Parents in shock as gun advertisement placed near childcare
The Advertising Standards Bureau (ASB) has received complaints over the weekend as a billboard advertising a rifle has been spotted near Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Brisbane.
A spokeswoman for the ASB states in this example there is no violence shown, only the image of the product and the advertisements for weaponry may fall under Section 2.3 of the Australian Association of National Advertisers Code of Ethics which states:
Tasmanian bikie laws set to affect other riders
On Sunday, over 100 motorcyclists gathered in Denoport, Tasmania to oppose anti-bikie laws.
Local Doris Smith states the new laws discriminate against non-criminals as it’s hard to distinguish the two.
However Michael Ferguson, Tasmanian’s police minister says most of the motorcycle groups in our state who are law-abiding groups have absolutely nothing to fear because they won't be affected.
He also urges riders to read the proposed laws before consultation closes on May 11th.
Malcolm Turnbull's budget promises
Queenslanders are expecting good news from the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull about his big promises on highway, railway and dams improvements in Tuesday’s 2018 federal budget.
Mr Turnbull has promised in the past two months improvement to the Sunshine Coast railways and the widening two sections of the Pacific Motorway.
The project will cost 2 billion dollars if the Queensland Government matches the spend.
Tropical Fuck Storm: A Laughing Death In Meatspace
- A Laughing Death in Meatspace is a debut album like no other. Firstly, these are no novice musicians. Featuring members of acclaimed cult-band The Drones as well as Palm Springs and Harmony, Tropical Fuck Storm are much more experienced than the average band releasing their first album. Secondly, this album is weird. It is difficult to make comparisons because it doesn’t resemble much, especially within the current Australian music landscape. Musically, it is visceral and often times atonal.
G Elenil: Kin EP
- If the name G Elenil doesn’t ring any immediate bells consider this your preemptive and possibly final warning: there is an undeniable musical force headed in our collective direction and she is not coming quietly. Elenil is a Cypriot-Australian songwriter, producer, performer and part-time fashion designer who fuses r’n’b, dance and hip-hop into a glorious melting pot of musical jambalaya that is equal parts infectious and effortlessly smooth. It's music drenched in a mysteriously endearing aura that never fails to command my attention.
11am Zedlines
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African-American Men Arrested In Philadelphia Starbucks Settle For $1
Two men who arrested in Starbucks have reached settlements with the US coffee chain and the city of Philadelphia, which will endow a fund of $200,000 to help young entrepreneurs.
Oporto And Red Rooster Sales Strife
Owners of fast food chains Red Rooster, Oporto, and Chicken Treat claim high operating costs enforced by parent company Craveable Brands are pushing them towards bankruptcy.
Shock Confession; Swedish Meatballs Are Actually Turkish
In a shock confession over Twitter, the Swedish government have admitted their national signature dish of “Swedish meatballs” actually originated from Turkey.
NAPLAN Testing To Be Scrapped
New South Wales is the first state to call for Naplan testing to be scrapped for students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9.