Tyler, The Creator: Call Me If You Get Lost
<p><span><span>- Tyler, the Creator<strong> </strong>returns, sticking to his two year album cycle, with a predominantly rap-focused record entitled <em>Call Me if You Get Lost</em>, after deviating into pop with 2019’s <em>Igor</em>. In a time where no one can travel, it seems Tyler wants to take listeners on a global trip through a narrative and sound that inspires images of a much needed holiday.
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$175 milion dollar loan to QLD coal mining project
Queensland will be given a loan of $175 million to a $900 million coal mine project that will clear koala and glider habitat in central Queensland.
This has been criticised by environmental groups as there's already been loans to Adani and other mining corporations in this era of climate change.
Palaszczuk pushes to half number of overseas arrivals
Queensland Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk said her key agenda item at today’s National Cabinet Meeting is reducing international arrivals by fifty percent.
Currently Queensland accepts a maximum of 1,300 international arrivals each week, but the Premier said the quarantine hubs are stretched and down to their final beds.
Youth arts organisation leaving home in Mowbray Park
Backbone a prominent youth arts organisation which is known for promoting alternative, queer and POC music and performances, may have to relocate from its long-term home in Mowbray Park after Brisbane City Council announced a proposal to demolish its leased building.
Outbound flight data findings during Covid
SBS News has released statistical information from the Department of Home Affairs which details data on outgoing international flights during Covid.
The data spans from August last year to April 2021 and found that the top three travel destinations for Australian’s were India, China, and the United Kingdom.
New assisted dying laws in WA
Content warning for this next story on euthenasia.
Assisted dying laws have come into effect in Western Australia, bringing relief for terminally ill individuals.
Western Australia and Victoria now have active voluntary assisted dying laws, with Tasmania and South Australia on the way.
Belgian undocumented workers sew lips closed in protest
Undocumented migrants in Belgium have sewn their lips closed in protest of their rights.
Hundreds of undocumented workers have been hunger striking for weeks to stress their demands for legal recognition and access to work and social services.
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BREAKING NEWS: Brisbane and Moreton Bay to remain in lockdown for 24 hours
Brisbane and Moreton Bay regions will remain in lockdown for a further 24 hours.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuck made the announcement in a press conference today as three new locally-acquired cases have been recorded overnight.