Our road trippers, Jay and Nikki, sure have covered some ground this week. Zig-zagging cross-country on a strikingly spontaneous route, the podcasters have punished the bitumen between Australia’s tropical north, outback settlements and southern cross-roads. They’re knackered. So when Jay’s dad, Richard, suggested they kick
The famous ‘don’t mention the war’ episode of classic 1970s sitcom Fawlty Towers has been removed from a streaming service because it contains “racial slurs”. UKTV, which is owned by the BBC, said it had temporarily made The Germans unavailable while it carries out a
Michael McClean is a paramedic in Canberra. Working through the Covid-19 pandemic created unique challenges for emergency response workers around the country. Paramedics dedicate their lives to helping others, so what changes are made when the risk of attending to strangers is increased with the
Being funny for more than one joke is much harder than it sounds, according to Fiona Pepper from ABC Radio National Fictions, who joined Jenna and Wendy on the Lounge today. It’s not the ‘tish boom moment that matter when it comes to being funny
Steve and Clint are both seasoned Lifeguards from the Northern Beaches of Sydney. They have spent their lives rescuing people and doing the best they can to preserve life. So it comes as no surprise that they were well equipped to deal with the challenges
Aren’t dogs great? Australia says “Yes!” Scratch Pet Foods recently undertook the biggest survey of Australian dogs ever, with over 20,000 pooches (and their owners) surveyed. And the results are… pawfectly fascinating! We learned, for example, that Australia’s most popular dog breed is the Labrador
It’s good news story for footy fans as Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced today, a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Stadiums that can hold up to 40,000 people will be able to operate at 25 per cent capacity in July as part of changes to
When Netflix UK pulled Little Britain from its catalogue over blackface caricature, attention turned to Australian comedian Chris Lilley’s over his frequent employ of blackface. Netflix removed a number of Lilley’s shows: We Can Be Heroes, Summer Heights High, Angry Boys and Jonah from Tonga.
After the removal of four of Chris Lilley’s shows from the Netflix service, in addition to Little Britain and The Mighty Boosh – which all feature characters depicted in blackface. Brooke Boney, a Gamilaroi Gomeroi woman and entertainment presenter on Nine’s Today Show, told viewers
GYMS REOPEN ACROSS AUSTRALIA Gyms are set to reopen from tomorrow in NSW after being closed for three months. Here’s what you need to know to stay gym safe. Each facility is allowed one person per four square metres at a time, including staff. All