Hello. It’s Monday, May 30th and you’re reading The Loop, take a look at today’s news. Let’s start here: the counting of election votes continues The Electoral Commission of Australia is preparing for another big day of counting votes, with three seats still too close to call More than a week after the federal election, …
The New South Wales home team has been stripped of its lightning-fast pace, possibly the most marketable player in the NRL and a barrel of laughter. But the shock of the world rugby league in the face of Blues winger Josh Addo-Carr has left Brad Fittler blind. “Well, I’m surprised people were surprised,” Fittler told …
Shock caused by Josh Addo-Carr blindfolded NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler Read More »
And then there were two. Jai Hindley is the new Australian Grand Tour champion, and joins Cadel Evans as the only Australian runners to take first place on the podium as the overall race winners. It was less than two years ago, in October 2020, when Hindley made great strides in finishing second in the …
All NSW residents will be able to get a free flu shot at GPs and pharmacies from June 1st to June 30th. Health Director Dr Kerry Chant said 1,140 cases of respiratory illness had been reported this week, compared with 766 the previous week and 150 hospital admissions and admissions. “We strongly urge all those …
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Outgoing North Sydney MP Trent Zimmerman has admitted that nationals played a role in losing the Liberals’ seats in the city center in the recent federal election. The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat to independent Kylea Tink a fortnight ago, answers questions from Radio National presenter Patricia Karvelas. Kylea Tink, independent of Teal and …
After 67 blind auditions, only one artist was left as the winner of The Voice Australia 2022. They competed for the title Lachie Gill of the Rita team, Thando Sikwila of the Keith team, Jordan Tavita of the Guy team and Faith Sosene of the Jess team. WATCH TOP VIDEO: Rita gives advice to Voice …
Who won The Voice Australia 2022: Lachie Gill takes the title in the Grand Final Read More »
The AGL Energy board will meet on Monday morning and is expected to abandon its plan to split its operations, surrendering to a campaign by billionaire climate activist Mike Cannon-Brookes to thwart the measure. Neither AGL, Australia’s largest electricity generator, nor Cannon-Brookes commented on the meeting, but bankers and consultants told some media over the …
AGL appears willing to abandon the spin-off plan, giving in to Mike Cannon-Brookes Read More »
The Commonwealth government provides a free flu vaccine for those who are considered most at risk for serious flu-related illnesses, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with serious health problems and pregnant women. “We urge all people over the age of six months to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible …
Outgoing North Sydney MP Trent Zimmerman has admitted that nationals played a role in losing the Liberals’ seats in the city center in the recent federal election. The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat to independent Kylea Tink a fortnight ago, answers questions from Radio National presenter Patricia Karvelas. Kylea Tink, independent of Teal and …
The Tau Herculid meteor shower, a meteor shower that is often overlooked, has caught the attention of many astronomers and enthusiasts. Coming from its corresponding comet known as 73P / Schwassmann-Wachmann or SW3, it is expected to reach its maximum from the afternoon of May 30 to the morning of May 31. Star observers in …
Live: Look up and you may see the Tau Hercules meteor shower Read More »