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What makes a song ‘Australian’? Triple J’s Hottest 100 reignites a bigger question of national identity

What makes a song ‘Australian’? Triple J’s Hottest 100 reignites a bigger question of national identity

This year’s list will likley not just reflect what we consider “Aussie” music – but also challenge it. And that’s a good thing.

25.07.2025 10

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Catherine Strong

The ARIA charts are about to undergo a big change. It could be a boost for local artists

Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album has been in the Top 50 albums chart for more than 400 weeks – but it won’t be there for much longer.

26.06.2025 4

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Catherine Strong

Politics, protest and some seriously inappropriate songs: who gets censored at Eurovision, and who doesn’t?

Eurovision 2025 is a reminder of how music can force us to to confront the uncomfortable.

19.05.2025 5

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Catherine Strong

Preparation, cooperation, adaptation: what Australia’s music festivals are thinking about in an era of climate change

Cancellations of music festivals due to climate-related events have increased dramatically in the last five years. The Black Summer 2019-20...

21.08.2024 3

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Catherine Strong