Calexico And Iron & Wine: Years To Burn
- After nearly fifteen years, Calexico and Iron & Wine have teamed up again to produce an album of laidback folk songs. The second release from the pairing, Years to Burn is the debut album by Calexico and Iron & Wine, following their 2005 EP Into the Reins. No strangers to collaboration, Iron & Wine have also partnered with Jesca Hoop and Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell in recent years, but it’s their return to work with Calexico that seems the most natural.
Madonna: Madame X
- Going into a Madonna album in the post 2008 Hard Candy years is akin to stepping on a Lime Scooter for the first time – either you will have an exhilarating ride to your destination, or you will get flipped over and come crashing down on the pavement, with your dignity, pride and self-respect irreparably damaged (not to mention the buggered-up condition of the mad thing on which you just rode.) Madame X is Madge’s fourteenth full-length release and it was probably her least anticipated album, given the messy ride she’s given fans and casual listeners
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Thousands Exepcted at Brisbane's Lifeline Bookfest
The Brisbane Lifeline Bookfest is on again this week with thousands expected to attend the event at the convention & Exhibition centre.
Over 22 loaded semi-trailers filled with, books, music, DVDs, and boardgames will be up for sale, with all proceeds going to the Lifeline support line.
Lifeline crisis support, offer sucide prevention bereavement and support 24 hour a day, 365 days a year.
Ancient Tower In Afghanistan Collapses
An ancient tower in Ghanzi, Afghanistan, has collapsed.
Officials say heavy rain caused the collapse, but some have accused the government of negligence to protest their historic artefacts.
The city’s architecture is admired across the globe, but difficult for foreign tourists to visit because of the Taliban Insurgency.
Boris Johnson Favourite To Become Next Prime Minister Of The UK
Boris Johnson is the favourite to become the next prime minister of the UK, after he won the first round of voting on Thursday.
The former foreign minister, who is a supporter of Brexit, received 114 votes out of the possible 313.
Seven candidates will progress to the next round of voting, which will be held next week.
Research Shows Severity of Australian Drought And Ice Loss In Antarctica
Researchers from the Australian National University have processed satellite data that shows the severity of the drought in Australia and the ice loss in Antarctica.
The snapshots found parts of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania to be drier in December of 2018 than during the millennium drought.
The lead researcher Paul Tregoning says the millennium drought which lasted from 2001 to 2009 was the worst since European settlement and the new data points to even drier times ahead.
Australia's Hong Kong Community Urge Australia To Take Stronger Stance On Extradition Laws
The Hong Kong community in Australia are pressuring the Federal Government to take a stronger stance on Hong Kong’s extradition laws.
The Foreign Affairs ministry has voiced concern about the extradition bill, but the local Hong Kong community want a stronger response from the government, particularly from Gladys Liu, who was born in Hong Kong.
Jane Poon, Australian Hong-Kong Link leader, says the Australian government’s comments do not reflect the seriousness of the issue.
Landmark Agreement To Benefit Logan Ratepayers And Residents
Logan ratepayers and residents of Greater Flagstone and Yarrabilba will benefit from a landmark agreement between Logan City Council, the State Government and key developers.
Under the 45 year deal, Yarrabilba and Greater Flagstone Developers will contribute $1.2 billion to upgrade roads and deliver water wastewater, while the Council will fund $1.2 Billion towards infrastructure.
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