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Colin Hanssen, a 31-year-old West Australian artist with cerebral palsy, went from his first art therapy class to gallery exhibitions in just six months. His abstract paintings, created using one hand and his wheelchair, are now catching the attention of Perth curators.
After 19 years of avoiding television performances due to Australian Idol trauma, singer Matt Corby conquered his fear on ABC's New Year's Eve show. His new album "Tragic Magic" marks a complete creative transformation from anxious teen contestant to confident artist.
Seven-time ARIA award winner Genesis Owusu is doing something unusual: he's actively seeking out people who disagree with him to connect face-to-face. The Canberra musician believes real conversations, even over a game of Uno, can help bridge the growing divide in our communities.
Australian singer Katy Steele is stripping down her biggest hits from the 2000s band Little Birdy, revealing how her voice and perspective have transformed since her teenage stardom. Her new EP "Undressed" pairs reimagined classics with intimate covers of legendary tracks.