Brisbane action for International Sex Workers' Rights Day
An action in support of sex workers is being held in Brisbane on 3 March 2021.
Respect Inc. in Brisbane has planned the action for Wednesday from 4.30pm in Centenary Place Park in Fortitude Valley, on International Sex Workers’ Rights Day.
Brisbane hospital efforts to slow effects of silicosis
Doctors at Brisbane’s Prince Charles Hospital are washing out the lungs of silicosis victims in an effort to stop the condition, which is caused by the inhalation and buildup of silica dust.
The procedure, known as lung lavage, involves filling one lung with saline solution and draining it and repeating the same on the other lung on the next visit.
UberEats to make safety changes for riders
Food delivery giant UberEats has introduced new technology and safety gear in an effort to help it’s riders stay injury-free on Australian roads.
From Tuesday, Uber will roll out a new object recognition feature in its App to detect whether it's riders are wearing a helmet and will require them to meet a checklist of their bike’s roadworthiness.
Disability Royal Commission focuses on health professionals
The Disability Royal Commission rolls into Day 3 of public hearing number 10 tomorrow, with the education and training of dentists, pharmacists and allied health professionals to be further scrutinised by the Commission.
Myanmar protestors killed
Content warning: The following story refers to death.
In Myanmar on Sunday, 18 protesters were killed and 30 injured as the Junta crackdown on riots continue.
Sunday was the most violent day since the riots began on 1 February, bringing the total of protesters killed to 21.
June Jones: Leafcutter
<p><span><span><em>- Leafcutter</em><span> is the second solo album from Melbourne artist <strong>June Jones</strong>, who first came to attention as frontwoman of <strong>Two Steps On The Water</strong>. While that band saw June setting her confessional lyrics to acoustic guitar and violin, Leafcutter continues her exploration of minimal synth pop.</span></span></span></p>
1st March 8am Zedlines
Your 8am Zedines with Bronte Nelson and Kat Housego.
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Julien Baker: Little Oblivions
<p><span><span>- I’ve had my feelings, and by extension, my entire being regularly shattered by Julien Baker<strong> </strong>for around six years now, as I think it’s fair to assume anyone whose come across her music has. I guess I’m finally coming to terms with how the Memphis native lives rent free in my head, triggering a response before I even have time to recognise the thought. In a show of pure performative power, Baker plagues the silence between notes with potency in every song she produces.
Daily refugee protests continue in Kangaroo Point
Protest efforts are being stepped up in support of refugees held in detention in Kangaroo Point.
After starting on the 27 February 2021, daily protests continue to be held against the indefinite detention of refugees being held in the Kangaroo Point Central Hotel and Apartments
The Christie Centre getting a upgrade after fire warning
The Christie Centre in Brisbane’s CBD is getting a $25 million upgrade after being deemed a fire hazard.
The refurbishment will include the removal of fibreglass cladding, according to Christies Spaces asset manager Michael Conroy.
Owners of the flexible work and co-working space plan to begin work in October 2021.