Greenland glacier melting
A large block of a Greenland ice cap, believed to be around 110 square kilometres, has broken off in the far-north east Arctic, which scientists are claiming is an indicator of climate change.
The National Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) states this incident is concerning, as it appears to be a continuous disintegration of the Arctic’s largest remaining ice shelf.
Last Quokka: Unconscious Drivers
- Maybe the cutest of all marsupials, land clearing has not been kind to the Quokka. These days its habitat is confined almost entirely to Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth, though in recent years the apparently smiling demeanour of the quokka has made it a bit of an internet meme. Thriving in the realm of cyberspace while the conditions required for life are rapidly being destroyed, there is something symbolic about the fate of the Quokka.
Kim Salmon & The Surrealists: Rantings From The Book Of Swamp
<p><span><span>- Kim Salmon’s latest album with his band, The Surrealists is a true lockdown album. <em>Rantings</em> <em>From The Book Of Swamp</em> was recorded this year in Melbourne during the beginning of the pandemic and invites the listener in as if they were attending an actual gig at a dark and dingy dive bar in Melbourne’s inner north.
Including disability in the workplace starts with understanding people with disability
Around one in five Australians live with a disability, often a physical, sensory or learning disability, but also invisible disabilities such as psychosocial and mental health disabilities.
The United Nations defines disability as a long-term impairment that affects daily functioning. But it's the interaction that individuals have with society that actually causes the disability.
4ZZZ Top 20
1. Mitch, Please - The Bin Collection
2. Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra - Welcome To The Neighbourhood (Single)
3. The Cassingles - A Symphony Of Horrors
4. JK-47 - Made For This (Album Of The Week)
5. Ancient Channels - Moments In Ruin
6. WHALEHOUSE - Trapped (In My Room) (Single)
7. loulou - It Spills Out EP
8. Confidence Man - First Class Bitch (Single)
9. Sweater Curse - All The Same (Single)
10. Emma Donovan & The Putbacks - Pink Skirt (Single)
11. Felivand - Trajectory (Single)
14th September 2020
Demae: Life Works Out… Usually (Touching Bass)
Life Works Out... Usually by DemaeMusic Yared: S/T (Music In Exile)^
12pm Zedlines - September 14
Your 12pm Zedlines with Tom and Jordan
Image: Flickr/danielfoster
Crowds march in Belarus to protest against Russian influence
More than 100,000 protesters took to the streets of the Belarusian capital, Minsk overnight to continue protests against President Alexander Lukashenko. Crowds marched towards the government district in response to Lukashenko’s planned trip to Russia for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The planned talks come after Russia said it will send paratroopers into Belarus for joint military drills.
Vaccine trial resumed
Oxford University has announced its trial for a COVID-19 vaccine will resume after getting the green light from safety regulators. Trials were suspended last week after it was reported a United Kingdom patient had experienced adverse side-effects. The Australian Government signed an agreement with Oxford University’s partner, pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, to secure the vaccine for Australians if trials are successful.
Victoria records 7 coronavirus deaths
Victoria has recorded 35 new coronavirus cases and seven further deaths overnight, taking the state’s death total to 730. Melbourne’s 14-day daily case average now sits at 56.9 with Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton confident the threshold needed for the next stage of easing restrictions will be met. The news comes after the Victorian government yesterday announced a $3 billion rescue package for business.