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National songbook aims to safeguard the sounds of Australia

SBS News Australia •
November 04, 2026 • 09:15 AM
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Some of Australia's best-known music has been chosen to be included in a new National Songbook.

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Sydney Morning Herald (SMH)
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Australia finally has its own songbook – and these are the first 10 tunes

Australia finally has its own songbook – and these are the first 10 tunes

There are some big names among the first 10 songs to be included in Australia’s inaugural National Songbook – and some huge ones that are missing.

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ABC News Australia
1w ago
New songbook captures 'living collection of our unofficial national anthems'

New songbook captures 'living collection of our unofficial national anthems'

The initiative celebrates and preserves the songs and songwriters that helped shape Australia's cultural identity.

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