Iconic Aussie fishing brand Alvey Reels to close after 102 years

A wave of emotion rolled through social media over this morning’s announcement. Source: Alvey Reels Well-renowned Australian fishing brand Alvey Reels has sadly announced it will cease operations after 102 years in business, citing increased cost pressures. The family-owned, Queensland based company has been in Carole Park since 1978 and is highly respected amongst the…

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Queenslanders offered free flu vaccine

The Queensland government is expecting that cases will continue to increase as we head into winter. Source: Freepik. The state government has announced that Queenslanders aged older than six months will be eligible for a free flu shot amidst cases continuing to rise. Queenslanders will be able to get their free flu jab from today…

Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers lashes out at “negative” media reports over Budapest backflip

Some of the media reports around Kyle Chalmers, and his original decision to not compete at next month’s World Championships, could only be described as clickbait. Source: Jack Spitser (Jack Spitser Photography) Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers has rightfully slammed sections of the media over “pathetic” reporting at the Australian Swimming Championships. Chalmers, 23, was made…

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Macron announces new cabinet and Prime Minister

“On almost every measure, growth, jobs, debt levels, fatality rates, vaccine rates, Australia’s recovery is leading the advanced world,” the PM said at the campaign launch. Source: Wikimedia Commons. It seems Australia isn’t the only country making political changes with French President Emmanuel Macron reshuffling his government after successfully winning a second term. Several key…

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Anthony Albanese to be sworn in as new PM

Anthony Albanese said “the caucus and the normal processes will operate the week after next” when he returns from Tokyo. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Australia’s 31st Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, will be sworn in today, ushering in a new era for politics after Labor is on its way to form a majority government. The occasion will…