Iconic Aussie festival axed for second year
One of the country’s most iconic festivals will sit out another year, in what is a fresh blow for Australia’s struggling music festival scene.
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‘Not public’: Bombshell hits iconic Aussie park
A huge row has erupted over the use of one of Sydney’s most iconic sites, as locals express concern over “trampled grass”.
AFL player charged with public urination
A 20-year-old elite sportsman will face court for allegedly urinating in public and not giving police his name.
Second man arrested at popular festival
A second man has been charged with drug trafficking at a popular music festival, where one state has launched its controversial pill testing trial.
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Unusual sight at popular festival
The massive outback festival has been hit by unseasonal wet weather turning camping grounds into mass mud pits.
‘God of Glastonbury’ revealed as huge pop star
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Big changes coming to one state’s night-life
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‘Absolute stormer’: Coldplay makes history
Have you ever seen anything like it? Coldplay have broken a major record at Glastonbury overnight, with absolutely epic scenes emerging from their show.
Dua Lipa’s surprise duet with famous Aussie
The pop princess played the hits and even brought a famous Aussie guest on stage as she played the iconic UK music festival.
‘Bulls**t’: Broke Aussie music mogul’s $6m black hole
The financial woes that threw a popular rock festival into chaos can be revealed amid a war of words between promoter Andrew McManus and twice-bankrupt mogul Mark Spillane.
Popular music festival canned for good
Another major music festival has been canned for good, citing rising costs and low ticket sales as a reason for its demise.
Major ‘90s muso still rocking out at 53
He may still be sporting his trademark hat and signature moves, but this rocker looked miles away from the 2000s star we all remember.
Star mercilessly mocked over complaint video
This London actress took to the streets to record her one major gripe with London – but the video backfired spectacularly.
‘Disappointed’: Rain washes out festival
After one of the driest spells on record, the rain has finally arrived in Perth, washing out any hopes of the WA Day festival going ahead.
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