- Published on: May 1, 2024
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The Fortune Feed – April 22-29
G’day how are you going… Joe Fortune here with my ripper of a ‘Week in Review’ for 22nd – 28th April 2024. Another lively week around Australia as we paid tribute to our servicemen and women on Anzac Day, we’ve got our first fully trained astronaut and LIV golf returned to Adelaide. So, let’s get into my fast review on the latest hot topics, essential Aussie sports news, and must-read entertainment updates.
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Plenty of Space for Aussies
We may have had a couple of Aussies in space before, but they went up under the US flag. Now our very own Katherine Bennell-Pegg has graduated from the European Space Agency astronaut program meaning she is set to become the first astronaut to venture into space as an Aussie!
Back on planet earth, Bridgerton has come to NSW… The romantic Netflix drama transformed the beautiful country town of Bowral ahead of the arrival of Season 3. Shopfronts were transformed with fashionable bunting and plenty of native flowers. The small town saw thousands of fans visit from across Australia most of whom were adorned in their finest regency attire to enjoy a truly unique event.
The Phoenix Rises
LIV Golf returned to Adelaide where American Brendan Steele claimed the title at 18 under, one shot ahead of South African Louis Oosthuizen. Our best placed finisher was Matt Jones who finished tied 9th at 14 under. Cam Smith couldn’t quite catch the leaders in the final round carding a 70 and ended one shot back in tied 14th.
With one match left in the A-League regular season Wellington Phoenix sit top of the ladder. The Central Coast Mariners could yet topple them with its final game against Adelaide United this Wednesday should it manage at least a draw.
Two-Up
Around the country dawn services, marches and tributes flowed to our servicemen and women who have served and protected our country so bravely. As the day went on pubs and clubs around paid their own time-honoured tributes to our forces by offering games of Two-Up, I hope you went alright… Over at the MCG, Essendon and Collingwood battled out an 85-85 draw in an Anzac Day thriller watched by 93,000 fans. It wasn’t quite the same in the traditional NRL feature match at the Allianz Stadium where the Roosters slayed the Dragons 60-18.
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The Fortune Feed – April 15-21
G’day battlers, how are you going… Joe Fortune here with my unmissable ‘Week in Review’ for 15th – 21st April 2024. It’s been a bloody busy week for us Aussies as Travis Head wins Cricketer of the Year, the world’s oldest wombat turns 35, my mate J Webby goes very large, and three Aussie stars get drafted in the WNBA. So, let’s tuck into my quick review on the hot topics, latest Aussie sport’s news and entertainment updates.
Big Aussie News
What an effort from my mate J Webby, who created and then devoured the biggest and most ocker Aussie sanga I’ve ever seen. Jeez he sure can put it away… be sure to check it out! Speaking of big news, Tassie-born wombat Mr Wine, who now is in Japan, is officially the oldest one alive as he turned 35 last week. Hang about, there’s more big news as in women’s sport it has been confirmed that State of Origin will increase to become a three-game series to match the men’s version. And, speaking of three… over in the US our rising basketball stars Jaz Shelley, Nyadiew Puoch, and Isobel Borlase were all drafted in this year’s 2024 WNBA.
Demon defeats the King
Alex De Minaur has become the first Aussie to defeat Rafa Nadal on clay… Whilst the King of Clay is returning from injury it was a bloody good effort from the Demon to make history at the Barcelona Open. It wasn’t such good news for a couple of our other sports stars, as Neil Robertson failed to qualify for this year’s World Snooker Championships, and Daniel Ricardo’s season goes from bad to worse as he gets taken out and fails to finish in the China Grand Prix. Sadly, the men’s under 23s team, the Olyroos, has failed to qualify, but don’t worry as we can look forward to cheering the mighty Matildas in this year’s Paris Olympic Games.
