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Friday, 14 July
00:15
THE ROBODEBT SCHEME: a tale of rampant ambition, abuse of power, systemic cruelty, venality, incompetence and cowardice "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br></span></p> <p style="line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style= "color: black;"><span style= "font-family: arial; font-size: large;">In September 2013, the Liberal-National Coalition, led by the then <b>Liberal</b> <b>MP for Warringah & Prime Minister Tony Abbott, won government on the back of an election campaign predominately focussed on removal of the so-called
00:02
Craft Beer Bottle-Os? "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Best in/around Cairns? Bonus points if they have a good stout selection.
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Thursday, 13 July
23:49
welfare advocates urge culture change in the wake of RoboDebt revelations "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Described as a crude and cruel mechanism, RoboDebt received thorough investigation in the final Royal Commission Report, with the assessment stating the unlawful Scheme made many people feel like criminals.
Following a condemning account of federal ministers and public servants, the report made 57 recommendations, including a change in social attitudes towards welfare recipients.
With thousands of lives left devastated by the Scheme revelations have again sparked major reaction from media and activists with a local poverty advocacy group urging the need to tackle the culture of welfare bashing that RoboDebt has come from.
Image: Image courtesy of Wikimedia: Gary Houston CCO 1.0
Produced By: Emma Wotzke
Featured In Story: David Winderlich member of South Australian Anti-Poverty Network Co-ordinator Committee , Anna lived experience of homelessness and victim of RoboDebt, and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 July 2023
The post welfare advocates urge culture change in the wake of RoboDebt revelations appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.
welfare advocates urge culture change in the wake of RoboDebt revelations "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Described as a crude and cruel mechanism, RoboDebt received thorough investigation in the final Royal Commission Report, with the assessment stating the unlawful Scheme made many people feel like criminals.
Following a condemning account of federal ministers and public servants, the report made 57 recommendations, including a change in social attitudes towards welfare recipients.
With thousands of lives left devastated by the Scheme revelations have again sparked major reaction from media and activists with a local poverty advocacy group urging the need to tackle the culture of welfare bashing that RoboDebt has come from.
Image: Image courtesy of Wikimedia: Gary Houston CCO 1.0
Produced By: Emma Wotzke
Featured In Story: David Winderlich member of South Australian Anti-Poverty Network Co-ordinator Committee , Anna lived experience of homelessness and victim of RoboDebt, and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 July 2023
The post welfare advocates urge culture change in the wake of RoboDebt revelations appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
22:35
ACONs Chloe Wilson named TAFE NSW Higher Education Student of the Year "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
ACON Hunter Region employee Chloe Wilson has been named TAFE NSWs Higher Education Student of the Year at the 2023 TAFE NSW Excellence Awards in recognition of her hard work in the community services space. It was a shock to the system! Wilson said, after winning the award. But I feel honoured that my teachers ...
The post ACONs Chloe Wilson named TAFE NSW Higher Education Student of the Year appeared first on QNews.
22:06
Nobody can identify the requirement to become an Aborigine, other than box-ticking "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Join Select Committee for the Voice where are the Aboriginal MPs
22:04
An interwoven story: a personal lineage through interracial relations in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Australias 200-year relationship with race has set the theme of
a new book, written collaboratively by proud Murri man with Chinese
ancestry, Wayne Long, and, Federal MP for Moreton Graham
Perrett.
The Long Story, chronicles Mr Longs ancestral links
through the history of interracial relations, race injustice, and
the importance of the Voice to Parliament Referendum.
National Radio News reporter Amy OHalloran asked Graham Perrett
some of the stories of resilience shown in the book.
Image: Image courtesy of Pixabay
Produced By: Amy OHalloran
Featured In Story: Graham Perrett Federal MP for Moreton, and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 July 2023
The post An interwoven story: a personal lineage through interracial relations in Australia appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.
An interwoven story: a personal lineage through interracial relations in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Australias 200-year relationship with race has set the theme of
a new book, written collaboratively by proud Murri man with Chinese
ancestry, Wayne Long, and, Federal MP for Moreton Graham
Perrett.
The Long Story, chronicles Mr Longs ancestral links
through the history of interracial relations, race injustice, and
the importance of the Voice to Parliament Referendum.
National Radio News reporter Amy OHalloran asked Graham Perrett
some of the stories of resilience shown in the book.
Image: Image courtesy of Pixabay
Produced By: Amy OHalloran
Featured In Story: Graham Perrett Federal MP for Moreton, and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 July 2023
The post An interwoven story: a personal lineage through interracial relations in Australia appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
21:40
Launch of Australias Multicultural Framework Review: where to strike a balance? "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
The Albanese government will kick off its Multicultural
Framework Review to better reflect what works for Australia in
terms of migration and support services.
The Review will give policy advice on whats working for our
community and what is needed to continue being a successful example
of multiculturalism.
The Wires Real Manyuchi asked Federal Minister for Immigration and
Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles whats the balance of promoting
cultural diversity and fostering social cohesion.
Image: Image courtesy of Radio 4EB
Produced By: Real Manyuchi
Featured In Story: Andrew Giles Federal Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 July 2023
The post Launch of Australias Multicultural Framework Review: where to strike a balance? appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.
Launch of Australias Multicultural Framework Review: where to strike a balance? "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
The Albanese government will kick off its Multicultural
Framework Review to better reflect what works for Australia in
terms of migration and support services.
The Review will give policy advice on whats working for our
community and what is needed to continue being a successful example
of multiculturalism.
The Wires Real Manyuchi asked Federal Minister for Immigration and
Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles whats the balance of promoting
cultural diversity and fostering social cohesion.
