A massive search operation has turned into a recovery mission after a 15-year-old student was swept off rocks on the New South Wales Central Coast on Christmas Eve. Luca Bennett, a promising young basketballer and student at The Scots College in Bellevue Hill, Sydney, was with friends at North Avoca when tragedy struck. A Fateful Day at the Beach Luca and his friends were standing on rocks at North Avoca when a strong wave hit, sweeping them into the water. While two of his mates managed to climb back onto the rocks, Luca disappeared beneath the surface. The group’s terrifying…
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Ah, the post-Christmas blues: when the last of the turkey’s been devoured, the tree’s looking a bit wilted, and the bins are overflowing with all sorts of festive rubbish. We’ve all been there, right? Desperate to squeeze just one more empty cardboard box into the recycling bin, we’ll try anything to avoid making multiple trips to the tip. The Viral Hack That’s Causing More Harm Than Good You might’ve seen the “genius” hack doing the rounds on social media: watering down empty cardboard boxes to shrink them and fit more into the recycling bin. Sounds like a win-win, right? Not…
Incoming US President Donald Trump has declared that taking ownership of Greenland is an “absolute necessity” once he takes office in January. This bold move is part of a larger plan to expand the US’ foothold across the globe. But what’s behind this sudden interest in the autonomous Danish territory? The Strategic Importance of Greenland Located in the Arctic, Greenland is becoming increasingly significant due to climate change. Melting ice caps are opening new shipping routes and creating opportunities for resource exploration. The island is rich in natural resources, including rare earth minerals, oil, gas, and other untapped resources vital…
Deep within the National Library of Australia lies a treasure trove of letters written by the cricketing legend, Sir Donald Bradman, between 1984 and 1998. These 20 letters, donated by the family of his English friend, Peter Brough, offer a fascinating glimpse into Bradman’s thoughts on cricket, politics, and fame. As we dive into the contents of these letters, we discover a side of Bradman that was previously unknown, revealing his admiration for Shane Warne, his identification of a young Ricky Ponting, and his fears of a second World Series Cricket. The Rebel Tours and the Fears of a Second…
For the first time in 14 years, the British monarch’s annual Christmas speech won’t be filmed on a royal estate. Instead, King Charles III is shaking things up by recording his third Christmas address as head of state inside a hospital chapel. But what’s behind this bold move? A Nod to His Health Struggles? The Fitzrovia Chapel, formerly the Middlesex Hospital Chapel, holds a special significance. Not only is it a peaceful sanctuary for quiet reflection and celebration, but it’s also a nod to Charles III’s ongoing cancer treatment. The chapel’s history dates back to 1928, when King George VI…