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Wednesday, 21 June
00:06
Will the world save Antarctica in time? "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
Antarcticas rich biodiversity is at risk from fishing and mining. China and Russia look set to block the wildlife protection proposals as they see value in the immense wealth of minerals and sea life as an opportunity for plunder.
An international meeting being held in Chile this week will aim to break a deadlock over proposals to protect this precious environment.
Image: Can we save Antarctica and its wildlife? Image: Shutterstock
Produced By: Wendy Frew
Featured In Story: Adjunct Professor Tony Press, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
The post Will the world save Antarctica in time? appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
00:00
Lebanon Fails to Elect President "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
Lebanon, a once vibrant tourist hotspot, has been in crisis for years. Corruption of officials long pre-dating the pandemic was exacerbated by COVID-19. Since then, Lebanon has endured the Beirut ammonium nitrate explosion of 2020 that destroyed 77 000 apartments, wounded 7000 people and displaced 300 000 people. Rapid inflation has seen the countrys currency, the Lebanese Pound, lose over ninety-five percent of its value in February of this year effectively rendering the currency useless Now the Lebanese economy runs on American dollars.
Education has increased by 191% and healthcare has increased by 176% leading to severe medication shortages, including cancer drugs, leading patients to gamble on black market medications in the hope of saving their lives.
To add to the pile of problems, the Lebanese parliament has failed for its twelfth time to install a President. The country has been without a head of state since October last year.
Image: Image: Shutterstock: P.jowdy
Produced By: Dominic Giles
Featured In Story: Amar Mustafa PHD Student in History and International Relations Specialising in Lebanese and Syrian Politics at Monash University.
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
The post Lebanon Fails to Elect President appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
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Tuesday, 20 June
23:55
PwC hit by massive Cyber breach "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
PricewaterhouseCoopers the huge accounting, legal and consulting conglomerate who was already reeling from multiple Government confidentiality breaches, suffered another setback with a massive cybersecurity breach.
The firm, who specialises in cyber security consulting, was itself the target of Russian-linked criminal group CLOP which broke into their file transfer system MOVEit . Once there, they had access to any detail from any moved file globally. Rival consultancy EY was also affected.
This pile-on disaster for PwC was mirrored in organisations across the world including the BBC, Shell Energy, and multiple US Federal agencies.
Image: Image: Shutterstock TK Kurikawa
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Dr Ahmed Ibrahim Senior Lecturer Computer and Security, School of Science at Edith Cowan University
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
The post PwC hit by massive Cyber breach appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
23:09
The Lasers Luster Harnessing the Potential of Sheet and Tube Fiber Cutting "IndyWatch Feed Tas"
Fiber cutting with lasers is revolutionizing the fabrication of sheet and tube materials. From aerospace to automotive, the ability to cut complex ... Read more
21:27
Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi Role Helicopter A40-003 "Pegasus 87" Calls into the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
On Thursday 18 May, Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopter A40-003 was spotted flying around the Whitsundays and eventually landed at the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour.
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21:25
Victoria 2022: New Lower House Distributions And 2PP Pendulum "IndyWatch Feed Tas"
Last week saw some late excitement for those of us interested in the entrails of the 2022 Victorian election with the release of 39 previously unavailable preference distributions, albeit officially unofficial and "indicative". These are the full preference distributions for the seats where previously there was either no distribution (because a candidate was elected on primary votes alone) or an incomplete distribution (because the winner crossed 50% against two or more non-excluded rivals). 36 of these were classic two-party preferred contests (mostly lopsided ones), the remainder being Narracan (a supplementary election that Labor didn't contest), Brunswick (Greens vs ALP) and, entertainingly, Mulgrave.
In the original postcount the VEC kept Mulgrave as a Labor vs Liberal seat although independent Ian Cook (of "Slug Gate" fame) held a narrow primary vote lead for second over the Liberals' Michael Piastrino. This led to complaints from the Cook camp seeking something they thought was called a "recount" (in fact what they wanted was a realignment). Cook claimed that "according to my scrutineers, it will bring Daniel Andrews down a few per cent to make the seat marginal".
It didn't (though it might have done the "down a few per cent" bit had Cook's primary lead over Piastrino stayed at 4%). Cook did in fact hold his eventual primary lead of just under 1% over Piastrino all the way to the final exclusion, but Andrews won the 2CP against Cook by a margin of 60.83% vs 39.17%. This was, in fact, more than Andrews won the 2PP quick throw vs Piastrino by (60.20-39.80).
Before moving on I'd like to say that all states should require and fund their electoral commissions to throw all single-seat contests to completion (this includes you Tasmania (Legislative Council) and especially you Queensland). We have the unusual situation that these VEC distributions which are bound to be far more accurate than the previous 2PP quick throws (in cases with differences of several hundred votes) are technically throws for information purposes only. Officially Piastrino finished second but actually Cook was Andrews' final opponent in the eyes of voters.
For my purposes the most useful 2PP figures are the most accurate ones because they are the most predictive for future elections. A similar situation arose with an uncorrected error in the federal division of Isaacs in 2019, which meant Isaacs was considerably less marginal going into 2022 than it appeared. Therefore I am posting revised 2PP figures based on the new distributions and a 2PP pendulum ditto.
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21:21
Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopter A40-033 "Snooker 40" Passes Through Rockhampton Airport - Plus More! "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
On Wednesday 17 May, Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopter A40-033 was noted passing through Rockhampton Airport.
Photo taken by Steve Vit
21:17
Gulf Coast Aviation Cessna 510 Citation Mustang Bizjet VH-KXM Pops into Longreach Airport - Plus More! "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
On Wednesday 17 May, Gulf Coast Aviation Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-KXM was noted visiting Longreach Airport.
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RDO Equipment Co. Pilatus PC-12/47 VH-WPH visited Emerald Airport from Toowoomba.
And Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEH as "Survey 23" flew down from Mackay Airport to complete airwork near Emerald before then landing at Emerald Airport. It then departed for more airwork before then returning bac...
17:12
FixedIt: Rape is about people "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
All headlines that erase victims and perpetrators are dehumanising, misleading, and lazy. This one is even worse because the article reports something everyone should read.
A man raped a woman. This is abhorrent, but not uncommon. The woman was able to report the rape to police. The police believed her, investigated and charged the rapist. The DPP took the case to trial and the man was convicted of rape. This series of events is remarkable.
The defence lawyer claimed the rapist was a vulnerable man who had experienced a great deal of psychological distress. This is entirely unremarkable.
Judge Gaynors response: It is not for men, such as your client, to take out their own emotional anguish and difficulties by the sexual assault of a young woman.
Some men see women as an object to assist them, or something to help themselves to in a time of personal difficulty.
(There is) this notion of a man in turmoil something clicks over in his head and the way to relieve that is by sexually assaulting a woman. Men cannot and must not, and if they do there will be very strong consequences.
In addition to the rape, the woman also told the court about the online comments shes seen making jokes and memes about the rape, and blaming her for the rapists choice to rape her.
Judge Gaynor, who clearly doesnt spend much time online, said this was extraordinary I cannot believe people can be so hideously cruel.
Judge Gaynors comments might be more incisive than most, but they are far more typical of the things said court than you might believe if you only ever read news reports.
Public institutions, such as courts, media, parliament, and police are structured to protect men from consequences of committing sexual violence and punish women for being victims of sexually violent men. Sometimes, when I see or hear a judge say the things Judge Gaynor said, I start to believe we can change those structures. Then I remember that you could fill the MCG twice over with all the women who have been sexually assaulted in a single year in Australia and the men convicted would fit in the members bars with room to spare.
and I think of the endless media articles implicitly or explicitly blaming victims and defending perpetrators, and the parliaments that make laws to enforce this behaviour. One exceptional judge and one remarkable outcome is not change.
Not yet.
17:09
Music, Culture and Camaraderie: Embracing the Vitality of Regional Music Festivals in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
When it comes to music festivals, Australia has built a reputation for hosting some of the most epic and memorable events in the world. While major cities like Sydney and Melbourne often steal the limelight, theres something truly special about the regional music festivals that dot the vast Australian landscape. Whether its Victorian festivals like Groovin The Moo and Queenscliff Music Festival, or Tasmanian events like Party in the Paddock and Yours and Owls in Wollongong, these hidden gems bring together music lovers, artists, and local communities in a celebration of music, culture, and camaraderie.
Today, were diving into the importance of regional music festivals in Australia, exploring their unique charm and highlighting a few standout examples.
A Breath of Fresh Air
At the very least, regional music festivals offer a refreshing change of pace from their larger counterparts. Nestled in picturesque landscapes, these festivals often provide an intimate and laid-back atmosphere that allows attendees to truly immerse themselves in the music and connect with fellow festival-goers. Whether its dancing barefoot in a field under the starry outback sky or swaying to the sounds of acoustic melodies by the beach, regional festivals offer a unique sense of freedom and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Celebrating Cultural Diversity
One of the remarkable aspects of regional music festivals is their ability to showcase the diverse musical and cultural tapestry of Australia. From the tropical beats of northern Queenslands Palm Creek Folk Festival to the soulful blues of the Bridgetown Blues Festival in Western Australia, these events bring together a wide range of genres and artists, both local and international. By featuring a mix of established acts and emerging talents, regional festivals contribute to the growth and exposure of Australias vibrant music scene, while also fostering a sense of pride and identity w...
