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G'day, I'm Jake Edwards, the man on the street. I've been crisscrossing this great country, bringing you the human stories that make Australia what it is. From interviews with local legends to the everyday Aussie battlers, I'm here to tell your stories. So let's yarn, Australia

“Expect a Record Crowd as King’s Birthday Eve Celebrations Debut”

MCG Prepares for Record Crowd at Kings Birthday Eve Clash The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is anticipating a huge crowd of about 70,000 spectators on Sunday night for the first King’s Birthday Eve match between Carlton and Essendon. Both teams aspire to turn this fixture into the AFL’s next blockbuster contest. The Blues and the […]

“Gangsta Rapper 50 Cent Halts Down at Grace, South Boston”

Renowned Rapper 50 Cent Spotted in Boston’s Trendy Restaurant and Speakeasy Overview South Boston’s local scene was thrown into frenzy on Saturday night as rapper 50 Cent made an unexpected appearance in the newly opened restaurant and speakeasy, Grace by Nia. Notably, the excited crowd was treated to a stellar performance by the rapper who […]

How will Kathleen Folbigg’s release affect public perception of criminal justice in Australia?

Australian mother Kathleen Folbigg released from prison after being pardoned After serving 20 years of a 25-year sentence, Kathleen Folbigg has been released from prison after being unconditionally pardoned by the New South Wales attorney general, Michael Daley. Folbigg was convicted in 2003 of murdering three of her children and the manslaughter of one child. […]

The Silence Breaker: Jock Zonfrillo’s Wife Lauren Fried Addresses Recent News in Video Message

Lauren Fried Breaks Her Silence Following Jock Zonfrillo’s Death Background Jock Zonfrillo, the Scottish-born celebrity chef and MasterChef judge, passed away in his Melbourne hotel room in May. His wife, Lauren Fried, recently spoke out via her late husband’s Instagram account, thanking fans for their support and sharing information about the projects Zonfrillo had been […]

Is Carlos Alcaraz Ready to Take the Tennis World by Storm? Lorenzo Musetti Thinks So!

Italian Tennis Player Lorenzo Musetti Believes Carlos Alcaraz Has What It Takes to Win the Roland Garros Title Italian tennis player, Lorenzo Musetti, believes that Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz is a huge contender for winning the Roland Garros tournament, after their match on Sunday. Alcaraz, who is currently ranked top seed, easily defeated Musetti, 6-3, […]

Review: HBO’s “The Idol” fails to impress in its debut episode, despite its stylish presentation.

Disappointment in HBO‘s “The Idol” Debut Episode The debut episode of HBO‘s “The Idol” left much to be desired, as it offered super-stylish presentation yet proved to be oddly inert. The series stars Lily-Rose Depp as a pop star recovering from a mental health crisis and seduced by a hipster club owner/self-help guru/cult leader portrayed […]

Are Lewis Hamilton and Shakira an item? Rumours reignited after spotting them together

Lewis Hamilton and Shakira spotted together at F1 event, fueling dating rumors Formula 1 is abuzz with rumors about a possible new power couple in the making, following sightings of British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton and Colombian pop star Shakira together at two recent F1 events. The two were first spotted together at the Miami […]

Matt Shirvington: From Olympic Runner to Sunrise Presenter

‘Crazy’ Mining Industry Campaign – A case of history Repeating? Introduction The mining industry is no stranger to controversy. The recent advertising campaign of the Minerals Council of Australia, aimed at promoting coal industry and opposing renewable energy sources, has raised eyebrows and concerns. Some commentators have described it as “crazy”, while others are reminded […]