Liz Stringer: First Time Really Feeling

<p><span><span><em>- First Time Really Feeling</em><span>, the seventh solo album from Melbourne based songwriter Liz Stringer, opens with the stunning title track. From a minimal beginning of keys and noodly guitar, it builds over almost six minutes to a stirring melody and epic instrumental conclusion. It is classic sounding without being derivative.

Taiwan's top court to decide scope of Indigenous hunting rights

A landmark ruling from Taiwan’s top court will tomorrow determine the scope of Indigenous peoples' traditional hunting rights. 

The case began in 2013 with the prosecution of a Bulun Indigenous hunter, and will decide whether wildlife conservation laws unduly restrict the rights of Indigenous people.

Alan Vega: Mutator

<p><span><span>- Emerging from the vast <strong>Vega Vault</strong><em><strong> </strong></em><em>- </em>the pioneer of synth &amp; protopunk, Alan Vega posthumously unveils <em>Mutator.</em> It's a not-so-new album oozing forth gutter rock, apocalyptic proclamations &amp; sinister swagger in equal, uneasy measure.</span></span></p>

Myanmar nationals granted temporary safe haven in Australia

More than 3000 Myanmar nationals on temporary visas will be able to extend their stay in Australia, while unrest continues in their home country. 

According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, more than 700 and 60 civilians have been killed by security forces since the beginning of the military coup.