Special Broadcasting Service ( SBS ) has broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest since 1983 , and the contest has gained a cult following over that time , primarily due the country 's strong political and cultural ties with Europe . Paying tribute to this , the 2014 contest semi-finals included an interval act featuring Australian singer Jessica Mauboy . Australian singers have also participated at Eurovision as representatives of other countries , including Olivia Newton John ( 1974 , ) , two-time winner Johnny Logan ( 1980 and 1987 , ) , Gina G ( 1996 , United Kingdom ) , and Jane Comerford as lead singer of Texas Lightning ( 2006 , )
2014 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2014
Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016