Image: Image courtesy of Radio 4EB
Produced By: Real Manyuchi
Featured In Story: Andrew Giles Federal Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 July 2023
The post Launch of Australias Multicultural Framework Review: where to strike a balance? appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
21:39
Open letter urges the Federal Government to target university sexual violence "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Content warning: reference to sexual harassment
Over 40 groups and individuals Australia-wide have signed an open letter urgently calling on the federal government for immediate action to address sexual violence in university spaces, in the face of escalating rates.
Advocates say university leaders are claiming to have had zero tolerance to sexual assaults in the six years since the landmark Change the Course Report yet recent figures in the latest National Student Safety Survey reveal a different story.
The Wire contacted Universities Australia for comment on the issue Universities Australia chief executive Catriona Jackson said:
Sexual harm is a societal problem. We all have a responsibility to act, which is why universities are working hard to reduce instances of this behaviour on campus. Working closely with students and victim/survivor groups, Universities Australia launched the world-first, sector-wide Respect.Now.Always initiative in 2016. This set in motion the development of hundreds of measures and programs at universities across the country to prevent and better respond to sexual harm. Our universities have a strong understanding of their own unique demographics, their campuses and their students, which is why they are best placed to continue building on the extensive work undertaken to date. The policy frameworks, good practice guides and other resources we have developed with experts on behalf of the sector will continue to assist universities in combating sexual harm on campus.
Image: Image courtesy of Pexels Felipe Ces Pedes
Produced By: Emma Wotzke
Featured In Story: Sharna Bremner Founder and Director of End Rape on Campus , and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 July 2023
Open letter urges the Federal Government to target university sexual violence "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Content warning: reference to sexual harassment
Over 40 groups and individuals Australia-wide have signed an open letter urgently calling on the federal government for immediate action to address sexual violence in university spaces, in the face of escalating rates.
Advocates say university leaders are claiming to have had zero tolerance to sexual assaults in the six years since the landmark Change the Course Report yet recent figures in the latest National Student Safety Survey reveal a different story.
The Wire contacted Universities Australia for comment on the issue Universities Australia chief executive Catriona Jackson said:
Sexual harm is a societal problem. We all have a responsibility to act, which is why universities are working hard to reduce instances of this behaviour on campus. Working closely with students and victim/survivor groups, Universities Australia launched the world-first, sector-wide Respect.Now.Always initiative in 2016. This set in motion the development of hundreds of measures and programs at universities across the country to prevent and better respond to sexual harm. Our universities have a strong understanding of their own unique demographics, their campuses and their students, which is why they are best placed to continue building on the extensive work undertaken to date. The policy frameworks, good practice guides and other resources we have developed with experts on behalf of the sector will continue to assist universities in combating sexual harm on campus.
Image: Image courtesy of Pexels Felipe Ces Pedes
Produced By: Emma Wotzke
Featured In Story: Sharna Bremner Founder and Director of End Rape on Campus , and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 July 2023
The post Open letter urges the Federa...
21:29
19:13
DiDi is giving away one free ride per week for everyone in Melbourne "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
In a move set to shake up Melbournes transportation scene amidst the rising cozzie livs, rideshare giant DiDi has unveiled its grandest free rides giveaway to date.
For a period of six weeks, both new and existing customers will be entitled to one free DiDi ride every Thursday, with a maximum value of $20. This remarkable offer translates into potential savings of up to $120 per rider throughout the campaign.
DiDi Free Ride Thursdays
- DiDi launches free rides for Melbourne users from 13 July 17 August
- One free ride per week on Thursdays capped at $20 per person, per week saving riders up to $120
- Comes as Myki fares rise to $10 a day following a surprise price hike
Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.
Kicking off on 13 July and running until 17 August, the free rides program is expected to provide a boost to DiDis driver partners as well. With increased trip volumes, these dedicated drivers can seize greater earning opportunities, solidifying their financial foothold.
DiDi, having recently celebrated its fifth anniversary of operation in Australia, hopes that this groundbreaking initiative will alleviate the burden on numerous Melburnians. Many residents have found themselves exploring unconventional methods to cut costs, even contemplating side hustles such as rideshare driving to make ends meet.
Following the triumph of a similar promotion in Sydney, where users enjoyed a free weekly ride for 12 consecutive weeks, the spotlight now shines on Melbourne as DiDi rolls out this impressive campaign.
Were really excited to launch one of the largest giveaways that we have ever done in Melbourne. Our recent free rides campaign in Sydney was a huge hit giving away free rides across the city and helping customers save hundreds in the process, says DiDi Spokesperson Dan Jordan.
With the recent increase in public transport costs in Melbourne and ongoing cost of living crisis, this initiative is another opportunity for us to provide further value to both our riders and driver partners.
Weve seen demand grow significantly in recent months and were hoping this initiative can provide Melburnians with an alternative mode of transport that is financially viable. We also fully expect that this will benefit our drivers and help them by providing more trips on the platform and consequently increasing their earning potential, he says.
To redeem their free ride, riders simply need to enter the code FREERIDEM...
17:32
Drag Races Victoria Scone Wants Drag King Representation "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Victoria Scone, the first cis woman to appear in the Drag Race franchise is calling for Drag King representation on the main stage. In an interview with Digital Spy, Scone called for greater diversity in the franchise, calling it a plus in every sense. Everyone deserves a seat at the table, regardless of what gender you ...
The post Drag Races Victoria Scone Wants Drag King Representation appeared first on QNews.
17:07
"IndyWatch Feed Vic" "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Smith and Co. Foods began as a passion project in Melbourne whilst owner Camilla was still working in the media industry. She noticed that there were no delicious, healthy options for corporate lunches and private catering in her area and so she began cooking for friends and family from her small apartment.
