Australia Day vs Canada Day: Celebrating National Identity Introduction Australia Day and Canada Day are both significant national holidays that celebrate the identity and heritage of their respective countries. Australia Day, celebrated on January 26th, marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships in Sydney Cove in 1788. Canada Day, […]
From can’t-miss to the second round: Emoni Bates has another chance to prove he is special The Rise and Fall of Emoni Bates At just six-foot-nine, Emoni Bates has always been an uncommonly talented basketball player. From a young age, he was touted as the next LeBron James, gracing the cover of “Sports Illustrated” at […]
Industry Beans: From Penny Farthing to the MCG A Full-Circle Moment Industry Beans, the Melbourne-based roastery and cafe, has achieved a full-circle moment in their partnership with the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Co-founders Trevor and Steve Simmons, who were once young kids accompanied by their father to watch sports at the MCG, now find themselves […]
Australian Man Risks Life to Help Children in South Sudan A Noble Mission James Maiden, an Australian man from Tasmania, has dedicated his life to serving the children of South Sudan, one of the most dangerous places in the world. As an employee of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), he has been working tirelessly […]
Andrea always felt like an outsider — now she wants support for all forced adoption survivors Addressing the impact of adoption Andrea, a school teacher in Australia, has spent her life grappling with the trauma of being adopted as a baby. Even as a child, birthdays were a painful reminder of her adoption status. Now […]
Football‘s Relentless Cycle: The Nations League Continues The Physical and Mental Fatigue of Football Footballers, like individuals who excel in any field, are compensated generously for their talents. However, unlike singers, actors, and politicians, footballers work for their fans. Their dedication to the sport seems to render them immune to physical and mental fatigue. As […]
Widow of Chef Jock Zonfrillo Speaks About Her Grief and Her Husband‘s Legacy The Grief Journey of Lauren Fried It has been a month since the sudden loss of Chef Jock Zonfrillo, and his widow, Lauren Fried, has opened up for the first time since the tragedy. In a video posted on her late husband‘s […]