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Johnny Young for ARIA Hall of Fame

Johnny Young, the 60s pop star who created a generation of stars with the long-running Young Talent Time, is to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame as recognition of his contribution to the Australian recording industry. Born in the Netherlands but raised in Perth, Young was a chart-topper with songs including Cara-Lyn and …

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Celebrating 50 years of WA TV

When television began in Australia it inevitably started up first in Sydney and Melbourne in 1956.  The following year it was announced that TV services would be extended to the other capital cities of Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart.  By the end of 1959, Brisbane would have three channels, Adelaide would have two, and Perth …

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