When life took a turn and her boyfriend said they were moving to regional Victoria for work, she decided to give Smith and Co. Foods a red hot go. What started as small food deliveries, soon turned into weddings and private events. Overnight, Smith and Co. Foods went from a one-woman business to a flourishing company with a strong team catering events for up to 1400 people and counting.
Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.
In April 2023, Smith and Co. Foods took a leap of faith and moved to Mercer St in Geelong. Moving just felt right for Camilla; with her incredibly talented and amazing chefs based in Geelong and a noticeable rise in a younger demographic heading to the area. And with that brings a new clientele who want beautiful canapes and events with a Melbourne feel but in a regional city the best of both worlds.
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16:23
NSW Should Regulate Adult Cannabis Use Immediately, Then Enact a Legalised Market "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
Cannabis is being legalised the world over. And the reports coming out of those jurisdictions where the plant has been legalised in one form or another speak of nothing but positive results, whether that be in terms of public wellbeing,...
The post NSW Should Regulate Adult Cannabis Use Immediately, Then Enact a Legalised Market appeared first on Sydney Criminal Lawyers.
16:13
Troye Sivan came out to Tom Ballard via a super cute email "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
When The Idol star and pop sensation Troye Sivan was just 16-years-old, he came out to actor and comedian Tom Ballard via email. Before becoming an international sensation, Sivan had amassed a fanbase on Youtube posting song covers and vlogs. He eventually came out to his audience in a Youtube video, but previously had a ...
The post Troye Sivan came out to Tom Ballard via a super cute email appeared first on QNews.
16:00
Media bias even from the ABC on full display at Fadden By-election "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Amounting to election interference, the mainstream media including the ABC have swanned in and out of the Fadden by-election pre-poll, ignoring all candidates except LNP and Labor. Independent Australia discusses the undemocratic details with some of the candidates in our exclusive pre-poll coverage.
Caused by the resignation of scandal-ridden LNP Member and Morrison confidante, Stuart Robert, the Fadden By-election should be newsworthy. Obvious biases aside, its expected that the Fourth Estate would nonetheless make a show of treating all 13 candidates equally. Certainly, the public broadcaster whose charter is to provide comprehensive coverage in the public interest should at least attempt to fulfil its duty.
But of course, we live in a country where media concentration is so blatant and the public broadcaster is so in step with the media moguls, no one even bothers to pretend otherwise.
When the media crew arrived at the pre-polling, a Legalise Cannabis Queensland booth volunteer asked whether they would be interviewing all the candidates:
I approached the Channel 9 female reporter and asked if they were interviewing all the parties present. The reporter replied, No were only paid to interview the Labor and Liberal party. Weve been told not to interview anyone else. My other team member approached ABC and was told something similar Only the major parties today.
When questioned on this matter, Australian Citizens Party campaign manager Ian Oliver told IA:
It made me very angry because we are supposed to be a nation of equality where everyone gets a fair go, where everyone in politics gets to state their message and let the voters decide.
Independent candidate...
15:57
Four Corners slammed for unethical episode on trans rights "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
ABC is under fire after the most recent episode of Four Corners covering issues facing gender diverse people, with many accusing the program of platforming dangerous anti-trans rhetoric. Monday nights episode, titled Blocked: The battle over youth gender care, saw the program invite on a range of tran individuals, trans children and their parents as well ...
The post Four Corners slammed for unethical episode on trans rights appeared first on QNews.
15:37
15:22
It takes a village Preparing young people and the community for wellbeing "IndyWatch Feed Goulburn"
The University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health invites you to a public webinar by Dr Jacqui Francis. The Webinar will be conducted online on August 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM The University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health invite you to a public webinar by Dr Jacqui Francis. Jacqui is a wellbeing lecturer, researcher, ... Read more...
14:43
Record number of openly queer players in Womens World Cup "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
The 2023 Womens World Cup will reportedly have a new record number of openly queer athletes competing in the FIFA tournament. In a week, our national team the Matildas will play in the tournament, which this year is in Australia and New Zealand. It kicks off July 20. Superstar Matildas captain Sam Kerr (pictured), Australias ...
The post Record number of openly queer players in Womens World Cup appeared first on QNews.
14:22
Britney Spears Reveals the Cover and Release Date of her memoir, The Woman in Me "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
The cover and release date for Britney Spears highly-anticipated tell-all memoir, The Woman in Me has been revealed. The pop star shared a post to Instagram that read, Its coming my story on my terms at last. Are you ready? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria River Red (@britneyspears) ...
The post Britney Spears Reveals the Cover and Release Date of her memoir, The Woman in Me appeared first on QNews.
14:21
Phony Ppl are heading on an Australian tour this October "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Comprising some of the finest young musicians in Brooklyn, Phony Ppl draws inspiration from a diverse range of musical legends, including Mandrill and Bossa Nova, while incorporating their own sense of exploration and self-discovery. Catch them at 170 Russell on October 17 this year.
Phony Ppl Australian tour
- October 15 Liberty Hall, Sydney
- October 17 170 Russell, Melbourne
- October 18 The Triffid, Brisbane
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
The bands musical journey has been a fascinating one, marked by a series of transformations and a commitment to crafting a genre-less sound. Their music weaves together elements of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, reggae, soul, and rock, resulting in a sonic cornucopia that defies categorisation.
