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One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.
After beating cancer, beloved Australian music legend John Farnham will be honored by Celine Dion, Keith Urban, and other global stars in a September concert raising funds for head and neck cancer care. Though Farnham can't perform anymore due to cancer surgeries, his impact inspires artists worldwide to celebrate his legacy.
A classical music concert that pairs each song with a different colour of the spectrum sold out an entire concert hall in Lagos. Genevieve Ogu-Odii's "Sounds of Colour" shows how creative presentation can make classical music irresistible to modern audiences.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who became Australia's first qualified astronaut in 2024, has been named Australian of the Year for inspiring a nation to reach for the stars. The space engineer is now encouraging young Australians to embrace science with the same "give it a go" spirit they bring to sports fields.
A Korean Australian farmer in Tasmania is making kimchi with an unlikely Australian ingredient that's winning over locals and helping fermented food take root in regional Australia. Sue Glynn's Weet-Bix kimchi formula is turning heads at workshops while connecting two cultures through food.
West Australian tennis star Talia Gibson crushed her higher-ranked opponent in straight sets at the Australian Open, proving her aggressive style belongs on the world stage. The 24-year-old's journey from match point elimination at Wimbledon to confident first-round victory shows how fast she's rising.
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is embracing a "selfish" mindset to block out distractions as he enters his ninth Australian Open as the sixth seed. The 26-year-old's fresh approach to managing his energy could be the key to his deepest grand slam run yet.
Storm Hunter returned to the Australian Open after a career-threatening Achilles rupture left her in tears, wondering if she'd ever play singles tennis again. The 31-year-old Australian just won her first-round match, proving that even the most devastating injuries can't stop someone with unfinished business.
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur delivered a commanding performance on home soil, defeating Alexander Bublik in straight sets to reach his second Australian Open quarterfinal. The sixth seed will now face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in front of his home crowd.
Rising Australian tennis star Taylah Preston just turned heads with her biggest career week yet, defeating top seed Emma Raducanu in Hobart and reaching her first tour-level semifinal. The 20-year-old wildcard is proving she belongs on the big stage just as the Australian Open kicks off.
Colombian superstar Shakira performed for 400,000 fans in Mexico City's historic Zócalo plaza, shattering the venue's attendance record. The free concert wrapped her 31-show Mexican tour that spanned nearly a year due to overwhelming demand.
A Texas grandmother just became the oldest person ever to crowd surf, riding above 20,000 cheering fans at age 99. Pauline Kana, known online as "Gangster Granny," turned a country concert into a record-breaking moment of pure joy.
A Chicago music fan spent 40 years recording concerts on cassette, capturing rare performances from Nirvana, Sonic Youth, and hundreds of other artists before they were famous. Now volunteers are turning those 10,000 aging tapes into free digital recordings anyone can enjoy.
Harry Styles is giving away free tickets to his sold-out shows, but fans have to volunteer in their communities first. Thanks to a platform called Earnt, thousands are turning their concert dreams into real community impact.
Two Australian runners just rewrote their country's record books at the Paris Diamond League, with 20-year-old Cameron Myers claiming victory and the fastest 1,500m time in the world this year. Sarah Billings also made history in the women's 800m, proving Australia's middle-distance depth is stronger than ever.
A world-first inhaled RNA therapy that targets the root cause of lung disease has entered human trials in Australia. The breakthrough could transform treatment for nine million Australians living with chronic lung conditions.
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is proving he doesn't need his longtime coach by his side, dominating the Australian Open and reaching his first semifinal. The world number one's powerful performance shows he's ready to chart his own path.
A charity concert in Abuja will launch two autism advocacy albums and bring together families to celebrate acceptance. The April 2026 event marks World Autism Awareness Day with live performances and real stories from Nigerian families.
Australian wildflower honey is proving powerful enough to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, offering new hope in the fight against one of our biggest health threats. Researchers found that honey from native plants works better than antibiotics in some cases.
A husband and wife team turned catastrophic first attempts into a thriving ski-making business using native Australian timber. Their handmade creations now glide down snowy mountains, proving patience and local materials can outperform mass production.
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