In an interview with The Australian, published on April 14, 2025, Midnight Oil drummer, Rob Hirst, shared his journey of ...

Rob Hirst, the drummer of Australian rock veterans Midnight Oil, has revealed he is currently battling pancreatic cancer.

Rob Hirst of Midnight Oil has revealed a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and has undergone “pretty much every treatment” to fight it.

Hirst received the diagnosis six months after wrapping up Midnight Oil’s illustrious farewell tour of Australia.

This is a story of life, death and what happens in between, driven by one man’s unending belief in the ­colossal power of ...