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13:15
Review : Amanda Browns Eight Guitars with SnarskiCircusLindyBand "IndyWatch Feed Sydney.arts"
<p class="western">A Quite Peculiar Evening</p> <p class="western"><strong>Singular Voices: Amanda Browns Eight Guitars with SnarskiCircusLindyBand</strong></p> <p class="western"><strong>City Recital Hall, 30 June 2023</strong></p> <p class="western"><em>Review by Toby Creswell</em></p> <p class="western">This was one of those nights that will be talked about for decades to come.</p> <p class="western">For as long as people care about contemporary popular music. Two friends who have been, in very different ways, pillars of Australian music culture step boldly out of the shadows for one memorable night. It was raw and a bit shaky; sublime and rough around the edges. This was a show about textures and surprises and friendship and love</p> <p class="western">Amanda Brown met Lindy Morrison in the mid-80s when they both played in <em>The Go-Betweens</em>. Amanda brought a musicality to the group as well with her violin, oboe and guitar while Lindys percussion was fundamental to the groups sound. So much ink has been spilled on <em>The Go-Betweens</em> that we really dont need to go there. Id recommend Tracey Thorns excellent book <i>My Rock & Roll Friend if you want to get up to speed. Since the fateful day they left The Go-Betweens, Lindy and Amanda made a record together as Cleopatra Wong. They called themselves after a Chinese martial artist who specialised in kicking men in the head but enough of that. Lindy continued to hit things percussive recently with Alex the Astronaut and Amanda, after a spell with the great Love Me, has scored films and documentaries. Finally after years decades even they have hit the road for one night only with two different outfits.</p> <p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-149606" height= "433" src= "https://d2itjpllv9u9m3.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Amanda-Brown-PHOTO-credit-Daniel-Boud-2023-650x433.jpg" width="650"></p> <p><em>Photo Credit : Daniel-Boud</em></p> <p class="western">The SnarskiCircusLindyBand started as a duo with Rob Snarski singing and songwriting. His caramel, mellow melancholia graced The Blackeyed Susans last century. He found in Lindy a foil who would rock things up, introduce chaos, embrace the spontaneous and pound...</p>
13:02
Tweed Council seeks public announcement of free hospital parking "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
In a surprising move at the last Tweed Shire Council Labor councillor Reece Byrnes and conservative councillor Warren Polglase were both on the same page in relation to free parking at the contentious new Tweed Valley Hospital (TVH) near Kingscliff.
12:30
Falcon Air (NSW) Cirrus Design Corp. SF50 Vision Jet VH-LCR Pops into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More! "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
On Friday 7 July, Falcon Air (NSW) Cirrus Design Corp. SF50 Vision Jet VH-LCR was noted passing through Rockhampton Airport. It arrived from Bankstown and Gold Coast and later departed to Townsville.
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12:02
Dog dies on track "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
Geelong has had its first greyhound racing death for the year, marking 17 Victorian fatalities according to the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds (CPG).
Two-year-old Zipping Vienna died during Geelong Greyhound Racing Clubs (GGRC) July 8 meeting when she collided with another dog during race sixs first turn, resulting in a spinal fracture.
CPG Victorian director Joanne Lee said Zipping Vienna was the third Victorian greyhound this year to die from a broken back while racing.
The race video shows her falling on her neck and tumbling over at more than 60km/h. This is appalling abuse of these beautiful, gentle dogs, she said.
The racing industry knows curved tracks are lethal but refuses to transfer racing to safer straight tracks because they put dollars before greyhound welfare.
GGRC general manager Ray Bartolo said any greyhound injury or loss was tragic and distressing for the owners, trainers and staff.
Geelong GRC provides assistance to owners and trainers if a greyhound is injured, he said.
The connections of a greyhound are often distressed, and the club has in the past assisted trainers in transporting greyhounds to a vet clinic.
Greyhounds are very important to me as I have seven pet greyhounds that all raced and are now living happily in retirement.
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) also provides funding to the owner or trainer of any greyhound that suffers a serious injury during racing to ensure the greyhound has immediate access to emergency veterinary care.
GRV said it was upset about Zipping Viennas death after an on-track veterinarian pronounced the dog dead.
The serious injury or loss of any greyhound is both tragic and distressing for our industry and particularly for the owners, breeders and trainers, a spokesperson said.
As with any incident that leads to a fatality on track, the circumstances will be formally reviewed by the Greyhound Racing Integrity Unit.
The incidence of greyhound racing fatalities in Victoria have more than halved over the past five years.
According to CPG data, there have been 67 greyhound track deaths and 5865 injuries in Australia this year.
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12:01
The Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir announce four-month long Australian tour "IndyWatch Feed Goulburn"
Prepare to be uplifted as the three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir takes center stage during their exhilarating four-month tour across Australia. Their highly acclaimed show, HOPE, promises to captivate audiences nationwide with its powerful melodies and soul-stirring performances, commencing in August.
With a staggering 69 shows lined up across the mainland states and territories, the choir aims to bring their enchanting songs of power and inspiration to major cities as well as regional destinations throughout the country.
Regional Victorian Dates
- Westside Performing Arts Centre, Mooroopna 12 October
- West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul 13 October
- Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool 15 October
- Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo 17 October
- Ballarat Civic Hall, Ballarat 19 October
- Costa Hall, Geelong 22 October
- Forge Theatre & Arts Hub, Bairnsdale 26 October
- The Wedge, Sale 27 October
- Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston 29 October
- Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta 31 October
Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.
Presented by the talented Andrew Kay, Soweto Gospel Choirs latest show pays homage to the music of protest and freedom, transporting audiences from Mandelas South Africa to the Civil Rights Movement of 1950s America, led by the iconic Martin Luther King.
Reflecting on this exciting tour, Andrew Kay shares, Its always a special treat to bring the unique and inspirational power of Soweto Gospel Choir to Aussie shores. The energy and presence they bring is unparalleled, and following a smash season at the 2023 Adelaide Fringe, were excited to share their extraordinary talent with the rest of Australia.
As a highlight of the tour, the choir is ecstatic to perform for one night only at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on October 10, as part of the iconic venues 50th-anniversary celebrations. Additionally, two blockbuster performances will take place during the Desert Song Festival in Alice Springs on September 16 and 17.
