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Wayne Peake

Adjunct research fellow, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University
Wayne obtained the award Doctor Of Philosophy from The University of Western Sydney for the thesis 'Unregistered proprietary horse racing in Sydney 1888-1942'. He is an adjunct fellow of the School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University. His primary research interests are the cultural history of horseracing, the morphology of the racecourses of Sydney, and historical racecourse design and infrastructure. He worked on the Sydney Olympic Games from 1997 to 2001, as a research librarian specialising in Olympic sports, the manager of the Research Centre within the Main Press Centre at Homebush during Games time, and finally writer and copy editor for the 'Official Report of the Games of the XXVII Olympiad' (i.e., the Sydney Games). His most recent book is 'Sydney Racing in the 1970s: an Illustrated Companion' (2023). https://www.waynepeake.com.au/home.html

Anyone for obstacle course swimming? How some of the more unusual Olympic Games sports came to be

Jul 11, 2024 06:15 am UTC| Sports

The Latin motto of the Olympic Games, which Baron Pierre de Coubertin known as the father of the Olympics resurrected at Athens in 1896, is citius, altius, fortius communiter. In English, this means faster, higher,...

Economy

Morgan Stanley Predicts Lower Profits to Impact Economy-Linked Stocks Amid Inflation Concerns

Morgan Stanleys Michael Wilson forecasts a decline in US corporate earnings, predicting a downturn for stocks tied to the economy. Concerns over falling inflation and its impact on pricing power drive investor...

Indonesia’s Batang Zone Aims to Attract Major Investments with New SEZ Status

Indonesias Batang Integrated Industrial Zone (KITB) has been designated a special economic zone (SEZ), promising significant incentives to attract global investors. According to Coordinating Minister Luhut Pandjaitan, the...

Philippine Economic Zone Authority Spurs Economic Growth with 120 New Projects and 64% Job Surge

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved 120 new and expansion projects in the first half of the year, signaling robust confidence in the countrys business environment and economic potential. These...

Venezuela's Economy Seeks Revival Amid Oil Reliance and Leadership Changes

Venezuelas economy, long dependent on oil, faces a potential revival as leadership changes loom and inflation stabilizes. President Maduros policies have failed to address structural issues, leading to calls for a fresh...

China's Industrial Profits Surge in June Despite Economic Headwinds

Chinas industrial profits surged 3.6% in June, outpacing Mays 0.7% rise, as robust production and easing price declines bolstered revenue. However, lingering economic challenges and weak consumer sentiment continue to...

Politics

Kamala Harris Vows to Debate Donald Trump’s Empty Podium If He Skips September Showdown

Vice President Kamala Harris has declared her intention to appear at the second presidential debate in September, regardless of whether former President Donald Trump decides to participate. This declaration follows Trumps...

Donald Trump Slams Kamala Harris's 'Crazy Person' Laugh in Fiery Fox News Interview

Former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, specifically targeting her distinctive laugh. Trumps comments, aired Monday night, have sparked widespread debate and...

JD Vance Admits Joe Biden's Exit Was a 'Sucker Punch' to Donald Trump Campaign: 'Kamala Harris Doesn’t Have the Same Baggage'

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance characterized President Joe Bidens withdrawal from the 2024 election as a sucker punch to the Trump-Vance campaign. He noted that Vice President Kamala Harris lacks the same...

Donald Trump Blasts OPEC for Manipulating Oil Prices to Boost Kamala Harris, Warns of 'Disastrous' Presidency'

Former President Donald Trump has accused the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) of deliberately lowering oil prices to favor Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting that her presidency could spell...

Melania Trump Heartbreak: Donald Trump Reveals Shocking Details of Wife's Reaction to Assassination Attempt

Former President Donald Trump opened up about the harrowing experience of his assassination attempt and how his wife, Melania Trump, watched the traumatic event unfold live on television. Trumps revelations shed light on...

Science

Elon Musk Reveals 50% Success Odds for SpaceX Starship Flight 5 in September

Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO, disclosed that the highly anticipated Starship Flight 5 test might occur in early September, pending FAA approval. Musk estimates a 50% success rate for the ambitious test, which aims to capture the...

NASA Reveals Cause of SpaceX Rocket Anomaly, Resumes Launches After Safety Review

NASAs Commercial Crew Program manager detailed the cause of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket anomaly that grounded launches earlier this month. The issue, traced to a defective clamp, has been resolved, allowing SpaceX to resume...

