Review: As If No-one is Watching
We’ve all heard the phrase “Dance as if nobody's watching,” right? In some form or another, we understand what this means. We understand that when no one can see us, no one can judge us and we can be as free as we need to be in order to express our own inner world.
11AM Zedlines
This is Aryana and Harry with your 11am Zedlines.
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Prison guard fired after sleeping on job
A guard has been fired from Woodford Correctional Centre on January 19, 2017 after an investigation found instances in which he fell asleep multiple times while watching inmates.
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission revealed that despite multiple warnings and sanctions from prisoners and prison officers, Mr Frederick Ball continued.
The commission also revealed unauthorised activities such as smoking on duty and an anauthorised strip seach.
Exhibit to celebrate 50th birthday of Iconic Guild
The Embroiderers Guild Queensland Inc, in Brunswick Street in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley dedicates a group of women to the practice of embroidery and needlework.
To celebrate the guild’s 50th birthday, an exhibit will be showcased inside the heritage-listed building.
This display will include a compilation of embroidery squares from the 500 members.
PM Morrison promise GST changes
The Australian federal government has promised to legislate changes to the GST system of up to $9 billion.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison describes this plan as a “a new, fairer GST deal” distributed throughout the nation.
The policy is heavily seen to influence Western Australia, with Morrison guaranteeing the state’s share does not fall below 75 cents in the dollar.
Koala Sanctuary proposed for site in Campbelltown , NSW
New South Wales Labor leader Luke Foley has pledged 4000 hectares of land in Sydney to the last disease-free koalas.
The Smiths Creek Reserve land, located in Campbelltown, could become a national park for around 400 chlamydia free koalas.
The disease, a different strain to the chlamydia affecting humans, is widespread among Australia's koala population and has devastating effects on the animals.
Prominent women murdered in Iraq
Iraq has seen the murder of four prominent women of influence, being outspoken critics of the country’s conservative rule.
Model and social media star Tara Fares was shot dead in Baghdad, the latest in a string of attacks that governmental officials indicate are possibly linked.
Certain Iraqis believe the murders are a coordinated campaign to silence them. Iraq’s Prime Minister al-Abadi has launched an investigation.
Palestine files complaint against the United States
Palestine has filed a complaint to the United Nations against the United states and their decision to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
In a statement issued on Friday, the International Court of Justice said Palestine contends the embassy's relocation is in breach of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
10AM Zedlines
This is your 10am Zedlines with Harry and Georgia.
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Referendum in Macedonia fails to attract 50% of population
The referendum on Macedonia’s name change to North Macedonia has failed to attract the 50 percent of national participation necessary to make the vote legally valid.
The purpose of this name change referendum is part of a deal with Greece to resolve a dispute preventing Macedonia from joining NATO or the EU.
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has pledged to continue with name change vote.
More than 90 percent have voted yes, however it is argued by the opposition that the low turnout indicates the country rejects the referendum.