Review: French Film Festival, Alliance Française de Brisbane
It was with anticipation that I awaited the 29th Annual French Film Festival in Brisbane by Alliance Française, and it was bigger and better than ever! There were 50 French films featuring the usual iconic French stars such as Gerard Depardieu and Juliet Binoche, mixed with many lesser known, up and coming stars such as Omar Sy and François Cluzet.
11am Zedlines
This is Miriam and Jess with your 11am Zedlines.
Saudi Arabia’s Cinemas to Re-open After 35 Years
Saudi Arabia's first cinema in more than 35 years will open on 18 April, showing the action movie Black Panther.
Palestinian Dies after Further Clashes With Israel Continue
A Palestinian man has been killed during further protests against Israel on the Gaza border, bringing the death toll to 19 from a week of unrest.
Meth still Drug of Choice for Australians
A new report shows that Methamphetamine is the most used illicit drug Australia, with particularly heavy use in Adelaide and regional Western Australia.
Rise of fake art threatens Indigenous artists
The multi-million dollar Indigenous art industry is under threat by the rise of fake art and cheap knock-off items such as boomerangs.
Historical General Store to Close
A 138-year-old General Store in Outback Queensland town, Eulo, is potentially closing its doors this year, forcing residents to travel 2 hours to the next town to get groceries.
Retiring DowDuPont chief Donates $13.5m to build UQ sustainable future centre
Chairman of DowDuPont, Andrew Liveris is donating $13.5 million to the University of Queensland to fund a research facility.
10am Zedlines
This is Jess and Miriam with your 10am Zedlines.
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Farmer donates fuel to keep hospital running
A Western Australian farmer, Geoff Waters is being praised for his efforts to keep his small town’s hospital running following a power loss during a freak storm over the Easter weekend.