Who could forget the ‘BBC Dad’, the professor who became an internet sensation after his children hilariously and adorably invaded a live television interview in 2017? Professor Robert Kel…
Jacinda Ardern took to Facebook to ‘check in’ with New Zealanders as they prepared for lockdown
As New Zealand prepared to go into complete lockdown on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took to Facebook, to “check in with everyone” and answer any questions she could from…
Victoria to close schools from tomorrow. NSW Premier urges parents to keep their children home ‘if possible’
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has encouraged parents to keep their children home from school if possible, as the spread of COVID-19 increases in the state. On Monday morning, Berejiklian said schools…
Remembering Dr Catherine Hamlin, the gynaecologist named a ‘National Living Treasure’
Australian gynaecologist and humanitarian Dr Catherine Hamlin has died at age 96, in her home of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A gifted doctor, Hamlin is remembered for the lifetime she dedicated to caring f…
An end to Vanuatu’s all male parliament? 17 women are standing for election
As Vanuatu heads to the polls this week, 17 women will be standing for election. These women are hoping to challenge a status quo that has seen Vanuatu become one of just three nations in the world wi…
Melbourne panic-buyers are emptying supermarket shelves in regional towns
Supermarkets in regional Victorian towns have reportedly been swamped by bus loads of city-dwellers from Melbourne, who are stripping shelves and leaving locals empty-handed. On Tuesday, there were nu…
Sam Mostyn calls for a “single source of truth” amid coronavirus crisis
Sam Mostyn provided a voice of reason for audiences tuning in to Monday night’s episode of Q&A, pushing the government to provide a “single source of truth” amid the chaos of the…
Woolworths introduces daily shopping hour for the elderly & people with disabilities
Woolworths has moved to introduce a designated daily shopping hour for the elderly and people with a disability in a bid to ensure they are able to purchase essentials. From Tuesday until at least Fri…
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison
Harvey Weinstein, once one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. The sentence was delivered in Manhattan criminal court by Justi…
Australia wins T20 World Cup final in memorable evening of new records & celebration
In a match for the ages, Australia claimed the T20 World Cup title after a flawless win over India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. A jaw-dropping crowd of 86, 174 people packed into the MCG…