16:56
Illawarra offshore floating wind turbines are we there yet? "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
SPANISH offshore wind developer BlueFloat Energy has announced its preferred location for the 105 turbines around 14km off the Illawarra coast between Clifton and Shellharbour.
After considering a number of sites, BlueFloat says the preferred site for the floating wind turbines has been chosen due to a strong and consistent wind resource and its proximity to an existing industrial base at Port Kembla.
The company says the project will create significant local economic benefits for the region with thousands of local jobs required during construction and hundreds in ongoing operations and maintenance. However, questions have been raised after one the biggest global players in the field, Siemens Gamesa, posted nearly a billion dollar net loss in just one quarter earlier this year. This has apparently been due to floating offshore wind turbine component and associated warranty issues.
North Illawarra local and former Wollongong City councillor, Kerrie Anne Christian, a metallurgist who spent nearly 40 years in heavy industry working on equipment problems, including turb...
16:30
FarmDog Brewing is hosting its very first boilermaker tasting night "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
In a fusion of flavors that promises to tantalise the taste buds of adventurous enthusiasts, FarmDog Brewing, Wallingtons vibrant family-run microbrewery with a keen focus on beer and gin, is gearing up to host an extraordinary Boilermaker Night on Friday, 23 June 2023.
Set to be an unforgettable experience, this one-of-a-kind event will bring together two beloved libations for an evening of indulgence, exploration, and exceptional craftsmanship as guests embark on mixing craft beer and spirits led by a passionate brewing / distilling family!
Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.
Originally a pop-up, FarmDog found a permanent home at McGlashans estate Cellar Door, gifting the region a fun, laid-back atmosphere for indulging in delicious pizzas and platters as you taste gin, beer and/or wine! With a local mindset, as a bonus the brewers and distillers are always found onsite to explain all things grains and botanicals to allow your taste buds to understand and embrace their unique flavours.
In their very ever Boilermaker Night, the brewery will be showcasing their newest FarmDog brews, and pairing them with some unique whiskeys to create exciting boilermakers for you to try. Theyll have a variety of boilermakers to showcase, so whether youre a beer lover or a whiskey connoisseur, there will be something for everyone.
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16:13
Pets in Crisis "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
With one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world, Australians love their furry best friends. However, Australias cost of living crisis has left many pet owners in a difficult and expensive situation, wondering if their beloved pets are worth the costs.
The cost of pet products has jumped by almost 12% in the last couple years. The increased cost of not only pet food, but medications, mandatory shots and, vet bills has forced many to give over their pets to animal rescue organisations. These organisations are now also struggling and encouraging those who can afford it, to adopt a rescue pet. Our cost of living crisis has now left our pets in crisis.
Image: Image: Shutterstock, Holli
Produced By: Julia Schmidt
Featured In Story: Nicki Hutley, President of the NSW Branch of the Economics Society of Australia, and
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
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16:09
Heres to 10 more: Little Creatures celebrates 10 years of brewing in Geelong "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Its been quite the journey since one of our favourite breweries first opened its door. Launching in a Fremantle shed back in 2000, it all started with a group of mates with a love for hoppy beer who wanted to brew an awesome, hop-driven American Pale Ale.
Fast forward more than a decade and in 2011 the Lion team purchased the former site of the Valley Worsted Mills in Geelong, with the plan to open a second brewery in Geelong in 2013 to keep the beer coming to the east coast (a decision which we are very thankful for).
Little Creatures has since become an iconic destination and watering hole for the Geelong community over the last ten years, coming out with the very best brews and events time and time again, and most importantly, bringing people from all walks of life together for the love of BEER.
Now, as of 16 June, theyve reached a milestone of hitting double digits this year, celebrating 10 huge years of brewing at its Geelong home.
Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.
Earning a solid reputation as Geelongs vibrant hub of craft beer, delicious food, and good times, Little Creatures has become a beloved institution for locals and visitors alike. A true brewery village experience, with a bustling Canteen, mysterious White Rabbit Barrel Hall and the colourful Mystery Lane, its no wonder this place has been consistently buzzing with excitement for the past decade.
As you step inside, youll be greeted by a laid-back atmosphere and the enticing aromas wafting from the kitchen, where talented chefs work their magic to create mouthwatering dishes that perfectly complement the brews on offer. From wood-fired pizzas with creative toppings to succulent burgers and fresh seafood delights, theres always something to satisfy every craving and tantalise your taste buds.
But of course, here its all about the star of the show: the beer! Little Creatures takes pride in its unique and innovative craft beers, brewed right on-site. Grab a pint of their signature Pale Ale, a refreshing and hoppy brew that has garnered a cult following. If youre feeling adventurous, sample their limited-edition...
15:53
After a seven-year hiatus, Taste Sorrento is back until the end of June "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
<p>After a seven-year hiatus Taste Sorrento is being re-imagined into a month-long festival. A winter food and beverage event celebrating and promoting all that Sorrento has to offer in gourmet food, quality produce, wine, bespoke spirits, craft beers, and cider, all showcased in Sorrento.</p> <p>More than just a food and wine festival, Taste Sorrento 2023 is featuring the work of British and Australian artists Gillie and Marc called the most successful and prolific creators of public art in New Yorks History by the New York Times at Curate Art & Design until June 30.
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14:30
See the light in the land "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
The Ngurambang: Our Riverina exhibition aims to give viewers
new perspectives on the landscape and to demonstrate some of the
diversity of talent from creative practitioners working across the
region
Griffith Regional Art Gallery worked with curator Jason Richardson
to gather a group of artists from across the region for the current
display.
"Viewers will find familiar scenes and they will also be challenged
to recognise others.
"One of the greatest benefits in experiencing art is looking
through another's eyes and this exhibition asked the artists to
share their observations about an environment we all share.
The result offers insights into the diversity of creative practice
across the Riverina while reflecting on individual interests in the
landscape.
"The idea that art can help audiences build connections with the
environment has been developing since I worked with Landcare and
it's something I've explored through previous exhibitions, our
not-for-profit Red Earth Ecology and also recorded interviews with
artists and places," said Mr Richardson.
"We were supported by Western Riverina Arts to hold a workshop in Griffith late last year, where we compared perspectives and inspirations.
"The group comprises a dozen emerging, mid-career and experienced artists with various qualifications and we were able to share knowledge and build a vision for the exhibition."
For viewers the experience is rich with comparisons and contrasts from a variety of media that includes text, textiles, sound, painting, photography, found and manipulated objects.
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14:28
Jo will share insights at Griffith Gallery "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
Griffith Regional Art Gallery will host artist Jo
Roberts during the Ngurambang exhibition, who will offer a school
holiday activity during the opening weeks
Her enthusiasm for the opportunity is clearly evident in the time and preparations she is planning as part of the Ngurambang exhibition.
"I've been working on a series of activities for all ages and it will be good to bring these to Griffith's gallery," said Ms Roberts.
On Wednesday mornings during the school holidays Jo will be sharing the Beak Technique activity developed by Red Earth Ecology.
This activity promotes an understanding of the relationships between habitat and bird diets by discussing different species and their beak shapes.
"We'll be looking at the local species to learn what plants will bring your favourite birds into your backyard."
The worksheets are accessible to all ages and were developed through consultation with the Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists and support from Western Riverina Arts.
"Kids are naturally curious about birds and our conversations will expand their knowledge about local species."
Ms Roberts will also be working in the Gallery on Wednesdays throughout the exhibition to provide insight into how her artwork facilitates an innovative investigation of history.
14:15
13:52
This definitely feels really fucking good: Hard-Ons rip into second album with Tim Rogers "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
When they announced the coronation of rock royalty, Tim Rogers, as frontman in their punk palace in 2021, the sonic tectonic plates shifted, quaking with Im Sorry Sir, That Riffs Been Taken.
Following a nine-date national tour and European tour, the iconic music pairing has been stamped as permanent.
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Hard-Ons mainstay Peter Blackie Black explains, We like the music that were making together. So you know, theres no real reason to stop or question it or anything like that. I get people saying How can he be doing that? And its like because it fucking feels good, you know? I dont analyse shit. Its either right or its wrong. And for us, this definitely feels really fucking good.
Weve had people come who have been seeing us for like 30 years now and have come up to me after a show and go, I dont know how you fucking do it. Its 30 years later and youre more powerful than youve ever been. Thats just really awesome to hear. I think we are renewed in a sense and Tim has brought a lot of that energy to us.
Im Sorry Sir, That Riffs Been Taken saw Rogers rock up to the studio for a first introduction, jumping head-first into rehearsal and recording mode with songs provided by Black and guitarist Ray Ahn. Heading into album number two, the 2 June release of Ripper 23, there was a songwriting dynamic shift.
For the first record, obviously a lot of songs almost all of them except one were written before Tim actually joined. And this time, all the songs were written knowing he was going to be the singer. When I write, I know the persons strength and to me, Tim is like having a soul singer in a band. So its like we can do this and we can do that. Its actually been a nice, gentle continuation of what weve been doing, and now that Tim is in the band and super keen, hes written a bunch of stuff as well, so its progressing ver...
13:35
A bathe-in hot springs cinema returns to the Mornington Peninsula for winter "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Get ready to immerse yourself in Victorias favourite natural geothermal springs while watching a variety of highly popular movies: Peninsula Hot Springs beloved Bathe In Cinema is back for 2023, giving guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of cinema while soaking in the rejuvenating geothermal hot springs.
Taking place on Thursday evenings from June through to the end of August, Peninsula Hot Springs has curated an enthralling line-up of films for each month, ensuring an enjoyable cinematic experience for all.
Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.
This Winter, guests can embark on a journey of discovery with the June theme, Water Stories, featuring captivating films such as Blueback, True Spirit, Breath, My Octopus Teacher, and The Heart of the Sea.
In July, Peninsula Hot Springs pays tribute to the rich heritage and culture of Indigenous Australians, and celebrating First Nations Films. Films like Wash My Soul in The Rivers Flow, Top End Wedding, and Satellite boy will transport audiences into the heart of First Nations storytelling and traditions.
August is all about the musical magic, with the lineup of films featuring beloved classics like Grease, Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins, Moulin Rouge, and The Lion King. Guests can sing along and be swept away by the timeless melodies.
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12:33
The spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne for a limited season this August "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Time to pop the champagne bohemians! After a sold out Australian tour, the spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical is returning to the iconic Regent Theatre this August for a strictly limited season.
A celebration of Baz Luhrmanns famed film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will arrive in Melbourne from 20 31 August, following its run at Brisbanes Lyric Theatre, QPAC until 27 July 2023.
Stay up to date with whats happening within the regions art and stage scene here.
The Return Melbourne season in August 2023 marks a full-circle moment for the production, which premiered to stellar reviews at the Regent Theatre in 2021. Melbourne was the first international city to host the 10-time Tony Award winning show after its dazzling Broadway debut, with the season also coinciding with the 20th anniversary year of Baz Luhrmanns revolutionary film.
The sold-out premiere season commenced at the end of the last Melbourne lockdown, and since opening around Australia the production has welcomed nearly one million Australian theatregoers with sold out seasons in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. The Brisbane season is also on track to be a complete sell out.
Hailed A clever, innovative, sparkling, energetic explosion of technicolour joyMoulin Rouge! will blow your mind (Herald Sun), Baz Luhrmanns revolutionary film comes to life onstage once again in August, remixed in this musical mash-up extravaganza featuring over 70 songs including many of the iconic hits from the movie, as well as additions from Adele, Katy Perry, Sia, Beyonce, Rihanna and more.
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11:47
Ballarats annual Winter Festival is back with ice skating, snow falls, shimmering lights, a music festival and more "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Its time to bundle up and embrace the cold with the return of the spectacular three-week Ballarat Winter Festival.
Running from June 24 through to July 16, Ballarat will once again be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, with a unique array of events and activities to beat the winter blues, warm the soul and satisfy the belly.
Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.
This years Festival takes place at locations and venues right across the city designed to dazzle and amaze locals and visitors. With something for everyone from ice skating to disco anthems and fire jousting; to getting cosy with kangaroos and a Christmas in July event like no other winter is not complete without a trip to Ballarat.
Here are some of the festival highlights for 2023:
Winter Wonderlights
When we say a winter wonderland, we mean that quite literally with the return of headlining event Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill. Set to be brighter than ever before, visitors will be swept up in the excitement of a special European-style Christmas as the entire township comes alive with a new shimmering light and projection show; falling snow; warm mulled wine; delicious gingerbread treats; pantomimes and theatre shows; hands-on Christmas-themed arts and crafts; and visits from St. Nick.
Tickets here.
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11:24
eX-detainees Statement Refugee Week or Refugee Day is like a parody of a PR saviour campaign while we suffer continuous discrimination and detention abuse in Western and non-Western countries. "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
At present, there are over 103 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, with over 32 million refugees among them. Over 1 million refugee children were born as refugees.
What is the main aim of Refugee Week or Refugee Day, originally initiated by UNHCR (the UN High Commissioner for Refugees), a mostly white, non-refugee led organisation? Highlighting fairytale-like sad and happy refugee stories, running a fundraiser for your refugee saviour organisation, or showcasing exotic cooking shows or cultural shows on Refugee Week or Refugee Day, while refugees surviving persecution and abuse have to prove to the world that we can assimilate, smile, or be prepared to participate in social transactions that enable refugee organisations to make money or deliver an exotic cultural presentation to everyone. This is the wholesale package delivered by Refugee Week or Refugee Day.
Do we still want to continue this vulture refugee industry? Is this about us or you? Nothing is surprising when the UNHCR sets the saviour complex bar within the refugee sector by running a patronising PR circus during World refugee week/day. When the world leader of refugee rights organisations functions like this, we can imagine that every other organisation will follow the same orientalist approach.
Meanwhile, the Australian government, and governments across the world are spending millions of dollars acquiring weapons and building their military while blocking those of us fleeing from the destruction caused by these policies from seeking protection and the opportunity to rebuild our lives so we can look forward to a future.
In so-called Australia, racist refugee policies continue. eX-detainees who arrived 30 years ago have still not gotten citizenship, and/or have no access to humanitarian pathways for family reunion. As a result, 1000s of eX-detainee families arriving in Australia kids and adult family members are not allowed to receive access to social security and many other support services to build a future, including Austudy or HECS. Each eX-detainee refugee needs to spend over $10,000 to bring family members to Australia. This adds another layer of trauma and oppression, on top of existing trauma and oppression, with many of us eX-detainees having to live with permanent disabilities caused by institutional abuse and torture by the Australian governments de...
10:44
Lovely memories of my childhood and Queensland's Gold Coast "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
Real old style tin and fibro Australia!
10:20
The Resilience Project is bringing its high-energy kids show 3 Happy Tricks to regional Victoria "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Centred around teaching people how to be more resilient and happy every day, The Resilience Project is continuing to make a difference in peoples lives with its latest show 3 Happy Tricks.
Tackling childrens mental health, The Resilience Project will be bringing the high-energy kids show across regional Victoria this September, visiting Frankston, Dandenong, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Darebin, Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo and Shepparton in the Term 3 school holidays from September 18-27.
The Resilience Project 3 Happy Tricks
Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston Monday September 18
The Cube, Wodonga Wednesday September 20
Wangaratta Performing Arts, Wangaratta Thursday September 21
Drum Theatre, Dandenong Friday September 22
Darebin Arts Centre, Melbourne Saturday September 23
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat Sunday September 24
Story House GPAC, Geelong Monday September 25
The Capital, Bendigo Tuesday September 26
Riverlinks Westside, Shepparton Wednesday September 27
Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.
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Monday, 19 June
23:04
Camp Lejeune Justice Act: A Ray Of Hope for Contaminated Water Victims "IndyWatch Feed Tas"
In the annals of environmental catastrophes, the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune, a U.S. Marine Corps base in North Carolina, stands ... Read more
23:03
Guest post: How Chinas rural solar policy could also boost heat pumps "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
Since 2021, Chinas Whole County PV programme has been dramatically expanding the use of solar power in rural areas, by building on government, commercial, industrial and residential rooftops.
However, the programme faces a number of obstacles, with problems reported, for example, in the rollout in the province of Shandong in eastern China.
Yet it also offers advantages that can overcome the problem of scale. Installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops over a large area can clear out administrative burdens and reduce soft costs, which are inherent in marketing and installing solar to households or businesses one by one.
This raises an intriguing possibility: could such a programme work for other clean energy improvements, such as energy efficiency or clean heating?
Based on my new analysis for the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies of the Chinese counties participating in the Whole County PV programme, the answer appears to be yes.
Moreover, I found that the solar programme would pair surprisingly well with electric heat pumps.
This is an important finding, given the huge scale of rural China, which is home to hundreds of millions of people and is larger than many world regions. And it could also help to address another challenge: Chinas rural residents currently suffer a high burden of health issues due to the use of coal for heat and power.
- What is Chinas Whole County PV programme?
- Could the Whole County PV programme be expanded to heat pumps?
- What are the barriers to rural heat pump use?
- What does the future hold for the programme?
What is Chinas Whole County PV programme?
Up until recently, most solar PV in China was installed in remote western regions, requiring costly transmission lines to bring the electricity to eastern provinces that use the most power.
A series of huge clean energy bases......
22:00
If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Were President, How Safe Would We Be? "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
Since I published what so far is a series of five columns exploring RFK Jr.s positions and claims, almost the entirety of the media, it seems, has jumped in, each offering another variation on why you wouldnt want this guy anywhere near the White House. Most have stuck to a general recitation of his well-cataloged history of controversies, and the pros and cons of having the Kennedy name.
There are certainly some pros. First off, we should all remember the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of his early years. When he was not engaging in foolhardy personal behavior, he was trying to be a good citizen, doing praiseworthy work to promote environmental consciousness and oppose large good deeds.
That was then; this is now. He seems to have changed, in many ways, and not for the better. Hes hardly the only person who has gotten worse much worse over the years. Sadly, the debasement of lofty principles and the degradation of the discourse is a trend.
Still, Ive seen few media drill-downs into his core beliefs, or detailed scrutiny of the claims hes made that are either scientifically dicey or simply false which has thus far been my principal focus.
And theres something else I havent yet seen: a rumination on what it would actually be like if he, against all odds, actually won. What would a Robert F. Kennedy presidency look like based on his public positions and statements over the years, and on the apparent mindsets and beliefs of a vocal segment of his backers?
What kind of people would he listen to? What kind would he appoint?
Answering that requires some sense of his own grasp of matters at the core of policymaking. Bright as he is, he may not understand science as much as he thinks he does. That may explain why he seemingly takes the word of so-called experts who challenge the establishment, many of whom have been discredited.
And he apparently accepts their own self-serving and outright wrong explanations for why they have been discredited. This goes to the heart of what makes him so untrustworthy as a prospective leader. (More on his health views below.)
