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Musos battle pollies, big tech to protect their songs

The law says you can't use a song for political or commercial purposes without the permission of the author. But for artists, it's like playing whack-a-mole.

AAP · Oct 16

Countdown at 50: the powerful, messy and sexy music show that changed Australia

On this day in 1974 the show began on the ABC, introducing the nation to pop’s biggest names – Elton John, Madonna, Abba – and giving countless local acts their big break

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024

UK riots: Anti-immigration and anti-racism protests face off peacefully amid police presence in Bournemouth

Around 500 anti-racism demonstrators turned out to oppose 200 people on a ‘taking back our country’ event

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2024