Travis is the Head Boy
What a ripper of a 12 months it’s been for Travis Head. Just last week he was announced as Wisden’s Test Cricketer of the Year on the back of his centuries helping the Baggy Greens lift the World Test Championship for the first time as well as retaining the Ashes away from home. To celebrate his success, Head, currently playing in the IPL, smashed a 39-ball unbeaten 100 as his Sunrisers Hyderabad team under captain Pat Cummins, continue to break all sorts of run records.
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The Fortune Feed – April 8-14
Joe Fortune with my latest ‘Week in Review’ for 8th-14th April 2024. In what has been a sobering weekend in Australia, and I’ll start by sharing my thoughts with all those impacted by the horrendous attacks in Bondi. The stories emerging of bravery shown by everyday Aussies has offered a small crumb of comfort and something we can take pride in. Elsewhere, there’s been plenty to follow, so here’s my brief review at the hot topics along with the latest Aussie sport and entertainment news.
Joe Fortune back with you again with my latest ‘Week in Review’ for 8th-14th April 2024. Autumn continues to provide plenty of stories from around the country as Pride of Jenni romps to victory at Randwick, Bluey comes to an end, the first Winx foal sells for $10m, and the Rabbitohs’ woeful season continues. Here’s my brief review on the hot topics along with the latest Aussie sport and entertainment news.
Master-ful Scenes
The year’s Masters saw world number one, Scottie Scheffler, claim the title for a second time, while the best performing Aussie, Cam Smith, finished 6th as he continues his quest for his first green jacket.
At the Inglis Sales, there was plenty of interest as Winx’s first foal went under the hammer for a cool $10 million… Jeez, she’ll have to win a few to cover the cost!
Over at Royal Randwick in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Pride of Jenni was sent 40 lengths clear of the field under jockey Declan Bates. In one of the most audacious and thrilling rides ever seen in a group 1 race, the mare won easily by over 6 lengths.
Not Such a Blue Day
In addition to stories about Sacha Baron Cohen in Rebel Wilson’s book, news has also emerged that his wife, Aussie actress Isla Fisher, is looking to divorce the Borat star. Does that mean she’ll be returning to Home and Away…
On TV, the latest season of MAFS came to an end on Monday with some of the relationships sounding like they might work out! At least two couples, Sara and Tim, and then Eden and Jayden, seem committed to each other…
The big news from Brisbane was the airing of the ‘last’ episode of Bluey, as the family were selling their home. But, with a few twists during the finale, it looks like we’ve not seen the last of this Blue Heeler puppy and her family…
Footy
Starting at the top of the ladder, we find the only two teams with an unblemished record as the Giants and Cats each having won 5 from 5 this season. The biggest shock of the round came as the West Coast Eagles claimed their first win of the campaign, downing Richmond 109-70.
In the NRL, speculation on the future of Bunnies’ coach, Jason Demetriou, continues as Souths slip to a fifth defeat and find themselves at the foot of the table. At the other end the early pace is being set by the Sharks and Storm both unbeaten with a perfect 5 wins out of 5.
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The Fortune Feed – March 18-24
G’day, how’s Autumn treating you? Joe Fortune here again with my latest ‘Week in Review’ for 18th – 24th March 2024. A week of shocks as Lady of Camelot claims victory in the Golden Slipper, Ferrari dominate in the Aussie GP and some unexpected celebs land in the jungle. Here’s my brief look back at the hot topics, latest Aussie sport, and entertainment news.
Devil’s Delight
And now we know that the newest AFL team will be called the Tasmanian Devils. The 19th team will be joining the competition in 2028 and has already attracted over 150,000 members within a week of the name being confirmed! In other Aussie Rules news reigning champions Collingwood has had a shocking start to the season by losing its first 3 games. Over in the NRL another pre-season favourite is also struggling as South Sydney finds itself also with a 0/3 record whilst the Cowboys stand at the top of the ladder with the only 100% record after 3 rounds.
It Pays to Drive and Survive
In another shock, the all-conquering Red Bull Team failed to get on the podium in the Aussie Grand Prix at Albert Park as Max Verstappen’s car caught fire. This allowed Calos Sainz to lead home Charles Leclerc, to land a stunning Ferrari 1-2. For us Aussies, Maclaren driver Oscar Piastri, put in a strong show to finish in 4th place. Other Aussie drivers who are celebrating are our cabbies as Uber Australia has agreed to settle a payout worth about $180m AUD.
