Athletes slam winter olympic organisers

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2 years ago

February 9, 2022

There is growing frustration being directed at the organisers of Beijing’s Winter Olympic Games by attending athletes

The Winter Games began just four days ago, with a promise it would be a streamlined, safe and splendid event.

That’s it for competition today!

More to come tomorrow for day 5️⃣.#StrongerTogether | #Beijing2022 pic.twitter.com/KkMGvjFmj3
— Olympics (@Olympics) February 8, 2022

But athletes are complaining of freezing conditions and the overuse of quarantine rules and Covid-safe requirements.

Many participants say they are being forced to live and train in sub-par conditions, lobbying organisers for immediate improvements.

Sweden was calling for cross-country skiing events to be held earlier, after an athlete was seen shaking and close to collapse at the end of her women’s skiathlon.

Under international rules, competitions are not allowed to take place when temperatures fall below -20 degrees.

This comes as a handful of Covid-19 cases have been detected at the Games, with frustration also growing over the confusion surrounding Covid isolation rules.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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8 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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13 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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18 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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