"After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain," reads a statement from Midnight Oil.

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Midnight Oil co-founder Rob Hirst has been posthumously recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List, awarded the Order of Australia for his profound impact on Australian music and culture.

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