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Australia Soars Into Eurovision Final as UK Song Gets Mixed Reception

On Thursday, Australian superstar Delta Goodrem qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final after delivering a stunning performance of her ballad "Eclipse" in Vienna, Austria.
Goodrem, a former star of the Australian soap opera "Neighbours," is one of the competition's most recognizable acts for 2026, accompanied by a harpist during her showstopping performance.
Nine other acts survived Thursday's cull to join Goodrem in the final, alongside automatic qualifiers from the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and France, whose broadcasters contribute most financially to Eurovision.
Goodrem is now the second favourite to win the trophy, rapidly closing in on Finland, who have long been predicted to secure victory on Saturday night.
Public broadcasters from five countries, including Spain and Ireland, boycotted the 2026 event over Israel's participation, though Israel's contestant Noam Bettan secured a place in the final.

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The West Australian

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Will Delta get Australia’s first Eurovision win?

Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s biggest song contest as Delta Goodrem shoots up the betting odds as one of the favourites to win it.

15 hours ago·City of Perth, Australia

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SBS News

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Could Australia win Eurovision? The odds are looking Goodrem

Delta Goodrem has progressed to the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest, where she is one of the favourites to win.

20 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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News

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‘How?’ Burning question after Delta’s show

She’s favourite to top the Jury vote which gets her close to winning Eurovision after a spectacular performance, but there’s one detail people can’t get their head around.

23 hours ago

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RNZ

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Delta Goodrem reaches Eurovision grand final after fiery performance

Delta Goodrem has performed her pop ballad Eclipse at Eurovision in Vienna, the 11th time Australia has appeared at the music extravaganza.

24 hours ago·New Zealand

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Otago Daily Times

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Delta Goodrem powers Australia into Eurovision final

Australia's Delta Goodrem is arguably the best-known performer in the 2026 edition of Eurovision. Photo: Getty Delta Goodrem has lifted Australia into the Eurovision final with a sparkling powerhouse vocal performance, breaking a two-year non-qualification streak.

1 day ago·Otago, New Zealand

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France24

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Romanian metal, Australian star Delta Goodrem qualify for Eurovision grand final

Romanian metal, a Danish club anthem and Australian singer Delta Goodrem advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 grand final after Thursday’s second semi-final in Vienna. Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus,…

1 day ago·France

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