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An unusual atmospheric event has been captivating sky watchers across the globe recently. This celestial spectacle, known as the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, has been visible much farther south than usual, delighting residents in areas that rarely get such a show.
The stunning display of colorful lights dancing across the night sky is caused by interactions between solar winds and the Earth’s magnetic field. These interactions are typically only visible near the poles, but a recent surge in solar activity has expanded their reach.
Experts say this increase in solar activity is part of the sun’s natural cycle, which peaks roughly every 11 years. During these periods, the sun emits more solar wind and charged particles, leading to more frequent and widespread auroras.
Social media platforms have been flooded with photos and videos of the Northern Lights, as people from various regions share their experiences of witnessing this rare phenomenon. The vivid greens, purples, and reds have been a source of wonder and inspiration.
Scientists are closely monitoring the sun’s activity, as it can also impact satellite communications and power grids on Earth. While the auroras are a beautiful sight, they serve as a reminder of the powerful forces at play in our solar system.
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Mia Freedman is temporarily stepping away from her podcast and most likely her high-ranking role at Mamamia, and taking long service leave after reportedly suffering a ‘burnout’ and copping ‘relentless bullying online’.
Freedman made the shock announcement last week on her Mamamia Out Loud podcast, which she hosts with her daughter-in-law Jessie Stephens and Mamamia’s Head of Content, Holly Wainwright.
‘I have some news. I am taking a few months off the show because I have been doing the show for more than 10 years now. It started as a weekly show. It’s now a daily show. That hasn’t even been my day job – my day job has been being the co-founder of Mamamia,’ she said.
‘I’ve not taken any time off and I didn’t take any time off – I think I had two weeks off when I had my youngest child – and I’ve obviously taken holidays.
‘I’m still going to be around. There’s 150 people working here and I feel like maybe I can step back for a little bit. I’m feeling the itch to go quiet and just work on some things of my own.’
Freedman added in her statement that she was feeling the pressure ‘as the face of the business’ and admitted she ‘has made mistakes’.
Mia Freedman is temporarily stepping away from her podcast and most likely her high-ranking role at Mamamia and taking long service leave after reportedly suffering a ‘burnout’ and copping ‘relentless bullying online’
‘There’s a lot of pressure being the face of this business. It’s my face on the door and when things go wrong and we employ wonderful people who are all human, as I am, and humans make mistakes as I certainly do,’ she said.
It comes after Freedman appointed her 27-year-old son Luca Lavigne the company’s chief operating officer.
The news came as a shock to employees of the company, where there had already been a high staff turnover.
Luca’s wife Jessie Stephens was also employed by the company as an editorial assistant.
It led to significant online criticism of Mamamia, the media company that claims to capture ‘what women are talking about’.
Daily Mail is not suggesting Luca isn’t qualified for his job or that he’s not entitled to receive his salary, only that the issue caused disquiet in the Mamamia newsroom.
Luca had joined Mamamia as a content producer in 2016. He had no prior media experience, having worked as a Merivale bartender for four months after graduating from Sydney Grammar School in 2015.
Freedman made the shock announcement on her Mamamia Out Loud podcast last week
The news comes after Freedman appointed her 27-year-old son Luca Lavigne the company’s chief operating officer – at an enormous salary
However, it is not uncommon for junior positions to be awarded to people without industry experience, and Daily Mail does not suggest there was any nepotism at play.
Freedman attracted significant online derision about the decision to appoint her son COO and now frequently restricts commenting on her social media posts.
During her announcement last week, Stephens said her mother-in-law and boss was focusing on her ‘mental health’.
‘The internet’s a lot, and it’s a lot at the moment. I want to be smaller,’ Freedman added.
Freedman’s break from work also comes amid big changes to the Point Piper mansion she shares with her husband.
The couple recently got permission from Woollahra Council for a new three-level, flat-roofed dwelling as part of a $3.9million rebuild.
Freedman and her husband Jason Lavigne bought their sprawling 1910 home in the ritzy waterfront suburb for $12.75 million, after it last sold for just $6.1 million in 2013.
The luxury home boasts five bedrooms and four bathrooms and has lavish amenities including a party-sized cabana, a wet-edge pool and a sauna.
The non-waterfront property has a prime location near the Royal Motor Yacht Club, with picturesque views of Sydney Harbour.
