Film Review: Rocketman 2019
Clicking heels, shuffling chairs and a sequined devil confessing to a ‘life of excess’ marks the beginning of the Rocketman story. Elton John as a persona is slowly deconstructed as his character (performed by Taron Egerton), unveils himself from the devil costume before the audience. Listing a series of addictions and issues from cocaine to bulimia, Elton appears non-plus and restless within the support group.
Review: LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! Learning Concerts Series, presented by the QSO
Conductor and Presenter Cameron Patrick
3rd June 2019
Local Artists:
The Cutaways: Wax Woman (Independent)
Wax Woman by The Cutaways
Lilian Vase: Awkward Flower (Independent)
11AM ZEDLINES
[Picture credit: Flickr / cskk]
Brisbane school tackles mental health using mindfulness program
Brighton State School on Brisbane’s bayside has started a mindfulness program which has shown an improvement in the wellbeing of students and behaviour.
Listening to calming music encourages students and benefits those who have mental health issues.
The Federal Government has pledged money towards the mindfulness program Smiling Mind as part of a mental health and suicide prevention plan.
Council replaces CityGlider buses
The Brisbane City Council has replaced 10 buses in the Blue CityGlider fleet, which runs routes between West End and Teneriffe.
Public transport chairwoman Krista Adams said the Council are committed to improving bus services to reduce the amount of road traffic.
Ms Adams said they could fund the new buses because the Maroon CityGlider operating costs were lower than unexpected.
Kimberley region mysteries unravelled
In national news, the mysteries of the Kimberley region, one of Australia’s most bio-diverse habitats, has been documented as part of a multi-million dollar project.
More than 200 scientists worked over five years alongside local Indigenous groups to conduct one of Australia’s largest marine science studies.
Kelly Waples from the Western Australian Marine Science Institution said it has given researchers an unprecedented understanding of the region’s signature reefs and wildlife.
Outback vets push for changes in cattle testing laws
Vets from Outback Queensland have called on the government to change rules regarding cattle pregnancy tests.
Vets are currently required to have additional qualifications before conducting tests, but Agforce Cattle board member Will Wilson said this is unrealistic.
Mr Wilson said vets are often not qualified in time and farmers risk losing business if they cannot meet the high demand.
Thousands descend on Jerusalem for annual celebrations
Tens of thousands of Israelis marched through Jerusalem on Sunday to celebrate the recapture of the city’s east in the Arab-Israeli war.
Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa mosque were angered over Jewish visits to the site, which are holy to both religions, as the holiday coincided with the final days of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
According to police, protesters barricaded themselves in the mosque, and threw chairs and stones at forces who "dispersed" them.
Tourist shops smashes into Venice warf
Onlookers were forced to flee after a cruise ship lost control, smashing into a wharf and hitting a tourist boat, while docking in Venice.
Videos posted to social media show bystanders running from the scene as the ship’s horn behind them.
The collision happened around Sunday morning on the Giudecca Canal, a major intersection that leads to Saint Marks Square.