Had Kennedy been president during COVID-19, there would have been no serious effort at containment, but rather it would have been allowed to spread until it burned itself out. One assumes that with...
18:23
Melbournes iconic Festival Hall is set to host live music once again "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Its been home to countless gigs, ranging from The Beatles and Frank Sinatra to Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Mars Volta and everything in between. Chances are, if youre a live music fan in Melbourne youve been to Festival Hall.
Now live music is set to resonate once again within the iconic walls of Melbournes Festival Hall once again, with the reigns now held by Live Nation, who took over the management of the venue owned by Hillsong Corp. The US-based global touring company has reportedly signed a multi-year lease on the venue.
Officially re-launching in Melbourne on Thursday, 15 June, Live Nation Asia Pacific President Roger Field officially reopened the venue for the music industry, ready to welcome music lovers back to its hallowed halls.
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17:50
Nats in blunder over Voice "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
Nationals Leader David Littleproud made an astounding error of fact in his arguments against the Voice yesterday.
But in doing so he inadvertently made one of the strongest arguments in favour of the Voice so far.
He said: I think theres a way in which we can articulate that our great country is founded on a key tenet that all 26 million Australians are equal and that we all have an equal voice in this parliament through the 226 members of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
That is just simply not true. The great Founding Fathers in whom the conservatives have vested such wisdom that the Constitution should not be changed did not give all Australians an equal voice in the Parliament.
They specifically gave the people of the smaller colonies which were to become states a greater voice in the Parliament than those from the larger colonies.
Each original state was granted a minimum of five Members of the House of Representatives, irrespective of their population. To this day the people living in the five Tasmanian electorates get a greater voice: one MP for every 108,000 voters, compared to one for 175,000 in other states.
The Constitution also gave each state an equal number of Senators, now increased to 12. It means that Tasmania has one senator for every 45,000 people whereas NSW has one senator for every 668,000. South Australians get one senator for every 146,000 people.
This is simply not equal, and the leader of a major political party and MP for seven years should know as much.
Ironically, Littleproud was rejecting Opposition Leader Peter Duttons notion of the Voice re-racialising the Australian Constitution by making Indigenous people more equal than everyone else. It was a leaf from the US far rights manual of political fear-mongering.
The Founding Fathers were right to give the smaller states greater representation in our constitutional compact because otherwise they would be put upon, ignored, or exploited. Without it, Tasmania would be even worse off. Remember, Senator Brian Harradine extracting special deals for Tasmania. Jackie Lambie is still at it. South Australian senators...
17:34
Pakington Street restaurant Taste Jamaica has closed its doors "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Loved amongst locals for its Jamaican-style meals and bright rooftop bar, Pakington Streets iconic Jamaican-style caf Taste Jamaica has permanently closed its doors.
The business announced the news on social media on Sunday, 18 June, after originally announcing the news in April, citing a focus on imports and catering at festivals and events going forward.
Taste Jamaica restaurant is now permanently closed. Time for some well deserved relaxation, the post read.
Everyone that has supported us during this time, we really do appreciate your support. We will never forget you all.
Festivals and Events thats what we are about and thats what we will be focusing on moving forward.
Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.
Taste Jamaica will host a farewell party on 25 June 2023 with a brilliant day of live music. Titled Reggae on Pako, the farewell event will kick off at 12pm and feature the likes of DJ Dazz, Wild Gloriosa, Sole Sister Swing, Mpress Kandance, Flames Eye, Ras Jahknow band and Nicky Bomba.
Entry is free with food and drinks at bar prices.
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17:00
'Silent' killer in cholesterol more firmly linked to heart disease? "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
otherwise, i would like to have far better answers than any of this which assumes the association is significant when it may well not be. Far too often meta stats throw up indications that are simply that and certainly no proof of causation..
16:55
Every Human Being is Dealing With or Not Dealing With or Entirely Ignorant of The Same Force. "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
Visible Origami June 16, 2023
God Poet Transmitting.
I had an experience yesterday morning that almost turned it upside down for me. As I was logging into my computer I saw something I had not seen before, and in a moment of disconnect, I clicked it previous to logging on and it immediately started to install Windows 11, (or so I was led to believe) which I did not want. I didnt want Windows 10 either, but knowing I could use a Windows 7 Shell, I got 10 when support for 7 ended.
Anyway, I could not stop this thing and the next thing I knew, (It was only a few minutes) my desktop was changed. My Documents was empty, as was Downloads, and I guess much of the rest of what I use each day, and I did not have my two Notepad HTML files which are always on the desktop.
This was early before 6 AM and I did all sorts of things including a System Restore. Nothing worked, and I kept getting error messages. It didnt make sense, and I am not a computer Luddite.
I am set to meditate before 7AM as The Sun is rising. I went and sat in my meditation chair but could not meditate. Before going out there was this discomfort and pressing anxiety. I could not understand it. I KNEW none of this matters. I knew it would be fixed, but the agitation was constant. I managed it without reacting.
I called my fix-it computer guy and he came over around noon. Instantly he located the problem and all was exactly as it had been. I had created another User ID and that was a kind of clear slate that didnt recognize what the main.. previous User had going on. It never even occurred to me that such a thing could happen. Note the word User. (grin) A sign of the times of Material Darkness and selfish intent.
The reason I write about it has to do with those emotional winds blowing through me the discomfort and anxiety for which I got no answers at the time. I wasnt personally feeling any of this. It was just passing through me, though I was free to identify with it if I chose to. I could let the wavy vibrations translate into Wrath if I wanted them to, or I could just let them go. Once you are established in this understanding in a visceral sense, your whole world will change.
Later in the day, I was told it was during moments like this that these subconscious forces were being bled out of me provided that I allowed it. The Temperance card came instantly into my mind. Its quality is Wrath. That has to do with the wavy vibration of the angel pouring forth the neutralizing agents upon The Lion and The Eagle; Leo and Scorpio.
The Eagle is the sexual force transformed into spiritual vision. Otherwise, you get the scorpion, with the stinger poised above itself. Sex is life and form-giving. It is also death-dealing to lif...
16:38
Connor Morels A Lovely Day To Be Online returns for one-off performance at Geelong Arts Centre Grand Opening Festival "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Fresh from an impressive run at Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival earlier this year, Geelong and Melbourne-based actor, singer, writer and musician Connor Morel is bringing his gig-turned-musical-turned-existential-crisis theatre show A Lovely Day To Be Online home to Geelong as part of the Geelong Arts Centres Grand Opening Festival.
Following a $140m Little Malop Street Redevelopment, the Geelong Arts Centre will be officially swinging open the shiny new doors on Saturday 19 August, with a huge four-week-long opening festival happening to celebrate.
A Lovely Day To Be Online is the latest show to join the festival program, alongside the likes of celebrated multi-ARIA-Award winning R&B-pop artist, Jessica Mauboy, and an Australian comedy triple-header, featuring Dave Thornton, Dilruk Jayasinha and Lizzy Hoo, plus Missy Higgins, Opera Australia, Belvoir St Theatre, family fun with Windmill Theatre Company and more.
Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.
Taking over the new Open House in Geelong on 22 September from 7pm, singer-songwriter and self-obsessed internet addict Connor fronts a live band in this original gig-theatre show that asks: are we doing the internet right? And would life just be easier without it all?
From the fake Instagram influencers to the radical keyboard warriors; the scamming crypto hackers to the obsessive YouTube addicts: were all in the sauce. But is it all going too far? And what would it take for us to realise it is?
Full of original soul-pop tunes, stories, memes and a whole lot of heart, this show delves into the humanity of how we use the internet, and how it preys on us when were at our worst.
Debuting at Melbourne Fringe last year to rave reviews, Connor (frontman of Geelongs nostalgic pop rock band The Run and who is already being referred to as an Australian answer to Bo Burnham) wrote the 50-minute show as a reflection on his own obsession with his smartphone and what it was doing to him.
Addressing how social media affects his relationships, his local community, and his broader understanding of how the world functions, the show was initially inspired by Connors own frustrating habit for his smartphone pre-pandemic, and escalating mid-pandemic with an increase in screen time prompting t...
16:31
Vanessa Amorosi, Spacey Jane, The Wombats lead Grapevine Gathering lineup for 2023 "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Fresh from delivering a huge festival last year with unforgettable performances by The Kooks, Peking Duk, The Veronicas, Ball Park Music, Confidence Man, Jack River and more, Australias favourite wine and music pairing Grapevine Gathering is back for 2023 with an absolutely huge lineup.
Taking to the Yarra Valley (VIC), Hunter Valley (NSW), Swan Valley (WA), Mount Cotton (QLD), and McLaren Vale (SA) this October, this years festival will include indie rock sensations Spacey Jane, UK festival favourites The Wombats, Hayden James, the electrifying band from Arnhem Land King Stingray, Absolutely Everybody singer Vanessa Amorosi, Cannons, The Rions, up-and-coming duo Teenage Joans and Bella Amor.
Grapevine Gathering 2023
- Saturday 7th October Rochford Estate, VIC
- Sunday 8th October Sirromet Wines, QLD
- Saturday 14th October Sandalford Wines, WA
- Saturday 21st October Hope Estate, NSW
- Sunday 22nd October Serafino Wines, SA
Full lineup
- Spacey Jane
- The Wombats [Aus Exclusive]
- Hayden James [Aus Exclusive]
- King Stingray
- Vanessa Amorosi
- Cannons
- The Rions
- Teenage Joans
- Bella Amor
- Hosted by Lucy and Nikki
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Hosting the music and wine festival will be the popular podcast duo Lucy and Nikki, who will keep the energy high and the audience engaged throughout the event with their witty banter and infectious enthusiasm.
