Simon Simoudis

Luckily for us Australians, we don't live in an earthquake-prone region. But our neighbours in New Zealand aren't as fortunate. I, Simon Simoudis , live in Australia, and while we've experienced a few tsunamis in recent times, they haven't been severe, nothing like the ones witnessed in Japan or other countries.   This earthquake that hit the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia is the 6th most severe ever. Luckily, there aren’t any reported casualties, although its severity was 8.8, which is considered massive. It happened in a remote part of Russia, and hence the damage was limited. Lots of life could have been lost had there been cities within even hundreds of miles. Saw the videos from the town most impacted, which was near the epicenter of the earthquake; the scenes made me shudder. The houses shook like they were toys.  When an earthquake of such magnitude strikes close to the ocean, there are very high chances of a massive tsunami. And I, Simon Simoudis , though living ...

  I, Simon Simoudis , have been an ardent fan of Ed Sheeran almost since the days he began his professional singing career. What impressed me most was his soulful lyrics and his melodious voice. You could relate to his music, as if it were talking to you, about you. Although I don’t understand the deeper nuances of music, people say his music is a symphony of pop, folk, and R&B. What an illustrious career his has been, winning many Grammy Awards at such a young age. His albums have been huge hits, grossing millions, and he has been among the best-selling singers. He is from the U.K. but has fans all over the world. And despite being a superstar, he remains very grounded, and it’s this aspect of his personality that endears him to his fans even more. When I, Simon Simoudis , came to know about his tour to Australia in early 2026, my excitement knew no bounds. The memories of his 2023 tour to our country were refreshed. I had attended his concert, and what a response he got from ...

This is Simon Simoudis , and I live in Victoria. As an Australian, I’ve been accustomed to experiencing wild weather since childhood. I have been accustomed to bushfires, floods, and heatwaves since childhood. When you are from this part of the world, you know what to expect. Summers are meant to be hot, but manageable. Winters are cold for sure, but not very severe. It’s always been a country of extremes, but lately, I’ve seen some weird things happening, almost a complete break from the past. Things are changing fast, for the worse, which makes my gut sink. I, Simon Simoudis ,  remember the fires a few years back. It's now being called the Black Summer, for what it made us feel. That year was extraordinarily hot and dry, and you could feel the sun burning right above your head. Thick black smoke has blanketed many towns, even those that were miles away from the fire zone. I didn’t lose my home, but many whom I know did. There was a huge loss of property and crops. We are now exp...