Western Diplomats demand Taliban to improve human rights before aid talks in Norway
Western diplomats are demanding the Taliban acknowledge improvements to human rights amidst ongoing discussions in Norway.
The Taliban is currently demanding additional funding in humanitarian donations to Afghanistan, however the United States are requesting increased rights for women, such as opening schools for young girls, which the Taliban has allegedly agreed to comply with by March.
Bill Storey Smith: Workers Power
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#10 The Rockerfeller Frequency: Passengers
#9 Scientists: Negativity
#8 Suburbia Suburbia: Landfill
#7 Sycco: Sycco's First EP
#6 Whalehouse: Latte Art for Beginners
#5 Dicklord: Pre-Menstrual Attitude
#4 IDLES: Crawler
#3 Amyl and The Sniffers: Comfort to me
#2 Coalfalls: Pieces
#1 Plaster of Paris: Lost Familiar
Lizard: Art Cart
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#7 Andy Shauf: Wilds
#6 Aren't: Creatures of Habit
#5 Ashnikko: Demi Devil
#4 Dianas: Little Glimmer
#3 underscores: Fishmonger
#2 Mogwai: As The Love Continues
#1 Requin: Shark
Chandler Jay
Hailing from Brisbane is emerging piano pop artist, Chandler Jay. Already with four successful singles behind him, including his debut song ‘I’m Original’ (awarded highly commended in the schools section of the 2018 Queensland Music Awards), ‘My Own Personal Pain’, ‘Party In The House’ and most recent single ‘Meant To Be’, the young singer-songwriter continues to bring his stories to life through music.
11am Zedlines
Your 11am Zedlines with James.
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No sun for you: Daylight saving refused for QLD
The Queensland State government refused to consider introducing daylight saving, instead prioritising their COVID response.
The State’s position was declared by Attorney General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman.
The State’s announcement is in response to an 18,500 signed petition supported by the Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrain Shrinner who believes an extra hour of sunlight would benefit the economy.
Government concedes on RATs: Free for concession holders
Rapid antigen tests became free for concession card holders from 24/01/2022.
Approximately 6 million Australians qualify for 10 free tests over a 3 month period, including pensioners, low income earners and veterans.
However experts, including Chris Freeman, president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, fear supply shortages will prevent pharmacies from meeting demand.
Out! Tennis Australia stop 'protest'
Last weekend Tennis Australia confiscated the shirt of a spectator at the Australian Open.
Footage emerged of security removing the t-shirt emblazoned with the question where is Peng Shuai?
Tennis Australia has been criticized for the confiscation of the shirt which drew attention to the plight of the doubles tennis star who went missing last year after posting on social media claims of sexual abuse by a senior member of the Chinese Communist Party.
1,100 Covid outbreaks in aged care
Aged care homes across the nation are being devastated by the current wave of COVID, with more than 1,100 outbreaks affecting over 7,000 residents and staff.
As homes lock down, residents suffer the serious physical and psychological effects of isolation and inadequate care due to major staff shortages.
It remains unclear how the few recommendations of the royal commission adopted by the government are being implemented and there is little reported of the situations at many aged care homes currently locked down.
Man high with gear in Amsterdam
On Sunday a stowaway was found in the landing gear of a freight plane in Amsterdam.
Health Authorities reported the man was doing well and was in hospital.
The man’s age and nationality was unknown and it was suspected he boarded the plane at Kenya or South Africa, meaning the time spent in the landing gear was for either eight or 12 hours.