On Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, a new report revealed how platforms like Spotify are failing local talent, with the number of featured Australian artists dropping by 20 per cent.

Discover why our homegrown acts are struggling to compete against US giants and the new initiatives launching to help save our music culture.

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Ever wondered what it takes to tour with ten horses, ten dogs, four goats, and two toddlers?

Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain reveals the chaotic reality of life on the road with his spectacular Katherine Outback Experience.

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The iconic outback pub made famous by Crocodile Dundee has been snapped up by a local cattle farmer looking to diversify his grazing business.

Listen in to hear Angus Brodie’s plans for a true farm-to-plate experience at the Walkabout Creek Hotel, plus his confession about a disastrous first attempt at pouring a beer.

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Queensland has recorded a staggering increase in road fatalities involving unlicensed drivers, prompting urgent questions about why thousands continue to take the wheel illegally.

RACQ’s Joel Tucker broke down the concerning data and explained why current penalties are failing to deter dangerous behaviour.

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Residents fear a new precinct plan for 15-storey towers will crush the Bayside’s village atmosphere without delivering the necessary infrastructure to support it. 

Community leader Tarnya Lowe explained why locals are demanding better planning before the skyline changes forever.

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After a night of destructive winds and giant hail, Weatherwatch’s Anthony Cornelius explained the unusual atmospheric phenomenon that has sent local cold fronts into overdrive.

Discover why the region is suddenly facing such frequent, high-end severe weather and how long residents need to remain on high alert.

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