Podcast Summary
Severe weather, Paralympics: Australia's southeast coast faces severe weather warnings with high winds, while Paralympians Nicki Ers and Jed Ulchwaga make history with a gold medal win
Australia's southeast coast is experiencing severe weather warnings with wind speeds over 100 Ks an hour, while Sydney and surrounds are under a fire ban. Meanwhile, Australian Paralympians Nicki Ers and Jed Ulchwaga made history by winning the first-ever gold medal in their sport at the Paralympics. Sadly, an Australian woman died after collapsing during a dive in Bali, and there's controversy over dynamic pricing for tickets to Oasis' reunion tour. In sports, the Roosters have suffered multiple injuries in their loss to the Raiders, and the final day of the NRL season sets up a showdown for the last place in the top eight. George Clooney praised Joe Biden for dropping out of the presidential race, and fans are expressing anger over the rising ticket prices for the Oasis tour.
AFL teams' determination: Strong starts in AFLW and Gawn's comments indicate renewed determination and optimism for Melbourne, North Melbourne, and Hawthorn as they focus on future improvements
Both North Melbourne and Hawthorn have started their respective AFLW seasons with strong victories, signaling a promising start for both teams. In the men's game, Melbourne's captain Max Gawn expressed the need for the club to focus on the future and move past recent challenges. The AFLW victories for North Melbourne and Hawthorn, as well as Gawn's comments, suggest a renewed sense of determination and optimism for these teams as they look towards the future. These wins and statements serve as a reminder that despite past struggles, the teams are committed to making improvements and building a stronger foundation for the future.