Swirl: The Last Unicorn
- Re-issues and re-masters of albums from decades long past are often little more than a chance to cash in on the nostalgia market, seeking some extra dollars from people who were too young to have much cash at the time but are now in a position to have some disposable income. Fair enough too - if a band produces some good music, there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be able to get some recompense, whether it’s at the time or decades later.
03 Greedo & Kenny Beats: Netflix & Deal
- Netflix & Deal sees popular west-coast trap rapper 03 Greedo team up with producer Kenny Beats for a full length thirteen track project. The past two years Kenny has risen in popularity off the back of several noteworthy projects and singles with artists such as Rico Nasty and Zack Fox. Greedo’s career, however, has been hit with obstacles as he was sentenced to twenty years over drug and weapons convictions in 2018.
Ausecuma Beats: Ausecuma Beats
- Ausecuma Beats are a nine-piece, multiracial afrobeat band from Melbourne, who are releasing their debut self-titled EP. Even dedicated fans of African music can at times get a bit nervous at Australian bands dabbling in the style, worried about what concoction well-intentioned musos will brew out of disparate but individually wonderful music traditions.
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Iraqi forces kill multiple protesters
Security forces have killed at least 40 protesters in Iraq as a new escalation of anti-government protests erupted in the southern city of Nasiriyah, hours after the torching of an Iranian consulate in the holy city of Najaf.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi condemning the attack and demanded Iraq to take decisive action.
Curfews have been ordered both in Nasiriyah and the holy Shiite city of Najaf after violent protests.
Japanese store introduces menstruating badges
A Japanese department store Daimaru Umedain the city of Osaka has reconsidered a plan for employees to wear badges when they're menstruating, which was originally aimed at fostering sympathy among co-workers but triggered a public outcry.
"We received many complaints from the public. Some of them concerned harassment, and that was definitely not our intention," said a male executive.
The Daimaru executive said the store had not intended to make the badge compulsory.
Australian vineyard using alternative methods
Australian farmer and owner of the Margaret River vineyard in Western Australia, Jeff Burch, is using a special "sunscreen" on the grapes to retain moisture in light of climate change.
Mr Burch has outlined new environmental changes as annual rainfall at his Margaret River winery is down 20 per cent.
Mr Burch said, "it's crucial to protect the grapes, so we give them a sunscreen so that the skins don't dry up and crack".
SA controversial land tax bill
The South Australia Governments has won support for a controversial land tax bill with a $189 million dollar cost to the budget in the first three years.
After they gave early support to the changes when they were announced in June, the Greens wavered this week on the fourth version of the bill.
The Greens party was won over with promises of a public housing package worth more than $10 million.
RSPCA celebrates rescue of Bull Terriers
A special walk to celebrate the rescue of 110 Bull Terriers by the RSPCA last year will take place tomorrow at Centenary Lakes dog park in Caboolture.
The walk has been organised by 110 and Friends group and approximately 40 bull terriers have indicated they will attend.
Organiser Leanne De Lamour says, “we are gathering near the dog park Centenary Lakes Caboolture, entrance Via Elliot street, from 9-11 am Saturday 30th November.”
Koala mother to be released back into the wild
A koala mother and her joey who shot to fame when they were found huddled together amongst the ashes of the Canungra bushfires are doing so well they will be released back into the wild.
Seasoned mother Ainslee took such good care of Rupert during the September fire, south of Brisbane, that he emerged from the disaster with just smoke inhalation.
Ainslee, however, had burnt paws and all of her hair was singed.