UQ embroiled in cult controversy
Researchers who promoted an alleged cult and showcased its bizarre healing claims have ensnared the University of Queensland (UQ) in a large-scale academic misconduct probe.
The University of Queensland and two international medical journals are investigating alleged ethical violations in research around Universal Medicine (UM), an organisation based in Lismore in New South Wales which touts the healing powers of various unproven treatments.
The Smith Street Band @ The Tivoli
Melbourne based rockers The Smith Street Band performed to a sold-out crowd on Friday night at The Tivoli, with the band selling out shows around the country on their national tour. Fellow Melbourne grunge rockers Press Club and pop queen Bec Sandridge (SYD) joined them on the road, with both acts also having new releases in the works. It was good to see two female-fronted bands of contrasting genres on the bill to create such an eclectic, diverse lineup.
Curious Affection by Patricia Piccinini at GOMA
Curious Affection is an apt title as the work has a strong focus on the relationship between Patricia Piccinini's creations. Typically each piece comprises two or more hyper-realistic and peculiar creatures, with its composition focusing on their relationship.
Review: Fauré Requiem
Masses for the dead are big ones for this casual fan, and I daresay Fauré’s is my favourite. There’s just something grand that comes with a choir belting out Latin vocals that really whips it for me. In saying this, though, we tragically had arrived late to the performance and as a result were politely herded into the late-box [Ed Jack notes: called a viewing room] like domesticated farmlife to hear the remainder of the first half behind soundproof glass.
11am Zedlines
This is Boddhi and Ted with your 11am Zedlines.
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