Yahoo7 News | Advance Australia Fair shouldn't be a sacred cow The Advertiser For an irreverent mob with only a passing knowledge of its contents, Australians are defensively fond of the national anthem. I've only ever heard it sung on sombre, formal occasions. A dirge-like melody mumbled through for form's sake. PM backed alternative anthem? 'Hell no' 'Hell no': government rejects push for revamp of Advance Australia Fair national anthem |