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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 TELEGRAPH - 1/11/20*** MUST CHECK WITH WEEKEND PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN BEFORE PUBLISHING ***Jimmy Barnes pictured at his southern highlands home during COVID-19. Jimmy has a new book coming out. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

‘I did not learn’: Barnesy’s brush with the law

The Aussie rock icon has broken his silence on a series of run-ins he had with police, where not even his fame was enough to get him a hall pass.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH - 24/9/24***** SATURDAY MAGAZINE COVER **** **** MUST CHECK WITH NETWORK PIC EDITOR BEFORE USING ****Aussie rock icon Jimmy Barnes pictured in Moore Park for Sat Mag cover Oct 12. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

‘I f**king touched him’: Moment Barnesy felt a ghost

Jimmy Barnes isn’t sure if he believes in ghosts but he’s “seen a lot of weird things” as he shares in his new book. See the video.

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‘F**k Pirates’: How Aussie music streaming start-up collapsed

Gold Coast tech company Guvera promised to revolutionise the music industry. But a new doco explores the troubled history of this audacious Aussie start-up.

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Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss. Picture: Bill Donohoe/Facebook

Cold Chisel rocks secret gig before massive anniversary tour

There was no sign of Jimmy Barnes’ recent health struggles as the Cold Chisel frontman stormed the stage ahead of the legendary Aussie band’s 50th anniversary tour. See the video.

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NETWORK SPECIAL. MUST TALK WITH NETWORK PIC DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Kaskey Chambers to run on 29th Sept. PLEASE CREDIT Chloe Isaac

Kasey Chambers and Botox: Why she won’t ‘buy into that’

From her adventurous childhood on the Nullarbor plain to fighting against music industry sexism, Kasey Chambers shares her biggest Aussie life lessons in her new book. See the video.

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Drew Weston, Marney McQueen and Georgina Hopson in Titanique

Who needs to see the shipwreck flick to sink into Titanique?

The confession I have never seen Titanic drew gasps of amused shock from the crew behind Titanique. But I didn’t need to watch the film to get the raft of jokes, writes Kathy McCabe.

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Liam and Noel Gallagher are reforming their legendary band Oasis.Picture: Supplied

Oasis Aussie tour: Brit rockers announce extra shows

Aussie fans of Oasis can rejoice with the Brit rockers adding another two shows to their Aussie tour. See details.

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NETWORK EXCLUSIVE - Australian singer, Mitch Tambo to release The Best on September 27 in time for NRL Grand Final week Picture: David Caird

Watch: Mitch Tambo’s (Simply) The Best remake

Mitch Tambo follows his hit Indigenous language version of You’re The Voice with a remake of Tina Turner’s (Simply) The Best. Watch video.

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Kylie Minogue leads ARIA Award nominations

Queen of pop Kylie Minogue leads the 2024 ARIA Awards after bagging five nominations. See the other artists on the list and see the video.

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** EXCLUSIVE PICS - HOLD FOR 14/09/24 - NETWORK USE ONLY ** - Jimmy Barnes at home as as he prepares for the 50th anniversary Cold Chisel tour and the release of his new book Highways and Byways. Pic credit - Jane Barnes

‘Pretty dangerous’: Barnesy opens up about new health crisis

Aussie music legend Jimmy Barnes has shared a health update with fans as he continues his recovery. See the video.

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