Melbourne, VIC

John Farnham’s family reveal beloved star too unwell to attend his Melbourne tribute concert

The West Australian Hayley Taylor

20 Sept 2026 09:24 AEST Summary

From the report

His health has deteriorated and he will not be able to attend the charity show in Melbourne.

Goodbye Sydney! kayadams.com / flickr, CC BY

Goodbye Sydney! kayadams.com / flickr, CC BY

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The West Australian John Farnham’s family reveal beloved star too unwell to attend his Melbourne tribute concert plain
The Age John Farnham to miss tribute concert in his honour after his health deteriorates plain
The Age John Farnham to miss tribute in Melbourne plain

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The West Australianas they published this story	5

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Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health standard.net.au
John Farnham family reveal beloved star too unwell to attend his Melbourne tribute concert perthnow.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health braidwoodtimes.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health portnews.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health singletonargus.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health moreechampion.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health dailyadvertiser.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health mandurahmail.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health crookwellgazette.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health dailyliberal.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health canberratimes.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health irrigator.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health muswellbrookchronicle.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health lithgowmercury.com.au
Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health juneesoutherncross.com.au

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