BREAKING: The winners of Eurovision have been announced and Australians have reason to celebrate! For the first time ever, Australia has placed second in the contest with Dami Im wowing the judges and audience with her strong voice. Jamala from Ukraine took out first place, with just 23 votes between the two top acts.

13 May: Australian representative, Dami Im, has just been announced as a grand finalist in the 2016 Eurovision.

The 27-year old, South Korean born- Australian, smashed her performance of song, The Sound of Silence wearing a couture Steven Khalil gown and House of Emmanuele hand bling.

The songtress is a favourite to take out the entire competition, but is now officialy down to the top 10.

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