Grapevine Gathering is renowned for its commitment to providing a holistic experience, complementing the diverse music lineup with the finest local wines and food options on offer. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to indulge in the tantalising flavours of each region while enjoying the lush vineyards, rolling lawns, and world-class wines that make Grapevine Gathering a truly unique and memorable event.
Presale registrations are now open with tickets going on sale Wednesday 21st of June at 6PM AEST. Presale purchasers gain access to the cheapest tickets and for a chance to WIN 1 of 500 VIP upgrades. Any remaining tickets will be released to the public at 6PM Thurs 22nd of June.
For more information and ticket purchase, head here.
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15:32
Hunter Valley bus tragedy impacts local community "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
Nine people remain in hospital a week after a deadly bus crash in the New South Wales Hunter Valley, which claimed the lives of 10 people.
The tragedy, which is Australias worst road accident in about three decades, has sent shock waves across the country. In the days following the crash, the Hunter Valley community was still trying to process the loss.
Hit particularly hard is the town of Singleton, home to about 25,000 people, where a number of those who died had lived.
Chaplains are providing pastoral care at crisis centres set up in Singleton and Branxton.
David Riethmuller from the Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network speaks about this tragedy and how it has impacted the community.
Image: Image courtesy Sky News Australia
Produced By: Aryana Mohmood
Featured In Story: David Riethmuller from the Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network, and
First aired on The Wire, Monday 19 June 2023
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15:22
Migrating populations from cities to regional towns "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
Australian researchers have found that the migration of populations from major capital cities into smaller regional towns does not ease population growth pressures in major metropolitan cities.
As the cost of living skyrockets in major cities, some city dwellers are looking to escape the city for a more affordable and comfortable lifestyle in regional towns.
The new study recommends long-term management strategies to help alleviate potential issues arising from population growth in these regional areas in order to maintain their local regional lifestyle and careful population management.
The Wires Toni Pankaluic spoke with Dr Laura Crommelin, Senior Lecturer in City Planning at the School of Built Environment at the University of New South Wales Arts, Design & Architecture to find out more
15:17
Impact of Qld State Budget on Queenslanders "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick handed down the 8th budget of the States Labor government this week. The good news for the government was an unexpected windfall from state coal royalties, which the government used to provide cost of living relief for Queenslanders.
4ZZZ Reporters Alexis Pink and Eliza Marlow were in the budget lockup and brought us a breakdown of the measures and how it will impact Queenslanders.
Produced By: Alexis Pink, and Eliza Marlow
Featured In Story:
First aired on The Wire, Monday 19 June 2023
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15:15
Queensland State Budget for Social Housing Not Enough to Fix Housing Crisis "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
Last weeks state budget saw the Queensland government announce a $320 million investment to assist those facing housing insecurity.
But advocates say the five hundred new social and affordable houses promised by the state government are not nearly enough to address the current housing crisis.
The Wires Mary-Kate Hannagan spoke to Queensland Council of Social Services CEO, Aimee McVeigh, to find out more
Image: Image courtesy: Ikram Shaari/ Pexels
Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan
Featured In Story: Aimee McVeigh, CEO Queensland Council of Social Services
First aired on The Wire, Monday 19 June 2023
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15:11
Stranger Things Jamie Campbell Bower leads Melbournes Metro Comic Con "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
<p>There are only a few weeks to go before Metro Comic Con lands in Melbourne on 8-9 July, and the pop culture convention has pulled out all the stops to add more popular stars to its lineup.</p> <p>Beyond appearances by stars of the big and small screens and talented writers and artists, the event will feature exclusive panels, photo and autograph opportunities, pop culture exhibitors, cosplay, merchandise stalls and more.</p> <h3>Metro Comic Con in Melbourne</h3> <ul> <li>Major pop culture convention</li> <li>Melbourne Showgrounds on 8-9 July</li> <li>Jamie Campbell Bower leads lineup</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><b><i>Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment </i></b><a href= "https://fortemag.com.au/entertainment/"><span class= "s1"><b><i>here</i></b></span></a><b><i>.</i></b></p> <h3>Additions include:</h3> <p>Jamie Campbell Bower from the smash hit series Stranger Things. The English actor thrilled fans in the most recent season of the sci-fi show when he brought to life Vecna, the central villain of the tale. He has also won a multitude of passionate fans from his roles in The Twilight Saga movies New Moon and Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Camelot (TV) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Dean Lennox Kelly: he has starred as Ketterdam crime boss Pekka Rollins in Netflixs adaptation of Shadow and Bone, Kev Ball in Shameless and Meredith Rutter in Jamestown, and guest starred as William Shakespeare in Doctor Who.</p> <p>Christopher Heyerdahl: he recently played Captain Locke in James Gunns Peacemaker series, starred opposite Andrew Garfield and Sam Worthington in the miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven and appeared in the haunting opening scene of The Last of Us. He is also known for his roles in TV shows like Sanctuary, Hell on Wheels, Stargate: Atlantis, Van Helsing and Supernatural, and the Twilight Saga movies.</p> <p>Vico Ortiz: they are most recognised for playing skilled pirate Jim in the TV series Our Flag Means Death alongside Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby.</p> <p>Tommy Flanagan: a prolific actor best known for playing Filip Chibs Telford in Sons of Anarchy and Mayans M.C. He also starred in movies such as Gladiator, Braveheart and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and will soon be seen opposite Russell Crowe in Sleeping Dogs.</p> <p>Tom Taylor: an Australian #1 New York Times bestselling author with a long list of credits for Marvel (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Wolverine, X-Men, Superior Iron Man), DC (Superman, Injustice, Batman/Superman), Dark Horse (Star Wars: Blood Ties, Star Wars: Invasion) and Gestalt (The De...
15:09
Coinbase blasts SEC for no straight answers following court order "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
The comment from the crypto exchange came after the SEC asked for more time to respond to Coinbase's rulemaking petition.
15:02
Yarra Valleys 16-day Fireside Festival returns in July, bigger and bigger than ever "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
<p>Wine Yarra Valley is excited to announce the return of its Fireside festival for its fifth year, and their Fireside Winter Twilight Market for its second year, after a tremendously successful 2022.</p> <h3>Fireside Yarra Valley</h3> <ul> <li>Saturday 8 Sunday 23 July 2023</li> <li>Various venues around the Yarra Valley and selected inner-Melbourne venues</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><b><i>Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment </i></b><a href= "https://fortemag.com.au/entertainment/"><span class= "s1"><b><i>here</i></b></span></a><b><i>.</i></b></p> <p>Fireside is a 16-day festival of events across the Yarra Valley and beyond, celebrating all that winter in Melbournes most accessible wine region has to offer in sights, sounds, smells and, most importantly, tastes, against the alluring landscape of moody skies, crisp nights, and the warmth of an open fire.</p> <p>The festival showcases some of the regions very best food and drinks with special winter-themed menus curated around chargrilled, smoked and wood-fired local ingredients.</p> <p>The 2023 program features over 30 culinary experiences, including all-star food & beverage collaborations from TarraWarra Estate x Frank Camorra (Movida), Jayden Ong Wines x Tom Sarafian (ex. Rumi, Bar Saracen, Little Andorra), No7 Healesville x Bar Liberty, Rob Dolan Wines x Matilda 159, and more.
Fireside Winter Twilight Market
- $45pp or $55pp on the night. Tickets are extremely limited and selling quickly!
- When: Saturday 8 July, 4-8pm
- Where: Yarra Valley Railway Station, Healesville
Also returning for 2023 is the Fireside Winter Twilight Market. After an incredibly popular pilot event in 2022, this years market will focus exclusively on Yarra Valley food & drinks, taking inspiration from the magical Christmas markets of Europe. Wine Yarra Valley is thrilled to partner with Yarra Valley Railway for the event, the largest volunteer-run organisation in Australia, and are fortunate to have received support from the Federal and Local governments to deliver a fantastic experience for the Yarra Valley community and beyond.
The ultimate winter wine experience, the Fireside Winter Twilight Market offers a variety of tasty winter treats surrounded by toasty fire pits at the historic Yarra Valley Railway in Healesville. Ticketholders will revel in the rustic ambiance of our winter wonderland whilst savouring the flavours of the region, and are advised to bring their woollens and their dancing shoes for a fantastic evening celebrating the joys of winter with good food, drinks and great times!
A selection of local wines, beers and ciders will be available...
14:25
Charlie Puth announces second Melbourne show for October 2023 "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
In his first-ever Australian tour later this year, Charlie Puth has announced a second Melbourne show due to an overwhelming demand for tickets over the weekend.
Quickly selling out Margaret Court Arena on Sunday 29th October, Charlie Puth will now be bringing The Charlie Live Experience to Margaret Court Arena on Monday 30th October. Tickets to the second Melbourne show go on sale 11am Tuesday 20 June 2023.
Charlie Puth Australia 2023
- October 27 The Riverstage, Brisbane
- October 29 Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne (Sold Out)
- October 30 Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
- November 1 Aware Super Theatre, Sydney
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Charlie Puth announces first ever Australian tour for October/November 2023
Charlie Puth has been whole-heartedly embraced across Australia for his exceptional songwriting, and charismatic online persona.
