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The disturbing details of Farnham’s abuse is detailed in his upcoming memoir.

‘He drugged me for years’: Farnham details early abuse by manager

In his upcoming memoir, John Farnham reveals his manager’s abuse, why he supported the Voice referendum, meeting his wife and how he nearly adopted a child.

  • Angus Delaney

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Farnham in full voice at One Electric Day on Cockatoo Island, Sydney, in 2019. “The good news is my vocal cords haven’t been affected by the radiation treatment I’ve had – yet,” he says now.

‘Terrified’: John Farnham bares all about his surgery, dark thoughts – and voice

Addiction, oral cancer, facial disfigurement, the loss of his great friend Glenn Wheatley … the musical legend has been through a lot in recent times.

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The October 19 Edition

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Rob and John Farnham. John Farnham has voiced his memoir due out later this month.

John Farnham’s voice heard for the first time publicly in years

John Farnham has narrated an upcoming memoir, with his publisher releasing a sample of what his voice sounds like today.

  • Thomas Mitchell
There’s plenty of good reads hitting bookstores this October.

Ten new books we’re excited to read in October

Christmas always comes slightly early for book lovers.

  • Melanie Kembrey
Rob and John Farnham, at the weekend wedding of the singer’s son.

John Farnham makes rare public appearance since cancer surgery

Farnham appeared at his son’s wedding celebrations and is pictured in family photos posted to social media.

  • Helen Pitt
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The Voice Inside. By John Farnham.

From the Voice to the word, John Farnham tells his own story

At long last the singer, now free from cancer, is writing his memoir.

  • Jason Steger
The crowd cheer for Baker Boy on stage.

Make a noise and make it clear: The moment Jimmy Barnes on the bagpipes lifted the crowd to its feet

A surprise appearance from Anthony Albanese was well-received at the pro-Voice Now & Forever concert in Victoria, but it was Barnesy who brought the people to their feet.

  • Jack Latimore
Supporters of an Indigenous Voice to parliament marched in Melbourne and Sydney over the weekend.

Show me, don’t tell me: How the Yes campaign can win over undecided voters like me

A John Farnham soundtrack and a polished advertisement fronted by a young Indigenous boy may be emotive, but they aren’t enough to convince us to vote yes.

  • Shobana Richmond
John Farnham’s sings Chain Reaction during a concert in 1990.

Did John Farnham really ‘gift’ his song to the Yes campaign? It’s complicated

If we’re talking about the words and notes on the page, You’re The Voice doesn’t in fact belong to Farnham. So was it entirely a gift?

  • Michael Dwyer

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