Increase in Military Infrastructure as India and China De-escalate Standoff on Disputed Border
Images showing additional Chinese military infrastructure close to the site of violent border clashes with India in the disputed Ladakh region in the Western Himalayas have prompted renewed concern about conflict between the Asian superpowers.
This latest development comes just one week after Chinese and Indian military commanders agreed to de-escalation in their standoff in the Galwan Valley, which involved brutal hand-to-hand skirmishes between Chinese and Indian forces on the 15th of June during which 20 Indian troops were reportedly killed.
Gordi: Our Two Skins
<p><span><span>- On a long-haul plane ride mid-way between Australia and Europe, <strong>Sophie Payten</strong>, known as Gordi, lost the plot. Following the release of her debut album, <em>Reservoir</em>, she’d finished med-school, toured with <strong>Asgeir</strong> and <strong>Of Mice and Men</strong>, and begun to fall in love with a woman, something she experienced for the first time against the backdrop of the marriage equality debate.</span></span></p>
Arca: KiCK i
<p><span><span>- In her newest full length record <em>KiCK i</em>, enigmatic Venezuelan producer Arca expands her sound outwards, pushing past limits that existed in her previous work. Though the songs across <em>KiCK i </em>feature much more structure than her breakthrough <em>Stretch </em>EP and preceding, self-titled album, <em>KiCK i </em>is Arca at her most experimental yet: a deep delve into the metallic, alien-like, nonbinary forces that have shaped one of the previous decade’s best producers.
Zedlines - June 25
Thursday zedlines bulletin with Brittney and Humaira.
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China and India agree to disengage in Himalayas dispute
Chinese and Indian military commanders have agreed to disengage their forces in a disputed area of the Himalayas, following a clash that left at least 20 soldiers dead.
The confrontation on the Galwan Valley, part of the disputed Ladakh region along the Himalayan frontier, was the deadliest between the two countries in decades, who have had intense conflict since the 1960s.
Study shows the impact of anthropogenic activity on carbon emissions
A study, led by Professor Chris Fogwell at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Keele University, revealed the significant role of sea ice across the southern ocean.
Professor Fogwell says the Southern Ocean has captured half of all human-related carbon which has entered the atmosphere today, and that this ocean is crucial for regulating carbon dioxide levels sourced from human activity.
The study recalls historic patterns in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels to provide evidence that reinforces predictions about future warming.
Coalition of Peaks pushes for stronger engagement with the Indigenous community
The Coalition of Peaks released a report yesterday which outlines community engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The report surveyed over 2300 individuals, and will use feedback to inform a new national agreement on closing the gap.
Key findings from the report include mainstream delivery service reforms, to address systemic racism and promote cultural safety.
The report also realised the need for improving government relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Proposed housing development on sacred Aboriginal site being reviewed
A side of a proposed housing development on Mount Ainsley in Canberra is awaiting approval from the Commonwealth.
A plan to build more than 200 homes, a private tennis court, and a pool or a possible sacred Aboriginal site is under review.
After federal Environment Minister, Susan Lay asked a department to review the case.
The housing project was said to move residents in as early as 2020, but that is now being disputed by local elders.
Study reveals men develop depression when their child is born
A study produced by James Cook University (JCU) has discovered men are at risk of developing depression during the period of time when a baby's born.
A number of factors contribute to 10% of all Australian fathers showing signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety during the perinatal period.
Among the reasons is a negative stigma surrounding masculinity and depression, which causes many cases, unreported.
Queensland government fears cost of second wave as Victorian spikes threaten border opening
A decision on Queensland’s border closure won’t be made before the end of the month but Cameron Dick has outlined the case against re-opening it.
The treasurer says the cost of a second wave of coronavirus cases has been assessed as having a “$4.8 billion blow to the Queensland economy”.
The call comes amid fears of a second wave of COVID-19 in Victoria.