Slipping an Eighth Win
In what proved to be a Thriller in Sydney’s West, the much-hyped fav Storm Boy was blown away in this year’s Golden Slipper finishing 3rd behind the winner Lady of Camelot and the second-placed roughie Coleman. The win was veteran trainer Gai Watehouse’s 8th in the race and cemented her as the Queen of Rosehill Gardens. Meanwhile, a few k’s away over in Africa the latest series of I’m A Celebrity started on Channel 10 as a lineup featuring Candice Warner, Brittany Hockley, Skye Wheatley, and Michelle Bridges aim to become Queen of the Jungle.
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The Fortune Feed – March 11-17
How are you going battlers… Joe Fortune here again with my latest ‘Week in Review’ for 11th – 17th March 2024. What a week it’s been with a surprising look to the AFL ladder, Aussies lifting the WPL crown, and who isn’t recovering after St Patrick’s Day? So, here’s my brief take on the hot topics, latest Aussie sport, and entertainment news.
Aussies Overseas
T20 Cricket continues to bloom in India, and this year’s Women’s Premier League saw three of our Aussie stars lift the crown for the first time. Sophie Molineux grabbed 3 wickets in an over to win Player of the Match whilst Ellyse Perry’s 35 not out took RCB to an 8-wicket victory. Also in the side was fellow countrywoman Georgia Wareham. Good on you girls! Over in the EPL, Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs battle to claim a top 4 spot and qualification for the UCL took a hit as his side were downed 3-0 away to Fulham.
Poms and Paddys
When English musician/ DJ Fred Again announced he was coming back to Australia, it sent his fans crazy as he sold out his gig at the Sydney Opera House in quick time and then continued to pack arenas around the country. But it is his surprise pop-up shows that have been a real hit with fans who have managed to snag tickets! One pom who has been far harder to track down has been Kate Middleton, who, after having surgery, has disappeared… except for one dodgy photo, the mystery continues. Paddy’s Day is always a good excuse to have a couple of drinks. All around the country pubs and bars were turning green and selling pints of Guinness at record levels. Hope you pulled up alright on Monday?
The Suns Are Shining Brightly
We might only be into round 2 of the AFL season, but the ladder looks to be upside down as both Sydney teams are sitting in the top 3. More of a surprise is seeing The Gold Coast Suns sitting 3rd with a 2 from 2 record! Meanwhile, in horse racing, the All-Star Mile, held at Caulfield this year, saw the odds-on fave Mr Brightside suffer defeat for the first time this season as Pride of Jenni made all to claim a stunning victory in the invitational race. Elsewhere in the US, the lights went out early for the Sydney-born UFC fighter Tai Tuivasa, who was defeated via first round submission by Marcin Tybura.
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The Fortune Feed – March 4th-10th
G’day, your mate Joe Fortune here again with my latest ‘Week in Review’ for 4th – 10th March 2024. With the Demon winning and the Demons losing, MAFS drama, and Switzerland becoming a live chance for the Golden Slipper, there’s plenty to catch up on. Here is a brief look back at the latest headlines with my quick review on the hot topics, latest Aussie sport, and entertainment.
Demon’s Love Demons Lose.
Tennis star Alex de Minaur, known as Demon, had quite 24 hours.. First up the World No. 9 defended his title at the Mexican Open before putting celebrations on hold. The victorious Aussie then made the call to fly straight to San Diego and support his pommie girlfriend Katie Boulter, who won her first WTA 500 tournament. Now, that’s Game, Set and Match to Love!
