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.
Australian University fees to change in 2021
Australian University fees to be reexamined with courses that lead to jobs in high-priority sectors set to be cut and others raised.
The cost of studying humanities is set to increase by 113%, whilst agriculture and maths courses may be given savings of up to 62% and teaching and nursing will reduce fees by 46%.
These proposed fee changes are set to occur from next year, for current students studying courses decreasing in price the price will reduce next year but for students currently studying degrees set to increase, there will be no increase.
Queensland Government introduces Worker Screening for NDIS
The Palaszczuk Government has introduced a nationally consistent worker screening system for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This system will improve safeguards for those with a disability.
Disability Services Minister Caralee O’Rourke said the legislation bill had been introduced to replace existing worker screening provisions under the Disability Services Act 2006 (DSA). Mrs O’Rourke, spoke further, saying the Bill will improve safeguards for people with disabilities following the rollout of the NDIS.
Protest Charges against Jonathan Sri Dropped
Charges against Greens councillor Jonathan Sri have been dropped following his arrest last weekend at the Kangaroo Point protests.
The Queensland Police have withdrawn a charge of failing to heed a police direction that was put on the councillor last Saturday evening.
Sri was protesting the indefinite detention of more than 100 refugees at a Kangaroo Point hotel.
Coco Hue: Collab Adoration
<p><span><span>- Long time, jazzy key stroker <strong>Peta Leigh Wilson </strong>has played session-muso and second fiddle in so many other outfits and projects, which is where many of the best musos go: following one of the few viable career paths available to the musically inclined. It’s possible to travel down that work-a-day route and kinda forget why you were playing music in the first place. Wilson, however, did a double-take and said, ‘hey, why not do my own thing for once’. </span></span></p>
Armand Hammer: Shrines
<p><span><span>- As America sees societal pillars crumble, it's only fitting last Friday saw a double release of cutting-edge hardcore hip-hop. The New Releases Show already covered <em>RTJ4</em>, a continuation of <strong>Killer Mike</strong> and <strong>El-P's</strong> anarchic call to arms atop dystopian boom-bap, but there's another two-man team on the block.