“I cannot tell you how I get the ideas and that’s part of the mystery of songwriting,” Combe told news.com.au. “Often you don’t know where an idea comes from. Other times you know exactly what made ...

Mathematical in conception and mystical in effect, Peter Combe’s artwork consists of paint swatches punched into circles and assembled into pictures distinguished by subtle, and sometimes spectacular, ...

Combe came to prominence in the 1980s with songs which remain popular today He believes music is crucial for childhood development Other local Australia Day honourees in SA include former senator ...

Peter Combe wrote the soundtrack to many of our (early) childhoods. Now in his 70s, he’s not slowing down – so what’s the secret to his incredible success? The first chords ring out, the crowd starts ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from SA News. Followed categories will be added to My News. But Combe was more than happy to donate his vocal chords to assist left-wing group GetUp! in its attempt to ...

Children’s entertainers from the 1990s returning for boozy adults-only gigs find themselves in the centre of a very special Venn diagram. Legitimately, there are few things better than getting rotten ...

Ask any Australian child of the ’80s which songs they remember most from their childhood and it’s a fair bet Peter Combe classics such as Toffee Apple, Spaghetti Bolognaise and Newspaper Mama will ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Peter Combe comes from a time when kids performers didn't wear skivvies, or have dinosaurs in their line-up and when the only electronic ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from North. Followed categories will be added to My News. Known for hits including Spaghetti Bolognaise, Wash Your Face in Orange Juice and Newspaper Mama, Combe flew ...

The conservative group behind a satirical superhero ridiculing fellow activists GetUp! says the character has been "a great success", despite widespread mockery on social media. Conservative lobby ...

It's hard to picture a group of 20-somethings slam-dancing to the Wiggles, or a swarm of late teens pogoing along to the Hooley Dooleys. But each night of his pub and club tour around the country, ...

Children’s entertainer Peter Combe is coming to Brisbane today and you can head to the southside to sing along to his popular songs including Newspaper Mama, Spaghetti Bolognaise and Wash Your Face in ...