Talking of Demons, it was always going to be a tough start for Melbourne in this season’s AFL opener away to Sydney. In a lively encounter, it was the Swans that won 86-64, meaning that the Demons will have history against them if they’re to go on a win the Grand Final…
Married at First Fright…
Channel 9’s social experiment is starting to get a bit bloody scary as wife Sara, whose anger and tantrums put the collywobbles on her husband Tim, has been issued a straight up warning of her behaviour at last Sunday’s commitment ceremony. The show’s expert came out and said that she’s good as ‘undateable’, before going on to say, “Sara, here’s an important point… friends don’t get naked and have sex”. Jeez, good luck Tim! Elsewhere, Tori has vowed to stick by her controversial fella Jack, despite his recent comments and alleged flirtatious behaviour with another wife in the experiment. Put a muzzle on it, Tori!
More Gold for Switzerland?
Racing fans would have enjoyed a ripper of a weekend as Switzerland moved into contention and is now 2nd fav for the Golden Slipper after winning the Todman Stakes at Randwick. Meanwhile, at Flemington, there were emotional scenes as Jamie Kah fired Cylinder to victory, springing a surprise in taking out the Newmarket Handicap.
And if that wasn’t enough, racing fans then enjoyed seeing history being made at Menangle Park as the latest trotting superstar, Leap to Fame, landed the Triple Crown, as he took out the Miracle Mile under the steering of driver Grant Dixon.
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The Fortune Feed – February 26th-March 3rd
Joe Fortune here with my latest ‘Week in Review’ for 26th Feb – 3rd March 2024. It’s been quite a few days for us Aussies with the ‘NRL hits Vegas’, ‘Kylie does a shoey’, and ‘Mardi Gras brings colour to Sydney’ all in the headlines from the last 7 days. Here’s my quick review on the hot topics, latest Aussie sport, and entertainment news.
Women Winning
Who could forget the Matildas’ run to the semi-finals of the soccer World Cup last year? Well, good news as the women are ready to go again, having qualified for the Olympics in Paris later this year by thumping Uzbekistan 10-0 at Marvel Stadium. Also, overseas in the UK, there was more Aussie success to enjoy as Kylie Minogue was awarded with a ‘global icon’ Brit Award for her long career in the music industry. She celebrated in true style by accepting requests to do a ‘shoey’ and down a beer from her stiletto. Good on ya’ and cheers Kylie!
Green and Gold
After all the hype and build up, the NRL season kicked off in Vegas over the weekend, and it didn’t disappoint. Both contests were beauties, and jeez, they were fiery encounters where the outsiders won both games. First up, Manly put the Rabbitohs to the sword in a thrilling 36-24 win, then, in an even bigger shock, last season’s beaten finalist, the Broncos, were beaten 20-10 by the Roosters. The first-round matches continue this Thursday back in Australia.
Over in New Zealand, a masterclass from Cam Green, who scored a stunning 174 not out, helped our Aussie men smash the Kiwis by 172 runs in the first test match of the 2-game series. The win was secured as the GOAT, Nathan Lyon, took 10 wickets in the match, including a 6-fer in the second innings.
Sparkling in Sydney
Sydney was alive with colour last weekend as the annual Mardi Gras party brought music, smiles, and celebrations to Oxford Street. With over 120,000 people lining the streets to watch the parade. I reckon they’ll still be clearing up all that confetti and glitter for a few days yet! Just down the road at Randwick, there was another stunning display on show as Storm Boy strolled to victory in the Skyline Stakes. Already one of the most talked about horses in the country, the unbeaten 2YO colt has cemented his place as the red-hot favourite to win the Golden Slipper at Rosehill later in the Autumn.
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The Fortune Feed – Feb. 19-25
G’day, your mate Joe Fortune is here with my ‘Week in Review’ for 19th Feb – 25th Feb 2024. There’s been a bit going on with the Taylor Swift’s Eras tour continuing, along with a mankini hitting the headlines, so here’s the latest on hot topics, Aussie sports, and entertainment news.
