Zedlines - July 9
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US announced withdrawal from the World Health Organisation by 2021
The US will leave the World Health Organisation (WHO) next July.
The WHO received formal notification of the decision by US President Donald Trump more than a month ago, which requires a year's notice before complete withdrawal.
The US will depart the who, on 6 July 2021, and under the terms of the withdrawal it must meet its' financial obligations to the WHO before the exit can be finalised.
The US may return as a member of the WHO and Joe Biden has promised to reverse Donald Trump's decision if he is selected as president.
China warns Australia's plans of fleeing Hong Kong citizens will negatively impact the economy
A conduit for Beijing has written yesterday that Australia’s plans to make it easier for fleeing Hong Kong citizens to settle will have a “huge negative impact” on Australia’s economy.
This comes after China introduced new laws in Hong Kong that criminalise a broad range of activities, citing secession, subversion, terrorism or collusion with foreign powers.
Amid Australia's trade dispute with China, experts warn our bonds with the rest of Asia are at risk
As a hard-won free trade agreement with Indonesia comes into effect this week, and concerns grow about Australia's economic reliance on China, experts warn Australia's Asia literacy is likely to suffer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A landmark free trade agreement with Indonesia, which came into force on Sunday, has been touted by the Federal Government as an opportunity to bounce back from Australia's first recession in 29 years.
Melbourne public housing residents complain about unfair conditions
Three thousand residents in lockdown in a housing estate in Flemington in Melbourne have heard nothing about food and resources being delivered, one of the residents says.
Mohammad says it is absurd because staring out of the window staring at people calmly walking their dog, while he is imprisoned in a building staring at a series of police trucks.
UQ pushes for international students to come back to Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is urging the state government to finalise plans to bring international students back into the country after the lockdown prevented international students from entering Australia.
As university studies are set to return to partial face-to-face learning, UQ Vice Chancellor Peter Høj said it was critical that international students be allowed back into the state.
International flights bringing thousands of people into Australia
Around 500 international travellers are arriving every day in Brisbane, although arrivals are down by 97 per cent.
Many of the travellers are Australian citizens, but the Australian Border Force said over 212,000 people have returned from overseas between March 21 and June 30.
Dollar Bar: Pyrrhic Victory
<p><span><span>- There’s an almost mythic status to Dollar Bar, the Brisbane stalwarts who have sporadically released output ever since first emerging in 1999. What started as a cassette with just <strong>Dale Peachey</strong>’s voice and guitar grew into one of Brisbane’s most beloved indie cult bands, culminating in this, their fourth and final album. </span></span></p>
Rebel Yell: Fall From Grace
<span><span>- Industrial-dance doyen Rebel Yell is never one to stand still: whether we're referring to the high bpm of her techno jams, her world-wide touring schedule over the last couple of years or the stylistic tweaks she brings to each new release, to keep us all guessing.</span></span>
Tiny Castle: Perspectives
<p><span lang="en-AU">- Fresh on the local scene are Brisbane Indie-rockers, Tiny Castle. Announcing themselves emphatically with their debut EP, </span><span lang="en-AU"><em>Perspectives</em></span><span lang="en-AU">, Tiny Castle have delivered a mature release that is more redolent of a seasoned band at the peak of their powers than a budding act making their first foray into the world.