Dobe Newton

Dobe Newton
OAM
Dobe Newton OAM
	Performing with the Bushwackers, National Celtic Festival, Portarlington, Victoria, 2010.
Background information
Born	14 July 1948 (age 76); Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Bush band; folk; Australian country;
Occupations	Musician; teacher; CEO;
Instruments	Vocals; lagerphone; tin whistle;
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.