Rose in Bloom
Eventing and Show Jumping doesn’t often hit the news, so it’s been a surprise to see three-time Olympic equestrian rider Shane Rose in the spotlight. At a competition last week Shane Rose decided to bring some colour to the event and competed in a Duffman beer suit and a gorilla suit, but it was his mankini which caused him issues. A spectator didn’t like what she saw and complained about the Aussie wearing the skimpy item, known around the world due to it being in the film Borat. Jeez, thankfully sense has prevailed following an investigation as Rose was cleared and is all good to head to the Olympics later this year, no doubt with a few more clothes on!
TayTay Boom
After all the hype about Taylor Swift’s concerts in Australia it looks like it’s given the economy a massive boost of over $2billion – spend it wisely, Albo! After fans filled the MCG for 3 nights Tay Tay has gone on to not only fill up the Accor Stadium but had thousands of Swifties headed to Homebush to buy themselves plenty of merch before then just hanging out and listening to their hero from outside the venue.
Whilst the US singer might not have performed in Canberra, that didn’t mean she didn’t have an impact there last week as on Friday, the appropriately named racehorse TayTay Bay won at Thoroughbred Park giving the local punters a nice little fill up.
Always look on the Brightside of Life
As we head into Autumn, the top thoroughbreds are coming back into action, and this past weekend we saw some of the best horses going about their business. Wow, how bloody good did Mr Brightside look in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield… After 2 wins from 2 this season, he’s well fancied to make it 3 in the All-Star Mile next month.
Over in the UK, there was a controversial shock result as the Pom’s team Wigan beat Penrith 16-14 in the annual World Club Challenge. With the Warriors being awarded a dodgy try and the Panthers denied one, let’s just say that home advantage helped!
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The Fortune Feed: February 12-18
How are you all going… Joe Fortune back with my latest ‘Week in Review’ for 12th Feb – 18th Feb 2024. There’s been plenty going on over the past week, so just in case you missed out, here’s your easy, quick, and unmissable summary on the latest hot topics, Aussie sports, and entertainment news.
Touch-Down Under
The week kicked off in Vegas with Super Bowl 58, and whilst it wasn’t a high scoring match the drama didn’t disappoint as Kansas City Chiefs scored a touchdown in the last second of overtime. Taylor Swift didn’t take too long to head down and join her boyfriend Travis Kelce on the pitch to celebrate the historic win. But she couldn’t hang around and party for too long as fans in Melbourne were ready and waiting to enjoy the start of Swift’s Eras tour in Australia, which got underway last week at the MCG.
Talking of musicians in Aus, it’s been a while, but the mighty Simple Minds have continued their latest tour down under. Last week saw the band perform in Melbourne as well as heading to Adelaide and then to the Gold Coast. I think most of you can guess which gig I’d prefer to be at!
Albo’s Valentine Yay
Who needs to be watching MAFS when your PM delivers you the real thing? On Valentine’s Day Albo proposed to his partner Jodie Haydon, who said yes! There is no indication on when or where the wedding will be, but I reckon I can be sure that your mate Joe will not be getting an invite.
Jeez, he wasn’t the only poli to be in the news this last week. What about former National’s leader Barnaby Joyce? Now, I don’t mind having a few cold ones but… to finish up on a public footpath in the middle of Canberra lying on your back and swearing away on a school night isn’t a good look. Fair play though, as he seemed to have made a quick recovery, the next day he was fronting up and answering questions from the media. Apparently, it was his prescription medication that was to blame…
Hitting Well Hard
If you blinked, you missed it, as Glenn Maxwell walloped the fastest t20 international century in Australia with what can only be described as a bloody awesome innings at the Adelaide Oval. Maxy was simply unstoppable as he brought up his ton in just 50 balls, and yeah, it goes without saying that the Aussies won the match against the Windies.
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The Fortune Feed: February 5-11
How are you going, punters? Joe Fortune here with my latest ‘Week in Review’ for 5th Feb – 11th Feb 2024. If you’ve not read my feed before, where have you been? This is your easy, quick, and unmissable summary on the latest hot topics, Aussie sports, and entertainment news.
