Ffredi Blino: The Dishwasher Tapes
- Like all international crises, the pandemic has been tempered with the small pleasures that ensue while people are forced into isolation. One of those pleasures is this COVID-era set of tunes from former Brisbane musician Owen Jolly who has called Wales home for the past twenty or so years.
Logic1000: You've Got The Whole Night To Go
- You know how with sports it's totally normal to feel ownership of achievements of people you've never met? Well if you're looking for a reason to feel proud of Oz electronic music right now check Logic1000.
Search Continues for Man lost at sea at Broadbeach
A Woman has drowned overnight, and a search is still underway for a man believed to still be missing in the ocean, with aerial crews resuming their search this morning.
The couple were last seen at Broadbeach entering the surf at nine twenty pm yesterday.
Anyone with information regarding the couple are urged to contact authorities.
A hazardous surf warning is in place for the south-east coast, which is likely to last through the weekend.
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says he plans to mobilise enough international pressure on Myanmar’s military to ensure the Myanmar coup fails.
UN Response to Myanmar Coup
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says he plans to mobilise enough international pressure on Myanmar’s military to ensure the Myanmar coup fails.
His comment comes after China blocked a United Nations Security Council joint statement condemning Monday’s coup in Myanmar during a meeting on Tuesday.
International Travel Biggest Factor Causing COVID-19 Deaths
A study has found that International travel has had the biggest impact on COVID-19 related deaths for the pandemics first wave.
The study looked at countries including Spain, France, the UK, America, Italy and Brazil.
Thailand Salt-Water Intrusion
Thailand is urgently tackling a salt-water intrusion problem after the amount of sodium in tap water exceeded the standard level.
The president in charge of managing the subcommittees said the water is deemed brackish.
Due to the drought this year the government could not afford to use large amounts of freshwater.
Tourism Operators Urged to Learn Chinese
Tourism operators are being encouraged to learn basic Chinese to help attract visitors after the pandemic.
In July 2020, the Australian Chinese Business Council produced a report from tourism China supporting future growth.
Gold Coast Firefighting and Rescue Boost
The Gold Coast is receiving a 3.7 million dollar firefighting and rescue boost.
The initiative is providing the Surfers Paradise Fire and Rescue Station with a new Combined Aerial Pumping appliance and Hydraulic Platform appliance today.
Zero QLD COVID-19 Cases
Queensland has reported zero new COVID-19 cases overnight. The state marks 29 days since registering a community transmission.
Queensland health minister has said the state is calling on anyone who has visited the sites listed by Victoria Health to get tested and quarantine for 14 days.