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Perth Now
35 minutes ago
- Perth Now
Brutal reactions to Albo's list of top 10 Aussie songs
While his days as a part-time DJ might be behind him, Anthony Albanese has proven he's still a music-lover at heart by sharing his collection of top 10 Aussie songs ever released. Casting his vote in Triple J's Hottest 100 of Australian Songs, Mr Albanese listed what he believed to be the best homegrown songs in history and shared them with the nation on social media. 'Hard to narrow down to just 10,' he said. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The PM's votes were part of a national poll held by the alternative radio station, with the survey typically held annually in January to highlight the top 100 songs from each year. However, with Triple J celebrating 50 years of operation, a countdown of the greatest 100 songs of all time will be revealed on July 26 as voted by listeners. 'They've been the playlist to our lives, defined the sound of the nation and echoed across generations, and now we get to champion all the tracks that have lasted a lifetime (or more),' Triple J's website reads. Among the PM's list are Paul Kelly's Christmas anthem How To Make Gravy, Midnight Oil's politically fuelled Beds Are Burning, and The Angels' pub classic Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again. With such a contentious proclamation, naturally, Aussies chimed in with their approval rating. And they didn't hold back. 'Not surprised 'How to make gravy' made your list mate, although I'm sure 'Dumb Things' is much more appropriate,' one person wrote. 'I have a song for you Albo … Shaddup You Face — Joe Dolce,' another teased. Several followers suggested the PM should focus more attention on fixing the issues crippling Australians. 'Thanks mate power bill went up 10% in the time it took me to read this,' one said. Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra. Credit: Martin Ollman NewsWire / NCA NewsWire John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, and AC/DC were three of several big-name artists the public implored Mr Albanese to consider. And some noted that his list was heavily dominated by male artists, asking, 'Where are the women?' However, there were some fans of his selection. 'How To Make Gravy to be a hot contender,' one person wrote. 'Great taste Albo! The coolest Prime Minister ever!' another said, albeit likely sarcastically. After he was similarly mocked in 2024 for sharing his Spotify Wrapped top songs, the PM either didn't learn his lesson the first time, or didn't care. His top five most-listened tunes last year included Australia by G Flip, Letting Go by Angie McMahon, Still Have Room by Hockey Dad, Lime Cordial's Pedestal, and Get Me Out by King Stingray. Years before Mr Albanese was exalted into the top job in politics, the PM was known to jump on the DJ decks at various events on the East Coast and spin his favourite tracks. The Angels — Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again Cold Chisel — Flame Trees The Fauves — Dogs Are The Best People The Go-Betweens — Cattle and Cane You Am I — Purple Sneakers Hunters & Collectors — Throw Your Arms Around Me The Triffids — Wide Open Road Spiderbait — Buy Me a Pony Midnight Oil — Beds Are Burning Paul Kelly — How To Make Gravy
West Australian
an hour ago
- West Australian
Michael Walters: Retiring Fremantle great confident Dockers can break through for maiden flag in 2025
Retiring Fremantle forward Michael Walters has backed his teammates to win a maiden premiership this season if they remained focused on the right things. Walters, 34, who announced on Thursday he had played his last AFL game due to a chronic knee injury, said it would be 'unreal' if the Dockers could win the flag even though he will be watching from the other side of the fence. 'I reckon they can go all the way. If they stay in the moment,' Walters said. 'It's one of those things with footy you can look back, but then you can also look too far ahead as well. 'But this group is a mature group, they've got the right coaching staff and everyone around them, with the right leaders.' The Dockers sit in sixth spot on the AFL table with a 10-5 win-loss record heading into Sunday's clash with Sydney at the SCG. Walters said it was crucial his teammates focused 'on the now'. 'Keep playing consistent footy, keep playing their brand of footy,' he said. 'Obviously, it's going to be tough. We're not saying it's going to be easy. There's still a lot of water to go under the bridge, but at the same time, you can never say never either. 