Smiley Kylie
Early last week, all eyes were on the Grammys where it was business as usual for Taylor Swift as she became the first four-time winner of the Album of the Year. But it’s elsewhere that us Aussies have something to smile about. The ever-youthful Kylie Minogue won her second Grammy Award, some two decades after her first one. Our Aussie superstar claimed the award for ‘Best Pop Dance Recording’ for her hit ‘Padam Padam’. Also the former Mrs Liam Hemsworth, known to the world as Miley Cyrus, won her first ever Grammy, I don’t think us Aussies can claim that one as our own.
Ange in the Pool?
EPL fans won’t have missed the news that Jurgen Klopp will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. This sudden announcement continues to leave the media speculating on who will take over, and one name that keeps appearing is big Ange Postecoglou. The Aussie has quickly been embraced by the Spurs’ fans as one of their own, but as a childhood Liverpool fan, rumours persist that he is on the shortlist to leave London and head north at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, in the NRL, there is some relief as the teams heading to Vegas for the season opener have ticked all the right boxes with officials at the US Embassy. I can confirm that all players have finally got their visas to enter the country. Jeez, for a while, it looked like the ‘Vegas Dozen’ weren’t going to be allowed into the US for the groundbreaking matches in a couple of weeks’ time.
TV is Hotting Up
As we head into Autumn, the TV wars hot up again, and MAFS is back with its usual drama. Both Jack and Timothy lying about sex – strewth there’s a surprise. But don’t worry, as Cassandra and Tristan are going alright so far! Just quietly, I’m relieved that elsewhere, Andy Lee has returned with his merry crew of celebs as the latest season of The Hundred has started. It’s great that we get to see what real Aussies thoughts are without tears and tantrums.
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The Fortune Feed: January 29-February 4
I’m back punters! Joe Fortune here with my latest ‘Week in Review’ for 29th Jan – 4th Feb 2024. The summer holidays might be over, but there’s still plenty going on as we head into Autumn. So here’s my quick catch up on all the latest hot topics, Aussie sports, and entertainment news.
Better Than Sex
Jeez, it’s back again, and Married At First Sight, known by viewers as MAFS, is delivering more tears and tantrums along with all the weddings, bombshells, and dinner parties. Fans of the show won’t be disappointed this time round, as food-loving, party girl Lauren has already set the scene and created plenty of headlines. She’s made a strong claim to any future husband that her homemade schnitty is better than a certain type of sex! Having been set up with Richard, the oldest person ever to be on the show, this is definitely one partnership viewers will be watching with big interest.
Strewth, that’s all a bit much for mine, so I’ll level you; this is more my sort of TV. After years of enjoying the Pommie version of Tipping Point, we now have our own Aussie version hosted by Todd Woodbridge. The new show launched last week, and it seems like the former tennis player has been given an unlimited budget to tempt players to go for the jackpot. There’s plenty of extra cash and holidays being offered up and with an audience encouraging players to gamble, it certainly gets my vote.
Windies become Lose-ies
After shocking the Aussies at the Gabba in the final test match, the West Indies couldn’t conjure up another surprise as Australia showed its dominance in the ODI series. In game 1 at the MCG, it was Xavier Bartlett taking 4 wickets along with Steve Smith’s unbeaten 79 that saw the Aussies cruise to victory.
Then at the SCG, it was the ‘Sean Abbott Show’ as the all-rounder smashed 69 runs, took 3 wickets, and claimed 2 catches. This standout performance helped the Aussies win by 83 runs and claim the series with one match to play in the best of three.
Sizzling in Autumn
Bugger, just as most of our Aussie holidays were coming to an end, then mercury decides to shoot up. El Nino, that’s the hot weather, has been predicted to stick around until well into April, so don’t put your suncream or caps away just yet!
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The Fortune Feed: January 22-28th
Joe Fortune back with you again delivering my latest ‘Week in Review’ for 22nd – 28th January 2024. Here’s my quick and easy to read review with all the latest Aussie sports and entertainment news, hot topics, and other fair dinkum, need-to-know stories.
Sydney gets Bashed by the Heat
The new format BBL ended on Wednesday night where we saw the Sydney Sixers get thumped by the Brisbane Heat at the SCG to win BBL13. It was the Heat’s second win in the tournament.
