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Aug 2019
John Farnham sitting on stage in front of an audience, looking back over his right shoulder at the camer.

John Farnham's Early Years

Before he was 'Whispering Jack', John Farnham was a teen idol named Johnny who was crowned 'King of Pop' five times.

By Mel Bondfield / 16 Aug 2019
Sound
Television
Jul 2019
Singer John Farnham, circa late 1990s or early 2000s, pictured from the waist up wearing a black jacket and blue collared shirt, standing on a stage and holding on to a microphone stand. He's smiling at the camera.

John Farnham Trivia

Have you explored our John Farnham online exhibition yet? We share some fascinating facts and fun trivia about the music superstar.

By Mel Bondfield / 22 Jul 2019
Sound
Jun 2019
Image of John Farnham circa 1990 wearing a black jacket and seated with his chin resting in his hand.

Celebrating 'The Voice'

Celebrating the illustrious career of John Farnham, a legend of the Australian music industry, with our new online exhibition.

By Mel Bondfield / 24 Jun 2019
Sound
Television
Mar 2019
Close-up of a vinyl record

Introducing Lillian Roxon

Australian journalist Lillian Roxon was one of the first to take rock and punk music seriously.

By Beth Taylor / 4 Mar 2019
Photographs
Radio
Jan 2019
Donald Bradman batting in front of wickets while a film crew films him from behind

Donald Bradman: film actor

Sir Donald Bradman is recognised internationally as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, but did you know he also briefly acted in a movie?

By Jeff Wray / 21 Jan 2019
Film
Photographs