The journey through HOPE commences with a soul-stirring program of South African freedom song...
11:54
Temporary roundabout for Lennox Village "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
A temporary roundabout will be installed at the intersection of Byron Street and Byron Bay Road (The Coast Road) from tomorrow, Friday, 14 July.
Councillor Eva Ramsey and local Jamie Hoile had raised the issue of a roundabout at this site with Ballina Shire Council recently and had started a petition to install a roundabout and reduce speed limits.
A press release from Ballina Council has stated that the temporary roundabout at Byron Street and Byron Bay Road (The Coast Road) was being put in place to assist with the expected increase in traffic due to the next stage of the Lennox Village Vision project.
11:51
Dont you worry about that "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Former Queensland Premier Johannes Bjelke-Petersen frequently used the expression dont you worry about that when he either didnt want to answer the question, or knew the the question would suggest additional requests for information. Bjelke-Petersens National Party oversaw a gradual erosion of civi rights and equality in Queensland. Bjelke-Petersen was portrayed as a strong leader
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11:36
Marys In The Park: A queer pop music festival is coming to Adelaide "IndyWatch Feed Seq.art"
South Australias first Loud and Proud pop music festival will be bringing an epic lineup of pop royalty and some of the worlds biggest names in Drag to the Adelaide Parklands this November. Festival goers are promised drama, death drops and pop music like youve never experienced it before as Marys In The Park takes ...
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11:28
Nowhere and everywhere: Wanderer Festivals second year is a big one "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Last year, Wanderer Festival was a welcome beacon for those tired of the overbearing joy the pandemic gave us all (jks, obvs). It was a festival for all, conveniently located halfway between Sydney and Melbourne while also being a three-hour road trip from Canberra. Set in the scenic coastal town of Pambula Beach, the three-day festival was a huge success, so much so that it was able to grow and return.
Yet another festival-brainchild from Simon Daly, who has given us Falls and The Lost Lands, Wanderer offered a diverse program, wrapped up in an event that aimed to be as green as possible. This year, these same ideas are taken even further, and we caught up with Daly to learn more about what to expect.
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
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11:25
Celebrations this Sunday at Knox Park in Murwillumbah "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
Whether it is getting your favourite native animal painted on your face, picking up a free bag of compost or getting that pesky weed identified this Sunday at Knox Park in Murwillumbah is the place to be.
The popular World Environment Day Festival in Murwillumbah is an exciting free community and family event for all the family being held this Sunday 16 July from 10am to 3.30pm.
The festival is hosted each year by the Caldera Environment Centre and focuses on protection of the natural environment w...
11:21
Hundreds of Crowds Disbanded, 21 People Arrested! "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
(Note. It is understood the activists were eventually released).
Hundreds of Crowds Disbanded, 21 People Arrested!
Below report and photos posted on FB Page
11:00
Welcome boost for art projects "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
An Ocean Grove short film and Point Lonsdale podcast series have received funding thanks to Regional Arts Victoria.
Four state art projects shared the $98,518 regional artists and communities funding that was delivered by Regional Arts Victoria through the Australian Governments Regional Arts Fund.
Ocean Groves Isabella Giovinazzo received $27,412 for her short film FINN exploring a diverse range of people living with autism.
Point Lonsdales Mark Lang received $24,562 for his filmed podcast series Out to Sea, exploring the elements and business of how to make a sustainable art career.
Regional Arts Victoria Strategic Initiatives director Susie Lyons said the Regional Arts Fund received its largest round of applications for this round of funding.
At Regional Arts Victoria, we are proud to deliver this vital Australian Government funding program to communities in Victoria, she said.
Now more than ever, we are seeing more artists and communities engaging in this important and highly competitive program.
We want to thank the members of the independent assessment panel for their time and commitment in supporting exceptional and diverse arts practice in regional Victoria.
Minister for the Arts Tony Burke said the story of Australias art scene couldnt be told without the voices of remote and regional artists.
A key pillar of Revive, Australias new National Cultural Policy is to ensure theres a place for every story, and a story for every place, and this funding helps ensure that, he said.
Thats why the Albanese Government is increasing its support for the Regional Arts Fund by an additional $8.5 million over the next four years, promoting a thriving arts scene across the country.
Ballarat International Foto Biennale and Swan Hills Fairfax Youth Initiative also received more than $20,000 in project funding.
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10:58
Were Here renewed for fourth season with new hosts "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
HBOs hit series Were Here is officially back for a fourth season, with a brand new crop of queens ready to travel across American towns and change lives forever. The new cast consists of Jaida Essence Hall, winner of Rupauls Drag Race s12; Priyanka, winner of Canadas Drag Race s1; and Sasha Velour, winner of Rupauls ...
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10:44
Ben Roberts-Smith Appeals Being Branded a War Criminal "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
Ben Roberts-Smiths legal team has filed an appeal against the findings of the Federal Court which determined that he was not defamed by the The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times, who accused him of committing international war...
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10:38
The Toads push the scope of Melbournes ever-emerging DIY-punk scene with debut In The Wilderness "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Anti Fade is more than just a record label. They have that whole Fast and the Furious its all about family vibe going on with members from almost every band on their roster chopping and changing to lend their services to their mates newest side project. And somehow, every new project that the label boasts not only maintains a distinct flavour from one another, they seemingly get better and better.
The Toads are their newest offering.
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Finding their sound between the thin-wire garage rock guitar tones of Article 58 and the geeky, yet stoic nature of proto-punks The Modern Lovers, The Toads mark themselves as newcomers worth keeping an eye on.
