Vital Idles: EP
- There are no radical surprises to be found on Vital Idles new sub-ten-minute EP, but there is a solid selection of four distinctive and propulsive new tunes. Their sound blends sonic hallmarks of '60’s rock’n’roll and proto-punk with a modern post-punk sensibility, landing somewhere between The Modern Lovers, Kleenex and Total Control.
Foals: Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Pt 1
- Foals can write a rock n’ roll song that will make you denounce religion.
Amanda Palmer: There Will Be No Intermission
- When you’re creating political music, it can be a hard task to make something that will open a dialogue, start a conversation, without coming across as too harsh or opinionated: you don’t want people to hate you before they’ve had a chance to hear what you’re saying. Factor in making music that appeals to your fan base, is contemporarily accessible and captures your personality as an artist, and you’ve got some really hard yards on your hands. Amanda Palmer however, has managed to create exactly that.
Jura Soundsystem: Monster Skies
- Jura Soundsystem have just dropped their debut EP Monster Skies. Jura Soundsystem is the project of UK-born, Adelaide-based DJ and producer Kevin Griffiths. He releases records through his label Isle Of Jura (and its sublabel Temples Of Jura), having released some great reissues (such as disco classics by the likes of Brian Bennett, Ozo and Q), a compilation and new productions.
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Palaszczuk Government supports Women's Research Assistant Program
New figures reveal the Palaszczuk Government’s unique Women’s Research Assistance Program (WRAP) has supported 180 female academics to continue their research during times of need – such as maternity and adoption leave.
Innovation Minister Kate Jones says the data released on International Women’s Day about the government’s WRAP program proved Queensland was leading Australia when it came to supporting women to have a successful career.
Ex-Trump campaign chief jailed for fraud
US President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort has been sentenced to 47 months in prison for tax and bank fraud.
He was convicted last summer of hiding millions of dollars of income from his political consulting in Ukraine.
US Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert Mueller is thought to be finishing up his 22-month investigation, which has dogged the Trump presidency.
Facebook launches offensive against misinformation of vaccines
Facebook has launched an offensive into the misinformation of vaccines being spread on the social network.
The company has chosen now to tackle the issue following the outbreak of measles in the US as a result of parents refusing to vaccinate their children.
Facebook Vice President of Global Policy Management Monika Bickert said the company will reduce the rankings of groups and pages that spread misinformation in news feeds and searches.
Allianz Stadium demolition to commence
Demolition of Sydney’s Allianz stadium can commence immediately after a judge dismissed an application to extend a court order preventing the major works.
Community group Local Democracy Matters (LDM) and the Waverley Council asked the court to extend an injunction on the demolition until Monday.
The group had challenged the $730 million plan to demolish the stadium but the court ruled in favour of the NSW Government on Wednesday.
Tasmanian trial for domestic violence victims attracts controversy
A Tasmanian trial which would allow police to monitor where domestic violence victims are in relation to their abuser has attracted controversy.
The trial was, in part, prompted by the murder of Olga Neubert, who was shot dead by her estranged husband in a busy Hobart street four years ago.
Engender Equality chief executive Alina Thomas said part of the reluctance to opt in may be a feeling from victims that they were handing control of their lives from the abuser to police.