ThyBlackMan.com) Every year on the 26
th of January, Australians come together to celebrate Australia day. It’s usually a time filled with fun, laughter, family gatherings, and a whole lot of barbecuing. The reason for the festivities is to celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the first British fleet at Port Jackson, New South Wales.
On 26 January 1788, the British Governor, Arthur Phillip, planted the Great British flag at the Port Jackson to indicate British jurisdiction over Australia. Even though this has become a day of celebration there are many misconceptions and debates about it. Some, especially aboriginal citizens, even refer to it as a day of invasion whilst past names were Foundation Day and Anniversary Day. Luckily, in 1946, all Australians came to agreement that the anniversary would be called Australia Day – and so it has stayed that way ever since.
2020 Australian of the Year calls for sugar tax to combat diabetes 17/12/2020|8min
2020 Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke says a sugar tax could be used to combat diabetes.
Dr Muecke told Sky News, sugary drinks have been linked to type two diabetes independent of obesity in many studies now and in 17 separate countries a levy on sugary drinks has been shown to reduce purchase and consumption.
“If we look at it, 20 per cent levy on sugary drinks…would raise over $600 million which could be then used to fund heath awareness initiatives and to reduce health inequalities that exist in our society.”