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Eurovision bound: Australian singer Delta Goodrem.

‘This could be a winner’: Delta Goodrem’s Eurovision campaign wows Norway

After a masterclass performance in Norway, Delta Goodrem has vaulted into the top five, as the hunt for Australia’s first Eurovision gold intensifies.

  • Michael Idato

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QPAC’s fifth venue, the Glasshouse Theatre, has opened in Brisbane with a gala variety show.

What’s it like to see a show at Queensland’s new $184 million theatre? We found out

The Glasshouse Theatre Opening Gala showcased a lot more than the architecture. Nothing less than a vision of the state’s performing-arts future was on display.

  • Nick Dent
Eurovision bound: Australian singer Delta Goodrem.

Delta’s dawn: Australia’s queen of pop is Eurovision-bound

Armed with a dance-disco anthem and three decades of pop pedigree, Delta Goodrem is preparing to step onto the world’s biggest stage.

  • Michael Idato
FILE - Singer Yuval Raphael, from Israel, holds the national flag during a dress rehearsal for the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, May 16, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

SBS backs Eurovision as other countries pull out after Israel cleared to compete

Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.

  • Louise Rugendyke, Klaus Lauer and Olivia Le Poidevin
Israel’s 2024 entrant Eden Golan had to change some of the lyrics to her song Hurricane after the original version referenced the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

Eurovision host tries to head off boycott over Israel’s inclusion

Austria, which is due to host the event in May, implored European ministers to keep politics out of the singing competition.

  • David Crowe
Lee Lin Chin, Jenny Brockie, Anton Enus and Kumi Taguchi.

How SBS evolved from ‘clogs and cooking’ into our most innovative broadcaster

As SBS turns 50, its biggest names reflect on its journey – and its rapidly growing audience.

  • Michael Lallo
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2025 Eurovision winner Johannes Pietsch, who performs using the stage name JJ.

Austria sweeps to Eurovision victory after nail-biting finish

In a tight finish Austria surged ahead of Israel to claim victory in the world’s biggest singing competition.

  • Michael Idato
Australian entrant Go-Jo performs at Eurovision.

Australia’s milkshake man Go-Jo out of Eurovision

After a second semi-final packed with the competition’s strongest acts, Australia failed to lock in a slot for this weekend’s final.

  • Michael Idato
Swedish group Kaj perform Bara Bada Bastu at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

Sweden’s the song to beat as Australia’s Go-Jo generates buzz at Eurovision

The first semi-final also saw strong performances from Belgium and Netherlands, and a video appearance from iconic Canadian singer Celine Dion.

  • Michael Idato
Ireland’s 2008 Eurovision entrant Dustin The Turkey perform their song Irlande Douze Pointe.

The strangest and most underrated performances (yes, it’s a turkey) in Eurovision history

We all know about ABBA and Celine Dion, but these are the lesser-known hits that should have made the history books.

  • Michael Idato