Cold weather hits Australia's southern states
A recent influx of cold weather on Australia’s Southern states is likely to travel upwards to effect Queensland too in the coming days.
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Terra Pines: Terra Pines
- Brisbane band Terra Pines (formerly known as Tall Pines) has brought sludgepop to the forefront with their self-titled, debut album. After their debut EP Munchausen, a sharp, three song collection of short, snappy tracks dictating the apocalyptic demise of the future, their debut LP is much more lighthearted in theme, but delivers much more of the same musicality.
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.