Museum of Chinese-Australian People planned for Sydney
Sydney has announced plans to build a museum dedicated to the history of Chinese people in Australia.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore says the location will feature a gallery and exhibition space, as well as programming activities, community spaces for events and an artist in residence program. The museum will be aimed at promoting and sharing the story of Chinese settlers and understanding and celebrating the challenges, contributions and achievements.
Queensland Students to Return to classrooms
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced yesterday that all Queensland school students will return to classroom learning on Monday, May 25.
She told Queenslanders that this was only possible due to the incredibly low transmission rates over the past week and congratulated everyone for their efforts. Students in Kindergarten, Prep, Year one and Years 11 and 12 started classroom learning on the eleventh of May and will be joined by their years two to ten classmates on Monday week.
Nursing Home in Lockdown after Positive COVID-19 test
a Queensland nursing home has been put on lockdown after nurse tested positive for COVID-19.
The infected persons continued working at the North Rockhampton nursing centre, despite having mild respiratory symptoms since May 3. More than 30 people have been urgently tested after coming into close contact with the Aged Care Nurse.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Response to COVID-19
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary have been forced to change their in person experience as a result of coronavirus. Workers have been providing new alternatives to their live shows and are creating a lot more online content. Amy Swinn, communications officer for the sanctuary has described the new initiatives in place.
4ZZZ reporter Cat Gardiner has this story.
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Perfume Genius: Set My Heart On Fire Immediately
- With a discography that has transported weightlessly between the enchanting, ethereal elements in Put Ur Back N 2 It, to the horrorcore Swans-like drone of Too Bright and the luscious art-pop of No Shape, it seemed inevitable that Perfume Genius would continue to expand his sound outwards, encapsulating more styles than ever before.
Mack Franklin: Snakepit
- Brisbane’s Mack Franklin (aka Thomas Brydon) has just put out an EP on local label While You Where Sleeping (WYWS). Having produced under various monikers over the years, (as well as being at the core of the Mascone Echoes label and half of the duo Ruhe), Franklin has an energized approach to electronic music which touches on different elements of techno and house to great effect.
Quelle Chris & Chris Keys: Innocent Country 2
- Like clockwork, a brand new year means a brand new project from underground Detroit rapper Quelle Chris. Collaborative or solo, Chris has consistently raised his bar with quality releases annually and has made a name for himself with his unique approach to rap. His latest tape Innocent Country 2, sees him reunited with producer Chris Keys in a sequel to the duo’s glanced over 2015 record.
4ZZZ Top 20
1. Brainbeau - INFINITE WAYS
2. RVG - Feral (Album Of The Week)
3. Demon Days - Safehouse (Single)
4. Baker Boy - Move (Single)
5. Sycco - Nicotine (Single)
6. Violent Soho - Everything Is A-OK
7. Ultra Material - Ep 3
8. Annie Hamilton - annie hamilton EP
9. The Stress Of Leisure - Interesting Times (Single)
10. Cable Ties - Far Enough
11. Jaguar Jonze - Diamonds & Liquid Gold
12. Holiday Party - Let Down (Single)
13. Good Boy - It Takes A Lot Of Skill To Milk A Mare
Society post pandemic
Effect COVID19 has on mental health services and people already using these services and how what is set up now during the pandemic can help us in the future post-pandemic
Isabella Jeffreys reports
Zedlines - May 12
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