Review: Raven On at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019
Let me be truthful in the fact that there are some major *SPOILERS* ahead for Raven On, presented by Act/React and performed as part of Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019 at the Brisbane City Hall. Now that you’ve been warned, you can continue. Where does one start with Natalie Bochenski? Is it the entertaining use of powerpoint slides? The absolute love of popular culture? The fact that her humour is relatable and relevant? I’ll simply leave it with if you’re a Game of Thrones fan, and even if you’re not, you’re in for a real treat.
Review: 30th French Film Festival, Alliance Française de Brisbane
The red carpet was rolled out and the wine was flowing for the gala night premiere of the 30th Annual French Film Festival in Brisbane, presented by Alliance Française. The Barracks were buzzing with one of their biggest nights of the year. Glamorous women were tottering on sky-high heels with matching bags and many of the men were spruced up in open necked shirts and long pants, whilst supping on sparkling wine with not a beret in sight!
4ZZZ Top 20
1. Sweater Curse - See You EP (Album Of The Week)
2. Pool Shop - Shooting Star (Single)
3. Being Jane Lane - Be Okay (Single)
4. Stella Donnelly - Beware Of The Dogs
5. May Lyn - Froot Loop / Like A Woman (Single)
6. Amyl And The Sniffers - Monsoon Rock (Single)
7. WAAX - FU (Single)
8. DZ Deathrays, Briggs, Jesswar & Trials - Front Row Hustle (Single)
9. Hatchie - Without A Blush (Single)
10. Jodie Flange - Drunk At Uncle Greg's
11. Tropical Fuck Storm - The Planet Of Straw Men (Single)
11am Zedlines
With Amy and Irina.
Lawyer and anti-corruption candidate leading Slovakia presidential polls
Lawyer and anti-corruption candidate for Slovakia Zuzana Caputova is significantly leading the country’s first round of presidential elections.
Ms. Caputova leads the polls just over 40% with her small Progressive party, whilst her conservative opponent Maros Sefcovic falls behind with less than 19%.
Ms. Caputova has been backed in her campaign by current President Andrej Kiska, and should she win the second round of campaigns, she will be the first female president of Slovakia.
More than 100 people detained during Nicaragua protests
More than 100 people have been detained in Nicaragua’s capital city during protests on Saturday where anti-government protesters demanded the President release political prisoners.
President Daniel Ortega reportedly led a “violent crackdown” on anti-government demonstrations last April, which has since seen more than 325 people killed and 770 people jailed as political prisoners.
Counter-terror police raid NSW homes amidst Christchurch investigation
Counter-terror police have raided two homes in New South Wales (NSW) following the Christchurch terror attack.
The home raids included the sister of accused Christchurch massacre gunman Brenton Tarrant and a house in Maclean, north of Coffs harbour.
Although police have mentioned there are no current threats from these searches, Tennant’s family are currently assisting police with the investigation.
Australian sun safety message could be damaging health
Are you getting enough sun?
Scientists worry that Australians are taking the Cancer Council’s Slip Slop Slap message too far with an increasing number of Aussies being diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency.
Sunscreen has been cited as one of the main reasons melanoma rates are falling for those under the age of 40, but some scientists fear the overuse has contributed to the rise of vitamin D deficiency.
Queensland hospital to receive greater upgrades for Cystic Fibrosis patients
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients in Queensland will have access to greater facility upgrades.
After a three year battle with many knock-backs, the Prince Charles Hospital will be receiving a $3 million refurbishment which will give patients their own ensuites.
The hospital has previously been criticised for its lack of resources and facilities, and upgrades are now being considered a “priority” that is necessary for CF patients.
LNP pledges $2.6 million life-saving policy for Queensland schools in election promise
The Liberal National Party has announced a potentially life-saving $2.6 million new policy for Queensland schools, should they be elected in 2020.
LNP Leader Deb Frecklington has pledged to put automated external defibrillators in every Queensland school.
Mrs. Frecklington says “time is critical during sudden cardiac arrest emergencies and these AEDs will make schools ready for action.”