But it’s not the AFL.
Following news of Olivia Newton-John’s death the star’s back catalogue is proving popular with Australians.
We thought of her as the ingenue – but the soft-spoken girl from Melbourne had a steel inside that she showed through action,never words.
The star never forget Australia. Plus,defamation barristers love a whinge.
Victorian landmarks were lit up in pink on Tuesday night to commemorate the life of the star entertainer.
By being open about her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis,she helped break down misconceptions about the disease.
After finding the domestic peace she always craved,friends say Olivia Newton-John’s final years were the happiest of her life.
The passing of Olivia Newton-John,Archie Roach and Judith Durham in recent weeks has given us time to reflect on their contribution to the notion of Australianness.
One of Australia’s greatest cultural assets was a revered and beloved singer and songwriter,actress,activist,mother and health advocate.
The Australian pop music icon’s death was confirmed by her husband John Easterling,in a post to the singer’s official social media accounts.
Country music was a big part of AM radio’s Top 40 fabric in the precious days of the ’70s. Olivia found her niche in it with spectacular success.