‘Cheer’ cheese reaches the shelves
Just a warning for this next story, it does contain a derogatory term.
The new packaging of Cheer cheese started appearing on Australian Supermarket shelves after Saputo retired the Coon name.
Singapore abandons aim for zero Covid transmissions
Singapore has announced it will soon fundamentally change how it manages the pandemic.
The country will no longer aim for zero transmissions, no announcement of daily case numbers, close contact of cases won’t have to isolate and travellers won’t have to quarantine.
Tuesday 29/06/2021 8am Zedlines
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Dag - 'Pedestrian Life'
An ambitious double-album that was recorded over various geographies around the continent, from an attic studio in Collingwood to an outback dunny on a stormy afternoon in Queensland, Pedestrian Life is nothing short of an emotional journey, a deeply personal and intense look into songwriter Dusty Anastassiou’s trials and tribulations over the years since releasing his much loved debut album, Benefits of Solitude.
Originally formed as the songwriting project of guitarist/vocalist Dusty Anastassiou, Dag began as a trio in 2012, with Bridie McQueenie and Heidi Cutlack joining on drums and bass. The band released a cassette EP, Dogwood, via fellow Mianjin/Brisbane-based label Tenth Court in 2014. Here they found a small but dedicated following amongst fans of bright, weather-worn pop songs, in the style of Bill Callahan and The Cannanes.
Defined by a rotating line-up of friends and contributors, the Dag band has changed with each subsequent release. Their debut album, Benefits of Solitude (released in 2017 by Bedroom Suck) saw the final incarnation of Dag's tenure in Brisbane – with Josh Watson (bass/keys/violin), Skye McNicol (violin), and Matthew Ford (drums). Mixed and largely recorded by multi-instrumentalist Watson, Benefits found the band's palette and instrumentation expand – with lush arrangements filtered down to a bone dry snap, like the Wakka Wakka country from which it was inspired.
Concerns over Covid Check In app
The Queensland Police faced criticism over their usage of the Covid Check In App. Privacy and human rights commissioners have raised concern as the state police had been using the app to track check in details as part of an investigation over a reported theft of police officer’s items.
Dangerous dust at Cross River worksite
The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining, Energy Union called for ministerial intervention over concerns regarding the release of dangerous silica dust at the Cross River worksite.
Palmer under fire for Covid-19 flyer
Former Queensland MP Clive Palmer came under fire by medical authorities over a recent stunt involving a Covid 19 flyer campaign being currently distributed.
Labeled ‘Urgent Communication’, the yellow flyers includes strong statements and accusations over the current pandemic situation, and how it is being handled by the government and medical authorities.
Wollongong Council switch to renewable energy
Overnight the Wollongong Council successfully voted to switch to 100% renewable energy.
This is in response to the local community’s outcry for action on the climate emergency, with Greens Councillor Mithra Cox stating this major step will mean a faster transition to electric vehicles and equipment, significantly reducing overall emissions.
AstraZeneca vaccine administered by GP's
Australians can go to their GP and get the Covid-19 vaccine with one catch.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the national cabinet agreed on a new no-fault indemnity scheme for GP’s to administer the AstraZeneca vaccine for anyone under the age of 60, willing to accept the rare blood clot risk.
Comment on Kim Jong-un's health
Kim Jong-un’s health has been a cause for concern for many years and recently one North Korean citizen’s unprecedented comment on the speculation of the leader’s weight loss has been aired on TV.
The citizen said North Koreans are very sad seeing him emaciated like that with citizens crying for the leader.