Sudanese Protestors Call for Army Coup
Thousands of protesters are gathered outside the presidential palace in Sudan demanding the military to seize power.
After an unsuccessful coup from pro Bashir groups in September, growing tensions have led to demands from civilian-military coalition Forces of Freedom and Change.
The demands are part of a power grab from armed forces with civilian Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok affirming his position as “complete alignment to the civilian democratic transition”.
Baker Boy: Gela
- It’s been a long-awaited release, but Yolngu rapper, dancer, and artist Danzal Baker, better known as Baker Boy, has finally dropped his debut album. Since January of 2019, the former Young Australian of the Year has been piecing together Gela with consistently catchy and addictive pop tunes written in both English and Yolngu Matha, leading to anticipation for the album’s release to grow steadily over the last few years.
The Alchemist: This Thing Of Ours 2
<span><span>- The Alchemist<strong> </strong>has had arguably the strongest run of 2021 featuring not only collaborative projects with <strong>Boldy James </strong>and <strong>Armand Hammer</strong> but also movie soundtracks and one-off production credits. Amid all this work, the legendary producer has also managed to drop his own solo EPs with <em>This Thing of Ours </em>arriving in April as well as its sequel this past week.
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Sunshine Coast hopes to become UNESCO Biosphere
The Sunshine Coast Council nomination for the region to become a UNESCO Biosphere has arrived in Paris for international governing body’s consideration
The nomination had been passed by the Queensland and Australian governments before making it to UNESCO.
The outcome of UNESCO’s assessment is anticipated to arrive in June 2022
Ipswich City Council stretches to the limits
Ipswich City Council is sending around 150 new household waste bins to new residents weekly. The measure has proved to be a challenge on the government’s resources as Ipswich deals with unprecedented rapid growth. Truck drivers have up to hundred stops added to their runs every week.
Mayor Teresa Harding says the increase of waste is just one of the key issues.
The Mayor claims the Federal Government has delivered little to Ipswich regarding infrastructure projects, as the region is predicted to grow by 4.6 per cent annually until 2036.
NSW scraps quarantine and borders for the vaccinated
New South Wales will scrap hotel and home quarantine for the fully vaccinated in conjunction with reopening to the world beginning November 1.
The state is nearing the 90 per cent double vaccination rate and will cooperate with the Commonwealth in changing the border arrangements.
Overseas travellers will be allowed in the state provided they are vaccinated and receive a negative PCR test.
Australia braces for rise in far-right domestic terrorism
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The department of Home Affairs is bracing for an upturn in far-right domestic terrorism, as Australia’s borders open up.
An SBS investigation last week revealed an underground neo-nazi network whose members have been illegally purchasing firearms and engaging in arms training exercises.
Home Affairs minister Karen Andrews says the department is expanding the list of declared terrorist organisations in Australia following reporting on right-wing extremism.
Agricultural change for Kenyan farmers
A new smartphone app has launched in Kenya and has provided much needed change to the country's farmers.
'Hello Tractor' allows farmers who cannot afford their own machines to connect with tractor owners and hire their services.
App founder Jehil Oliver, says farmers in African nations are reliant on rain fed to agricultural systems, that forces them to plant on time to maximise their yield.
Prince William criticises Space tourism industry
A member of a certain British family has attacked the Space tourism industry following Jeff Bezos’ second Blue Origin crewed space mission, that sent William Shatner to space.
Prince William said space tourism is redirecting the world’s greatest minds from fixing the climate crisis right here on earth, to interplanetary escapism.
The prince’s comments come just two weeks out from the COP-26 climate conference in Glasgow, which has also seen Prince Charles call on Scott Morrison to confirm his attendance.