$80 million spent on Brisbane metro project
Figures released by the council reveal Brisbane City Council has spent 80$ million on its flagship Brisbane Metro public transport project, with the highest amounts dedicated to design and land purchases.
The Brisbane Metro project, announced in 2016, is still waiting for approval from the state government.
Deputy mayor Krista Adams said costs to date would be "standard at this point for an almost-billion-dollar infrastructure project".
Syrup: The Sponge EP
- When Harry met Henry is not a sequel to, nor a parody of Rob Reiner’s 1989 classic When Harry Met Sally. Harry Pratt was creating synth-based melodies around mid-2018 in Brisbane though without a “voice” for the project he was formulating from his room. Connecting with childhood friend Henry Anderson added not only a dedicated guitarist but a vocalist with moody, baritone level vocals; and thus, Syrup was born.
Alcest: Spiritual Instinct
- Although French black metal band Alcest started out making suitably cold, abrasive music, it didn’t take long before dreamier soundscapes entered the picture. The result was an apparent contradiction, black metal dappled with sunlight and a sense of wonder – and it worked.
4ZZZ Top 20
1. Being Jane Lane - Savage Sunday
2. Amaringo - I Woke Up This Morning After A Dream (Album Of The Week)
3. Full Power Happy Hour - The Fun EP
4. SCABZ - Feel Good Summer (Single)
5. BLUSSH - Shut Up Becky! EP
6. Sahara Beck - Queen Of Hearts EP
7. VOIID - HELL (Single)
8. Pink Matter - Soul Fruit (Single)
9. Majestic Horses - Away From The Sun
10. Flangipanis - Community Backwash
11. The New Middle Class - For The Comfort Of Others
12. Thigh Master - Now For Example
13. WAAX - Big Grief
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Harry Potter fans can book real-world accomodation from the fiction now
The De Vere House, as known as the wizard’s childhood home in The Deathly Hallows Part One from Harry Potter is now on Airbnb listing.
The owner, Jane, wrote on Airbnb that the De Vere House is acclaimed former 5-star and Gold award bed and breakfast accommodation.
The accommodation is located in Lavenham, Suffolk, a medieval village that takes a 2-hour drive from London.
A historic shipwreck moved closer to edge of Niagara Falls by severe storm
The huge storm moved a historic shipwreck last Thursday, known as Iron Scow, which was marooned for over 101 years from the Canadian-American border to the edge of Niagara Falls.
Jim Hill, senior manager of heritage for Niagara Parks said the ship is now 50 meters down the river from its original position.
The ship broke loose from a tug on August 6, 1918, leaving two men who were rescued on the following day stranded.
Scientists united to declare a climate emergency
More than 11,000 scientists have united to declare that the world is facing a climate emergency, and Australia has been named among the many countries not doing enough to prevent this catastrophic threat to humanity.
A report published on Wednesday by the nonprofit Universal Ecological Fund, says the vast majority of country pledges under the Paris agreement - including that from Australia - are inadequate to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
IThe Victorian state government says institutions should pay council rates instead of receiving exemptions
The state local governments in Victoria believe that universities, private schools, and solar and wind farms should pay council rates instead of receiving exemptions.
The councils argue the exemptions - laid out in state law - are unfair as such organisations no longer serve just the local community.
New turtle centre will open in Bundaberg this week
A newly constructed turtle centre will open in Bundaberg this week, aiming to promote environmental conservation, and boost local eco-tourism.
Environmental Minister Leanne Enoch says that the news Mon Repos Turtle Centre, the location of which is home to the largest population of loggerhead turtles in the South Pacific, will play a crucial role in the protection of the animal.