Greens Raise the Rates Campaign

Submitted by StephF on Thu, 25/05/2023 - 12:00

Nationwide, Australians are seeking an increase in government income support measures. The Australian Greens have launched a new campaign aimed at raising the rates of social security payments in Australia. The "Raise the Rates" campaign seeks to raise the current payments to above the poverty line and a crucial part of getting Australians through the current rising cost of living.

CLAMM, Piss Shivers & Prink @ Black Bear Lodge

Submitted by chrisc on Wed, 24/05/2023 - 17:23

A gig like this one is an excellent barometer for the state of punk in Pig City, Queensland. As Meanjinites, we shouldn’t be worried about a razor-sharp power punk outfit like CLAMM and their world-tour success, or the prodigal explosion of punk and alternative music pouring out from down south. We should be worried about the health of our own scene. At a glance, there are two criteria: the quality of the band and the turnout of punters on the ground.

Recipe For Relativity @ Anywhere Festival, Cinnamon + Co.

Submitted by chrisc on Wed, 24/05/2023 - 17:15

The first thing I thought when I walked into the downstairs floor of Cinnamon + Co, a homely vegan café in West End, was how on earth six of us were going to have the space to experience a fulfilling escape room. The sole actor in the play, Claire Alcock, sat nestled in a booth, fiddling with dials and knobs of a device on their wrist.

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