Wombats revealed to have three subspecies
Which wombat is which?
Researchers from the University of Tasmania have revealed the common wombat actually has three subspecies.
While the three subspecies look vaguely similar, they are genetically distinct; with the Bass Strait Island wombat being the smallest with the lightest fur and the Mainland Australian species being the largest.
It is hoped further research into the marsupials' genetic structures would help conserve the species and national treasure.
Food truck invigorates refugee community
A refugee-run food truck is serving up Iraqi comfort food and dishing out employment skills for refugees.
After struggling to find work after moving to Australia eight years ago, Fadhaa Al-Khalidi reached out to the Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees (CARAD) who helped her set up the "Fare Go Food Truck".
The truck takes on refugees struggling to break into the employment market and provides them with the skills, confidence, and experience they need to transition from the truck into the wider workforce in Australia.
Brisbane Indigenous cultural markets set to sell-on until 2021
Brisbane's largest Indigenous cultural markets are set to sell-on until 2021, following a support pledge by the Queensland Government.
Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones says the Meeanjin Markets, first held during the 2018 Commonwealth Games "created more opportunities to share Queensland's unique Indigenous cultures with the world," and the investment is to ensure the market's "legacy lives on."
The markets will be held biannually at Reddacliffe Place until 2021 with the stalls being set up next on May 31st.
Queensland Government launches safety campaign ahead of Easter weekend
The Queensland Government is launching a world-first road safety campaign encouraging drivers to "drive smarter, not faster" ahead of the Easter long weekend.
The Palaszczuk Government worked with behavioural neuroscientists to devise eight simple exercises to help Queenslanders stop speeding or being distracted and focus on their driving.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey says he "encourage[s] all Queenslanders to visit the Street Smarts website and try the experiments to see which ones work [for them]."
RICHARD BELL The Venice Biennale EMBASSY 2019 4ZZZ Radio
I’m joined by Richard Bell, one of Australia’s most significant contemporary artists, will wrap a replica of the Australian Pavilion in chains, put it on a barge, and sail it throughout the Venetian lagoon during the Venice Biennale as part of a his new work “Embassy 2019” in May.
Both art spectacle and critique, Embassy 2019 is funded by the artist himself, Milani Gallery, the Australia Council for the Arts, private donors, and a public crowd funding campaign.
On Diamond: On Diamond
- Melbourne’s getting behind the evolution of Lisa Salvo’s dreamy folk music into a proggy supergroup of sorts, On Diamond. It’s not surprising really, considering that half of the local creative community (Hannah Cameron, folks from Jaala, Grand Salvo, Jazz Party as well as contributions from Evelyn Ida Morris and Joe Talia) are involved, at this point.
Sarah Mary Chadwick: The Queen Who Stole The Sky
- The Queen Who Stole The Sky is the fifth full length release from singer-songwriter Sarah Mary Chadwick. Based in Melbourne and originally from New Zealand, Chadwick has a history of crafting raw and candid narrative songs that don’t shy away from emotionally ripping off the band-aid. The Queen Who Stole The Sky is no exception to this formula, but has a few quirks that separate Chadwick from her contemporaries.
Canine: In Dog Years You're Dead
- In Dog Years You're Dead is the first full length album from Sydney hardcore band Canine. They have, mind you, been around for a while. They've put out a couple of split 7"s, as well as demo release back in 2013. They are also familiar faces from Australia's DIY punk community - singer Tara-Jayne for a long time fronted hardcore band Circuits but also has run the record labels Yellow Ghost and One Brick Today.
Totally Unicorn: Sorry
- Totally Unicorn has been building a bigger profile and they’ve more than definitely earned it. One of a kind live shows, music that sounds like a drunken breakdown, and marketing so ahead of the curve, they might as well have pulled up in a smoking Delorean with several cartons and a keg, the magical, oft-rainbow clad beasts have created a cult following. Dream Life pushed them up from the underground to obtain semi-regular airplay and festival spots over the last few years.
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