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Archived Pulse in Australia
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 29, 2026
Archived Pulse in Australia
Australians show heightened engagement with major international sports events including the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon, alongside local concerns about NSW Police and growing interest in solar power technology. The passing of a beloved actress and health news about ALS also attract attention.
Active topics
14
Search volume
89.4K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
14
Sports64% (9)
Technology7% (1)
Politics7% (1)
Money7% (1)
Entertainment7% (1)
Health7% (1)
Why people are curious
Searches largely stem from a desire to follow live sporting events and major tournament developments, highlighting Australians’ passion for international and domestic sports. Concurrently, people are seeking updates on NSW Police to stay informed about public safety and law enforcement accountability. Interest in solar power reflects a quest for understanding emerging technologies and energy solutions amid growing environmental priorities. Health-related queries show a mix of concern and hope triggered by news about ALS, while financial searches about retirement savings indicate public debate and caution regarding policy impacts and trustee reliability.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Intensifies: The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 holds strong attention, notably following Australia and India's performances and India’s exit.
NSW Police Under Public Scrutiny: Interest surges in New South Wales Police amid new investments, internal bullying reports, and high-profile investigations.
Wimbledon 2026 Captivates Fans: Wimbledon 2026 sees intense competition with Jannik Sinner's title defense and star player appearances, drawing broad attention.
Solar Power Gains Momentum in Australia: Solar power interest spikes due to advancements, storage growth, and rising concerns about security and infrastructure challenges.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Australia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
TechnologyCooling
solar power
Interest in solar power is surging due to advances in solar energy basics, security concerns, growth challenges, and expansion in energy storage solutions.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
energy australia free electricitysolar energy
02
SportsCooling
brazil vs japan
Fans are actively following the intense World Cup 2026 match between Brazil and Japan, highlighted by dramatic moments and a last-minute winner.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
japan vs brazilbrazilbrazil japan
03
SportsCooling
icc women's t20 world cup
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is drawing significant attention due to thrilling matches and notable team performances, especially from India and Australia.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
04
PoliticsCooling
new south wales police
There is a surge in interest around developments involving the New South Wales Police, including new equipment acquisitions, internal reviews.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
05
SportsCooling
wimbledon
Wimbledon 2026 is captivating audiences with intense matches including Jannik Sinner's tough title defense and appearances by top players like Djokovic, Sabalenka, and Gauff.
10K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 2 days ago
06
MoneyCooling
asic retirement savings
There is increased scrutiny of superannuation practices in Australia, questioning the wisdom of raising contribution rates to 12% amidst concerns about trustee management and.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
asic safeguarding super report
07
EntertainmentCooling
penelope keith
Penelope Keith, a beloved British actress known for her roles in The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died at age 86.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
08
SportsCooling
germany vs paraguay
The 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Germany and Paraguay has drawn substantial attention, with fans seeking live updates and predictions.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
germany vs paraguay prediction
09
SportsCooling
wimbledon 2026
There is growing public interest in Wimbledon 2026, especially regarding Serena Williams's participation and related match schedules.
1K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 2 days ago
serena williams
10
SportsCooling
fifa world cup 2026™
Interest has surged in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fans following goals, match assignments, and highlights.
1K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 2 days ago
11
SportsCooling
sinner
Fans are closely following Jannik Sinner's performance at Wimbledon 2026, including live match updates and personal stories.
1K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 2 days ago
12
SportsCooling
fifa world cup brackets
There is high interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup brackets, with fans following knockout stage matchups and predictions closely.
200+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 2 days ago
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 2 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Last seen 2 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Solar Integration: Solar Energy and Storage Basics - Department of Energy (.gov)
PowerBank Secures $2.95M DoD Contract for Solar Power - Fuel Cells Works
Is EU solar energy at risk from a Chinese cyber threat? - DW.com
Italy’s solar energy growth faces grid and permit challenges - Enlit World
Growatt looks beyond solar energy and doubles down on storage - Energía Estratégica
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.