Gina Vanderpump - Miss Sportsman Hotel
The highly prized "Miss Sportsman Hotel" is on this Saturday, February 13 2021, with contestants performing at least one number in tribute to the many, legendary queens of the silver screen. Reigning Miss Sportsman Hotel, Miss Gina Vanderpump sweeps into the studio with Michael, James and Blair trailing in her glorious wake!
Rivermouth: Subtropical Metropolis?
<span><span><em>- Subtropical Metropolis?</em> is the first full length album from Brisbane jazz/poetry band Rivermouth. It’s been a while coming – we have only seen a couple of singles from the band since their debut EP in 2013. </span></span>
<span><span>They do have a valid excuse for the delay, mind you. Lyricist and vocalist <strong>Jonathan Sri </strong>is in his second term as a city councillor, and is also kept busy being the public figure the state’s right wing media love to hate.</span></span>
12th Feb 11am Zedlines
Your 11am Zedlines with Beth & Tina.
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Ambassador speaks with Australian professor detained in Myanmar
An Australian ambassador has spoken with an Australian academic detained in Myanmar.
Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Australia has been working hard to secure the release of Professor Sean Turnell, who has served as a consultant to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi since December.
Professor Turnell has been detained in Myanmar in the first known arrest of a foreign citizen since the February 1st military coup.
Zeahorse: Let's Not (And Say We Did)
<p><span><span>- Sydney-based four-piece Zeahorse return with their third album, the first in over four years - <em>Let’s Not (And Say We Did)</em>. It’s been precisely two years since the earliest look-in: initial single <em>20 Nothing </em>called to account a generation of “selfie-aware” solipsists back in February of 2018.
New Zealand receives COVID vaccines ahead of schedule
COVID vaccines in New Zealand have arrived a month ahead of schedule, with border staff to be vaccinated from next week.
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden said hundreds of thousands of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines were arriving far ahead of their expected delivery in March.
New Zealand has ordered 15 million doses of the COVID Vaccine from four different sources. After covering the country’s population of only 5 million, the remaining vaccines will be distributed throughout the pacific.
Ethiopia shuts down refugee camps housing Eritreans
Ethiopia has shut down two camps housing Eritrean refugees in its Tigray region, after residents reported attacks.
The residents of both camps have been relocated to other camps in the region, but decisions to relocate must be voluntary, safe and dignified, said UNHCR spokesman Chris Melzer.
The agency concluded the camps were now unsafe, though aid agencies say they have been unable to access them due to the conflict in Tigray.
Seafood exporters struggle under China trade tensions
Queensland seafood exporters are struggling as trade tensions between Australia and China worsen.
The Lunar New Year is usually a peak period for the seafood industry, with exported lobsters fetching up to $70 per kilogram. They’re now going for as little as $30 per kilogram.
China imported 94% of Australia's rock lobster stock in the 2018-2019 period.
Green tree frog population leaps up across the South East
Reports are showing green tree frog numbers have been leaping up exponentially across the South East.
A wetter than average summer has helped increase the frog population, with sightings even reported in built up areas including West End.
Residents are urged to reduce pesticide use to help increase food sources for the animal.
12th Feb 10am Zedlines
Your 10am Zedlines with Beth & Tina.
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