'You have to be confident in what you can do, confident in your ability, and having confidence in the coaching staff and what they what they put together. 'And that should keep them in good stead to compete, but what we want to do is win a premiership.' 'Son Son' Walters played 239 games and kicked 365 goals, after being selected with pick 53 in the 2008 national draft from Swan Districts, having grown up in Bushby Street, Midvale. It was the same road as West Coast ruck legend Nic Naitanui and former Carlton and Richmond player Chris Yarran. He bows out a five-time leading goalkicker, an All-Australian in 2019 and a life member of the Dockers. Asked how he would like to be remembered, Walters said: 'Someone that's just enjoyed it, someone that just enjoyed football'. 'Obviously, footy is a tough industry to be in (with) a lot of internal and external pressures, but every time I was at the club and every time I played football, suited up in the purple kit, I always had fun,' he said. 'I always wanted to be a role model, always wanted to inspire and always wanted to be the best teammate I could be.' He told teammates and staff of his decision prior to his official announcement at Cockburn. 'I said to the boys today that I may have ruffled a few feathers along the way, but it was all in the way that I wanted to just get better,' he said. 'I've been thinking about it for a while. 'Saw the surgeon last night and it almost forced my hand as well, which also ripped the band-aid off as well. 'The weight's off my shoulders. I feel good, I feel content, I feel happy.'
Perth Now
an hour ago
- Perth Now
‘They can go all the way': Walters' faith in Freo flag dream
Retiring Fremantle forward Michael Walters has backed his teammates to win a maiden premiership this season if they remained focused on the right things. Walters, 34, who announced on Thursday he had played his last AFL game due to a chronic knee injury, said it would be 'unreal' if the Dockers could win the flag even though he will be watching from the other side of the fence. 'I reckon they can go all the way. If they stay in the moment,' Walters said. 'It's one of those things with footy you can look back, but then you can also look too far ahead as well. 'But this group is a mature group, they've got the right coaching staff and everyone around them, with the right leaders.' The Dockers sit in sixth spot on the AFL table with a 10-5 win-loss record heading into Sunday's clash with Sydney at the SCG. Walters said it was crucial his teammates focused 'on the now'. 'Keep playing consistent footy, keep playing their brand of footy,' he said. 'Obviously, it's going to be tough. We're not saying it's going to be easy. There's still a lot of water to go under the bridge, but at the same time, you can never say never either. 'You have to be confident in what you can do, confident in your ability, and having confidence in the coaching staff and what they what they put together. 'And that should keep them in good stead to compete, but what we want to do is win a premiership.' 'Son Son' Walters played 239 games and kicked 365 goals, after being selected with pick 53 in the 2008 national draft from Swan Districts, having grown up in Bushby Street, Midvale. It was the same road as West Coast ruck legend Nic Naitanui and former Carlton and Richmond player Chris Yarran. Nic Naitanui, Chris Yarran with Michael Walters on his shoulders back in Bushby Street. Credit: Mal Fairclough / The West Australian He bows out a five-time leading goalkicker, an All-Australian in 2019 and a life member of the Dockers. Asked how he would like to be remembered, Walters said: 'Someone that's just enjoyed it, someone that just enjoyed football'. 'Obviously, footy is a tough industry to be in (with) a lot of internal and external pressures, but every time I was at the club and every time I played football, suited up in the purple kit, I always had fun,' he said. 'I always wanted to be a role model, always wanted to inspire and always wanted to be the best teammate I could be.' Michael Walters celebrates a goal during the 2025 Indigenous All Stars game. Credit: Dylan Burns / AFL Photos He told teammates and staff of his decision prior to his official announcement at Cockburn. 'I said to the boys today that I may have ruffled a few feathers along the way, but it was all in the way that I wanted to just get better,' he said. 'I've been thinking about it for a while. 'Saw the surgeon last night and it almost forced my hand as well, which also ripped the band-aid off as well. 'The weight's off my shoulders. I feel good, I feel content, I feel happy.'
