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Colin Hay performs at the Recital Centre in Melbourne on 11 February 2018. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Men At Work Started At The Cricketers Arms. Why Has The Pub Forgotten Its Place In Australian Music History?

by Paul Cashmere

Men At Work built their early following at Richmond’s Cricketers Arms Hotel before becoming an international chart phenomenon. More than 40 years later, the pub has no visible plaque acknowledging the band’s historic beginnings.

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Colin Hay performing with Men At Work during their 2026 Australian tour

Men At Work To Play Red Hot Summer Sideshows In Australia 2026

by Paul Cashmere

Men At Work will return to Australia in 2026 with Colin Hay leading the current line-up for four concerts celebrating 45 years of Business As Usual.

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Colin Hay at Melbourne Recital Centre 29 June 2026 photo by Winston Robinson

Colin Hay Turns A Melbourne Recital Centre Show Into An Evening Of Stories, Songs And Memories

by Paul Cashmere

Colin Hay celebrated his 73rd birthday at Melbourne Recital Centre with an intimate evening of songs and storytelling that felt more like spending time with an old friend than attending a concert.

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Colin Hay performs at the Recital Centre in Melbourne on 11 February 2018. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Colin Hay Condemns Use Of Down Under At Anti-Immigration Rallies

by Paul Cashmere

Colin Hay has spoken out against the use of Men At Work’s Down Under at anti-immigration rallies, saying the song was written for unity, not division.

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Colin Hay photo by Ros O'Gorman Noise11.com

Colin Hay Remakes Down Under

by Paul Cashmere

Colin Hay has re-recorded his classic Men At Work hit ‘Down Under’ minus the flute riff.

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Greg Ham, The Push

Greg Ham Funeral Scheduled For Wednesday

by Paul Cashmere

The funeral for Men At Work’s Greg Ham will take place at the Fitzroy Town Hall in Melbourne next Wednesday.

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Greg Ham

Men At Work’s Greg Ham Found Dead

by Paul Cashmere

Men At Work sax and flute player Greg Ham has been found dead at his home in Melbourne.

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