Further to the incredible international success across his three studio albums, Puth has had multiple singles crack the Top 10 of the ARIA Singles Chart locally, including One Call Away reaching #3 overall, and Attention, both of which being accredited 6 x Platinum.
As the global star makes his way down under to celebrate the release of his critically acclaimed 2022 album CHARLIE, fans will have a chance to hear all of their favourites, whilst experiencing the music in a brand new way. Truly at home on stage, fans will be enamoured with Puths artistry within his live show; not only with a voice that transcends, but through his incredible musicianship, and captivating onstage charisma.
Grab your tickets here.
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14:07
Husband duo Mister Co usher in a new rock era with liberating new single Dont Talk About It "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Stepping out of the colourful, love-filled world and into a new era, liberated and filled with a fiery passion, Mister Co begins again.
This time with Dont Talk About It, a dynamic and catchy track that while taking a massive step in an entirely new direction, is still as genuine to who the husband duo are as anything else theyve ever done.
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Independently released on 17 June, Dont Talk About It sees the passionate musicians and producers Connor and Oscar Absolum exude immense confidence and liberation.
Drawing inspiration from their alternative and rock influences, the near four-minute track features driving guitar lines, crashing percussion and intimate lyrics providing an enthralling entry into a new rock era for the duo while promising to liberate listeners and leave them humming the infectious chorus for days.
Soaring with raw emotion, cinematic strength and the radiant energy thats become synonymous with the duo since their first single, here the duo delivers an entirely empowering anthem, delving into the theme of emotional captivity by those who claim to be supportive.
Reflecting on their personal experiences of feeling restrained and limited by individuals who hindered their musical and personal endeavours, Mister Co. crafted Dont Talk About It as a powerful response to reclaim their voice, leaving behind the theme of love that characterized their earlier works.
We wrote Dont Talk About It while reflecting on the times in our lives where we felt held back and restricted by people who didnt want us to succeed with our music, our business and our relationship. This was our chance to respond and have our say.
Written as an emancipation piece, the pair explores the narrative of being held emotionally captive by those who claim to support you, singing:
Free!
Me!
From your lies!
Its!
Time!
For me to take flight!
I want to t...
12:53
Rialto Aglow is the new 10-day winter lights festival coming to Melbourne "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Rialto Aglow is the new 10-day winter lights festival coming to the heart of Melbourne next month, bringing along interactive light installations from some of Australias most exciting public artists, nightly live entertainment and festival-themed cocktails, food and bites to Rialto, the iconic fifty-five-floor office tower and retail precinct in the heart of Melbourne CBDs midtown.
Running from 19 to 29 July, the free festival will be headlined by a new large-scale projection artwork leading into the Rialto Piazza, with interactive works of light, music, sound and colour immersing the Piazza from Collins St to Flinders Lane and King Street.
Rialto Aglow Melbourne
- Rialto Aglow is the new winter lights festival coming to Melbourne
- Running for 10 days (19-29 July) the festival will feature interactive light installations, live entertainment and themed cocktails and food
- Entry to Rialto Aglow and live entertainment each night is free
Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment here.
With entry to the festival free, guests will also witness large-scale works from Simone Chuas prolific Amigo & Amigo studio (VIVID Sydney, Canary Wharf London, Eurovision 2023) including Accordion, a multisensory large-scale installation inspired by the traditional instrument of the same name; and Lunar Lamp Posts is Amigo & Amigos new large-scale 10 x 10-metre interactive light installation, inspired by the cycles of the moon. With over 40 different music sounds and interactive lighting animations, the audience can touch and play as the forest of moons illuminates and animates.
Beloved Australian neon light artist Carla OBrien (White Night, Burning Man, Festival of Light) will also have a range of works popping up around Rialto Aglow, through her new studio Volter International. Highlighted works include a playful live instrument installation Neon Play The Music and the iridescent Double Rainbow Love Heart Archway, while all her works provide irresistible photo opportunities, much like Carlas Neon Angel Wings did for Katy Perry at Burning Man festival in 2016.
The Rialto Aglow Winter Lights Festival is supported through the Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund a $200 million partnership between the Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne.
Rialto Aglow runs from 5pm daily 19-29 July 2023. Entrance to Rialto Aglow, and live entertainment each night is free for Melburnians and visitors of all ages. Head here for more info.
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12:01
Albanese government makes some concessions on affordable housing policy "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
Contributed by Joe Montero
Theres no to ways to look at it, the Albanese government has had no other choice but to offer more than what it had offered in Mays budget to extend social housing. It has not only been about the Greens holding out for more in the senate. A steep rise in the cost having a roof over ones head has become a huge issue with an electorate facing difficulty as the cost of living overall continues to rise.
Under these circumstances, the cost of housing has the potential of being a make or break for any government. The May budgets provision on this score was criticised as inadequate by organisations dealing with those falling through the holes, for not being nearly ambitious enough and that it would not start until 2026. It said it would do little to make a difference.
Cartoon by Simon Kneebone
Anthony Albanese government had no other choice but to offer more and did so on Saturday. The initial offer of $10 billion or $500 million a year over a decade, was added to by a once off top up of $575 new funding for the states, with $610m for New South Wales will, $496 million for Victoria, and $398 million for Queensland. $209 million for Western Australia, and $135 million for South Australia with the rest divided between Tasmania, the Northern Territory. The Australian Capital Territory, who will receive a minimum $50 million.
A further $200 million will be allocated to repair, maintain, and improve housing in remote Frist Nations communities.
The original promise was supposed to build 30,000 new homes in the first 5 years of the program. This number was always questionable and has now been downgraded to 20,000. It still seems a lot with the promised outlay. This has inevitably led to suspicion that a significant part of new builds will be sold in the private market and that there be far less going into social housing than the impression given.
Aware of this the potential fallout, Anthony Albanese has countered with a promise this isnt going to happen. were not going to have public housing built and then flogged off, he said. time will tell whether the government is going to honour this.
Another problem is the question mark over trusting the Housing Australia Future Fund (also known as the Haff). It will be managed as a...
11:16
The Maggie Pills announce national Hope is a Risk album tour "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
<p>Argentine x Australian punk rock outfit The Maggie Pills have just dropped their powerful debut album, <em>Hope is a Risk</em> in its full-length glory, while also offering up the mighty third album track Bright the Brightest Light and sharing a run of national tour dates to celebrate.</p> <p>The album tour will kick off in Melbourne on 24 June before heading to Frankston, Geelong, Beechworth, Sydney, Wollongong and Adelaide.</p> <h3>The Maggie Pills National Tour 2023 Victorian Dates</h3> <p>Sat 24 June The Bergy Bandroom, Melbourne<br> W/ The Hot Blood & Hearts and Rockets
Sat July 8 Singing Bird Studios, Frankston<br> W/ Hearts and Rockets & Nicoteenagers
Sat 15 July The Barwon Club, Geelong<br> W/ Stripp, Green Blanket and Vicious Blonde</p> <p>Sat 19 August Tanswells, Beechworth<br> W/ Biff</p> <p class="p1"><b><i>Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews </i></b><a href= "https://fortemag.com.au/music/"><span class= "s1"><b><i>here</i></b></span></a><b><i>.</i></b></p> <p><em>Hope is a Risk</em> is the mighty debut release from The Maggie Pills, an outfit whose founding members, Argentinian frontwoman Delfi Sorondo and Venezuelan drummer Mario Perez, formed shortly after migrating to Australia.</p> <p>Mastered by legendary sound engineer Joe Carra (Amyl & The Sniffers, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Courtney Barnett), and filled with compelling Latin percussions, razor-sharp guitars, fuzzy bass lines, unhinged synths, and gestural vocals, Hope is a Risk masters the intersections between intuitive and mathematical, grunge and pop, gothic and colorful.
The band was born out of necessity for myself and Delfi to unleash all the feelings we went through when we migrated to Australia but suddenly found ourselves alone in the middle of a global pandemic and the world was falling apart reflects Perez.</p> <p>These intimate experiences give profound authenticity to Hope is a Risk as the personal becomes political throughout the albums themes on global politics. Yet theres a constant sense of finding resolution amidst the turmoil, with each track providing a carefully curated amount of unhinged catharsis, tension and release as well as a sense of being at peace with itself.</p> <p>Its own anger constantly seeks light through pop tones, guitar-hero landscapes, and imaginatively built universes inspired by the otherworldly, western films, sci-fi, and William Blake levels of poetic ponderings. After all, The Maggie Pills migrated to Melbourne to take a leap of faith across the pacific ocean and chase their artistic dreams.</p> <p>I think this is why the songs we play carry a lot of wrath but also beautiful f...
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Webinar tonight will discuss controversial wind farm project "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
A WEBINAR will be held tonight on the controversial South Pacific Offshore Wind Project.
The South Pacific Offshore Wind Project is proposed to be located off the Illawarra coast, in the anticipated offshore renewable energy zone in the Pacific Ocean.
Spanish offshore wind developer BlueFloat Energy has announced its preferred location for the 105 turbines around 14km off the Illawarra coast between Clifton and Shellharbour.
After considering a number of sites, BlueFloat says the preferred site for the floating wind turbines has been chosen due to a strong and consistent wind resource and its proximity to an existing industrial base at Port Kembla. The Project is a 1.6 GW floating wind project, and will generate enough electricity to power 825,000 homes.