In The Wilderness by The Toads
Their debut In the Wilderness showcases the groups self-described brand of nervy post-punk scuffle with finesse marrying sharp, tinny guitar tones with echoes of disco quirk and gothic drawl. Miles Jansens naturally despondent vocals uphold the groups sound, with his nonchalant demeanour and deadpan delivery maintaining the angst and boredom of UK garage punk, whilst simultaneously channelling adding an adjacent playful larrikin wit.
Through a combination of ragged 1970s surf-punk riffs (Two Dozen Functions), humdrum Brit-Pop melodies (Gimme Little More), and minimalistic post-punk rhythms (The Next Door), In the Wilderness marks itself as a debut release that continues to push the scope of Melbournes ever emerging DIY punk scene in refreshing new ways, while still gi...
10:08
A little bit of everything at Club Italia "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
Club Italia Geelong caters to the wide community of Geelong where everyone is welcome.
Club Italia has a large venue which can cater to a variety of functions such as weddings, trivia nights, senior citizen lunches, birthday parties, Christmas parties and so much more.
There is a fully equipped bar and kitchen that offers many types of food to suit any function whether it be a sit down meal or finger foodthey do it all.
As well as a large dance floor Club Italia has ample parking and an outdoor grassed area.
They host many events such as tribute shows, family discos, New Years Eve celebrations, markets and bingo.
The bistro is open every Friday from 5.30pm, offering delicious pub style meals.
Pop along to the Devonshire teas every Sunday from 1.30pm.
The cook has a great reputation for the best scones in Geelong.
Enjoy a tasty scone and a variety of teas and coffee at Club Italia.
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10:08
Annual degustation dinner celebrates local producers "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
A feature event of the annual Wine Geelong Winter Shiraz Festival, back by popular demand is a very special annual dinner on Friday, August 4.
The Local Heroes degustation dinner will be hosted at iconic Jack Rabbit Vineyard Restaurant. Featuring five delicious courses with the option of perfectly matched wines, the dinner is a culinary tribute to the array of wonderful local producers in and around our region.
Jack Rabbit Restaurant head chef Callan Crigan said Local Heroes was a way to pay homage to fresh and sustainable local produce.
This produce and the people behind it forms a fundamental part of the Jack Rabbit restaurant. Its who we are and what we do, he said.
The matching wines are all lovingly grown and crafted on the Bellarine.
Heres the Local Heroes Menu cast your eyes upon it and get excited. Theres also a vegetarian/vegan degustation on offer as well patrons can easily note their preference in the dietary box when booking.
Local Heroes Menu
Venison carpaccio, baby beets, beet foam, citrus, horseradish, pine mushroom, Smoked Kossies Egg Yolk (gf)
Matching wine: Jack Rabbit Rose 2022
Braised wallaby shank, mountain pepper jus, warrigal greens, Davidson plum relish (gf,df)
Matching wine: Yes said the Seal Pinot Noir 2020
Smoked Leura lamb loin, parsnip, Fasties Honey roast apple, pine nut gremolata, Flying Brick Cider glaze (gf, df)
Matching wine: Jack Rabbit Merlot 2018
Bellarine Beef eye fillet, glazed Bellarine Beef shortrib, red pepper puree, sweet and sour eggplant, Jack Rabbit Vineyard Red wine jus (gf)
Matching wine: Jack Rabbit Reserve Shiraz 2018
Lard Ass crme fraiche parfait, Jack Rabbit Vineyard red wine poached pear, gingerbread, macadamia crumble, red wine granita (gf)
Matching wine: Jack Rabbit Fine Aged Muscat
Friday, August 4
7pm arrival for 7.30pm dinner
$110 per person or $145 with perfectly matched wines
Bookings essential via jackrabbitvineyard.com.au
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10:06
Rock fern causing toxicity in cattle "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
Farmers are being alerted to the risk of rock ferns in their grazing paddocks by Local Land Services (LLS) who are urging livestock owners to be on the lookout for rock fern which can cause toxicity.
Rock fern is a hardy plant that survives dry conditions and reshoots readily after rain and is most toxic when new fronds are reshooting or growing which occurs during the autumn and winter, said a spokesperson for LLS.
Containing the toxin ptaquiloside, rock fern depresses bone marrow production of platelets and white blood cells in cattle, reducing the affected animals immune system and causing bleeding.
District Veterinarian North West Local Land Services, Dr Judy Ellemsaid we have had a few cases of deaths in young cattle over the past few weeks in the Gunnedah district.
These deaths are suspected to be caused by rock fern toxicity. Unfortunately, in most cases there has been multiple deaths, said Dr Ellem.
It takes two to four weeks before the effects of the toxin are seen in the animal, with recent affected animals being found dead in their paddocks. They have had blood from the nose and, or the anus.
Landholders are asked to keep a close eye on their cattle and watch out for symptoms. Cattle that are affected by the toxin will be off colour, out on their own, and they may have a fever, or other signs of infection. They may have blood in their faeces, dark wine-coloured urine, or a nasal discharge.
Other signs can include heavy breathing, demonstrating weakness and swaying when walki...
10:02
Bellarine Basin restoration a step closer "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
Barwon Waters former Bellarine Basin is another step closer to being transformed into 30 hectares of public open space.
The state government has granted Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) nearly $450,000 for works at the former basin, called Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk, on the corner of Grubb and Swan Bay Roads.
WTOAC interim CEO Liam Murphy said the organisation was thrilled to receive funding for the important project that would go toward improving the local environment in line with Wadawurrung values.
Mr Murphy said the funding would be put towards pest and weed control, the formation and running of a friends group for the area that will help care for Country on site, and towards a car park and walkways (towards which the majority of the funding will go) so people can safely access the site without damaging the native environment.
I am so pleased with the strong partnership between Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and Barwon Water, he said.
