Gold Stars: Noise Bridge
<p><span><span>- Composed of members from <strong>Tape/Off, Glows</strong> and <strong>Total Pace</strong>, Gold Stars' debut album <em>Noise Bridge</em> is an exciting release for devotees of the Brisbane rock scene. And while the line-up is familiar, there's something unique about this noisy, atmospheric release that has me hanging out for the chance to hear it live, in some imagined future where we can stand up at gigs again.</span></span></p>
Mzaza: The Birth & Death Of Stars
<p><span><span>- Like many artists après the Pandemic lockdowns putting on hold their usual practice of launching new albums, Brisbane’s <strong>Mzaza </strong>have reached a happy compromise with world premier performances for the Brisbane Festival and an extensive regional tour of Queensland before year’s end.
Hobart's Angelsea Barracks discover inscriptions dating back to 1840.
Bricklayers doing conservation work at Hobart’s Angelsea Army Barracks have discovered detailed inscriptions dating back as far as 1840. Museum Manager Major Chris Talbot has suggested the inscriptions may have been made by British colonial soldier conscripts in an attempt to break the rules. Talbot has stated efforts will be made in order to preserve the exciting findings.
Abbott under spotlight amidst International Trade Forum elections
Tony Abbott has appeared in the spotlight again over controversial claims of sexism and misogyny in discussions leading up to the upcoming International Trade Forum elections. Further discussions on Mr Abbott’s approach to climate change, aged care, and the LGBTIQ community have left vital members of the trade board questioning his impending appointment. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stated, “in my view, he’s not the kind of person who should be a trade envoy or any kind of envoy for the United Kingdom.”
Lack of job opportunities linked to tertiary language studies enrolments
Australia’s largest international trading partner is lacking diplomatic faith from Australian youth. Reports reveal a lack of job opportunities linked to the decline in language course enrolments among university students. Theo Stapleton, an Australian living in China, urges residents to explore the different heritage throughout the world and says tensions between the two countries should not limit a love of language and culture.
Australia is officially in recession
Australia is now amid a recession. The current Australian economy is shifting during times of high unemployment rates and less public spending. According to the Bureau of Statistics, many businesses are expected to close down once the coronavirus financial support comes to a close. Many Australians will be further impacted by job losses, pay cuts, and difficulty finding a job for those entering the job market.
Mt Isa vet missing in East China Sea
A 25-year-old Gold Coast equine veterinarian, Lukas Orda, is one of two Australians listed as missing after Typhoon Maysak’s rough seas capsized a boat off the coast of Japan in the East China Sea. Just 9 days earlier than their estimated arrival date in China, Orda was aboard the cattle export ship, Gulf Livestock 1, which was transporting more than 5,800 cattle and 43 crew when it issued a distress warning on Wednesday morning.
Two new cases of corona virus declared in QLD
In local news, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says two new cases of coronavirus are now recorded in Queensland. The Premier says the active cases are contained and border restrictions are in place for the time being to keep the state safe. With 28 active cases, the government urges residents to adhere to state restrictions and exercise hygiene practices.
Lite Fails: North Of Capricorn
- It’s easy to understand right now why the Melbourne-based Henry Reese might be nostalgic for his 2019 trip through tropical North Queensland. He celebrates it with his ambient Lite Fails project and its second record, North Of Capricorn.
Cured Pink: Current Climate
<p><span><span>- A fatal terminality accompanies the fourth and, apparently, final album from the Brisbane-bred Cured Pink. The title of the album, <em>Current Climate,</em> reflects the bleak outlook for the world it is entering into, one that no one could claim Cured Pink didn’t try to prepare for, but which may be too late in it’s arrival for it to embrace.