Saudi Arabian officials are calling on countries to donate to the Kingdom’s first international tourist fund that will aim to reboot the economy. The Kingdom has committed $100 million to the fund with the initiative supported by the World Bank Group. By 2030 they aim to have over 100 million visitors annually. Minister of Tourism…
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has announced a ban on all Russian and Belarusian tennis players from Wimbledon in June, saying in a statement it would be “unacceptable” for the Russian regime to benefit in any way. The AELTC condemned Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine as “unjustified and unprecedented military aggression”, and despite…
The Victorian government has announced several restrictions will be eased now that the state has been mostly vaccinated. From midnight April 22, residents will be free of most COVID-19 related restrictions including the vaccine mandate for the majority. Unvaccinated people will be allowed entry into venues while the check-in app will also be axed with…
The Coalition Government has labelled the freshly signed Solomon Islands security deal with China as a “lack of transparency” and “deeply disappointing”, potentially giving China a military presence in the South Pacific. The pact means that Solomon Islands will see direct support from Beijing, across issues such as social order and national security. China could…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have released details on the fatal helicopter crash that claimed the life of crocodile wrangler and TV star Chris Wilson. On February 28, Wilson and several others took three helicopters out to the Northern Territory’s West Arnhem Land to collect crocodile eggs. He was at the bottom of a…
Recording artist Harry Styles has announced his stadium tour dates for Australia and New Zealand with concerts set for early next year. Originally the British singer was to tour in November of 2020 however his visit was postponed due to COVID-19. Now he has released new dates, upgrading his concerts from venues to stadiums. He’ll…
It was a runaway success last year, providing cricketers the chance to hone their Twenty20 skills over winter ahead of the Big Bash League. Now, the Brisbane Premier League (BPL) has grand ambitions to be even bigger and better for the second edition, introducing a new format (called The Century) to Australian shores for the…
House plants appear to be growing in popularity among younger generations and this trend comes with some benefits according to the University of Birmingham. Research revealed that potted house plants can go a long way in helping to reduce air pollution in a variety of indoor spaces. Several plants were exposed to nitrogen dioxide (NO2),…
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith’s lengthy defamation trial against newspapers The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and Canberra Times continues to ramp up, after new information was brought to light over the weekend. A former Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) soldier (known in the defamation trial as Person 5), who is alleged to have ordered the…
With most of Australia and NZ almost done with COVID-19 restrictions, Queensland is inviting our friends from across the ditch to enjoy a holiday or two. Tourism Minister for Queensland Stirling Hinchliffe said that the Palaszczuk government has joined with several travel partners to entice Kiwis to the Sunshine state for some sun and fun.…