The year was 2016. Australia had been accepted for the second year (for reasons still entirely unknown), to participate in the campiest competition for in all of Europe; Eurovision.  。

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was the victim of a geopolitical mind game, where her unbridled talent was overshadowed by the anti-Kremlin sentiments of tens of thousands of European voters.。

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The full list of the 43 countries competing for the 2017 Eurovision title was made public Monday, confirming Australia will be competing for the third year in a row. 。

We are very excited to announce the 43 participating countries at Eurovision 2017! See them all here: https://t.co/qyrgsmz0E pic.twitter.com/qrjwei46Wg。 See them all here: https://t.co/qyrgsmz0E pic.twitter.com/qrjwei46Wg 。

— Eurovision (Eurovision) October 31, 2016
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Knowing now, that pure talent alone doesn't necessarily win Eurovision, perhaps the true key to is stronger political allies. And more glitter, probably.。