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Midnight Oil's 1990 album Blue Sky Mining is being paired with a limited clear blue vinyl pressing and a 100-page photography book featuring previously unpublished images by guitarist Jim Moginie from the band's 1990 world tour.

V.Spy V.Spy's first two albums are returning on vinyl and CD through Songland Records, with pre-orders closing Friday 31 July 2026 before manufacturing numbers are finalised.

V.Spy V.Spy's landmark first two studio albums are being reissued through Canberra's Songland Records, but fans have only until July 31 to secure copies before production is locked in.

Andy Bickers, the New Zealand born saxophonist whose powerful performances became an integral part of Cold Chisel's live sound and countless Australian recordings, has died aged 56 after a battle with cancer. His passing brings to a close a career that shaped Australian rock music on stage and in the studio for more than three decades.

Peter Garrett will return to the stage this November for a rare run of intimate east coast pub shows, backed by a new line-up featuring Midnight Oil guitarist Martin Rotsey and members of Spiderbait, The Jezebels and Raintalker.

APRA AMCOS says works by artists including Kylie Minogue, Midnight Oil, Crowded House and Lorde have been identified in leaked AI training datasets, reigniting debate over copyright protections and licensing for artificial intelligence platforms.

Rob Hirst's final book, World Is Almost At Peace: A Lifetime Of Songwriting For Midnight Oil And More, will be published posthumously in November 2026, offering an unprecedented look inside the creative process behind some of Australia's most influential songs.