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Australian Music Vault Reposts Molly Meldrum: Short Documentary

by Paul Cashmere

The Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum short documentary from the Australian Music Vault has been reposted to mark the 50th anniversary of Countdown.

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Songs From The First Countdown 8 November 1974

by Paul Cashmere

The very first Countdown aired in Australia on 8 November 1974, at 6:30pm on a Friday and its original duration was to fit inside a 30 minute slot.

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Countdown coin

Countdown Coin Is An Instant Sellout

by Paul Cashmere

The Countdown 50 cent coin, released today (3 October 2024) by the Royal Australian Mint, was an instant sell-out.

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Molly Meldrum, Countdown Spectacular - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Molly Meldrum Continues to Cop Flack Over Elton John Moon From Samuel Johnson

by Paul Cashmere

Molly Meldrum’s “wardrobe malfunction” apology has become a case of something better left unsaid with further fall-out after actor Samuel Johnson pleaded with “the national treasure” to clean up his act.

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R.I.P. Countdown Co-Creator Robbie Weekes

by Paul Cashmere

Countdown co-creator Robbie Weekes has passed away, his son Stephen has confirmed with Noise11.com.

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Elton John on Countdown with Molly Meldrum 1975

ABC To Run Classic Countdown In The Shows Original Timeslot

by Paul Cashmere

The ABC will play classic Countdown episodes in the show’s original timeslot from September 17.

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Ian Molly Meldrum and Iggy Pop at Countdown

Old Countdown Studio To Be Turned Into A Woolies

by Paul Cashmere

The ABC’s iconic Elsternwick studio, home to Countdown, Recovery and more recently The Weekly and Mad As Hell has been sold to Woolworths.

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R.I.P. Michael Shrimpton Creator of Countdown

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Shrimpton, the man who created Countdown, has died after a battle with cancer.

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Molly Soundtrack

‘Molly – Do Yourself A Favour’ Gets A 3CD Soundtrack

by Paul Cashmere

‘Molly – Do Yourself A Favour’, the mini-series about the life of Countdown star Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum, will be accompanied with a massive 3CD soundtrack featuring 60 songs.

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Molly Meldrum, Countdown Spectacular - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Countdown Special Registers 965,000 Viewers

by Paul Cashmere

‘Countdown: Do Yourself A Favour’ was the fourth most watched program in Australia on Sunday, registered 965,000 viewers nationwide.

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Molly Meldrum - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Countdown Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of First Show November 8, 1974

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s iconic music show Countdown turned 40 on November 8.

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Prince Charles on Countdown

Prince Charles To Appear On Countdown 40th Anniversary Special

by Paul Cashmere

His Royal Highness Prince Charles has made a very funny video to mark the 40th anniversary of the time Molly Meldrum completely stuffed up his interview.

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Nero - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Triple J Release Their Hottest 100 To 200

by Andrew Tijs

Triple J have followed up their annual Hottest 100 countdown with a list of the next 100 songs.

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Molly Meldrum - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Happy Birthday Ian Molly Meldrum, 66 Today

by Paul Cashmere

Ian Molly Meldrum turned 66-years old today (January 29), quite a milestone considering we nearly lost the music guru in December.

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Molly Meldrum - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Australian Music Vault Reposts Molly Meldrum: Short Documentary

The Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum short documentary from the Australian Music Vault has been reposted to mark the 50th anniversary of Countdown.

November 12, 2024
Countdown
Songs From The First Countdown 8 November 1974

The very first Countdown aired in Australia on 8 November 1974, at 6:30pm on a Friday and its original duration was to fit inside a 30 minute slot.

November 11, 2024
Countdown coin
Countdown Coin Is An Instant Sellout

Online sales for the Countdown 50 cent coin, released today (3 October 2024) by the Royal Australian Mint, was an instant sell-out.

October 3, 2024
Molly Meldrum, Countdown Spectacular - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Molly Meldrum Continues to Cop Flack Over Elton John Moon From Samuel Johnson

Molly Meldrum’s “wardrobe malfunction” apology has become a case of something better left unsaid with further fall-out after actor Samuel Johnson pleaded with “the national treasure” to clean up his act.

January 18, 2023
Countdown
R.I.P. Countdown Co-Creator Robbie Weekes

Countdown co-creator Robbie Weekes has passed away, his son Stephen has confirmed with Noise11.com.

May 11, 2018
Elton John on Countdown with Molly Meldrum 1975
ABC To Run Classic Countdown In The Shows Original Timeslot

The ABC will play classic Countdown episodes in the show’s original timeslot from September 17.

August 22, 2017
Ian Molly Meldrum and Iggy Pop at Countdown
Old Countdown Studio To Be Turned Into A Woolies

The ABC’s iconic Elsternwick studio, home to Countdown, Recovery and more recently The Weekly and Mad As Hell has been sold to Woolworths.

April 9, 2017