Viagra Boys: Welfare Jazz

<p><span><span>- There is something undeniably alluring about Viagra Boys<strong>’ </strong>car crash charisma. From a musical standpoint it is well assembled, intelligent punk. From another, it is an aural incarnation of scumbag magnetism. Laden with strung out daydreams, substance dependent yearnings, a constant narrative thread of outsiderism stitches the songs and record together. Along the way it extends the hand for you to join in their way of life and against your better judgement, it is so awfully appealing. </span></span></p>

Bailter Space: Wammo (Reissue)

<p><span><span>- Depending on your particular taste, Bailter Space’s <em>Wammo</em> could either be viewed as their masterpiece or a retreat into ‘90's indie rock conventionalism. Formed in Christchurch in 1987, the New Zealand band appealed to noiseniks and fuzz pop aficionados equally; and it is the latter group of listeners who Bailter Space were apparently courting on this, their fifth album released in 1995.</span></span></p>

Dozens of airlines grounded after engine failure

Boeing is ordering dozens of its 777 airliners to be grounded after an engine failure left a rotor in flames over Denver this weekend. Debris from the Honolulu-bound plane was left scattered across Denver as the flight was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing. The grounding order comes on the back of record losses for Boeing

Protestors accuse Algerian President of failing to meet promises

Thousands of protestors took to the streets of Algiers last night to accuse Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune of failing to meet democratic promises he made when elected in 2019. The protests come on the second anniversary of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s deposition and accuse President Tebboune of being no different to his predecessor. Algeria’s protests are the latest in a wave of prot

Content warning about death and dying

A drop in the speed limit on one of Sydney’s most congested roads comes after the death of a cyclist food delivery rider was hit by a truck. The speed limit on the road used by an average of 49,000 vehicles each day will be reduced to 40 kilometres an hour in hopes to encourage pedestrians and cyclists to use the area. 

 

ANZAC services to go ahead as normal this year

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Queensland’s Anzac Day marches and Dawn Services will go ahead as normal this year. Covid-19 restrictions caused cancellations of the services last year but Ms Palaszczuk says because we’ve worked together, this year we can safely gather to mark the sacrifices of those who have served. RSL Queens

Anglo-American owned mine amid worker safety concerns

Anglo-American owned Moranbah North mine in Northern Queensland has ceased operations amid worker safety concerns related to increased gas levels. The underground mine is just 15 kilometres from another Anglo-American-owned mine, Grosvenor coal mine, where 15 workers were injured last year when methane gas ignited. CFMEU representative Ste

Bank Of Queensland buys ME Bank for over $1.3 billion

In a move designed to take on the nation’s big 4 banks, The Bank Of Queensland has bought ME Bank for more than one point three billion dollars. BOQ says the acquisition should create an alternative to big banks and is a major step in the strategy.  Chairman Patrick Allaway says the acquisition will help the bank create better value proposition for customers.