Long-term residents forced out of apartments for asylum seekers
Long-term residents of a Pinkenba apartment building have been given eviction notices to make way for asylum seekers.
Evicted resident Sheena Manikiwai says people with handcuffs were seen walking into the building.
Australian Border Force said unlawful non-citizens were being accommodated in the community where possible, but only where they are deemed not to pose a threat.
Italian fashion designer robs older people for thousands of dollars
A man claiming to be an Italian fashion designer is robbing older people on Brisbane’s north side for thousands of dollars.
The supposed designer uses a ‘sob story’ about needing to fly home but has lost his credit card to scam people into helping him.
Reports indicate that at least $6,000 has been stolen and the police say there may be more victims.
Review: Me and Robin Hood at Brisbane Powerhouse
Me & Robin Hood performed at the Brisbane Powerhouse on February 15-16 and was hands down a show worth watching for audiences of all types. All in all a compelling and moving piece of theatre is the story of Shon Dale Jones and his view of money and ultimately what it has made us as people.
Stress and Anxiety in Australian Law Students
There is concern for the mental wellbeing of students studying law. The relationship between law students and levels of stress is seldom researched, but in 2010 a study conducted at the University of Sydney revealed over 35% of Australian law students experience high levels of ‘psychological distress’ — compared with just 13% of the general population within the same age range. Other reports indicate that after the first semester of study, law students experience stress, anxiety and depression at rates significantly higher than those studying medicine, nursing and engineering.
McKisko: Southerly
- More than five years have passed since Helen Franzmann released her last McKisko record Eximo; it’s been the object of cultish adoration all that time, for those who know. Five years lets a lot of water pass under the bridge, which is an apt turn of phrase, given the aquatic themes of McKisko’s latest LP, Southerly, but more than that there’s a slow and subtle yet fundamental change, in the heart of this record.
Julia Jacklin: Crushing
- When you blow the world away with your debut album, it can be hard to top the expectations pushed on you and often your second record falls flat. However, Australian indie-folk artist Julia Jacklin has surpassed that stigma with her follow up record, Crushing. It’s a ten track album stacked to the brim with soul-crushing ballads about life, love and loneliness.
U-Bahn: U-Bahn
- To say that Melbourne band U-Bahn are inspired by Devo would be as big an understatement as suggesting that the state of music festivals in New South Wales isn’t the strongest it’s ever been right now. Everything from their ostentatiously geeky art rock aesthetic to the five-member set-up of the band screams Devo, or perhaps The B-52s. After building a strong following through some memorable live performances throughout Melbourne, the band has put out their unabashedly off-kilter self-titled debut.
So.Crates, Alnitak Kid & Nelson Dialect: Sunset Cities
- So.Crates, Alnitak Kid & Nelson Dialect are set to release a new collaborative album entitled Sunset Cities. Bedroom Suck has really broadened their musical palette since its genesis: Sunset Cities being a completely unexpected example of a solid hip-hop album. The collaboration itself is between Melbourne duo SO.Crates (comprising of beat-maker Skomes and Cazeaux O.S.L.O), Adelaide rapper Nelson Dialect and producer Alnitak Kid. The result is a laidback and confident record, full of musicality.
Theon Cross: Fyah
- It's no secret that I'm enamored with London's jazz scene. 2018 was a breakout year in terms of both international popularity and the sheer amount of quality material released. Fyah follows up an incredible twelve months from its members: Theon Cross' tuba contributions helped earn Sons of Kemet a MOBO nomination, Moses Boyd released one of the decade's best live albums, and Nubya Garcia led a debut from spiritual ensemble Maisha.
Chaka Khan: Hello Happiness
- A neat bit of synergy has occurred with Chaka Khan releasing her twelth studio album twelve years after her previous studio album. In that time, she’s faced a few demons, such as addiction to prescription medication, including the one that caused the death of Prince, whose unexpected passing had a deep affect on her. Taking time out to reassess things has proven to be beneficial, judging by the seven tracks on Hello Happiness.