SonyBMG sign up to iTunes Australia, at last
SonyBMG's catalogue will appear on the Australian iTunes store, ending a delay that some reports linked to a wish to become an equity partner.…
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Kazaa closes down in Australia
Sharman Networks has closed access to Kazaa in Australia, rather than introducing the key word filtering the Federal Court ordered, prompting criticism from ARIA's Stephen Peach.…
Ben Folds live DVD with Western Australia Symphony Orchestra out soon
Ben Folds’ live DVD ‘Ben Folds And WASO Live In Perth’ is out on 28 November in Australia and 6 December in the US, with a tracklisting announced.…
iTunes arrives in Australia
Apple's iTunes Store has launched in Australia without SonyBMG, which Apple says it is confident will join later.…
Warners Australia buy Festival Mushroom Records
Warner Music Australia has bought Festival Mushroom Records from News Corp, in a deal estimated at A$5-10 million pending competition clearance.…
British holidaymaker finds Beatles treasure trove in Australia
Kent man Fraser Claughton found Beatles photos, signed documents and possibly original Abbey Road studio tapes in a flea market suitcase in Australia.…
Coldplay's Chris Martin arrested in Australia over alleged car damage
Coldplay's Chris Martin was arrested in Australia after allegedly smashing the windscreen of a photographer's Jeep, which the photographer says followed a dispute over photos.…
Music censorship stepping up in Australia
Australian industry bodies ARIA and AMRA plan a new 'level 3' classification that would stop under-18s buying some CDs, to head off government censorship.…
Paul McCartney faces criticism in Australia over cancelled show
Paul McCartney is facing criticism in Australia after cancelling his Melbourne show, with fans arguing New York performances show communities benefit from music after attacks.…