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RuPaul’s Drag Race: Do you come from the land down under?

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4 years ago

May 6, 2021

Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under is here, it’s queer and we can’t wait to witness the uniqueness, nerve and talent that Australia and New Zealand has to offer.

It all kicked off on Friday night with a lavish event at the Sydney Opera House, hosted by television commentator, David Campbell.

Although RuPaul herself was nowhere to be seen, singer Rita Ora and director Taika Waititi were in the audience to cheer the queens on as the first screening was played.

But it was on Saturday May 1 when, after years of speculation and months hype, the Stan Original Series officially aired to the world.

But who are the queens who are gracing our screens?

Drum roll, please…

BRING BACK MY GIRLS

ANITA WIGL’IT

Entrance Quote: “It’s time to wiggle it”

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Instagram: @anitawigilit

Age: 31

ART SIMONE

Entrance Quote: “Well, I’m not here to fuck spiders”

Location: Geelong, Victoria

Instagram: @artist_

Age: 28

COCO JUMBO

Entrance Quote: “Oh my good-gay-girlie God you guys, this is what the fuss was about. Sorry, I lied Sydney”

Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Instagram: @_cocojumbo

Age: 30

JOJO ZAHO – ELIMINATED, EPISODE 1

Entrance Quote: “Bite the pillows ladies, mama’s a ho and she’s going in dry”

Location: New Castle, New South Wales

Instagram: @jojo_zaho

Age: 30

ELEKTRA SHOCK

Entrance Quote: “I was a model before the accident”

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Instagram: @therealelektrashock

Age: 28

KITA MEAN

Entrance Quote: “How delightfully camp!”

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Instagram: @kitamean

Age: 34

ETCETERA ETCETERA

Entrance Quote: “You can’t kill a cockroach”

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Instagram: @etceteraetcetera

Age: 23

MAXI SHIELD

Entrance Quote: “What the bloody hell’s going on around here?”

Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Instagram: @maxishield

Age: 46

KAREN FROM FINANCE

Entrance Quote: “I can’t see this mark anywhere…. look’s like we’re gonna need a bigger locker for this hat”

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Instagram: @karenfromfinance

Age: 32

SCARLET ADAMS

Entrance Quote: “Who’s ready to paint the town Scarlet?”

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Instagram: @scarletadamsdragqueen

Age: 28

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Electric vehicles transform last mile delivery market

Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.

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October 1, 2025

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Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.

The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) for last mile delivery is accelerating globally, with Australia expected to see significant growth.

Companies and retailers are increasingly adopting greener solutions, driven by supporting government initiatives.

Joe Sofra from ANC discussed the current state of the last mile EV market.

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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum for Gaza peace plan acceptance

Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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1 day ago

October 1, 2025

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Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

In Short:
– Trump gives Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, warning of consequences.
– Hamas calls the plan biased and insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal before considering any agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of severe consequences if they reject it.The plan, shared by mediators Qatar and Egypt, emerged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed it during a visit to the White House. Hamas, which was not part of the talks, is expected to review the proposal that calls for disarmament, a previously rejected demand.

Trump stated that support for the plan came from both Israeli and Arab leaders, and he emphasised the need for Hamas to respond promptly. The proposal includes a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and disarmament of Hamas, along with a transitional government.

A Hamas source described the plan as biased towards Israel and containing unacceptable conditions.

The group maintains that a complete Israeli withdrawal is a prerequisite for their agreement to any deal, while they are unwilling to disarm.

Pressure Mounts

Hamas faces significant pressure as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt have supported the initiative. Turkey’s intelligence head is also set to join discussions in Doha, marking a new level of mediation.

Despite expressing initial support, Netanyahu is cautious about the plan’s implications for Palestinian statehood and faces pressure from his coalition. Public sentiment in Gaza reflects a desire for peace, albeit with scepticism about the sincerity of both Trump and Netanyahu’s commitments.