australia, classical music, lockdown

Classical Music Jumps in Popularity in Australia

With people mostly spending their time during lockdown in their homes, it was inevitable that entertainment services like music and movies would see a massive boost in demand. In Australia, the audience seems to have developed a soft spot for classical music according to a survey by radio station ABC Classic. Classical music The survey, ...

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Woman seated in the orchestra playing the violin.

Deaths by Shark Attacks Rise in Australia

Six people have died from unprovoked shark attacks this year in Australia. This is the highest number since 1934, a year that also saw six people die from being attacked. Some experts believe that this might indicate a behavioral change in the shark population in Australian waters.  Shark attacks According to Dr. Phoebe Meagher from ...

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A black shark underwater.

China Warns Britain Over Giving Visas to Hongkongers with BNO Passports

The British government recently provided more details on the proposal of making immigration to Britain easier for eligible Hongkongers. This benefit will only be applied to those who hold a special British visa — British National Overseas passports. The Chinese foreign ministry soon issued a statement that it would stop recognizing BNO passports and warned ...

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BNO Passort holders.

Spy Story: Chinese 007’s Attempt to Infiltrate Australian Research Building

Last year, a Chinese spy’s attempt to gain control of an Australian biotech company and infiltrate the Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization (CSIRO) building came to light. The spy, Brian Chen, was also involved in expanding the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) influence in Australian politics. The spy’s infiltration Imunexus is an Australian company that researches ...

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A photo and passport of Brian Chen.

Detention of Australian Journalist Further Exposes China’s Secretive Jail System

The detention of a China-born Australian journalist has further revealed China’s secretive jail system reportedly used to disappear thousands of people. Mid-last month, business journalist Cheng Lei, 45, vanished from her usual place on television state-run CGTN (China Global Television Network). It wasn’t until August 31 that the Australian government revealed that she is being ...

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Cheng Lei

Chinese Takeover of Australian Dairy Company Averted

In November last year, beverage giant Kirin announced its plans for selling Lion Dairy and Drinks to a Chinese company called Mengniu Dairy. Kirin is a company based in Japan, while Lion Dairy is one of its subsidiary companies in Australia. The deal, proposed at US$438 million, was viewed favorably by Australia’s Foreign Investment Review ...

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A milk bottle and glass of milk on a table.

How the World Reacted to Hong Kong’s National Security Law

On June 30, Hong Kong’s National Security Law came into effect. The law, carefully designed by Beijing, completely erodes the autonomy of Hong Kong, basically putting an end to the open, democratic nature of the city. Unsurprisingly, world governments were not happy with the Chinese Communist Party’s intrusion into Hong Kong. How countries reacted to ...

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Hong Kong on the waterfront..

Australia Standing Up to China

China has been using its economic might to bully or coerce many countries in Asia, Africa, and South America to accept its demands and side with its ideologies. When a conflict between China and Australia arose, Beijing might have calculated that Australia will eventually take a step back since the Asian nation is a major ...

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The Australian flag.

Australia Announces Visa Extension for Hongkongers

The government of Australia has announced that it will grant an extension of 5 years to Hongkongers who hold visas. The decision comes on the back of Beijing’s move to implement the national security law in Hong Kong despite residents strongly protesting against it. Helping Hongkongers “If you’re a temporary visa holder, your visa will ...

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.