Debt Increases as NSW Hotel Quarantines Go Largely Unpaid

Submitted by Zedlines Contributor on Fri, 20/11/2020 - 12:43

Freedom of information laws reveal only 10 per cent of New South Wales travellers have paid their coronavirus hotel quarantine. Over 43,000 travellers were put up in hotels throughout the state as well as 12,000 Defence Force personnel. Exemptions on financial fees have already cost the Government over $30 million in lost revenue.

Scott Morrison Denies Allegations as China Claims Australia Violated Human Rights

Submitted by Zedlines Contributor on Fri, 20/11/2020 - 12:29

Chinese diplomats leaked a list of grievances to Australian newspapers this week. China has claimed Australian Government, Scott Morrison, is to blame for the weakening ties due to human right violation allegations and negative media coverage of China in Australia. Mr Morrison has dismissed China’s claims and stated Beijing is angry over ‘Australia being Australia'.

Government Guidelines Adjusted as Tokyo's Coronavirus Rates Peak

Submitted by Zedlines Contributor on Fri, 20/11/2020 - 12:27

Tokyo’s revealed its coronavirus alert is at an all-time high as cases increased by 534 on Thursday alone. Governor Yuriko Koike says Japan is on the highest alert level with infections possibly reaching 1,000 cases a day. With the Olympic Games scheduled to be staged in Tokyo next year, Government guidelines are being put in place to mindfully restrict the movements of people without causing economic impact.

Beekeeping is Being Brought Back to Life in Victoria

Submitted by Zedlines Contributor on Fri, 20/11/2020 - 12:25

For the past 10 weeks, Claire Moore’s bee farm in central Victoria has been paying visits to the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre. Men inside the Centre are learning the art of beekeeping with young people released well educated to start work in the beekeeping industry. Ms Moore says there has been a large amount of interest from beekeepers throughout the industry wanting to hire these young people.

State of Origin Attendance Keeps Schoolies Back

Submitted by Zedlines Contributor on Fri, 20/11/2020 - 12:19

50,000 football fans filled Brisbane’s Lang Park for the State of Origin decider. With barely any masks being worn and so many people coming together, Dr Jeannette Young is standing by the decision to cancel schoolies. The cancellation, released back in August, is explained to be a different scenario due to not being a ticketed or seated event.

Smiley by Guillem Clua (Independent Production - Brisbane Pride Festival 2020)

Submitted by blairm on Fri, 20/11/2020 - 07:58

Destiny. It is a concept that drives creative literature and performance based adaptions in every culture and in every time period. Where would the “Star Wars” saga be without the line “It is your destiny…” intoned in various ways impressing on the character (and the audience) that life might be lived freely, however, you cannot escape what has been set for you by some otherworldly entity or existence.

Emma Donovan & The Putbacks - 'Crossover'

Submitted by charlottec on Thu, 19/11/2020 - 14:02
Renowned Australian indigenous soul singer Emma Donovan and critically-acclaimed rhythm combo The Putbacks have released their much-anticipated album Crossover, defining a new flavour in the feast of Australian music, which features music powerfully performed and preserved in traditional language. With nostalgic songwriting delving into Emma’s childhood, family and her late mother, Crossover is a beautifully honest soulful ride through the past, with relevance to the now. The personal and honest lyrics throughout Crossover are emphasised by The Putbacks sharp, dynamic and funky rhythms, delivering a swag of soul-defining songs with sentimental hints of Stax and classic Atlantic recordings the whole way through. Emma Donovan & The Putbacks first burst onto the scene together with 2014’s epic Dawn which won fans all over the world. Since then, Emma Donovan has toured and recorded with Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, Paul Kelly and Spinifex Gum, while The Putbacks released their debut self-titled album in 2018. Following on from the successful collaboration with Dawn, Crossover highlights the band’s shared love for classic American soul and the protest music of indigenous Australia, with a uniquely Australian accent. Growing up singing church songs with her grandparents on the North Coast of New South Wales, Emma’s grandmother is the focus of the first single off the album Pink Skirt, whilst her mother forms the yearning and heartfelt masterpiece of Crossover; a tribute to memories made, connection and ongoing spirit. Five-piece combo The Putbacks are veterans of the recording studio, having performed across a variety of festivals and major events for over a decade, establishing themselves as Melbourne’s go-to instrumental funk ensemble. Crossover is produced by renowned keyboardist (Hiatus Kaiyote, The Putbacks) Simon Mavin and released through Melbourne’s very own Hopestreet Recordings.
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