Soul legend Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave) died at 89. Known for hits like "Soul Man," he was influential, inducted into the Rock Hall, and had legal battles.
Tamworth's annual country festival returns with 50,000+ visitors. Highlights: Lane Pittman, Nundle Rock Fest, Fanny Lumsden, plus many more artists.
Sisters, later The Waifs, played a 21st in a shearing shed. It inspired a call to revive rural gigs. A book documents many regional WA bands with similar histories.
Libraries are modernizing with expanded services like fitness & finance, driving a surge in user numbers. Participation has doubled nationwide, reflecting their growing community role.
New seasons: "Night Agent," "Severance," "Love on the Spectrum." New shows: Jerry Springer doc, Indigenous talk, influencer doc, comedy, thriller.
Bob Dylan filmography explored: from "Don't Look Back" to "Masked and Anonymous." Includes docs, fiction, and a biopic prep. Many unique perspectives.
