Top 12 Most Popular Epoch Times Australia Stories of 2024
Looking back at the year 2024, from Elon Musk to EV defects to Australia Day, these were the top stories that captured everyone’s attention.
As one of the leading news outlets in Australia, The Epoch Times covered several stories that gained significant local and international interest throughout the year.
Here is a compilation of the most popular stories of 2024.
January: Australia Day Controversy
The debate surrounding Australia Day remained a hot topic among readers, evidenced by the top story of January.
The issue caught the attention of One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson, who later confirmed that the retailer had addressed her inquiries to affirm that individual store teams were free to observe Australia Day in a manner that suited them.
Director of Store Operations Ben Camire stated, “In the past, some of our stores have chosen to display the Australian flag alongside the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, and others have organized team and customer activities,” to The Epoch Times.
Despite ongoing discussions, Australia Day remained a topic of contention as certain Indigenous and progressive groups advocated for changing the date.
February: Blood Pressure a Silent Killer
Readers showed a keen interest in health-related matters when an older story about the dangers of high blood pressure emerged as the most read article of February.
Professor Alta Schutte, an expert in cardiovascular medicine at UNSW Sydney, stressed, “Blood pressure is a leading cause of death. Many people are unaware of this fact, so awareness is the first step in addressing the issue.”
