The song was written in the 19th Century but only adopted as Australia's anthem in 1984, replacing God Save the Queen. The anthem, for various reasons, has never been regarded as particularly popular.

Peter FitzSimons has called for the Australian national anthem ... the singer's interpretation of the song. 'I thought the rendition of our National Anthem was awful. Why not just stick to what ...

A nine-year-old girl has stirred controversy after refusing to stand for Australia's national anthem in protest at alleged institutional racism. Harper Nielsen claimed the song "Advance Australia ...

An unofficial Australian anthem. Now, it's the soundtrack for a ... In a statement, Farnham says this song changed his life and he can only hope it might help change the lives of First Nations ...

People wedded to the existing anthem will not lose anything by switching out a single word, but those aggrieved by the notion that Australia is ... than how we sing a song – but it’s a win ...

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AUSTRALIAN music icon Olivia Newton-John is set to give the AFL Grand Final's pre-match entertainment a physical edge. The Melbourne-born singer and actress will perform the national anthem this year.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has partnered with the Australian Football League (AFL ... MSO musicians came together to record a refrain of their beloved football club’s classic anthem on ...