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Sudan Supspended From African Union Amid Concerns In Potential Civil War
Sudan has been suspended from the African Union amid the growing concerns the divide between civilians and the military could lead to a civil war.
The decision follows a protest in the nation’s capital on Monday which killed over 120 people.
The AU hopes that the suspension will prompt the military to hand over power to a civilian-led authority.
Indian Authorities Have 15 Days To Retrieve Five Climber's Bodies
With monsoon season approaching, Indian authorities have between 10 to 15 days to retrieve the bodies of five climbers in the Indian Himalayas.
The team of eight were hit by an avalanche, including one Australian, Ruth McCance, who is presumed dead.
Aerial photographs have identified five bodies, and it is feared that the other three could be buried under the avalanche.
Bassingthwaighte Family Purchase Cattle Station In Western Queensland
A Bull-breeding family in Western Queensland will pay more than $14 million for a cattle station in the Northern Territory owned by a Filipino businessman.
The Bassingthwaighte family, owners of Bass Cattle Company, made a deal for the 265,000 hectare Epenarra Station with around 8,000 heads of cattle.
Epenarra Station will be the second property sold by developer Romeo Roxas after listing three Central Australian properties for sale.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison To Recieve $10,000 Pay Rise
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison is set to receive a pay rise of $10,000, on top of his current $538,000 a year.
His increased pay packet is part of the two per cent pay rise to Federal Members of Parliament, while retail and hospitality staff will have penalty rates cut.
United Voice says that hospitality workers could lose as much as $2000 a year when these cuts are introduced on 1 July.
South Bank Lantern Parade Celebrates New Queenslanders
The Luminous Lantern Parade at South Bank will tonight celebrate and welcome people from all over the world who now call Queensland home.
Multicultural Affairs Minister Stirling Hinchliffe will attend the event, saying that the parade celebrates the strength of our cultural diversity.
Mr Hinchcliffe says the light generated is a symbol of lighting the way forward to a welcoming and harmonious community.
Brisbane Yellow CityCycle Bikes Turn Blue
Brisbane’s yellow CityCycle bikes are turning blue, after the City Council and NRMA insurance have announced a new partnership.
2000 blue CityCycles will hit the streets, with the council hoping it will double the revenue of bike sharing services over the coming year.
The council will hand down their latest budget next week, with lord mayor Adrian Schrinner already pledging $27 million to the city’s bikeways.
Brick Brick: Chip 4 Chip
- Brick Brick is Heidi Cutlack’s (Bent, Scaredy Snake) new leg, backed by Matt Kennedy (Kitchen's Floor, Sorry Golden State) on the drums and pot (the one he uses for his pasta) and Phoebe BMX (Kitchen’s Floor, CDIQ) on bass. It’s a lot less angular and wiry than seminal Brisbane’s Bent stuff, it’s soft rock with a heavy mood of "ennui" (that’s French for “Brisborndom”).
Sophie Min: Open
- Local pianist Sophie Min is somewhat of a creative force within Brisbane's modest jazz scene. Following collaborations with James Sherlock and Ben Shannon, Min's third release for 2019 is a slab of heartfelt free improvisation named Open.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets: And Now For The Whatchamacallit
-The Perth quartet Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, originally the solo university project of frontman Jack McEwan, was conceived in a tin shed on the outskirts of the city in 2015. It soon turned too wild for the makeshift studio and escaped into the world as the first LP, High Visceral Part One, in 2016. Finished with the new band’s line up, adding guitarist Luke Parish, Danny Caddy on drums, and Luke Reynolds on bass.