Deadly protests continue in Myanmar
Myanmar faced another deadly weekend, with reports that more than 80 people were killed in the city of Bago during continued protests that have been running since the military seized control of the country in February.
Local media is reporting witnesses saw soldiers using heavy weapons and shooting at anything that moved.
Cloud Tangle: Swells
<p><span><span><span>- The prolifically moody </span><strong>Amber Ramsay</strong><span> is back with the latest release from her Cloud Tangle project. Releasing about a record a year, there have been plenty of opportunities to get familiar with the Brisbane-based, one-woman-band and, even with so many outings, Ramsay is not interested in major artistic departures, more than she's fine-tuning the slow-burning melancholy of her sound.
Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & The LSO: Promises
<p><span><span><span>- I must admit, it’s quite surreal to be reviewing a Pharaoh Sanders album as 'new' music. The octogenarian saxophonist is a blazing torch for the legacy of spiritual jazz. Rising to prominence in <strong>Coltrane's</strong> final years, Sanders' howling tenor spearheaded a new wave of Pan-African expression throughout the 70s, guiding colourful ensembles in collective outpour as a preacher would prayer.</span></span></span></p>
Dry Cleaning: New Long Leg
<p><span><span>- In their debut album London band Dry Cleaning take inspiration from the post-punk of the past and present to deliver <em>New Long Leg</em>, a record as in-the-moment as their DIY roots would lead you to expect. Their debut sees them working with producer <strong>John Parish</strong>, a perfect collaboration to fit their angsty, yet breezy charm.</span></span></p>
Kidi Band: So Good
<p><span><span><em>- So Good</em><span> is the second album from Californian four-piece </span><strong>Kidi Band</strong><span>. Named after a traditional Ghanaian drum, the group formed when they were all in college studying the same class on West African music. Their style is an attempt to integrate the polyrhythmic percussion common in that part of the world with Western indie-pop.</span></span></span></p>
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New laser will shoot space junk out of orbit
Australian scientists developed a world-first laser designed to shoot space junk out of orbits.
The laser was developed over seven years by EOS Space Systems. CEO of EOS Space Systems, Dr. Ben Greene, said it is a breakthrough for space technology.
Archaeological bone tools discovered in Western Australia
Ancient bone tools found in caves in Western Australia have been confirmed to be among some of the oldest ever found.
The bones have been dated to be more than 35,000 years old; the discovery confirms that bone tools have been used longer than previously thought.
Striking workers reach deal with McCormick factory
Melbourne workers have secured a new pay deal ensuring better pay and conditions after a six-week strike at a McCormick food factory.
McCormick makes dipping sauces for fast food chains including McDonalds, KFC, Hungry Jacks, and Nandos. The new agreement ensures a three percent pay rise each year for workers, and preserves previous conditions the company wanted to remove, including the 4 day week roster.
Gold Coast's tourism industry to recover slower than Brisbane
Deloitte’s tourism and hotel market outlook report found the Gold Coast’s tourism sectors will not return to pre-pandemic levels before 2023, placing its recovery behind Brisbane’s.
Queensland’s tourism industry lost half its 2019 income in 2020 with business owners struggling to survive.