute with Guy Sebastian and Jess Mauboy >Credit Channel Seven

Farnesy hits rock the Logies with epic tribute

The most beloved entertainment legend in Australia wasn’t in the room at the Logies, but singing superstar John Farnham was the star of the show.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Sam Pang at the 64th TV WEEK Logie Awards at The Star on August 18, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie Awards)

‘I’ll say whatever I want’: Sam Pang roasts Seven at Logies

Sam Pang didn’t hold back as Logies host even taking the mickey out of the Seven network’s trainwreck year.

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Screengrab of Felix Cameron after winning The Graeme Kennedy Award for Most popular newe Talent .Courtesy channel Seven

Double Logie-winning Aussie teen steals show while sobbing

Boy Swallows Universe star Felix Cameron couldn’t fight the emotion as he accepted his first Logie. Then he went on to win a second gong. See the video.

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Raygun on The Logies tonight .Courtesy channel Seven

Raygun shrugs off flak in surprise Logies appearance

Australia’s Olympic breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn boasted about her “signature moves” in a speech to Logies nominees. Watch video.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Larry Emdur celebrates winning the Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television at the 64th TV WEEK Logie Awards at The Star on August 18, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images for TV WEEK Logie Awards)

Seven star Larry Emdur wins Gold Logie

Larry Emdur has taken out the Gold Logie, and the awards were dominated by big wins for Boy Swallow Universe after comedian and radio personality Sam Pang roasted the Seven Network. Follow updates.

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Altrock may be as underground as it was when it kicked off in the 90s but it's "stars" remain big box office.

90s music trend makes big comeback

Australian rock is still going strong selling streams and dreams, tickets and T-shirts – with one band announcing a marathon 45 shows on an album tour.

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Premier Jacinta Allan makes an announcement regarding Always Live. Baker Boy and Missy Higgins were at the launch. Wednesday, August 14. 2024. Picture: David Crosling

Missy Higgins slams inequality ahead of ARIA honour

Adored singer-songwriter Missy Higgins has been critical of a major part of the Australian music scene, as she celebrates one of the biggest years in her career.

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‘It will be our last’: Another Aussie music festival cancelled

One of Australia’s longest-running major music festivals will put on a last hurrah as a “celebration” of the 35-year-old institution.

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SMART DAILY. Australian band Powderfinger.

Powderfinger in rare reunion for special tribute

Powderfinger will be the stars of the show when a prestigious honour is bestowed on the much-loved Aussie rockers.

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