Sam Neill's Death Sparks Tribute Wave: Sam Neill, celebrated actor known for iconic roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died at age 78, prompting widespread tributes.
Regional Pulse in Australia
Country pulse digest
Monday, July 13, 2026
Regional Pulse in Australia
Australian search trends highlight a mix of entertainment losses, sports scandals, legal cases, economic forecasts, and technological shifts. The death of Sam Neill and other entertainment news evoke mourning, while sports controversies and developments engage debate and keen following.
Active topics
24
Search volume
255K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Entertainment17% (4)
Money17% (4)
World8% (2)
Technology8% (2)
Life4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Why people are curious
People's curiosity is driven by multiple intents ranging from remembering and mourning lost cultural figures, following live events and ongoing controversies, explaining complex and changing economic or technological developments, debating issues of fairness and ethics especially in sports and property investment, and watching entertainment content with keen interest. These intent labels reflect a public seeking to process significant news, engage with sports and entertainment storylines, understand policy changes impacting daily life, and stay informed about important legal and social issues.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Controversy in Australian Women's Cricket: A scandal involving Australia women’s cricket stars Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Voll has ignited controversy and public debate.
Major Child Abuse Case in Sydney: Sydney daycare worker Hamish Tait faces over 320 child abuse charges, a case closely followed by Australians concerned about child safety.
Billy Frampton AFL Tribunal Case Drives Searches: Interest surges in AFL tribunal case involving Billy Frampton as fans seek live updates and details.
Westpac Interest Rate Cut Forecast Trending: Australians seek to understand Westpac's forecast for an interest rate cut amid economic uncertainties.
'Roaming' Sparks Diverse Interests: Rising curiosity about 'roaming' spans wildlife warnings and mobile phone roaming issues in Australia.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Australia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
EntertainmentSurging
sam neill
Sam Neill, celebrated actor known for his roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died at age 78, prompting tributes from co-stars and filmmakers.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
sam neillaura tingle
02
SportsSurging
georgia voll
A scandal involving Australia women’s cricket stars Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Voll has surfaced, with allegations of an affair causing controversy.
10K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume up 100%
ashleigh gardnerash gardnerashleigh gardner cricketer
03
WorldSurging
hamish tait
A Sydney daycare worker has been revealed as facing over 320 child abuse charges, an important ongoing case in Australia.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
news australia
04
SportsNew
billy frampton afl tribunal
Interest in Billy Frampton's AFL tribunal case has surged significantly in Australia.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
05
MoneyNew
westpac interest rate cut forecast
Many Australians are searching for information on Westpac's forecast for an interest rate cut.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
06
LifeSurging
roaming
There is rising curiosity about roaming, encompassing wildlife warnings and mobile phone roaming issues in Australia.
2K+ searches · 600% growthRank improved 3 places
07
WeatherSurging
heat wave
A significant heat wave is affecting various regions, including parts of Europe and the United States, contributing to thousands of excess deaths and record high temperatures in.
2K+ searches · 600% growthSearch volume up 100%
08
SportsNew
youri tielemans
Manchester United is actively pursuing the signing of Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, with transfer negotiations reportedly advanced and medical examinations.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
tielemans
09
EntertainmentNew
farmer wants a wife 2026
The reality TV show 'Farmer Wants a Wife 2026' has recently concluded with a dramatic finale featuring a surprise engagement and notable contestant dynamics that have captured.
5K+ searches · 800% growthFirst recent appearance
farmer jason and poppy
10
WorldEmerging
australian immigration card
Australia is replacing the traditional paper arrivals immigration card with a digital version.
2K+ searches · 800% growthHolding steady
australia arrival card
11
SportsNew
jannik sinner andre agassi comparison
People are searching for comparisons between tennis player Jannik Sinner and Andre Agassi.
1K+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
12
EntertainmentNew
the lion king musical brisbane
The Lion King musical is returning to Brisbane after ten years, attracting renewed interest.
1K+ searches · 300% growthFirst recent appearance
Technology / Buying | 2 hours ago
apple iphone 18 pro max
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 200+ recent searches and 200% growth. People are searching to evaluate a purchase or offer.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Launch Timeline Comes Into Focus - Forbes
Rumored Apple plan for a more appealing iPhone 18 Pro apparently not possible - PhoneArena
iPhone 18 Pro Max: New Battery May Make It Apple’s Heaviest in Years - TechRepublic
iPhone 18: What you need to know about its higher prices, delayed launch - Gulf Business
iPhone 18 Pro Max could be Apple's most expensive iPhone yet: Here's why | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
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