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Eurovision pays musical homage to Austria-Australia confusion

The first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest included a comedic musical interlude about the differences between Austria and Australia, and sent 10 countries through to the grand final on Saturday.

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Eurovision pays musical homage to Austria-Australia confusionThe first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest included a comedic musical interlude about the differences between Austria and Australia, and sent 10 countries through to the grand final on Saturday.
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