John Farnham
John Farnham makes rare public appearance since cancer surgery
Farnham appeared at his son’s wedding celebrations and is pictured in family photos posted to social media.
- by Helen Pitt
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From the Voice to the word, John Farnham tells his own story
At long last the singer, now free from cancer, is writing his memoir.
- by Jason Steger
Make a noise and make it clear: The moment Jimmy Barnes on the bagpipes lifted the crowd to its feet
A surprise appearance from Anthony Albanese was well-received at the pro-Voice Now & Forever concert in Victoria, but it was Barnesy who brought the people to their feet.
- by Jack Latimore
Opinion
Voice to parliament
Show me, don’t tell me: How the Yes campaign can win over undecided voters like me
A John Farnham soundtrack and a polished advertisement fronted by a young Indigenous boy may be emotive, but they aren’t enough to convince us to vote yes.
- by Shobana Richmond
Did John Farnham really ‘gift’ his song to the Yes campaign? It’s complicated
If we’re talking about the words and notes on the page, You’re The Voice doesn’t in fact belong to Farnham. So was it entirely a gift?
- by Michael Dwyer
Opinion
Voice to parliament
I’ve seen many political ads, but this Farnsey belter is up there with the best
Enlisting John Farnham as a balladeer is obviously a great boon. Already a darling of the masses, his recent battle with cancer makes him even more of an Aussie battler.
- by Nick Bryant
John Farnham You're the voice Yes campaign
John Farnham gives approval for his song You're the Voice to front Yes advertising campaign
John Farnham backs Voice, permits his anthem to front Yes campaign ad
The Australian music legend has taken the rare step of licensing his iconic song You’re the Voice for a television ad for the Yes campaign.
- by Lisa Visentin
John Farnham thanks fans after being declared cancer-free
Farnham said he was “the luckiest man I know right now” and planned to celebrate one year since his surgery with a pizza.
- by Lachlan Abbott
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John Farnham doco Finding the Voice is a tribute to singer’s incredible talent
A new documentary about John Farnham’s life and career leans on his famous friends, including Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithwaite and the late Olivia Newton-John.
- by Sandra Hall
From King of Pop to a broke singer, film reveals John Farnham’s ‘crazy story’
The highs and lows of John Farnham’s career are chronicled in new documentary Finding the Voice, with revelations that even surprised his family.
- by Garry Maddox