Meet Daisha Auda, 15, first Torres Strait Islander to reach The Voice Australia grand final

Logan teenager Daisha Auda (Photo: Tyson Parker) Self-taught teenager Daisha Auda from Logan, Queensland, has made television history by becoming the first Torres Strait Islander singer to reach the grand final of The Voice Australia. The 15-year-old singer earned a spot in the top four after a series of standout performances that won over both the judges and viewers across the country. Her run on the show marks a historic moment for First Nations representation on Australian commercial television.Standing out from the blind auditionAuda first caught the nation's attention during her blind audition, where she sang Lizzo's hit song "Cuz I Love You." Her vocal control and stage presence led all four celebrity judges to turn their chairs, each offering her a spot on their team. Reporting by local news outlet My City Logan revealed that Auda had never taken formal singing lessons before appearing on The Voice. Instead, she taught herself to sing at home, practicing daily, listening to recordings online, and getting guidance from her family. After the four-chair turn, Auda chose her first coach to help guide her through the early rounds, earning praise for her maturity and natural pitch...