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ABC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
The top 10 in the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs
We've tallied the votes and the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs has been handed down in the latest instalment of Australia's coveted musical democracy. Spanning decades and genres, emotions and memories, this stunning collective of tracks encapsulates the Australian Sound as we know it; a marker of where we've been as a country, and what we're yet to become. Explore the top 10 tracks, as voted by you, in this special countdown celebrating the sonic excellence across our country. Listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube If you've opened any social media apps in the last six months, you would have heard this unmissable melody tinkling out over and over thanks to Doechii's heavy sampling on 'Anxiety'. Released in 2011 and tropping the Hottest 100 chart of that year, Gotye's duet with NZ artist Kimbra also hit the pointy end of the Hottest 100 of the past 20 Years in 2013 and again in the Hottest 100 of the 2010s list in 2020. It's no surprise that it's made a return in this countdown of all time. Listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube An unofficial Christmas song (we'll fight you on this), Paul Kelly's letter home from prison is a perfect capture of Australian storytelling at its finest. Inspiring a star-studded movie and countless covers in many a country pub, including a beloved Like A Version by Luca Brasi, the 1996 track makes its Hottest 100 debut after achieving a true cult-favourite status. Listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube Chuck 'Khe Sanh' on at any party and you'll have people arm in arm belting out the choruses (and mumbling through the verses). This year finds Cold Chisel jumping off the train at the other end of the countdown after the 1978 track resided in the deep 90s in the 1989 and 1998 All Time lists. Listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube A rare back-to-back placement in the top end of the Hottest 100, Cold Chisel gives us a one-two punch with the light and shade of their extensive catalogue. Released in 1984, this heart-crushing ballad gives the Chisel another track in the rich archives of the Hottest 100. Listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube It wouldn't be a countdown of the best Australian songs without Powderfinger, would it? Potentially self-sabotaged by split votes for an extensive and excellent catalogue, the seminal Brisbane band clocks into the top end of the list with 'My Happiness'. After entering the annual countdown in 2000 at #1, this is the third time the track has made it into a special Hottest 100 following the 2009 All Time and 2013 20 Years polls. Listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube Coming in on a sweet technicality of having 50 per cent or more Australian members, Crowded House meet us halfway to the crown with their 1986 belter, Don't Dream It's Over. It's the third time the sing-along moment has charted, previously appearing in the 1996 and 2009 All Time countdowns at #76 and #50, respectively. Listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube Undeniably one of the best songs of the 2000s, Missy Higgins leads us to the pointy end with her most successful song to date, 'Scar'. As one of the winners of the earliest iterations of triple j Unearthed competitions, Missy has had a long history with the station. Though 'Scar' narrowly came in second in the 2004 annual countdown, this marks her 13th appearance in a Hottest 100 (10 annuals, two specials). Listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube Please stand for your unofficial national anthem, courtesy of The Veronicas. Released in 2007 and finding a new fandom in the LGBTQIA+ community in 2019, the Brisbane duo make their own Hottest 100 debut with the second-fastest song in this special countdown. Listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube Standing tall on the Hottest 100 podium is the Adelaide trio, Hilltop Hoods, with their 2003 party starter, 'The Nosebleed Section'. Sampling the late Melanie Safka's 'People in the Front Row', the hip hop stalwarts come in swinging into the top end of the countdown. This is for the peeps and the freaks in the front row. Listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube Your number one voted track in the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs is this iconic ballad from Sydney's own INXS. Showcasing the tender romantics of late frontman Michael Hutchence in his lyrics, 'Never Tear Us Apart' has stood the test of time since its release in 1988. From soundtracking personal moments and film and TV to revving up fans at football games, the track's enduring legacy has cemented it as the highest polling track in this momentous musical democracy. Who could deny the sheer power of that sax solo? Catch up on all the fun of the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs at our live blog.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- The Sun
The cosy ex-farmhouse that's now a hotel right by the Cotswolds with its own beer garden
THE Broom Hall Inn is an ideal place to stay if you want a base slightly away from the more expensive hotels in the Cotswolds which still offers a great experience. Read on to find out about their country pub and endless ale. 2 Where is the hotel? It is quite secluded, in the village of Broom, but it is only a 15-minute drive from Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford upon Avon and near Evesham and the Cotswolds. Free parking is available to guests. What is the hotel like? A former 16th-century farmhouse, it was transformed in 2008 into a traditional pub and steakhouse, with 12 en-suite rooms. As a family-run business, it is very homely and welcoming. This comes across in their food menus and bedroom set-up. What is there to do at the hotel? At the Inn itself, there is not lots to do, but plenty surrounding the hotel. Visit Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford upon Avon and the Cotswolds to see these historic attractions. Or visit the Roman Alcester Heritage Centre to see Roman treasures from the archaeological digs. What is there to eat and drink there? The hotel menu varies as the owners work very closely with the Head Chef and staff. Definitely eat in the steakhouse. It serves a huge array of food, including burgers and fish and chips. Make sure to save room for one of the many desserts - the Malteser cookie pie was particularly indulgent. Their country pub is also a great spot to try locally sourced-brewed ales and globally known beer. And if it's sunny, you can sit in the beer garden. A bonus is the huge outdoor play area by the pub where kids can have fun while the adults are sipping beers. What are the rooms like? Prices start from £115 a night for a double room, with breakfast included. All the rooms are spacious and clean, and the inn combines original Tudor features with modern furniture. The Shakespeare Suite on the top floor has a roll-top bathtub, very comfortable seating area and a huge bed. If you want to cater for yourself, it's not a problem as there are four self-catering cottages. Is hotel family-friendly? Yes. As a family-run business, it opens its doors to families. Is there access for guests with disabilities? The ground floor is wheelchair accessible. For specific room details get in contact with the Inn. Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here. 2