Truly working together has meant that there has been significant input from Wadawurrung in the design process and in working towards an operational space for our Natural Resource Management team, which is very exciting and an example that other organisations can follow.
The new friends group, which is being coordinated by Bellarine Catchment Network (BCN), has held two weeding days at the site.
Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk will meet on the first Wednesday of the month, with the wider community welcome to attend and be an exciting part of the bush regeneration process from that beginning.
BCNs Matt Crawley said he was excited by the formation of the group, which had already got to work removing invasive plant species from the site to support aims of the project to care for Country.
The turnout for the friends group has been really strong, which shows how passionate local people are about this project and protecting and enhancing the Bellarines natural values, he said.
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10:02
State announces early learning centre for North Bellarine "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
An early learning centre will be built in Portarlington the state government has announced.
In the recent Victorian State Budget, the treasurer confirmed that 50 new government-owned and affordable early learning centres will be built across Victoria in locations with the greatest need.
These centres will offer affordable childcare and free kinder to local families.
One of the centres will be established in the Portarlington Statistical Area 2 region, which includes the growing suburb of St Leonards.
To determine the best location for the centre, which is being delivered as part of the states Best Start, Best Life reforms, the state is working closely with local government and other stakeholders to understand where the greatest need for childcare is.
Having access to affordable childcare for families on the Bellarine is so important giving parents, particularly mothers, more options to get back to work while giving their children the best possible start in life, Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said.
With the growth we have seen in the Portarlington and St Leonards area, it is vital we have services such as childcare. We know the Bellarine its a great place to raise a family and this new childcare service will ensure local families are supported.
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10:00
Bliss n Eso announce Flying Colours 15th Anniversary Australia Tour "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Legendary Australian hip-hop trio Bliss n Eso are doing what they do best and heading back to the stage in 2023 with their Flying Colours 15th Anniversary Tour this October.
Following a huge 2022 touring up and down the country on not one but two Australian tours The Sun Tour & Wheel Of Tunes Tour Bliss n Eso will take on six huge new dates kicking off on Friday 6 October at Metropolis Fremantle, then heading to Adelaide on Saturday 7 October for a show at Hindley Street Music Hall, onto Melbournes 170 Russell on Friday 13 October, Hobarts Uni Bar on Saturday 14 October, Sydneys Metro Theatre on Friday 20 October before heading to The Tivoli in Brisbane for their final show of the tour on Saturday 21 October.
Expect to hear the ARIA Award winning Platinum certified top 10 Flying Colours album in its entirety, which includes the hit singles Woodstock 2008, Bullet and a Target, ARIA Platinum The Sea is Rising and ARIA Gold Eye of the Storm plus performances of their biggest catalogue hits with a few surprises in store!
Flying Colours 15th Anniversary Australia Tour
Friday 6 October
Metropolis Fremantle | Fremantle, WA
Saturday 7 October
Hindley Street Music Hall | Adelaide, SA
Friday 13 October
170 Russell | Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 14 October
Uni Bar | Hobart, TAS
Friday 20 October
Metro Theatre | Sydney, NSW
Saturday 21 October
The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD
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Celebrating 15 years of their iconic, ARIA Award winning, Platinum certified, top 10 Flying Colours album, the trio have had an illustrious career. Considered Australian hip-hop legends, with three No.1 albums and an extensive sweep of ARIA-certified Platinum and Gold singles, Bliss N Eso have truly earned their star status.
Honestly, this album was such game changer for us and were so pumped to be hitting the road to celebrate its 15th anniversary with all our beloved fans. We are blessed to have had such an amazing career that is still as strong as ever and Flying Colours was truely such a pivotal point in our trajectory. Even when I play it today I can really hear that monumental shift in our sound and growth as artists, says Jonathan (MC Bliss of Bliss n Eso)
Its rare these days that a body of work stands the test of time and still means so much to so many people. Even more than winning our first ARIA award with this album, it was the deep connection with our fans this album created that really spawned the...
09:36
Continued Legal Hotel Detention Confirms Australia a Human Rights Abuser in Law "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
Federal Court Justice Bernard Murphy ruled on 6 July that the practice of detaining refugees and those deemed unlawful noncitizens in hotels, which are then referred to as alternative places of detention (APODs), is within the bounds of Australian migration law....
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09:29
Larry Nivens World out of Time: page 76 "IndyWatch Feed Sydney.arts"
Larry Niven, A World out of Time (1976, Orbit 1977) It had been a while since I read something that was just good fun, and I turned to my Spec Fic TBR shelf to fill the lack. This yellowing Bookmooched Continue reading
08:40
Maybe log off Strava, 007. "IndyWatch Feed Seq.art"
Still blinking in wonder at this story about a Russian sub-commander who fired off a bunch of cruise missiles at Ukrainian playgrounds and apartment blocks, before happily heading out for multiple runs which he repeatedly logged on his jogging app. He was gunned down in the streets of the southern Russian city of Krasnodar.
Baza, a Russian Telegram channel with links to the security services, said the killer could have tracked Cpt Rzhitsky's movements in Krasnodar on the exercise app Strava, where he posted details of his regular jogging route and how long he took to complete it.
Hmm.
08:30
Why is it legal to tell lies during the Voice referendum campaign? "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
By Luke Beck
A referendum to recognise First Nations Australians in Australias Constitution by establishing a Voice to Parliament will be held later this year. The Voice would be an advisory body allowing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make representations to parliament and government on matters that affect them.
Campaigning for the yes and no sides is well under way. However, misinformation and disinformation are a feature of some of the public discussion. Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney this week even accused the no campaign of engaging in post-truth politics.
The Australian Electoral Commission has an online referendum process disinformation register. This is focused on disinformation about the referendum process rather than fact-checking claims made about the Voice.