KAYO saw record levels of streaming this season with the most watched moment of the regular season being Aaron Finch’s final match between his side Melbourne Renegades against the Melbourne Stars.
Other cricket news saw the Aussie Men’s team lose the second and final Test Match of the series against the West Indies at the Gabba. In one of the biggest shocks in recent Test Match Cricket the Windies pulled off a surprising 8 run win to level the series 1-1 against all the odds.
Sinner Sinner Carrot Dinner!
What a couple of weeks of tennis we’ve been treated to in Melbourne, in the blink of an eye the Aussie Open has been and gone as Jannick Sinner overcame the 10 times champ Novak Djokovic in the semis before landing his first Grand Slam win in a five-set thriller against Daniil Medvedev in the Men’s Final. Elsewhere Aryna Sabalenka destroyed all before her as she retained the Women’s Open title in stunning style. The Belarusian was in a league of her own, winning the Aussie Open without dropping a set.
Barbie Gets Busted
Despite the enormous box office success Aussie superstar Margot Robbie has been surprisingly snubbed for a nomination in her role as Barbie in the leading actress category at this year’s Oscars. But don’t feel too bad as we’ve got some more winners to toast…
Doja Cat Dominates
The time-honoured Triple J’s Hottest 100 was taken out this year by the bookmakers’ fave Doja Cat with her single Paint the Town Red. The US rapper saw off Melbourne-born G Flip who finished in second spot with their hit The Worst Person Alive. The other winner announced over the weekend was the Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular Top 100, known as GABS. This year the NSW brewery Mountain Culture with its Status Quo Pale Ale retained its position as the top tipple ahead of Queensland’s Balter Brewery with its XPA and the Canberra-based brewery Bentspoke with their Crankshaft IPA.
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The Fortune Feed – January 15-21st
G’day, how are you going? Joe Fortune here bringing you my ‘Week in Review’ for 15th – 21st January 2024 with a quick look at the latest Aussie entertainment news, hot topics, and an update on how my mate J Webby has been going.
Sport
Week 1 of the Australian Open tennis saw Alex di Minaur leading the way for us Aussies in reaching Round 4 before losing out in a thriller to the charismatic fifth seed Rublev. Elsewhere despite a couple of tricky opening rounds Novak Djokovic is into the quarter finals as he continues his quest for an 11th title.
Over in the Women’s Singles, the shock of week 1 came when the world number one, Iga Swiatek, was knocked out in round 3 leaving the draw wide open. As week 2 gets underway both Gauff and last year’s winner Sabalenka are looking good, and I reckon the conqueror from their potential semi-final clash might well lift the trophy. Don’t forget you can enjoy all the action on Channel 9 and STAN Sports.
After all the talk about who stole David Warner’s Baggy Green Cap it’s been nice to be focusing on how Steve Smith would go as an opening batter against the West Indies. The jury is still out for mine, but after a thumping 10 wicket victory it was a good week for the Aussie team, let’s hope for more of the same in Brisbane later this week.
Entertainment News
At the Emmy Awards there was Aussie joy as Sarah Snook went better than her two previous nominations and won the outstanding leading actress for her role as Shiv Roy in Succession. In other news, the Australian-made and recently released Boy Swallows Universe has quickly become a global phenomenon on Netflix, sure it’s a bit weird but certainly worth giving it a watch.
Hot Topic of The Week
The New York Times has just listed it’s top 52 spots to visit in 2024 and it’s great to see two places in our great country featuring as both Tassie and Brisbane get on the coveted list… you beauties!
J Webby Can Eat Update
I’ve given my mate J Webby a couple of challenges recently whilst he is holidaying in Hawaii. First up see how he goes try to eat a dozen Malasadas and if that doesn’t fill him up I then gave him 12 Musubis to try and munch his way through. Jeez, he has got some appetite that’s for sure! To stay up to date you can visit https://www.jwebbycaneat.com/ for his next events.
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