Dobe Newton
Dobe Newton | |
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Performing with the Bushwackers, National Celtic Festival, Portarlington, Victoria, 2010. | |
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| Born | 14 July 1948 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Years active | 1973–present |
| Member of | The Bushwackers |
Dobe Newton OAM (born 14 July 1948) is an Australian musician and member of folk and country music group the Bushwackers from 1973. He co-wrote the patriotic song "I Am Australian" in 1987 with Bruce Woodley. For his service to the performing arts as an entertainer and advocate he was appointed to the Order of Australia in 2013.