INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
of trending search terms for 2019 was the phrase 'fires near me', a query that would show governmental and emergency information on any
residents were repeatedly checking in on their current status
Google even implemented its disaster widgets in order to quickly display active alerts, relevant news, and a live map of affected
areas.Beyond bushfires, Aussies were mostly interested in sports and Marvel films, with the Rugby and Cricket World Cups taking second and
third place respectively, and Avengers Endgame and its villian Thanos also making it into the top 10.As for public figures, Aussies were the
most keen to find out about YouTube makeup artist James Charles, followed by breakthrough musician Billie Eilish, while Greta Thunberg and
followed by the country asking itself why Australia Day is on the 26th.Directly reflecting the concerns of the year, Aussies were dying to
