Both countries will have to wait and see if their submission is successful. Source: Shutterstock. On May 18 Finland and Sweden officially submitted their application to join NATO amid the Russian invasion on Ukraine. The Nordic nations made the submission after several weeks of internal meetings and conferences, ultimately deciding to join the treaty because…
Simpson came in 3rd behind Matthew Temple and Kyle Chalmers. Source: Cody Simpson, Facebook. Musician and now professional swimmer Cody Simpson is on his way to the World Championships and Commonwealth Games after a successful qualification race. He finished in third place for the 100 m butterfly at the national championships in Adelaide to make…
The Prime Minister appeared on A Current Affair to be grilled by host Tracy Grimshaw. Source: Supplied Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today acknowledged his now-infamous quip in response to criticism for taking a holiday whilst bushfires raged throughout Australia “wasn’t helpful”, as he continues to make a late attempt for people to reassess his character. Mr…
The current ambulance ramping and health “crisis” is worrying politicians and officials in Queensland. Source: David Crisafulli (Twitter) Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has today admitted that the state’s hospital system is not adequately coping with the sheer weight of numbers, and there are now fears that the incoming flu season will only make matters…
The boy was digging a tunnel when it unexpectedly collapsed on him. Source: David Jolley (Wikipedia) A young boy has tragically died after being trapped under approximately two metres of sand at Utah’s Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, authorities say. The boy was identified as 13-year-old Ian Spendlove of Santa Clara, California. Spendlove had…
The ceramic pot with the coins after professional excavation by employees of Archaeology Baselland. Archaeology Baselland A Swiss amateur archaeologist hit the jackpot when he stumbled upon a pot of money, little did he know that thousands of ancient Roman coins had just been uncovered. In September 2021, Daniel Ludin was rummaging around a forest with his metal…
The couple have denied all allegations against them, including falsifying evidence and indecent assault. Source: Craig McLachlan, Facebook. The actors wife has been accused of falsifying evidence in court to aid her husbands defamation trial against several Australian media outlets. Claims were made by the defence representing the ABC, Nine Entertainment and also Christie Whelan…
Some examiners allegedly threatened students with failure unless they paid a bribe of over $2000. Source: A Grade Driving School South Australia’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) has tabled a shock report of driving test instructors accepting or offering bribes, threatening students with failure and allegedly passing drivers who made critical errors in their practical…
Mr Wickremesinghe said that the country needs US$75 million to get the country through the next few days. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as the new Sri Lankan Prime Minister and with that has told citizens “The next couple of months will be the most difficult of our lives” amid the…
Zara Phythian and Victor Marke are now behind bars after being convicted of sexually abusing a young girl between 2005 and 2008. Source: Zara Phythian (Instagram) Actress and stuntwoman Zara Phythian (officially Marke) and her husband Victor have been found guilty and jailed over 14 counts of sexual activity with a child between 2005 and…