Australia is bracing for what is forecast to be the riskiest summer for wildfires since 2019’s Black Summer, which devastated millions of acres of land and destroyed thousands of homes. The warning comes as the country enters the Southern Hemisphere summer with abnormally dry conditions and soaring temperatures, with wildfires already burning around Sydney. The […]
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U.S. Woman Arrested with 24-Carat Gold-Plated Gun in Luggage at Australian Airport
A 28-year-old American woman has been arrested by Australian Border Force (ABF) officers after they found an undeclared 24-carat gold-plated pistol in her luggage when she flew into Sydney from Los Angeles.
Novak Djokovic Returns to Australia ahead of Open
One year after being deported for refusing to be vaccinated against Covid-19, former world number one and nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic stepped on Australian soil again on Tuesday.
The Serbian tennis champion had last set foot in Australia 12 months ago, claiming he had obtained a medical exemption to enter the country without being vaccinated because he had recently recovered from Covid-19. However, Australian border officials said at the time that he did not meet the requirements to be exempted from strict vaccination rules and he was detained for five days while pursuing an ultimately fruitless legal appeal.
Dry Red Wine Market Is Booming Worldwide
According to wine research experts, the Dry Red Wine market experienced a huge change under the influence of COVID-19. In a study titled “Global Dry Red Wine Market Insights, Size, Share, Growth, Opportunities, Emerging Trends, Forecast to 2028,” performed by Qurate Research, current and future conditions of the global Dry Red Wine market were found to be booming worldwide.
World Music Day Celebrated Today
World Music Day, also called Fête de la Musique due to its French origins, is an international celebration of music, observed every year on the 21st of June. It is a day to celebrate music from around the world and highlights the universality music has. Music can be enjoyed by anyone, even those who do not play any instruments or sing, and it can often cross cultural borders.
Australia Qualifies For World Cup
Australia has secured a spot in the 2022 World Cup. In a qualifying game against Peru, Australia managed to win through a 6-5 penalty shoot-out. This victory ensures Australia a spot in Qatar, joining group D alongside France, Denmark, and Tunisia. The result also means that Australia will be at the World Cup finals for a fifth consecutive occasion, having missed out back in 2002.
Ashleigh Barty, Talented Tennis Player, Retires Early
At only 25 years old, Australian tennis player, Ashleigh Barty, announced that she will retire from playing professional tennis. On Instagram, Barty said, “Today is difficult and filled with emotion for me as I announce my retirement from tennis. I am so thankful for everything this sport has given me and leave feeling proud and fulfilled. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way, I’ll always be grateful for the lifelong memories that we created together.”
Four Minutes in a Mile – John Landy
An Australian middle-distance runner and state governor, John Landy made a legendary dash by running the mile in less than four minutes. He may be fast, but he sure does take time to enjoy the beauty that life has to offer. On February 24th, 2022, Landy passed away in Castlemaine, Australia, where he had Parkinson’s disease for a very long time. Running a mile in less than four minutes seemed impossible for humans, even for the fastest runner, but Landy’s performance and perseverance showed that nothing truly is impossible.
Djokovic Faces Deportation After Australia Revokes His Visa Again
The ongoing saga over whether Novak Djokovic will be able to compete in the Australia Open just got a new development. Djokovic now faces deportation again as the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time. The No. 1-ranked tennis player has been unsuccessfully trying to compete in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19.
Afghan Women Will Be Banned From Sports
A new Taliban leader announced on Wednesday that Afghan women will be banned from playing cricket and other sports. According to Australian broadcaster SBS, Ahmadhullah Wasiq, the deputy head of the Taliban’s cultural commission, said that women’s involvement in sports was considered inappropriate and unnecessary.
Kimbra – Settle Down
If you love the hit Gotye track, “Somebody That I Used to Know”, you might remember the other artist featured in his quirky music video, Kimbra. Her Australian based roots bring a different dynamic of music to our neck of the woods. Even though she debuted in 2010 with her first album, “Vows” (which was […]
