Melvins: Pinkus Abortion Technician
- Melvins are among the great ‘90's survivors. Their sludgy metal crawl was a well-documented influence on Kurt Cobain and the grunge movement; however while that very movement has long since come and gone, Melvins have remained active, mavericks who have transcended genre not unlike Neurosis or Mudhoney who also maintain a continuous existence in the American underground.
Football For All: Getting children with disabilities involved in football.
A new program called Football For All has been created to give children with disability the opportunity to play football and be a part of the football community.
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Your 11am Zedlines with Daneka and Holly
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China’s version of Twitter reverses ban on LGBTIQ+ content
China’s version of Twitter, has reversed a ban on gay content after a backlash by LGBTI activists accusing the company of smearing homosexuality by lumping it in with other banned content.
Weibo had been on a three-month campaign to remove pornographic and violent content as well as gay videos.
The official newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, the People’s Daily, encouraged tolerance towards gay people, and said that vulgar content will be removed regardless of sexual orientation.
Reporters without Borders calls for investigation into death of Russian journalist
Reporters without Borders is calling for a full investigation into the death of Russian Investigative Journalist Maxim Borodin.
Borodin had reported on bodies, believed to be those of Russian mercenaries, being moved to a regional village, some speculate this incident is closely linked to the Russian government.
Borodin was found, having fallen from his fifth floor apartment, the cause remains unclear.
Penguins released from Taronga Zoo
A group of penguins were released from Taronga Zoo Wildlife Hospital Tuesday.
The flightless birds have been released to Manly’s Shelly Beach after being treated for injuries including dehydration, a fishing hook injury and a broken foot.
1500 native animals are treated by veterinarians each year at the zoo.
Northern Territory lifts ban on fracking
The Northern Territory has opened more than half their landmass to onshore hydraulic fracturing after lifting a ban on the practice.
An independent report presented by Justice Rachel Pepper found the risks of fracking could be managed and regulated.
Environmental groups are pressuring the government to keep the ban because of the impacts of fracking on the environment and public health.
Jamie Oliver's Australian restaurants changing ownership
Staff are concerned after it was announced that all six of Jamie Oliver’s Australian restaurants have collapsed.
All the restaurants, except the Canberra outlet will continue to operate, having been purchased by Hallmark Group.
This is the latest of several of Oliver’s businesses to fail due to financial difficulties.
Labor promises $2.2 billion for rail project
Labor has promised $2.2 billion for Brisbane’s cross-river rail project if they win the next election.
The Queensland government had committed to fully funding the $5.4 billion project after failing to secure money from the Turnbull government.
The project is a 10km line to run between Dutton Park and Bowen Hills, with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street.
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Your 9am Zedlines with Daneka and Jacob
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