Israel agrees to revise Eurovision song lyrics that evoked Hamas attack

Israel agrees to revise Eurovision song lyrics that evoked Hamas attack

The broadcaster tasked with choosing Israel’s entry says it agreed to make the changes following a request from the country’s president,Isaac Herzog.

  • byAri Rabinovitch

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Montaigne,other artists push to ban Israel from Eurovision

Montaigne,other artists push to ban Israel from Eurovision

While the event’s organisers have often declared the contest is non-political in nature,the protesters cite Russia’s expulsion in 2022 as a precedent.

  • byMichael Idato
Kate Miller-Heidke says her singing is like ‘a yodelling ambulance or Enya on meth’

Kate Miller-Heidke says her singing is like ‘a yodelling ambulance or Enya on meth’

On stage,Kate Miller-Heidke’s self-deprecating sense of humour is clear – the audience laughs at her jokes about the high register of her voice.

  • byHelen Pitt
She once won Eurovision. Now in Sydney,she’s wanted by Russia

She once won Eurovision. Now in Sydney,she’s wanted by Russia

Ukrainian singer Jamala won Eurovision glory in 2016,but while visiting Australia this week she faces accusations of “discrediting” the Russian army.

  • byRob Harris
There’s only one way to save the Commonwealth Games – add a Eurovision twist

There’s only one way to save the Commonwealth Games – add a Eurovision twist

As a comedian with a stake in the Commonwealth Games,here’s my pitch to salvage a great tradition.

  • bySean Murphy
Ukraine’s Eurovision finalists plead for Australian Hawkeis

Ukraine’s Eurovision finalists plead for Australian Hawkeis

Ukraine is intensifying its campaign for the Albanese government to send a batch of Australian-made vehicles to the front line of its war with Russia.

  • byMatthew Knott
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Sweden wins,Australia ninth in thrilling Eurovision final showdown
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Sweden wins,Australia ninth in thrilling Eurovision final showdown

Sweden and Finland fought to the last moment in a dramatic finish to the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest.

  • byMichael Idato
Princess of Wales plays piano in surprise Eurovision cameo

Princess of Wales plays piano in surprise Eurovision cameo

Britain’s royal family has again stepped into the limelight of Eurovision 2023,which is taking place in Liverpool.

  • byIndia McTaggart
Zelensky v Eurovision:A political song and dance over the future of Europe

Zelensky v Eurovision:A political song and dance over the future of Europe

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky wanted to talk to Eurovision’s audience of 160 million. The organisers said no.

  • byMichael Idato
How Voyager’s designer found the sweet spot between camp and fashion for Eurovision

How Voyager’s designer found the sweet spot between camp and fashion for Eurovision

What makes an iconic Eurovision outfit? ‘We wanted to fit the vibe of Eurovision but still keep it really high-end fashion.’

  • byLauren Ironmonger
Australia slays at Eurovision and books a place in the final

Australia slays at Eurovision and books a place in the final

In a dramatic second semi-final,Australia’s stunning performance scores with Europe’s TV audience.

  • byMichael Idato