The webinar will be held online tonight, Monday, June 19, 2023, from 5pm to 6pm.
To register for the online event visit HERE.
For more informat...
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Activists block facilitation of the climate crisis at ports in Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
As part of a coordinated mobilisation of actions in response to what they say is Australias facilitation of the climate and ecological crisis, activist Raffi is on a bipod, halting all operations at Newcastle, the most significant economic bottleneck of the worlds largest coal port.
Raffi is on Kooragang Rail Bridge blocking the coal rail line on what they say is stolen, unceded Awabakal and Worimi Country in an active blocking of impactful action towards a safe climate.
07:49
Over half of Qld Budgets $60bn of revenue upgrades used for additional spending over FY21 to FY24 "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
Queensland general government revenues are $60 billion higher than once expected over 2020-21 to 2023-24, but debt is only $23 billion lower, with total spending revised up by around $32 billion. Some of this is understandable due to higher inflation and population growth, but much of it is due to policy choices, such as power price rebates.
Since the current Queensland Treasurers first budget handed down in December 2020, estimates of total general government revenue across 2020-21 to 2023-24 have been revised upwards by $60 billion. The 2020-21 to 2023-24 time period is relevant because these were the four financial years forecast in the Treasurers first budget. Revenues have been higher than first expected because the economic recovery from the COVID-recession was much stronger than expected, meaning higher payroll tax and stamp duty revenues, and because of super-high commodity prices, primarily coal but to a lesser extent oil and gas, associated with the invasion of Ukraine. Partly, the revenue revisions were associated with the Governments new royalty regime which imposed additional tiers of royalty rates.
At the time of the 2020-21 budget, Queensland general government debt was projected to increase to over $88 billion in 2023-24 and the total non-financial public sector was projected to increase to $130 billion. The non-financial public sector excludes state-owned financial corporations such as Queensland Treasury Corporation and Queensland Investment Corporation. Such entities can hold substantial amounts of debt unassociated with the usual business of government or traditional government trading enterprises. For instance, as well as borrowing money for the general government, QTC borrows additional money and lends it to local governments, universities, and private schools, among others.
Thankfully, higher revenues since the 2020-21 budget have resulted in lower estimates of government debt in 2023-24, but not by as much as might be expected. Lets consider the general government sector and Ill aim to examine the total non-financial public sector including the government-owned corporations in a future article. The state Treasury is now forecasting debt levels of $65 billion for the general government and $111 billion for the non-financial public sector in 2023-24. For the general government sector, total debt is only $23 billion lower, despite $60 billion of revenue upgrades. Whats going on?
Since the 2020-21 budget, total operating expenses over 2020-21 to 2023-24 have been revised upwards by around $30 billion, and capital expenses have been revised upwards by nearly $2 billion, meaning around $32 billion of additional spending. Around $14 billion of these additional expenses could be explained by higher inflation, average wages growth, and population on my calculations, which leaves over half of the increase in expenses due to explicit government policy deci...
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Whats Wrong With This Study? CDC Finds COVID Shots Safe and Effective for Kids Under 4 "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
By Angelo DePalma, Ph.D. | The Defender | June 16, 2023
An analysis published earlier this month in Pediatrics concluded the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe and effective in preschool-age children a conclusion trumpeted by media outlets such as Parents and Medscape.
But the study, conducted by Kaiser Permanente researchers with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), raises more questions than it answers.
Researchers followed children (mostly 4 years old or younger) who collectively received more than 245,000 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna mRNA products and found no indications of serious side effects, according to a Kaiser Permanente news release.
Using a form of surveillance monitoring known as rapid cycle analysis, investigators performed weekly sequential analyses for 19 safety signals, including myocarditis, pericarditis, seizures, heart attack, Bells palsy, neurological inflammatory conditions, anaphylaxis and several others.
The study period was from June 2022 to March 2023.
Instead of using a comparable group of unvaccinated children as the control, the authors compared adverse events occurring 1-21 days after vaccination in one group, with outcomes among children in another group who had received the shot at some point between 22 and 42 days previously.
Time since inoculation was the only distinguishing feature, and the only factor that might account for inter-group differences.
The study, therefore, boils down to the question of whether children who received an mRNA shot about 10 days previously experienced more or fewer adverse events than children who received their jab about 32 days previously.
Data were mined from the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD), a repository of patient data from eight private healthcare systems, which included five Kaiser Permanente regions and three other large health entities.....
05:55
Selfie season "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
The other week I had a feeling that I should take a photo of
myself
It seemed a weird urge at the time, then I noticed a couple of
selfies in my Facebook Memories.
When I mentioned this to my partner, she observed that this must be
the time of the year that I feel unseen.
That interpretation didn't sit easily with me, but then I noticed
increasing numbers of self-portraits in my Memories.
And then I began pondering the stuff my friends are
posting.
What if this is the season for selfies?
As we spend more time indoors and have less time to be active in the sunshine, maybe it's a quick boost to mood and then an ongoing stream of likes from friends.
In other news, I have returned to Facebook to undertake social media duties for work.
It's still a battle with weird experiences like losing access to a page and finding all of the directions to restore it are out of date.
Yet there's still a massive audience to reach and increasingly I enjoy the opportunity to make seasonal observations about myself, as well as seeing the cute things my kids did in previous years.
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Sunday, 18 June
20:55
Maybe Republicans Are Just Bad at Investigating "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
If you watch Fox News (or adjacent propaganda outlets) and listen to any number of Republicans, it is painfully obvious that prominent Democrats have been engaging in a multiyear crime spree in plain sight. And we are not talking about petty offenses but rather some pretty serious stuff: accepting bribes, high-level corruption, witch hunts, government weaponization, mishandling classified documents (actually, that one is apparently OK now), and possibly being involved in an international network of blood-drinking pedophiles.
Well, maybe. Well keep an open mind for now.
For example, it is conceivable that Joe Biden accepted $10 million from some Ukrainian. And, maybe, Hillary Clinton did all the things. Admittedly, that entire Democrats are grooming kids in pizza restaurants and drinking their blood thing is more difficult to swallow, but you never know what they are into when they are not ruining America.
Finally, theres Hunter Biden. That guy is a screwup, and were willing to believe just about any accusation leveled against him. That being said, he isnt a Democratic official and therefore doesnt really belong on this list, but Republicans are trying sooo hard, which is why we included him as well.
Now, imagine that you are part of a group of god-fearing patriots who are not only aware of all of these crimes being committed, but also have nearly unlimited resources to investigate them.
That would be pretty neat, right?
Surely, with million-dollar budgets, subpoena power, loads of amenable judges you installed, and control of the Department of Justice (DOJ) for four years, you could round up these rogues and put them away for good. You know, tough on crime, law and order and such especially if a central theme of your partys platform is to lock one of them up. After all, your supporters expect you to put an end to all that criming.
That just leaves one question: Why arent any of these Democrats and their allies in prison?
There really are only two possible answers. The first is that most of these allegations are complete BS (probably not the Hunter Biden stuff, though. That guy is a grifter). The second is that Republicans are epically bad at investigating.
There isnt a day without a Republican trotting out on Fox News to proclaim that they have ironclad evidence that will nail the Bidens for good.
Take Hillary C.........
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Anglophobia Down Under: Whites Are Demonized In 90% White Australia "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
Edward Dutton The Unz Review June 16, 2023
Reviewed: Anglophobia: The Unrecognised Hatred, by Harry Richardson and Frank Alter. Social Technologies. 2023.
In the relentless Machiavellian Leftist attack on European culture, we hear much about Bad Whites in Canada, England, and the United States. Yet we hear little about whites in the other large English-speaking nation, Australia. Tucked away Down Under, with just 26 million inhabitants, the continent maintained a White Australia immigration policy until 1973 that kept the country overwhelmingly white. Even today, it is 90 percent white, and 81 percent ethnically British, about the same as the Mother Country whose convicts settled it. But as Anglophobia: The Unrecognised Hatred reveals in great detail, Anglo-Australia is under sustained racial and cultural attack. Leftists, particularly organized Jewish leftists, have mounted a propaganda campaign that says Anglo-Australians are racists who should be ashamed of their history.
Top Australian TV host Stan Grant steps down after enduring racist abuse https://t.co/F3hJ5xPyzy
BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 19, 2023
A recent example: Stan Grant, a top television host for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, quit the job because he suffered, he claimed, a torrent of racist abuse after his comments about Australias history when he covered the coronation of King Charles III:
During the segment, he said the symbol of the Crown represented the invasion, the theft of landand in our casethe exterminating war, referring to a period of martial law in 1820s New South Wales th...
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Record Review: Dan on the Run Will Be Number One With a Bullet! "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
by Kim Skeltys (copyright 2023)
Fans of Band on the Run, a big hit for Paul McCartney in the 70s, will love Dan on the Run a fab remake by Jude and the Jailbirds.
And with rumours of Dan Andrewss imminent departure as premier, the timing of their release is frankly uncanny!
The song begins in a melancholy mood with a band of Victorian freedom fighters lamenting their captivity in lockdown, with one of the protagonists singing:
Stuck inside these four walls
Lockdown lasts forever
Never seeing no-one
Nice again, like you
Monica
You, Monica!
The name Monica is almost certainly a reference to the famous anti-lockdown activist and heroine Monica Smit.
Not surprisingly, the singer seems smitten by her.
Then comes the menacing sounding guitar riff, with a sli...