SpaceX Falcon 9 Ready to Fly Again Saturday After Resolving Engine Anomaly

SpaceX is set to relaunch its Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday (July 26) after a rare flight anomaly earlier this month. The company identified and fixed an engine issue, ensuring the rockets safety and readiness for its next...

SpaceX Reports 50,000 Collision-Avoidance Maneuvers by Starlink Satellites in Six Months

SpaceXs recent report indicates Starlink satellites executed 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers from December 2023 to May 2024, reflecting increasing traffic in orbit and raising concerns about potential...

Nasa’s science mission spacecraft are at risk from hackers, but a new law could help protect them

Nasas missions are some of the most technologically advanced and critically important endeavours. From the Mars Rover explorations to the Artemis missions to the Moon, the space agencys projects push the boundaries of...

Technology

PlayStation 5 Pro Leaked Specs Hint at 4x Ray Tracing Power Boost Over Base Model

Tech experts from Digital Foundry revealed leaked PlayStation 5 Pro specs, suggesting a fourfold improvement in ray tracing performance. 4x Ray Tracing Performance Expected In the most recent installment of their...

Apple to Slash iPhone SE 4 Production Costs by Utilizing iPhone 13 OLED Panels

In a move to cut production costs, Apple plans to reuse iPhone 13 OLED panels for the upcoming iPhone SE 4, insiders reveal. Reusing iPhone 13 OLED Panels There have been rumors that Apples future budget iPhone SE 4...

Maduro Accuses Elon Musk of Secret Plot to Overthrow Venezuelan Government

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has sensationally accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of orchestrating a high-tech plot to overthrow his government, igniting a fierce war of words. Maduro Accuses Musk The president of...

$2B Bitcoin Transfer by US Gov Linked to Massive Coinbase Deal: Bloomberg Analyst

A $2 billion Bitcoin transfer by the US government has led Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart to suspect it could signal a massive Coinbase deal. $2B Worth of Bitcoin Moved The US government recently transferred...

Shiba Inu's Lucie Drops Bombshell: Shiba Eternity Web3 Closed Beta and LEASH Token Access

Lucie, Shiba Inus marketing head, announced the closed beta launch of Shiba Eternitys Web3 version, accessible through LEASH tokens. Shiba Eternity Web3 Launch Senior SHIB Official Lucie has dropped hints that the...

Digital Currency

OMUSD Daily Outlook

FxWirePro- Ethereum Daily Outlook

Top AI Coin to watch for the Day- Zero 1 Labs

Law

Justice Department Urges Court to Uphold Law Mandating TikTok's U.S. Divestiture

Lawsuit Alleges Hyundai Pressured Dealers to Falsify Electric Vehicle Sales

Top Law Firm Screens Job Applicants for Anti-Israel Protest Participation

Life

Five ways to keep your pets cool when the weather’s hot

How to stop released prisoners reoffending: what the evidence says

Why are some people happy when they are dying?

Nature

Demolishing buildings is bad for the planet – here’s an alternative

Counter-drug strategies in Central America are worsening deforestation, threatening many species of birds

Leishmaniasis: this neglected tropical disease is spreading fast, and Europe is nowhere near prepared

Sports

Paris 2024 in pictures

Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome

People with disability know bodies can be funny – so it’s OK that you’re laughing at the Paralympics TikTok account

Technical Analysis

BSVUSD (Chart of the day)

FxWirePro: EUR/NZD range bound in the short term, primary trend still bullish

FxWirePro: EUR/AUD eases lower after early rally fades

Market Data

Morgan Stanley Predicts Lower Profits to Impact Economy-Linked Stocks Amid Inflation Concerns

Microsoft's AI Spending Frenzy Stirs Investor Worries as Cloud Growth Faces Scrutiny

Senior Moment? Donald Trump's Mental Fitness Questioned After Mispronouncing 'Landslide' as 'Land Slade'

'Unlikable' Kamala Harris Accused of Paying Influencers for Fake Social Media Support—Scandal Unfolds!

Donald Trump Jr. Accuses Google of Covering Up Assassination Attempt on His Father: 'Truly Despicable'

Grab a WWE Collectible Cup with Bojangles’ BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Combo

Kamala Harris Dominates Donald Trump Among Gen Z Voters: New Poll Reveals Stunning Lead

‘Hateful Old Man’ Donald Trump Slammed After Calling Kamala Harris a ‘Bum’ During Heated Campaign Rally

Donald Trump Blasts OPEC for Manipulating Oil Prices to Boost Kamala Harris, Warns of 'Disastrous' Presidency'

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