Labour commits to using 50% of Gabba train site for parklands
Labour MP Jackie Trad announced labour has guaranteed that 50% of the land about the currently under construction train site at the Gabba is to be used for public park lands. The commitment comes with the promise the space will be co-designed with the community.
The plan also promises the construction of affordable built to rent housing designed with key workers such as medical professionals and front line workers as well as social housing.
LNP Opposition leader insists ECQ referral finds are absolutely not correct
LNP opposition leader Deb Frecklington has defended her record yesterday after members of her own party referred her to the state election watchdog following concerns over donations stemming from a series of fundraisers attended by the MP.
Franlkington has been accused of violating laws that aim to deter political influence amongst property developers.
Jónsi: Shiver
<p><span><span>- In the same way that Icelandic indie staple <strong>Sigur Rós</strong> melted mountains with their charismatic, deeply personal rock, so does their lead vocalist Jónsi in <em>Shiver</em>, his first solo record in ten years. Teaming up with producer <strong>A.G.
Oddisy: Out Of Bounds
<p><span><span>- Has a music scene ever been as undervalued as southern hip-hop, and in particular, Memphis Rap? Probably, but the east coast boom bap and west coast g-funk styles of hip-hop commanded the airwaves in the late eighties and nineties and remain the most celebrated scenes. Yet, the trap music which dominates commercial hip-hop today is unashamedly the product of sounds that began emerging in Memphis in the mid-90s.</span></span></p>
Angie McMahon: Piano Salt
<p><span><span>- Over a full year ago, in July 2019, Melbourne Indie artist Angie McMahon released her debut album <em>Salt</em>, and it isn’t until now in October 2020 that its melancholic, stripped-back, sister EP has emerged from Victoria’s lengthy lockdown period, it is <em>Piano Salt.</em></span></span></p>
12PM ZEDLINES - 13 OCTOBER
By 4ZZZ reporters Hannah Davies and Norma Hilton.
Natural disasters have doubled due to climate change, UN says
The United Nations says a sharp increase in natural disasters can be blamed on climate change, according to a new report.
The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction says major disaster events have nearly doubled in the last 20 years, costing the global economy around $2.97 trillion dollars.
Bangladesh approves death penalty for rape cases after protests
Bangladesh’s government approved an amendment to allow the death penalty for rape cases during a virtual meeting headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,
The decison comes after protests erupted across Bangladesh last week, after reports of horrific violence against women plagued the mainstream media.
Kevin Rudd calls for inquiry in Murdoch media domination
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is calling for an inquiry into the Murdoch Media’s dominance in Australia.
Mr Rudd has launched an official petition to the Australian Parliament, asking them to establish a royal commission into the abuse of media monopoly in Australia.
“Coronavirus refugees” cause sudden shift in Darwin rental market
The sudden decrease in rental vacancies is causing rental prices to rise for the first time in years in Darwin. The cost of renting a house jumped 7 per cent between March and September.
The Northern Territory Government estimates between 2,000 and 4,000 people relocated to the state since the pandemic began.