09:58
Peak oil according to Dr Tim Morgan "IndyWatch Feed Vic"
Surplus Energy Economics
The home of the SEEDS economic model Tim
#258: Written in the skies
PEAK OIL AND THE UNFOLDING INFLEXION
On a glorious summers day towards the end of the Second World War, a German fighter ace, his squadron grounded for lack of fuel, sat in a deck-chair watching the vapour trails of American bombers write the end of the Third Reich across azure skies.
Metaphorically, a similar message is being sky-written now. According to Goehring & Rozencwajg who are as good as it gets where energy analysis is concerned Hubberts peak is finally here. Only hindsight, of course, can conclusively determine the moment at which peak oil became a reality, but G&R are very probably right.
With conventional oil production in decline since 2016, the only source of unconventional supply which remains capable of further increase is the Permian basin, located in six counties in West Texas.
This basin, say G&R, is within a year of its own peak, and we know how rapidly shale production declines once a basin slips onto the down-slope of the drilling treadmill. The rates of decline of individual shale wells tend to be very rapid, and a point inevitably arrives at which operators can no longer drill enough new wells to stop overall output declining.
OPEC claims to have 4 mmb/d of spare production capacity, but this even if true, which is highly debateable wouldnt tide us over for long, with demand growing, and other sources of supply in relentless decline.
The peaking and impending decline of oil supply is sky-writing dramatic changes to activities hitherto taken for granted. Its almost impossible to overstate the importance of oil for so many aspects of daily life.
Some examples are obvious, though many others are less so. Unless you believe, for instance, we can replace avgas with recycled cooking-oil, mass air travel is finished, not necessarily imminently, but inevitably. Flying may remain an option for the well-to-do, but huge economies of scale will be lost, and industries structured around low-cost flights will be left high and dry.
Much the same applies to motoring...
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The Tale of the City: Gentrification in London Part 2 "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
The Guns of Brixton sung by the Clash in 1979 made Brixton synonymous with resistance, anti-oppression, and anti-racism beyond the borders of the United Kingdom. The song presaged the riots of 1981 which rose Brixton into a symbol even as they spread all over England* that summer. The emblematic city of Brixton is currently at a crucial crossroad, struggling not to lose its character as gentrification spreads across London.
With a vibrance of ethnic identities represented, Brixtons main market on Popes Road in the heart of the city is the where activists and campaigners have launched their wide-reaching #FightTheTower campaign. The anti-gentrification campaign is aimed at stopping the construction of Taylor Tower, a 20-story building that will alter the landscape of the market. Brixton will either keep its soul, or it will become an empty shell in a gentrified area. This article is the second in our three-part series, Tale of the City: Gentrification in London.
This article is a commentary piece reflecting lived experience, research and/or perspectives of the author. The views and opinions expressed dont necessarily represent those of Unicorn Riot.
In the 1980s, Brixton symbolized the heavily policed racially discriminated communities answer to the exclusion, austerity, and repression of the UKs former Prime Minister Margaret Thatchers regime. Thatcherism was the main pillar along with Reaganomics in the neoliberal narrative in the 80s.
Neoliberalism is a political, economical and philosophical current achieved mainly through austerity and privatization. Its aim is the deterioration of the welfare state and governments social and financial intervention in order to achieve economic prosperity and well-being through the reign of the free market competition in the modern capitalist societies.
Neoliberalism targets not only the social state but society itself. It was presented to the UK as the only alternative by Thatcher who phrased it as there is no alternative (TINA). It was complemented by former U.S. President Ronald Reagans economic policies called Reaganomics, which implemented tax reduction, decreased government spending and deregulation of the markets. Thatchers other well known phrase in the early 80s, there is no society but families and individuals is indicative of neoliberalisms effort to suppress and deconstruct societys ability to self institute, decide and act.
Drowning in Neoliberal Waters
Forty years later, Brixton is floating in deep neoliberal waters, facing the biggest danger ever as a community repeated waves of gentrification. A continuous phenomenon w...
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More Sydney buyers than sellers "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
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Is Africa splitting into two continents? "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
Will the East African Rift split the continent and create a new ocean, or will it fizzle out? A giant rift is slowly tearing Africa, the second-largest continent, apart. This depression known as the East African Rift is a network of valleys that stretches about 2,175 miles (3,500 kilometers) long, from the Red Sea to Mozambique, according to the Geological Society of London. So will Africa rip apart completely, and if so, when will it split? To answer this question, let's look at the region's tectonic plates, the outer parts of the planet's surface that can collide with each other, making mountains, or pull apart, creating vast basins. Along this colossal tear in eastern Africa, the Somalian tectonic plate is pulling eastward from the larger, older part of the continent, the Nubian tectonic plate, according to NASA's Earth Observatory. (The Somalian plate is also known as the Somali plate, and the Nubian plate is also sometimes called the African plate.) The Somalian and Nubian...
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When We Dont Have Independent Media COVID-19, Nord Stream Etc. Become the Next JFK (a Mishmash of Theories, No Definitive Answers) "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
Total deaths in England and Wales, by week.
Source: UK government (ONS).
Summary: A lack of proper, independent investigation means that loads of people die needlessly and our governments dont even wish to acknowledge that this is happening (instead they censor doctors in Social Control Media such as YouTube, exercising social control over people and suppressing factual speech, under the guise of protecting us from racism or misinformation)
YESTERDAY we saw COVID-19s Patients Zero May Have Been Wuhan Lab Scientists, Report Finds [1] and a BSD geek from Sydney, who got infected with COVID-19 some months ago (hes about my age and took it very hard), wrote about coffee smells [2]. Its widely known that COVID-19 impacts the senses of small and taste, which are very closely connected.
COVID-19 is generally not a a subject we approach from a medical point of view (my Ph.D. is in Medical Biophysics, albeit COVID-19 has nothing to do with it), but it seems interesting that free press is too timid to explore the origin and true impact of this virus. Only an hour ago we mention Free Speech (lack of it) in China and minutes ago we said TikTok is effectively a weapon. COVID-19 has had a massive impact on tech workers including EPO examiners and earlier today some independent media in Hong Kong (China?) said [3] that the Hong Kong government lifted our Covid-19 state of emergency (despite COVID-19 still spreading rapidly, especially in China this summer, based on press reports).
My wife and I have managed to avoid this virus so far. Weve been COVID-free and hope to stay this way until its over (we exercise great care/precautions), but given the general attitude of people it might not be feasible for another 4 years.
I planned to resign from my job in 2019, but then COVID-19 happened and I stayed until 2022. I now do Techrights from home and Ive not attempted to find another job.
We need Free Speech. We need answers. We need a freedom-respecting Internet. ...
01:14
Mercedes-Benz Rolls Out ChatGPT For 900,000 US Vehicles To Answer Complex Questions While Driving "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
By Tyler Durden Mercedes-Benz rolled out a new beta program for over 900,000 US vehicles equipped with the MBUX infotainment system. Drivers can activate the...
Mercedes-Benz Rolls Out ChatGPT For 900,000 US Vehicles To Answer Complex Questions While Driving
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Saturday, 17 June
20:30
10 Weekend Reads "IndyWatch Feed Nsw"
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads:
Who Builds The Internet? Meet Wikipedias Architects: The world wide web of Wikipedia, as told by its editors. (Byline)
Microsofts Sudden AI Dominance Is Scrambling Silicon Valleys Power Structure: The company has quietly cornered the emerging software market, and its preparing to cash in. (Businessweek) see also How Nvidia Became ChatGPTs Brain and Joined the $1 Trillion Club: CEO Jensen Huangs big bet on AI went from hand-delivering processors to Elon Musk and Sam Altman in 2016 to joining todays alpha pack of Silicon Valley. (Businessweek)
Crypto collapse? Get in loser, were pivoting to AI: Current AI feels like something out of a Philip K Dick story because it answers a question very few people were asking: What if a computer was stupid?. (Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain)
Dont let them fool you: The fear of being duped is ubiquitous, but excessive scepticism makes it harder to trust one another and cooperate (Aeon)
How a dose of MDMA transformed a white supremacist: Brendan was once a leader in the US white nationalist movement. But when he took the drug MDMA in a scientific study, it would radically change his extremist beliefs to the surprise of everyone involved. Rachel Nuwer investigates what happened. (BBC)
Is Apples weird headset the future? Apples new goggles arent for normals. Not yet, anyway. So why does Apple want to show them off? (Vox)
When Doctors Use a Chatbot to Improve Their Bedside Manner: Despite the drawbacks of turning to artificial intelligence in medicine, some physicians find that ChatGPT improves their ability to communicate empathetically with pat...
Thursday, 15 June
14:59
Created on Country: performance meets symphony orchestra in tribute to Gurrumuls pivotal Djarimirri "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
This week, a group of Indigenous musicians and dancers from a remote community in the Northern Territory will play music from Gurrumuls second last album with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
The group have travelled from the Galiwin ku community in the Northern Territory to perform their show Bugul for three nights in Melbourne.
Gurrumul Yunupingu is one of the most iconic First Nations artists in Australia, leaving a legacy of music and culture to be played for future generations.
Bugul was created on Country in North East Arnhem, and the performance is inspired in Gurrumuls Djarimirri.
Senior Yolu man, Donald Wininba Ganambarr is directing the Indigenous performers, and The Wires contributor from Ngaarda Media Conrad MacLean asked him about the project.
Produced By: Conrad MacLean
Featured In Story: Donald Wininba Ganambarr Senior Yolu man and director
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 15 June 2023
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