‘She was phenomenal, she was iconic’: Delta Goodrem wins praise as Australia places fourth at Eurovision

Prime minister says ‘all Australians are proud of Delta’ as Bulgaria soars to unexpected maiden win

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Delta Goodrem’s fourth-placed Eurovision finish has dashed Australia’s hopes of winning the world’s biggest song contest for the first time but won resounding praise for the “iconic” singer.

The former Neighbours star dazzled at the grand final of the Eurovision song contest in Vienna, Austria, early on Sunday morning Australian time.