Gabriella Cohen: Blue No More
<p><span><span><span>- Gabriella Cohen returns with a new full-length, infused with her signature blues-rocking and also that subversive ability to visit all sorts of styles without you even realising. Unassumingly self-released -I mean, it’s not the time to be making big industry moves, is it?- it just might be the time, however, to throw off the smothering blanket of the last couple of years and be </span><em>Blue No More</em><span>.</span></span></span></p>
Katie Dey: Forever Music
<p><span><span><span>- Taking a step back from the increasingly prolific output of Australian noise-pop artist Katie Dey, it’s actually kind of crazy to hear the difference between her earliest, hyper-experimental, jagged, digital storms of destroyed pop and what now, in many ways, is recognisably the sound of a singer-songwriter. Dey’s music is so integral to her being that such a change speaks to profound changes in herself.
Years & Years: Night Call
<p><span><span>- Bands devolving into other line-ups, splitting into duos or trios is commonplace in the music industry. Also just as common, though you might not think it so, are bands downsizing to just one person – <strong>WHAM!
Zedlines, Monday February 7, 11am
Suttons Beach Pavilion demolition.
Moreton Bay Regional Council has made the controversial decision to demolish Suttons Beach Pavilion - with its official closure set for February 28th. In response to the announcement, a petition calling for the building to be saved has reached 6000 signatures. The pavilion - which was built in 1937 - is a popular destination for both tourists and the local community.
Zedlines, Monday February 7, 9am
9am Zedlines with James and Indio.
Image source: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/94393
Amount paid for national park commercial-in-confidence
The Queensland State Government has purchased land west of Townsville, known as ‘the lakes’, from a grazier as an addition to the national park network.
Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon announced yesterday the purchase of the 35,300 hectare parcel of land in Gudjala country.
Birds gone
Collaborative research led by The University of Queensland has found that threatened birds have disappeared from almost 70% of Australia since European colonisation.
RATs a write off: COVID tests tax deductible for business
The Australian federal government will make both PCR and rapid antigen tests tax deductible and fringe benefit tax-free when used for business purposes.
Queensland more relaxed than other states: School start
Queensland students who returned to school today experienced relaxed COVID-19 protocols compared to other states.
Preventative measures, such as masks and ventilation, are required when students are standing but rapid antigen tests will only be provided free of charge to students who exhibit symptoms of the virus.
Today's Weather
It is forecast for a partly cloudy day with a slight chance of showers and south south-easterly winds becoming light in the evening.
Today’s temperature will reach a max of 28 degrees and the UV level will be extreme.