Picking a performer and song to represent your country at Eurovision is always a risky business, and this year's choice of Isaiah Firebrace for Australia is no exception.
By Andrew McGarry
Isaiah Firebrace is chosen to represent Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Kiev, Ukraine.
As Isaiah Firebrace is announced as Australia's representative at this year's Eurovision song contest, we take a look back at past Aussie efforts — from a novelty half-time performance featuring dancers wearing giant kangaroo and koala heads, to Dami Im's near win last year.
The past year has been full of Queenslanders who went above and beyond the call of duty. These are the men, women, children (and some animals) who made headlines for all the right reasons.
By
Patrick Williams
Eurovision has confirmed Australia will return to the song contest in 2017 after coming in second at this year's event.
Ukraine announces that Kiev will host the Eurovision 2017 song contest after its singer Jamala won this year's competition.
Australia's Eurovision queen hopes to enjoy "watching cooking shows and drinking coffee" while adjusting to life after the famed song contest.
By
Jessica Hinchliffe