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Check Out Classic Oils Videos Here!
11.03.08

A collection of the most classic Oil's videos are now available to check out on their official site. Choose from the 22 hits including 'Beds Are Burning', 'Dreamworld', 'Put Down That Weapon', 'The Dead Heart' and 'Sometimes' - many of which feature on the newly released Limited Edition 'Diesel And Dust' album.
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Limited Edition 'Diesel & Dust' Edition In Stores Now
22.02.08

21 years since it was first released, 'Diesel & Dust' has hit the stores once again with all classic tracks fully remastered and a bonus DVD "Blackfella/ Whitefella Tour" documentary never before available on DVD.
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Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Takes Us Track By Track Through 'Flat Chat'
08.11.06

On their 30th anniversary and fresh from their induction into the ARIA Hall Of Fame, Midnight Oil have delivered their rockin' greatest with 'Flat Chat'. Read on as drummer Rob Hirst gives us the low-down on what really went on behind the scenes when creating each of the 18 high energy Oils classics, in this track-by-track 'Flat Chat' breakdown.
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Watch Midnight Oil's Induction Into The Hall Of Fame; Silverchair, Bono + More
08.11.06

Talk about one amazing tribute... Midnight Oil's induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame at the 2006 ARIA Awards last weekend was a full-fledged rock'n'roll affair, with political statements a plenty (in true Oils style), an explosive and inspired performance of 'Don't Wanna Be The One' by Silverchair and a message from U2's Bono. Check out the entire Oil's induction - including Silverchair tearing it up live - right here...
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Midnight Oil To Be Inducted Into The ARIA Hall Of Fame
18.10.06

The legendary Midnight Oil will be the final recipients to be inducted into the 2006 ARIA Hall of Fame at the upcoming ARIA Awards in Sydney next weekend. "We always tried to make music with words that spoke to the times and with actions that backed up the words, so it's a mighty honour to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame after more than 25 years of writing and performing together," said Oils lead singer, Peter Garrett.
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Midnight Oil Go Flat Chat With Heavy-Hitting Hits Set
16.10.06

One of the biggest and most influential bands in Australian music history return on October 28! 'Flat Chat' is a cross section of heart-starting Midnight Oil classics that features the band at their hardest, fastest and rocking best, capturing all the raw energy and passion that made them one of Australia's premier international rock bands. All tracks have been digitally remastered for the album and span the band's incredible 30 year career.
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Peter Garrett Calls it a Day With Midnight Oil
03.12.02

Pete has resolved to call it a day with Midnight Oil, resigning from the band to take up challenges outside music.
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