What’s undisputed is that, starting in the mid-1940s, powerful social forces transformed Los Angeles so that commuters had only two choices: drive or take a public bus. As a result, LA became so choked with traffic that it often took hours to cross the city. In 1990, the Los Angeles Times reported that people were … Read more
Australian swimming legend Bronte Campbell is set to marry her long-time boyfriend Benfield Lainchbury. The champion swimmer took to social media to share the engagement news on Friday, posting a video and series of photos from Venice. Campbell and Lainchbury have clearly been enjoying their post-Olympics European vacation, and Campbell was in a playful mood … Read more
Australia’s viral Olympics breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn’s next money-spinning move has been revealed. Raygun has signed with a high-profile management team that looks after several Australian and New Zealand celebrities. Born Bred Talent specialises in TikTok talent, social media stars and Instagram influencers. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Raygun announced the … Read more
Australian track sprinter Matthew Richardson has announced he will switch nationalities and compete for Great Britain at future international events. Richardson won silver for Australia in the individual sprint and the keirin, as well as bronze in the team sprint, in a brilliant performance at the Paris Olympics. The 25-year-old was born in Maidstone, England, … Read more
Two weeks ago, no one knew who Raygun was. Now, the Australian Olympic breaker has featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, at UFC 305 and, on Sunday night, even at the Logies. The viral sensation made a brief appearance via video at Australian TV’s night of nights, giving permission to all award winners … Read more
Olympic swimming great Ariarne Titmus has shared an “absolutely beautiful” moment with dad Steve and mum Robyn after returning home to Australia on Tuesday. Dozens of Olympians landed at Sydney Airport to a throng of family, friends and supporters. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Emotions spill over in Ariarne Titmus reunion. Know the news with the … Read more
The coach of four-time Australian Olympian Lisa Weightman has taken a sarcastic swipe at Athletics Australia in the wake of her well documented marathon snubbing. Weightman was controversially overlooked for what would have been her fifth Olympic berth in Paris when Athletics Australia chose Jess Stenson, whose qualification time was slower than Weightman’s, Sinead Diver … Read more
Australian Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has separated from husband James Murch after 15 years of marriage. Freeman, 51, and Murch, 49, confirmed in a statement they have decided to part ways and said their focus was on their 13-year-old daughter Ruby. “After 15 years of marriage we have unfortunately separated. We continue co-parenting and this … Read more
A Kyle and Jackie O Show producer went to extraordinary lengths to secure Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn on the radio show, it was revealed on Friday. The 36-year-old, who lost her three battles in the Olympics debut of the breaking event but gained worldwide attention, had remained quiet post-Olympics until she broke her silence … Read more
Australian breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has spoken for the first time since her viral performance at the Olympics. In a video posted to Instagram, Raygun said she was left “devastated” by all the hate directed at her. The 36-year-old lost her three battles in the Olympics debut of breaking, but put the sport on the … Read more
