Fintan Daly Two weeks ago, the AFL instructed umpires to change the way they officiated the holding the ball rule, effective immediately. A free kick for ‘holding the ball’ (HTB) is paid when the player in possession of the football is deemed to meet one of four specific clauses. The […]
Ignore the haters – Formula 1 is going strong
Fintan Daly In the recent Jeddah F1 Grand Prix, a brilliant display of driving prowess by British 18-year-old debutant Ollie Bearman (who was filling in for the injured Carlos Sainz) caught the attention of F1 fans all around the world. He had a brilliant race, finishing seventh, ahead of compatriots […]
2024 Paris Olympics
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Olympics Upside Down?
Eshan Nadakoban Paris or Sirap? The Olympic flag this year would say it isn’t Paris but rather Sirap as the flag was hung upside-down. In a unique departure from tradition, the Olympic parade didn’t take place around the usual oval track. Instead, participants and officials travelled along the Seine River […]
Why Brighton will be a force to be reckoned with in the 24/25 PL Season
Arun Sandaradura Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, traditionally seen as a mid-table team in the Premier League, has recently shown signs of transforming into a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming 2024/25 season. Historically, Brighton has battled relegation rather than fighting for European spots. However, the tide […]
2024 Europe Music Performance Tour
By Justin Zhang The 2024 Europe Music Performance Tour was a rich experience for all 38 students of the tour group. Over two weeks, the tour group travelled to five Central European countries—Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia, and Germany. It visited a collection of cultural landmarks, restaurants, plazas, malls, and museums. […]
The History of Lonsdaleite
By Aiden Plumbe You’ve probably heard that diamond is the hardest material on Earth and that is true. Partially. In 1967, a team of researchers discovered lonsdaleite in the Canyon Diablo meteorite as microscopic crystals very similar to diamonds. However, these seemingly innocent crystals would go on to be the hardest material known to […]
Newington China（中国）Tour 2024
By Benji Nguyen Biannually, students participating in the Chinese program from years 9-10 are provided the brilliant opportunity to participate in the China Tour. Students would travel to the cities of Beijing 北京, Shanghai 上海, Chengdu 成都 and Xian 西安. The aim is for students to train their Chinese speaking capabilities with the locals as […]
Le Petit Prince
By Sam Eyers Written in 1943, the little prince is a novel, originally written in French, that encapsulates the fleeting sense of wonder as one grows up. The play, ignited imaginations, evoked emotions, and instilled a thrilling sense of wonder into the audience. Through the eyes of Mr Kennard, this […]
Attending Gather Round 2024 – a Weekend at the Festival of Footy in Adelaide
By Fintan Daly Hotels booked out. Fans flocking to the streets. A buzz around town. Adelaide had caught footy fever, and they were hooked on the feeling. With 221,853 supporters turning out across 4 days, the second iteration of the AFL’s Gather Round was a staggering success. My family and […]