Open Mike Eagle: Anime, Trauma And Divorce
<p><span><span>- “<em>It’s October and I’m tired</em>” exhausts rapper Open Mike Eagle on his latest record <em>Anime, Trauma and Divorce</em>. Despite Mike claiming to have recorded this line last October, the sentiment still runs true now. An exploration of depression, divorce and self-love, Mike bares all on a humorous yet melancholy record that puts into perspective the necessity of helping yourself in what has been a disastrous twelve months.</span></span></p>
Matt Berninger: Serpentine Prison
<p><span><span>- The solo albums of famous lead singers are often predictable but with Matt Berninger, the singer and lyricist of <strong>The National</strong>, the outcome was difficult to anticipate. The main reason being that Berninger does not play a single instrument and has no part in the writing of <strong>The National</strong>’s music. However, what is predictable is Berninger’s enamouring baritone and wonderfully neurotic lyrics. Written with a bevy of indie rock artist and produced by the legendary <strong>Booker T.
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Health authorites considering bringing anchored COVID patients into the state.
Queensland health authorities are considering evacuating two crew members of a cargo ship, who have tested positive to Covid-19.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles says authorities are working to determine the condition of the two men, currently anchored off the Sunshine Coast.
There have been no new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Queensland today, making it the state’s 42nd consecutive day with no community transmission.
Queensland teenagers take legal action against Adani.
Two Queensland teenagers have lodged legal action against the Adani coal mine.
Claire Galvin and Brooklyn O’Hearn are concerned about the impact coal-produced carbon emissions will have on the survival of the Great Barrier Reef.
Lawyers representing the pair have written to Environment Minister Sussan Ley, calling on the government to revoke the environmental approvals given to the Adani mine.
PM defends delaying anti-corruption commission.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended delaying the establishment of a federal anti-corruption commission.
Mr. Morrison says cornonavirus has taken precedence over the anti-corruption legislation.
The coalition committed to establishing the commission almost two years ago and the attorney-general’s department presented the Prime Minister with a draft of the legislation last December.
Australian electricity prices drop to record lows.
Rooftop solar panels and COVID shutdowns have been credited for record-low electricity use in Australia.
Wholesale electricity prices are 45 to 48 per cent lower than last year in all eastern states and territories except Tasmania.
Chief executive of the Australian Energy Market Operator, Audrey Zibelman, estimates 70 per cent of the fall Is due to increased use of solar energy while 30 per cent is linked to COVID shutdowns, particularly in Victoria.
132 dead after extreme flooding in Vietnam and Cambodia.
At least 132 people have been killed as heavy floods hit Vietnam and Cambodia.
The region has been devastated by floods and landslides caused by seven consecutive tropical storms and torrential rainfall.
The situation is likely to get worse, with Tropical Storm Saudel expected to make landfall this weekend.
20 European countries record highest daily number of new COVID cases.
In Europe, at least 20 countries have all recorded their highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases.
The UK has the most new infections with over 26 000 cases and 191 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours.
European Union leaders are holding a video-conference next week to discuss how to better combat the rising rate of infections.
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