In Australia, defined benefit plans started to end in 1985. The Whitlam Government’s SSS scheme closed to new members that year. The PSS scheme also stopped accepting new employees in 2005. By 2008, most defined benefit schemes closed, leading to a shift toward defined contribution plans, which are now the main type of retirement plan. … Read more
David Bowie’s last tour in Australia was the A Reality Tour in 2004. It started in September 2003 and featured two concerts at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. This tour was important because it marked his return after the Glass Spider Tour in 1987. Bowie ended his live performances in 2006. Particularly memorable was his rendition … Read more
Deep Purple toured Australia many times. Their first concert was on May 6, 1971, in Perth. They performed two nights in Melbourne on November 29-30, 1984. They will return for four upcoming shows in April 2024 as part of the Pandemonium festival, engaging with fans at various venues across the country. In 2017, Deep Purple … Read more
Culture Club, led by Boy George, first toured Australia in July 1984. Their tour featured the “Colouring Down Under LIVE” TV Special. The final performance took place in Sydney on July 14, 1984. This tour sparked the excitement known as “Georgemania,” capturing the attention of fans across the country. The iconic stage presence of Boy … Read more
Daft Punk toured Australia in December 2007 for the event Never Ever Land. This music event was organized by Modular Records. It showcased the famous electronic duo. This tour was a significant moment in Australian music, highlighting Daft Punk’s influence and popularity in the region. With hits like “One More Time” and “Around the World,” … Read more
Coldplay last toured Australia in November 2016, focusing on the east coast and also performing in New Zealand. Their 2022 album, “Music Of The Spheres,” achieved No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The band enjoys great popularity in Australia and is renowned for their impressive live shows. Highlights included elaborate light displays and stunning … Read more
The COVID-19 vaccination program in Australia began on 22 February 2021. The goal of this program is to vaccinate all eligible individuals as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The target is to complete vaccinations by the end of 2022. In May 2021, the rollout included adults aged 50 and older, reflecting a … Read more
The chickenpox vaccine, called the varicella vaccine, became available in Australia in 1999. It was added to the National Immunisation Program in November 2005. The program provides a single dose for children at 18 months. It also offers a school-based catch-up for children aged 10 to 13 years. Since its introduction, the chickenpox vaccine has … Read more
Clive James last visited Australia in August 2007. He spoke at the Melbourne Writers’ Festival, where he delivered keynotes. James was a famous Australian writer, critic, and broadcaster who spent much of his life in the UK. His achievements in literature and media are well recognized and celebrated. James’s writings revealed a duality of nostalgia … Read more
Celine Dion toured Australia and New Zealand in 2018. She announced her tour on February 1, 2018. Concert dates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland were revealed on February 14. An extra Brisbane date was added on February 19. A third concert in Auckland was confirmed for August 14, 2018, on March 11. For those looking … Read more