PM Morrison rejects claims Australia lied about France submarine deal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejected accusations that Australia had lied, saying France should have been aware it was prepared to break the deal.
France says the trilateral security pact between Australia, the UK and the US has led to a “serious crisis” between the allies.
As a sign of protest, France has recalled its ambassadors from the United States and Australia.
The AUKUS partnership ended a deal worth $37bn signed by Australia in 2016 for France to build 12 conventional submarines.
Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders: Hijack!
<p><span><span>- Jack Ladder<strong> </strong>has proven himself to be one of Australia’s most accomplished singer-songwriters with almost two decades of smart, observational music that ranges from the depressive to the hopeful and loving. My fandom of Ladder owes mostly to his excellent live-shows in which he plays for hours on end through his extensive catalogue. Following his 2018 record <em>Blue Poles</em>, Ladder has remained mostly quiet with a few one-off singles and covers to bide the time and keep fans patiently waiting.
박혜진 Park Hye Jin: Never Die
<p><span><span>- <em>Before I Die, </em>the debut full length from Korean hypebeast, IDM and house producer 박혜진 Park Hye Jin is an expansive foray into the multifaceted electronica that has shaped her EPs and magnetic live shows to date. Though the world has reached a stand-still, the buzzing sounds of <em>Before I Die</em> cannot be contained; literally, 박혜진 Park Hye Jin is determined to let her music do the speaking.</span></span></p>
Various Artists: Home In This World - Woodie Guthry's Dustbowl Ballads
<span><span>- Few folk musicians can claim a reputation as iconic as Woody Guthrie. The footloose protest singer was Bob Dylan’s musical hero, and his reputation has only grown since his death in 1967 – aspiring folk singers still scrawl “this machine kills fascists” across their guitars in tribute.</span></span>
FRIDAY 17/09/2021 11AM
With Grace and David
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Snake Season has Started
September has signaled the start of snake season, as the reptiles leave their hibernation or ‘brumation’ period in search of food, a mate and sun to bask in.
Mr Cade, from Australian Snake Catchers, said unlike the previous four years, snakes have had a more intense brumation period because of the cold weather.
It is expected that further sightings will be reported this summer in suburban areas of the South East due to more people working from home.
QLD Records One New Locally Acquired COVID Case Overnight
Queensland recorded one new locally acquired COVID case overnight.
Health minister Yvette D’Ath said that the individual is in home quarantine and is a part of the Sunnybank cluster
Beehive Vandals Costing Honey Industry Tens of Thousands
Western Australian honey farms have been vandalised, costing the industry tens of thousands of dollars.
Beekeepers have reported finding their hives shot at and knocked over, with bee colonies killed.
Some farmers have resorted to video security systems in an attempt to deter the vandals.
Rosie Batty has Backed Campaign Against Coercive Control
Victorian domestic violence survivor advocates and family violence organisations have called on the government to implement preventative measures for coercive control.
Now Respect Victoria is leading an education campaign in an effort to prevent coercive control in Australia
Domestic violence survivor advocate Rosie Batty has backed this campaign and said that education and awareness is vital in prevention.
SpaceX Launches First Civilian Crewed Flight
SpaceX successfully launched its first civilian crewed flight into the upper atmosphere, reaching heights of around the same altitude as the Hubble Space Telescope
The all civilian crew trained for 6 months before their 3 day round trip in the Dragon Capsule despite the flight being fully automated.