Venezuela Seize 3 Boats After Failed Invasion Attempt
Venezuelan military says it has seized three empty Colombian combat boats just days after a failed invasion attempt.
The Venezuelan Defence Ministry says the boats were equipped with machine guns and ammunition but had no crew.
This comes only days after Venezuelan authorities detained eight people involved in a failed plot to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro.
Three Whitehouse Coronavirus taskforce members in Quarantine
Three members of the White House coronavirus task force - including the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci - have quarantined after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
The director of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Stephen Hahn are also quarantining.
Fauci’s institute said he has tested negative for the virus but will continue to be tested regularly and take necessary precautions.
10 Arrested at Victorian COVID-19 Lockdown Protest
Victoria Police have arrested ten people after more than 100 protesters turned out on the steps of Victoria’s parliament on Sunday to demonstrate their opposition to the Coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Footage from the protest shows numerous confrontations between police and protesters with three people charged for assaulting a police officer and another being charged for allegedly throwing a bottle at police.
Falls Music Festival to go ahead with All-Australian Lineup
The team behind Falls Music and Arts Festival has announced they are planning to go ahead with their annual event.
A post on the event’s Facebook page says the festival will be a “limited edition” event boasting an all-Australian line-up. There has been no official confirmation on the dates of the event but organisers have said they will take direction from health authorities moving forward.
The shows will also raise money for Support Act, a relief charity providing support and financial assistance to music industry workers.
Jackie Trad resigns as Queensland Deputy Premier
Queensland Deputy Premier and Treasurer, Jackie Trad, has resigned following a probe into her integrity for the second time in twelve months.
Trad announced on Saturday that she would be standing down from her ministerial duties amid an investigation launched by the Crime and Corruption Commission into the selection process for the principal of a new school in Brisbane’s Dutton Park.
Health Minister, Steven Miles, has been appointed Deputy Premier and Cameron Dick will take over as Treasurer.
COVID-19 restrictions to ease on May 15th
The first stage of the Federal Government’s three-stage plan to ease coronavirus restrictions will begin in Queensland on the 15th of May and will allow for in-home gatherings of up to 5 people from separate households and 10 people in public spaces. It will also see up to 10 people allowed to dine-in at restaurants, cafes and pubs at any one time.
The second stage, set to be implemented on the 12th of June will see this number increased to 20 people. With the final stage, slated to begin on the 10th of July, seeing the number increase again to 100 people.
Sophie Min: SOLO VOL. 1
<p><span><span>- As the world continues to spend days apart, it seems an opportune time to review some solo improvisation. The past few years have seen local pianist Sophie Min proving herself a force to be reckoned with on the Australian jazz scene. Endlessly prolific, her ever-growing catalogue boasts collaborations with some of Brisbane's most exciting players: the likes of <strong>Ben Shannon</strong>, <strong>Helen Svoboda</strong> and <strong>Tim Green</strong>.
Brainbeau: Infinite Ways
- I doubt there’s a person out there who doesn’t feel hard-done-by when it comes to 2020’s Covid19 experience. As always, however, when you’re in Australia, you’ve really got to put your problems in perspective. Even this country’s musos, who are undoubtedly doing it tougher than most, probably have it better than one act out of the pack in particular, Brainbeau, who picked a remarkably poor time to be touring Europe.
11th May 2020
Rina Sawayama: SAWAYAMA (Dirty Hit/Sony Music Australia)SAWAYAMA [Explicit] by Rina Sawayama