Zedlines - June 23
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Brazil reaches 50,000 COVID-19 Deaths
Brazil has crossed fifty thousand coronavirus fatalities, becoming the second most deadly Coronavirus hotspot after the United States.
Brazillian President Jair Bolsanaro has been criticised for his handling of the crisis, with the country having no health minister since April.
Experts have stated that finding out the true number is impossible without more widespread testing.
NSW considers border restrictions with Victoria
New South Wales is considering tightening border restrictions for people crossing interstate from Victoria.
Victoria has been hit with a second wave of infections prompting NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian to monitor the situation and suggests avoiding hotspots in and around Melbourne.
This comes alongside Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying that these localised outbreaks will be part of living with COVID-19.
QIC and US Bidders forge agreement over Virgin Australia
The Queensland Investment Corporation has come to an agreement with the two US bidders aiming to gain ownership of the struggling Virgin Australia Airline.
The headquarters of Virgin Australia and the approximately one thousand three hundred jobs attached to it will remain in Queensland.
The choice of the new owner will be decided at the end of the month.
22nd June 2020
Tenci: My Heart Is An Open Field (Keeled Scales)
My Heart Is An Open Field by TenciVOIID: Socioanomaly (Independent)* *LANGUAGE WARNING*
The Merindas - 'We Sing Until Sunrise'
Fresh #Melbourne-based duo, The Merindas are the synthesis of warrior queen, bringing an on-trend style of rhythmic, expressive and beautiful music dedicated to their cultural heritage. Blending their sultry tones and energetic stage presence, The Merindas, accompanied by producer Jake Steele, create an atmospheric fusion of Indigenous, electro-tribal pop sounds in an extraordinary presentation of choreographed movement and slay attire.
The girls had kicked off their national album launch tour in March, intending an April release date, but had to rethink the release after their tour was cancelled because of the pandemic, so June 5 it now is.
As First Nations women, their sweet, catchy brand of electronic pop features Nyoongar language, in a bid to preserve and share the language with the world.
Achievement-wise, The Merindas have supported Craig David (at his Perth show, earlier this year); received a Deadly Award nomination as Most Promising New Talent, won Indigenous WAM Song Of The Year, 2015 and performed the title track to their album at The Aussie BBQ in Singapore as part of Music Matters. The Merindas have showcase BIGSOUND and billed alongside the likes of SLUMBERJACK, Jessica Mauboy, Yothu Yindi & The Treaty Project (who invited them to perform with them in NZ for Waitangi Day) Brandy and Mojo Juju. They recently performed a well-received, stripped-back set from home, as part of Isol-Aid Festival.
Zedlines - June 20
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Facebook Removes Trump Advertisements due to NAZI symbols
The social media giant, Facebook says it has removed adverts for US President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign due to inappropriate marketing.
The adverts feature a known symbol used in Nazi Germany. Facebook has said the offending ad contained an inverted red triangle--- similar to that used by the Nazis to label opponents. Donald Trump’s re-election team said the image was aimed for the far-left activist group, Antifa. Facebook has stated that the ads are in violation of their policy against organised hate.
China Releases 10 Indian Soldiers Following Border Clashes
China has released 10 Indian soldiers that were seized in a border clash in the Himalayas that has already resulted in at least 20 Indian soldiers’ deaths.
A battle on Monday saw troops from both China and India fighting with nail-studded batons and hurling rocks at each other.
The release of the soldiers is an attempt to ease tensions between the two sides.
UNSW teaching Indigenous Fathers about Adolescent Mental Health
University of New South Wales, Sydney is leading a program to educate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers on the mental health of their adolescent children.
Led by UNSW Sydney Associate Professor Susan Rees, the program centres on knowledge, emotional-wellbeing, and empowerment in Indigenous fathers. Aiming to improve Indigenous adolescent mental health, the project will be introduced in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across North Queensland.