Environment Minister issues stop work order on Woolloongabba Hotel

Submitted by Zedlines Contributor on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 12:17

Queensland Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch has issued an eighth stop order under the Queensland Heritage Act to protect the heritage-listed Broadway Hotel in Woolloongabba. 

This comes in light of the most recently submitted development application for the site which included the demolition of structures within the boundary of the heritage-listed area.

This is the latest in a string of stop orders which have been issued to protect the historic value of the site since it was severely affected by fire in 2018. 

Picnic Protesters fined at Kangaroo Point

Submitted by Zedlines Contributor on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 12:14

Protesters have been fined over $8000 for incorrect social distancing practices at a ‘picnic protest’ in Kangaroo Point this morning.

The protest was conducted in support of refugees detained at the Kangaroo Point Central Hotel for almost a year. 

Protesters say they planned to follow new social distancing guidelines by picnicking on the footpath outside the hotel in a show of solidarity with the refugees, but police did not accept the demonstration complied with social distancing legislation.

COVID-19: The Second Wave of Destruction for Australian Performing Artists

Submitted by BellaS on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 12:08

Cruises are idealised as relaxing, enjoyable, and an isolated getaway, but for Bridie Heron, a Brisbane professional dancer, isolation, has been taken to the extreme. Stuck on board an international cruise line, Bridie and her fellow Australian crew are trying to get home.

But with Australia’s recent funding cuts to the Arts department, and many artists missing out on the JobKeeper package, is Australia the best place to be as a performer?

Bella Schwarzenecker reports

[Image: CC\Dushan and Miae]

Annie Hamilton: Annie Hamilton EP

Submitted by chrisc on Fri, 08/05/2020 - 08:57

- A talented and highly anticipated new voice in Australian rock finally emerges with a self-titled debut EP that touches upon many cornerstones of '90’s grunge, post-punk and shoegaze. From her debut single and the EP’s opener, Fade, Sydney singer-songwriter Annie Hamilton showcased a commanding voice that would not contribute to a world of noise, but instead drown it out.

Mogwai: ZeroZeroZero

Submitted by chrisc on Fri, 08/05/2020 - 08:48

- Mogwai are no strangers to composing soundtracks. With Zerozerozero, created for an Italian crime drama, they're up to their fifth outright soundtrack, plus a few more where they've collaborated with other artists. They've proven themselves extremely adept at this sort of work, with virtually all of these records working both as accompaniment and stand-alone.

University Free Speech Tested over Pavlou Protests

Submitted by GusG on Thu, 07/05/2020 - 12:46

With the Hong Kong protests that have occurred over the past year or so, a door has opened for activists from all different backgrounds to have their say - and the right to free speech and its consequences have been the topic of much discussion.

Gus Green talks to Student Activist Drew Pavlou about his experience with protesting against Chinese human rights abuses at the University of Queensland

[Image: ABC News]

Climate Activism During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Submitted by rachaelb on Thu, 07/05/2020 - 12:39

Due to social distancing restrictions, the climate movement has mostly transitioned online, enabling more discussions to happen and opening up a broader conversation about climate solutions. 

4ZZZ reporter Rachel Bollerman spoke with representatives from Climate for Change, School Strike for Climate and Extinction Rebellion, discussing the impact of Coronavirus in the climate space.

[Image: Getty\Guiseppe Manfra]

Drake: Dark Lane Demo Tapes

Submitted by chrisc on Wed, 06/05/2020 - 17:48

<p><span><span>- Have you ever had that friend who you defend, despite everyone hating them, until one day they do something so bad that you lose hope? Post-2015 <strong>Drake</strong> is the musical equivalent of that friend. Before 2016, I defended the pop-rapper against his naysayers due to the ferocity of quality singles and projects he dropped that year. Something changed with the release of his hyped but ultimately mediocre <em>Views</em> album as every project since has been on a steady decline to the garbage heap.

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