David Jones. Source: Shutterstock. Billionaire Andrew Forrest is reportedly in talks to take over David Jones after another year proves unsuccessful for the business. His private investment company Tattarang, confirmed to The Australian that they are in talks with Woolworth Holdings’, the company who owns all David Jones stores. The news comes after the companies…
Bonza will have a fleet of eight 787-Max 8 by the end of the year. Source: Bonza. Bonza will be Australia’s new domestic airline that specializes in underutilized routes and destinations around the country. Founded by former Virgin Blue administrator Tim Jordan, the independent airline will start operations most likely sometime in September, flying to…
Crypto.com has yet to comment on the matter. She was supposed to receive a $100 refund but instead was transferred $10.5 million by Crypto.com and it took them seven months to realise the mistake. The Singapore based crypto exchange company launched legal action in the Supreme Court, against two women. Thevamanogari Manivel and her sister…
Authorities are still undertaking tests to determine if the patient died as a result of a monkeypox infection. Source: Wikimedia Commons. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed that a person has died while they were positive with monkeypox. It’s been revealed that the adult patient was severely immunocompromised and it’s unclear…
As well as this latest record, Madonna is also the highest-grossing solo touring artist having earned more than $1.3 billion on tour since the 80s. source: Wikimedia Commons. Iconic singer and actress Madonna has become the first woman to have an album on the Billboard 200 chart in the top 10 since the 80s. Billboard…
“The discovery of the tusk detached from the skull and the rest of the body, raises questions,” said the IAA. Source: Israel Antiquities Authority. A team of archaeologists in southern Israel have uncovered the tusk of a prehistoric elephant thought to have roamed the earth some 500,000 years ago. Biologist Dr Eitan Mor said he…
It’s not yet known when the lockdown will end. Source: Shutterstock. Another COVID-19 outbreak has sent the 21 million residents of Chengdu into lockdown as China cracks down on its zero covid policy. It’s been reported by Chengdu’s Health Commission that there have been 665 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of August 31 and over…
“I’m speechless, that’s the best feeling I’ve had in my life,” said Brisbane debut Darcy Wilmot. Source: Brisbane Lions. The Brisbane Lions are heading to the semi-finals after a narrow win over the Richmond Tigers in a game many are calling one of the best in recent times. At full time the final score was…
The UN report calls for urgent international response and says there is evidence of “a pattern of large-scale arbitrary detention” of the mostly Muslim Uyghurs. Source: Scazon, Flickr. A long-awaited report into the Chinese government from the United Nations has detailed the “serious human rights violations” in Xinjiang. The released minutes before UN human rights…
In 2015, it’s believed that almost 145,000kg of tomatoes were used in the festival. Source: aaroncorey, flickr. The tomato throwing festival has returned to the streets of Bunol, Valencia in epic style after the event was cancelled the past two years due to COVID-19. Around 20,000 people took to the streets and hurled more than…