Banjawarn Station takes up a million acres of shrub and grassland on the edge of the Great Victoria Desert in the middle of Western Australia. It is marginal land to graze livestock but about as isolated as any habitable place that exists on the planet and the perfect location to do things without being watched. … Read more
Outback pub that issued FINES to anyone talking about coronavirus raises hundreds of dollars for a very good cause Marree Hotel in South Australia, shared a picture of a donation tin in March The tin encouraged people to stop talking about COVID-19 – or face a $2 fine Establishment has raised $502 to be gifted … Read more
‘I was suicidal’: Australian singer Sia recalls how she almost ended her life during the height of her drug and alcohol addiction – and how sobriety has now changed her life By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:10 BST, 21 May 2020 | Updated: 03:35 BST, 21 May 2020 Australian songstress Sia has spoken … Read more
English teacher reveals the VERY different slang words used in Britain, America and Australia – including ‘doona’ for duvet and ‘bottle-o’ for off-licence Lucy Bella Earl, from Hertfordshire, runs the ‘English with Lucy’ YouTube channel Shared video on the difference between British, American and Australian slang Includes words like ‘bottle-o’ and ‘ABC store’ for ‘off-licence’ in British … Read more
Some of the biggest stars from the American Married At First Sight franchise have slammed the Australian version of the series ahead of its US premiere. AJ Vollmoeller and Jamie Otis both trashed the Aussie edition of the dating show on Instagram, calling it ‘scripted’ and claiming that it’s not genuine like the American series. … Read more
There are fears Britain could be dragged into a global trade war with China after Beijing slapped an 80 per cent tariff on Australian exports as punishment for demanding an independent coronavirus inquiry – which 100 nations including the UK supported. The World Health Organization bowed to calls from most of its member states to … Read more
Children are responsible for bringing just eight per cent of coronavirus cases into households suggesting that pupils could safely return to school, finds Australian study. A study by Dr Kirsty Short at the University of Queensland found that children are far less likely to trigger an outbreak of covid-19 within their household than they are to … Read more
‘We are all very disappointed’: Iron Maiden cancel their Australian and New Zealand tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:20 BST, 1 May 2020 | Updated: 06:24 BST, 1 May 2020 Iron Maiden have been forced to cancel the Australian and New Zealand leg of their Legacy … Read more
World-leading Australian scientists say a vaccine may be ready for widespread use at the start of next year – and that’s under an ‘incredibly ambitious’ timeline Scientists at University of Queensland to start human trials with vaccine in June If proven successful the COVID-19 vaccine could be rolled out in September Team using pioneering technology … Read more
As one of the world’s wealthiest men, Sir Richard Branson is used to travelling by private jet, holidaying with politicians and hobnobbing with A-listers. But neither his estimated £4 billion fortune nor his audacious networking skills could save the Australian arm of his airline from going into administration yesterday. Virgin Australia, the country’s second biggest … Read more