Beach House: 7
- The second wave of shoegaze is well and truly upon us, its origins surely in debt to Baltimore, MA duo Beach House. Ever since their self-titled debut dropped back in 2006, many more acts have emerged with the dream pop formula of swelling, effects-laden guitars, touches of electronica and distant, ethereal vocals, to the point that it is now a key ingredient of contemporary indie music.
World War II Air-Raid Shelters uncovered in Brisbane
Five air-raid shelters from World War II were uncovered during the construction of Brisbane’s new Howard Smith Wharves.
Tesla Battery Spontaneously Combusts
A recent motor vehicle accident in Florida has resulted in the death of two 18 year olds after their Tesla Model S is reported to have crashed into a wall and caught fire
Malaysia’s New Prime Minister
Malaysia’s opposition parties have experienced their first election victory in six decades, voting for former authoritarian leader Matahir Mohamad as prime minister.
United Arab Emirates discuss military deals in Canberra
The United Arab Emirates has recently discussed potential military deals with Australia at Canberra, angering human rights activists.
ASIO To Potentially Lose Detention Powers
A joint parliamentary committee on Intelligence and Security have brought into question the power of Australia’s Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) to detain people for periods of up to a week.
Milk Millionaire Charged with Cocaine Possession
Milk millionaire Ken Lacey has been charged 2 and a half years prison over cocaine possession by a Gold Coast judge yesterday.
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Flash floods hit Tasmania
Record rains have hit Hobart, sparking flash floods and the closure of 18 schools and counting.
Indian activists critical of government's sanitary tax promises
Two of India’s major political parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress party, have been criticised for promising free sanitary pads if elected for the upcoming state elections.