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Continuing our look at the ways Australians have entertained themselves over the decades, here's a look at their music industry. Best of luck.
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      1. 1993 single by Hunters & Collectors that's became an Aussie Rules anthem; "Holy ___"
      4. Synth-pop band, recorded "In Visible Silence" (1986); ___ Noise (Two words 3,2)
      7. Debut album from Brisbane rockers Regurgitator; "Tu-___" (1996)
      10. Led by Peter Garrett, one of their best LPs was "Diesel and Dust" (1987); Midnight ___
      11. Adelaide singer Swanee recorded "___ Were a Carpenter" in 1981 (Two words 2,1)
      12. Ocular Canberra based band, released the album "ICU" in 1985; ___ Nerve
      13. Fourth studio album by Oz hip hop trio Bliss n Eso; "Running ___" (2010) (Two words 2,3)
      14. A striped African animal or a 2003 single from the John Butler Trio
      15. His 2010 album was called "Hot Mama Vibes"; ___ Grunwald
      16. Band that featured Neil Finn before Crowded House, recorded "True Colours" (1980); Split ___
      17. Kev Carmody single lays down the law in 1990; "Thou Shalt Not ___"
      20. "Glad That You're Gone" were harsh words from this Adelaide band in 2016; The Hard ___
      23. Spy V Spy's 1986 LP may be evidence of too much TV; "___ TV Vers" (Two letters, One word)
      26. Debut album by Perth rockers Gyroscope; "Sound Shattering ___" (2004)
      29. Debut EP from Melbourne outfit Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons; "Live!! Loud and ___"
      32. In 1991 John Williamson is set to ditch the Union Jack; "___ of Our Own" (Two words 1,4)
      35. Second studio album from Melbourne glam rockers Skyhooks; "___ is Not a Dirty Word" (1975)
      37. Rock group featuring Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe; 30 ___ Foot of Grunts
      39. Pat Wilson's 1983 debut single had us dancing to pop music; "___ Girl"
      40. A sentimental Peter Allen in 1980; "I Still Call ___ Home"
      41. The acronym of Melbourne rockers TISM stood for This Is Serious ___
      42. Explosive single from AC/DC in 1976 (Three letters)
      43. Jazz vibrophone player, released the LP "Winchester Special" in 1959; ___ Winchester
      44. The blue planet inspired Eskimo Joe's third single; "Planet ___" (2001)
      47. Gang of Youths had the world on their shoulders in 2017; "___ Drowned"
      50. Melbourne ska band The Cat Empire made sure they were shod in 2005; "Two ___"
      53. A bouncing Paul Kelly single from 1986 was taking "___ and Bounds"
      56. Sydney alt-rockers You Am I took a seat with their second single from 1994; "Berlin ___"
      59. A concerned Mondo Rock wanted to know the "___ of the Heart" in 1980
      62. John Williamson was looking to put a large feather in his cap in 1970; "Old Man ___"
      63. Highlight of their "Live at Sunbury" (1972) set by Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs; "___ Poo Pah Doo"
      64. Margaret Urlich wasn't ready for the man in 1992; "___ the Moon" (Two words 3,2)
      65. 1985 single from James Reyne & Lin Buckfield; "R.O.C.K/Under My ___"
      66. Perth band Supernaut were ambivalent in 1976; "___ It Both Ways" (Two words 1,4)
      67. Courtney Barnett's debut disc; "Sometimes I ___ and Think, and Sometimes I Just ___" (2015)
      68. Melbourne rockers Powder Monkeys' debut single; "___ Yang" (1993)
      69. Cold Chisel seemed content in 1982; "___ Got Nothing I Want" (Contraction)
      70. In 2012 Melbourne indie rockers British India get wet; "March Into the ___"
      71. A heads up from the Baby Animals in 1991; "___ Warning"

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      1. Single by Dubbo band The Reels from 1987; "Love ___ (Where My Rosemary Goes)
      2. Sixth album released by Powderfinger; "Dream Days ___ Hotel Existence" (2007) (Two words 2,3)
      3. Some anesthesia from Melbourne New Wave band the Models in 1981; "___ &/or General"
      4. Welcome debut album for all-girl pop punk trio the Spazzys; "___! Go Bananas" (2004)
      5. Jeff St. John with ambitions in 1970; "___ Me How to Fly"
      6. A hot fourth studio album by Jimmy Barnes was released in 1990; "Two ___"
      7. No anchovies please. The Hard-Ons feeling hungry in 1999; "Let's Get a ___"
      8. A lot of thought went into Ted Mulry Gang's 1977 LP title; "The T.M.G. ___"
      9. Brisbane hip hop artists Resin Dogs released their debut LP in 2000; "___ Theft Audio"
      18. In 1974 the La De Da's were a little weary; "___ Pooped To Pop"
      19. Was a teenage pop star, released "Good Looking Boy" (1961); Patsy ___ Noble
      21. Early Australian rocker, fronted the Joy Boys; ___ Joye
      22. Melbourne trio whose debut LP was "Oh We Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside" (2007); The Vasco ___
      24. Second single from Birds of Tokyo was not in tune; "___ Kilter" (2006)
      25. Fourth single from James Reyne's debut solo LP; "Heaven ___ Stick" (1987) (Two words 2,1)
      26. Some sword play from this Joy Boys single in 1969; "___ Dance"
      27. In 2000 AC/DC released their 14th studio album; "Stiff ___ Lip"
      28. In 1985 iconic Perth band, the Hoodoo Gurus cheat the reaper; "___ Defying"
      29. Released the album "Butterfly Rocket" (1996) while living in Sydney; Nikka ___
      30. Australian Crawl's 1981 tribute to the swashbuckling actor Flynn
      31. From their 1997 LP "Chin Chin" Skunkhour bought us "Morning ___"
      32. The debut single for alt-rockers You Am I from 1993; "___ Ribs" (Possessive)
      33. From their "Semantics" EP in 1983 Australian Crawl left us on hold; "White ___"
      34. A touch of conflict from John Paul Young in 1984; "War ___"
      36. Sydney alt-rockers, recorded "Paging Mr. Strike" in 2002; Machine ___ Fellatio
      38. A desperate Jimmy Barnes from 1985; "I'd ___ to be With You Tonight"
      45. 1987 EP from Sydney post punk band Scattered Order; "Selling the ___ to Buy the Wood"
      46. Single from Diesel's debut solo LP "Hepfidelity" (1992); "___ of My Tongue"
      48. Sydney pop band, recorded "Too Young for Promises" (1985); Koo De ___
      49. A question from The Angels in 1977; "___ Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" (Two words 2,1)
      51. Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons on a collision course in 1979; "___ and Run"
      52. The Hippos were dining-in in 1989; "___ at Home"
      53. Legendary Brisbane guitarist, fronted the Coloured Balls in the 1970s; ___ Loyde
      54. Track from INXS' third album "Shabooh Shoobah" (1982); "To Look ___" (Twords 2,3)
      55. Australian Talking Heads tribute band; Start Making ___
      56. EP released by Adelaide folk band Redgum in 1982; "___ the Quick" (Two words 3,2)
      57. Silverchair seeking some maltreatment with their 1997 single; "___ Me"
      58. Her debut solo album was "Take Your Partners For... The Ladies Choice" (1977); ___ Archer
      59. The sun came out for Vanessa Amorosi's third single from "The Power" LP (2000)
      60. A deceptive single from "Living Eyes" by the Bee Gees in 1981; "He's ___" (Two words 1,4)
      61. The Bee Gees from 1967; "___ Christian Lion Hearted Man Will Show You"