Melbourne was the city known for the world’s longest lockdown, but now it’s home to a stellar 2022 Australian Grand Prix
Ferrari’sCharles Leclerc dominated the 2022 Australian Grand Prix in pole position, with the 24-year-old bringing home a grand slam.
Leclerc also secured the fastest lap for the race, in an impressive and untouchable win. He now sits 37 points ahead on the top of the championship board.
Both Perez and Russel performed impressively on the day.
Redbull’s world champion Max Verstappen was unfortunately shadowed by bad luck, retiring with engine failure.
The car was visibly overheating with smoke emerging from the engine, forcing Verstappen to retire in the 39th lap.
Australian favourite Daniel Ricciardo claimed 6th position for Mclaren, with his best performance at home since 2018.
Crowds were chanting “Ricciardo” all day long, with many happy to have his happy face back on home soil.
Record-breaking crowd
Over 400,000 attended the Grand Prix over the four days and nearly 130,000 people on race day.
This record attendance is the highest in Melbourne’s Grand Prix history.
Australia’s appetite for F1 action has built up over recent months, with some attributing the newfound interest to Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ series.
The F1 show will head to Italy next for the Imola circuit, where Ferrari fans are bound to be out in droves to show their support.
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
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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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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