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Archived Pulse in Australia
Country pulse digest
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Archived Pulse in Australia
Recently, Australia has seen increased attention to notable political figures' deaths and investigations, alongside heightened enthusiasm for major sports events including AFL matches, World Cup games, and Wimbledon finals.
Active topics
23
Search volume
185.4K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
23
Sports57% (13)
World22% (5)
Politics9% (2)
Culture4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are curious for various reasons across these topics. In politics, there is a strong intent to remember recent influential figures who have passed and to follow ongoing investigations related to their deaths. Sports interest is driven by a following intent, as fans track live events, player status, and tournament progressions such as in AFL, soccer World Cup, tennis Grand Slams, and mixed martial arts. Entertainment curiosity focuses on following public figures’ evolving careers and related business ventures. In world affairs, people seek to understand complex incidents including emergencies and natural disasters, reflecting explaining and worrying intents.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Murder Investigation Following Ann Widdecombe's Death: Former British MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home, with a 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of her murder, sparking international attention.
AFL Clash: Collingwood Magpies vs North Melbourne in Spotlight: Significant public interest surrounds the AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and North Melbourne, highlighted by player bans and season challenges.
World Cup 2026: Spain Defeats Belgium to Reach Semifinals: Fans are closely following the Belgium vs Spain quarter-final in the 2026 World Cup, with Spain advancing to face France in the semifinals.
Wimbledon 2026 Semifinals: Sinner, Djokovic, and Zverev: The Wimbledon 2026 men's semifinals featuring Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev are highly anticipated by tennis fans.
Rising Star Cruz Hewitt in Wimbledon 2026 Junior Final: Cruz Hewitt's progress to the Wimbledon 2026 junior final has sparked curiosity alongside broader interest in the tournament's schedule and attendees.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Australia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
CultureNew
andy bickers cold chisel
Andy Bickers, longtime saxophonist for Cold Chisel, passed away, prompting widespread tributes.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
andy bickers
02
PoliticsPeaking
derryn hinch
Derryn Hinch was a prominent Australian journalist and senator known for his candid and controversial style.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
derryn hinch cause of deathderryn hinch children
03
PoliticsSurging
ann widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe, a former British MP, was found dead at her home, leading to an arrest on suspicion of murder.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 3900%
anne widdecombe
04
SportsEmerging
collingwood vs north melbourne
The AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and North Melbourne is generating high interest amid player bans and season uncertainties.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
collingwoodnorth melbournetim membrey
05
SportsPeaking
belgium vs spain
Fans are actively following the Belgium vs Spain World Cup 2026 quarter-final match and the upcoming Spain vs France semifinal.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 1900%
spain belgiumspain v belgiumfrance vs spain
06
SportsNew
sinner vs djokovic
Tennis fans are following the Wimbledon 2026 men's semifinals involving Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev leading up to the final.
20K+ searches · 500% growthFirst recent appearance
novak djokoviczverevjannik sinner
07
SportsNew
cruz hewitt wimbledon 2026
Interest in Cruz Hewitt's appearance in the Wimbledon 2026 junior final is rising alongside general attention to the tournament schedule and celebrities at Wimbledon.
20K+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
cruz hewitt wimbledon junior finalwimbledon 2026
08
SportsNew
mcgregor vs holloway
Interest in the UFC 329 fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway has surged significantly in Australia.
5K+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
conor mcgregor vs max holloway 2ufc 329 australia time
09
SportsSurging
adelaide football club
The Adelaide Football Club is trending due to a recent incident involving a player and a pedestrian.
5K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume up 150%
josh worrell
10
EntertainmentSurging
prime drinks
Logan Paul is trending as he gains attention for his WWE involvement and personal life news.
5K+ searches · 800% growthRank improved 2 places
logan paul
11
SportsNew
essendon bombers coach search 2026
Search interest in Essendon Bombers' coaching situation in 2026 has surged, focusing mainly on Simon Goodwin's potential return.
5K+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
simon goodwin
12
SportsSurging
bocce
Interest in bocce has risen sharply in Australia, highlighted by new court constructions and community events.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
Culture / Remembering | 1 day ago
andy bickers cold chisel
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 1K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to revisit a person, event, or shared memory.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Andy Bickers, Cold Chisel's Saxophonist For Over 30 Years, Passes Away - The Music Network
'Much loved': Kiwi-born Cold Chisel musician dies, mourned by bandmates - NZ Herald
'Incredible musician': Cold Chisel saxophonist Andy Bickers dies - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corpor…
Cold Chisel Saxophonist Andy Bickers Dies, Band Pays Tribute - Oz Arab Media
Andy Bickers, Saxophonist For Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil & More, Passes Away - themusic.com.au
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.