Education on a clear path forward: UQ Vice-Chancellor Deborah Terry
University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor Deborah Terry yesterday insisted higher education is on a clear path after weathering the pandemic.
She mentioned the University’s responsibility to be an active part of the community, as well as providing a pipeline for research translation to industry.
Further Indigenous deaths in custody
Content Warning: This story mentions the death of Indigenous people.
In another shocking week, three Indigenous people died while in custody across Australia in a period of just six days.
ACF Report warns cities at risk of becoming 'unliveable'
A report commissioned by the Australian Conservation Foundation has reported that Australian cities are at risk of being ‘unliveable’ after a significant decline in green spaces across all major cities.
The report, titled Temperature Check: Greening Australia’s Warming Cities published on 11 March, warns that most major cities will be far hotter than forecasted as a lack of vegetation creates “heat islands”.
Holding hands and kissing in public discouraged in the Philippines
Police in the Philippines have officially discouraged holding hands or hugging and kissing in public in an attempt to control a spike in coronavirus cases.
Alex Albrecht: Campfire Stories
<p><span><span>- <strong>Analogue Attic</strong> has just released Alex Albrecht’s debut album <em>Campfire Stories</em>. With the ever-consistent Analogue Attic, Albrecht has produced a bevy great records since 2014 that showcase the 'gentle side' of electronic music down under. The album reflects his penchant for collaboration and improvisation, delivering a work that “explores dreams, the unconscious and the intertwining of feelings and memory”.</span></span></p>
Drake: Scary Hours 2
<p><span><span>- It wouldn’t be the first third of the year if Drake<strong> </strong>didn’t surprise drop. While I’ve not been a fan of anything Drake since 2015’s <em>If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late</em> -especially not 2018’s bloated <em>Scorpion </em>or last year’s <em>Dark Lane Demos-</em> every project has contained moments that shine through the mediocrity, even if they are small.
Zedlines, 15 March 2021 8am
Your 8am Zedlines with Kat Housego.
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Brisbane Queer Film Festival enters second week
The Brisbane Queer Film Festival is entering it’s second week after opening on 11 March, running until 21 March.
Brisbane’s New Farm Cinema is hosting the Festival with around 20 separate films set to hit the big screens.
Information on films and tickets can be found at BQFF.com.au
PA Hospital remains in lockdown after confirmed COVID-19 case
A Brisbane quarantine hotel remains in lockdown after a doctor at the Princess Alexandra Hospital contracted COVID-19 after treating two returned travellers who were confirmed cases.
Over 300 tests of close contacts of the doctor have since been conducted and results are expected to be returned today.
Australian alternative rock festival comes to Queensland
An Australian alternative rock festival, Spring Loaded, is set to kick off in Sydney in May before moving to Cairns and Brisbane in what could be one of Australia’s first large-scale touring festivals since the pandemic hit Australian shores.