Ah, 2021. There was so much potential, but unfortunately, we experienced 2020 Volume 2. We witnessed the damaging consequences of Delta and the rising spread of Omicron. The vaccination race and the return to severe restrictions. It was a year that will once again be remembered for COVID. However, even within another challenging year, there…
We race as one. In 2020, Formula One introduced this new slogan to emphasise and promote its commitment to tackling the most significant issues facing the international community. Some of the core issues presented have been racial equality, ending discrimination based on sexuality, and climate change. Albeit some awkward moments at the start, this new…
Fire, vandalism and riots. Tensions have reached a boiling point in the Solomon Islands, and even a break in the chaos won’t solve the crisis that remains deep within the nation. The Solomon Islands have been in a constant state of tension for decades. The infamous period between 1998 and 2003 witnessed the rise of…
Human rights abuses and violations within China are continuing without any interference. The recent kidnapping of professional tennis player Peng Shuai demonstrates the Chinese government’s extraordinary lengths to eliminate dissent against their administration. With a significant international sporting competition around the corner in the Capital of Beijing, is boycotting the Winter Olympics the right decision…
Australia has been significantly harmed by its inability to formulate an independent foreign policy and, there are numerous advantages that Australia is failing to capitalise upon due to its foreign policy relying heavily on historical alliances. But, before I continue, what does it mean to be a middle power? A middle power refers to a…
It’s not stopping. The Chinese government continue to plead their innocence and take any means necessary to conceal any illegal activity in Xinjiang. However, the world is starting to discover the horrific crimes and human rights violations in the Uyghur detention camps. One country calling out China is unlikely to make a difference, but a…
Usually, the number 1,000,000 is used in a positive context. Maybe your favourite content creator reached 1 million followers on YouTube or Instagram. Maybe someone earnt a million dollars through their job or through an unanticipated event. Or perhaps a million was used to describe how many people were watching a sporting event. In most…
The Top 5 Sporting Moments of the Week: 5. Players from NRL team the Canterbury Bulldogs send the league into chaos after investigations found two players engaging in sexual interactions with schoolgirls during a pre-season camp 4. Atletico Madrid defy the odds to defeat Liverpool at Anfield and progress into the quarterfinals of the Champions…
No. Well yes and no. Definitely not enough to justify assaulting members of the community over toilet paper. The Coronavirus is now becoming a pandemic. It is spreading rapidly outside of China, and no nation is safe from the risks. I wrote an article at the end of January (https://thelevinelowdown.com/2020/01/30/coronavirus-should-we-be-worried/) calling for calm, however; back…
Top 5 Sporting Moments of the Week: 5. Lionel Messi becomes the first player in history to record 1,000 score involvements for club and country 4. Mercedes once again look like the team to beat after a dominant performance in the Formula One’s pre-season testing 3. The New Zealand Test team whitewash India, with Virat…
The coronavirus has grown at an alarming rate, leaving medical professionals scrambling to control the outbreak. Should we all be concerned, or can we continue living our lives normally? Currently, the main issue with the coronavirus is that there are so many unknowns. There is no clear evidence on how you can become infected, how…
Despite my reading on this developing story, I am still working through the details of the situation. Therefore, please excuse me if this article jumps around with a lack of direction. There is currently an ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption) inquiry taking place into the NSW Labour Party regarding the party’s alleged scheme to circumvent…
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