Austria

Austria, in Eurovision since 1957, won in 1966 and 2014. Conchita Wurst's 2014 triumph ended a 48-year gap. Notable successes and seven last-place finishes. Absences in 1969, 1970, 1973-75, 1998, and 2001. Withdrew in 2008 and 2009. Returned in 2011, achieving multiple qualifications. Varied Eurovision history.