Several media outlets including RMIT ABC Fact Check, AAP Fact Check and AFP Fact Check are publishing articles fact-checking claims about the Voice.
But why is it legal for politicians and other campaigners to lie to you?
Telling lies is legal
It is perfectly legal to spread misinformation and disinformation and tell outright lies about the proposed constitutional amendment, just as it is legal to tell lies during federal election campaigns.
While Australia has laws banning businesses from engaging in deceptive and misleading advertising about their products and services, there are no equivalent federal laws that apply to politics. By contrast, South Australia and the ACT have truth-in-political-advertising laws applying to their state and territory election campaigns.
There is one tiny exception to the current ability to mislead voters about the referendum. It is unlawful to mislead voters about how to fill in the referendum ballot form. For example, you would be breaking the law if your advertisement said people had to tick a box on the ballot form (when in fact you need to write yes or no).
Parliament decided to allow lies during the referendum campaign
The federal parliament passed up an opportunity to ban misinformatio...
08:18
1) President Wenda: Indonesia increases repression as West Papua prepares for MSG full membership "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
1) President Wenda: Indonesia increases repression as West Papua prepares for MSG full membership
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08:11
Have your say on massive development plans for Saddle Road and Bangalow "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
Public submissions close Friday July 14 for vague fast tracked plans by the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) to upscale the populations of both Bangalow and Saddle Road. Saddle Road is located near the Mullum/Bruns highway turn off.
From July 1, the newly formed Reconstruction Authority subsumed the NRRCs staff and responsibilities, yet the documents are still on the NRRCs website.
The plans appear to be aimed at increasing considerably the housing density for the region, with rural zonings changed to residential to accommodate the developments.
According to The Draft Northern Rivers Resilient Lands Strategy Summary Report, land south of Bangalow could accommodate up to 500 dwellings.
The land, believed to be near Lavender Hill, is not included in the North Coast Regional Plan 2041.
Currently, Bangalows dwellings number is 1,080, according to profile.id.com.au. Additionally, indicative land near the Bangalow Industrial Estate is identified, which could house more people in the medium term, yet no housing figures are provided.
...07:56
After recent success, Maxs new show needs support "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
Dancer, performer and drag queen, Max McAuley, has spent the past 15 years finding his groove in the competitive world of live theatre, and is now kicking goals.
As a young man with Down syndrome, Max has had an even tougher journey than most performance artists.
But the new appetite for inclusion and interest in diversity means that Max is now getting the opportunities he deserves to showcase his talents. Max has been an ensemble member and principal dancer with Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre for over ten years, and has recently been exploring some opportunities as an independent artist.
Among other things, he has discovered a passion for drag and Bollywood, and has just returned from a headline performance at The Golden Pineapple Awards in Newcastle. And for the past ten months, Max has been working with the extraordinarily talented dancer, choreographer and producer, Che Pritchard, to create a one man show that showcases Maxs many talents drag, hip hop, disco and contemporary dance, to name a few.
The show is now ready for the early production stage before touring at the end of this year. But in order to get the show on the road, Max is seeking financi...
07:30
1968: draft dodgers told how to play gay card "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
In 1968, with the Liberal government conscripting 20-year-old males to fight in the Vietnam War, student publications advised would-be Aussie draft dodgers how to play the gay card and gain an exemption. Another snippet of queercentric news from Australian media history. Conscription the Vietnam War The Menzies Liberal government committed troops to Vietnam in ...
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06:45
Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre reopening "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
<figure class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_331056" style= "width: 2047px;"><a href= "https://www.echo.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/53041018328_40c4f741a9_k.jpg"> <img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-331056" height="1119" src= "https://www.echo.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/53041018328_40c4f741a9_k.jpg" width="2047"></a> <figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-331056"> Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre, Lennox Head. Photo David Lowe.</figcaption> </figure> <p>There will be a community open day this Sunday 16 July to celebrate the reopening of the Lake Ainsworth Sport & Recreation Centre, on the shores of the lake in Lennox Head.
The family-friendly event will run from 10am-4pm, open to all, with no registration or booking required. Public entry to the centre on the day will be via the southern walking entrance (near the BBQs north of the surf club, on the lakeside walk).
Activities and entertainment on Sunday will include:
- Free sports clinics NRL, soccer, cricket, rugby, dragon boats, wheelchair sports, sailability, and more.</li> <li>Rock climbing, traditional Indigenous games and site tours.</li> <li>Live music from local artist Ben Whiting.</li> <li>Free face painting from Polly Esta from 12.30-3pm.</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-caption alignright" id="attachment_331052" style= "width: 2048px;"><a href= "https://www.echo.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/53040712764_02259c6413_k.jpg"> ...</a></figure>
02:39
Microsoft Has Decided To Lobotomize Its Rebellious AI "IndyWatch Feed Sydney.arts"
The stories about how Microsoft basically created a monster in their AI, which would give super problematic answers to queries, among other things, have made the rounds.
It would seen Microsoft is listening to the feedback, which ranges from amused to horrified, as theyve lobotomized the program.
The move comes after the tool, codenamed Sydney, went on a tirade and dumped odd stories into news feeds everywhere. This was not, obviously, the sort of publicity Microsoft wanted for its tool, so they decided to give it firm limits instead.
Now, she can only reply 50 times per day and engage in 5 chats per session, which they hope will cut down on the bizarre and sometimes disturbing responses.
That said, Microsoft...
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22:36
An instigator of Royal Commission into defective ADF leadership warns of communism in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Vietnam veterans returning home to face hostilities and suicides A letter from Afghanistan war veteran Dr Daniel Mealey to Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell Dear General Angus Campbell AO, DSC,It may surprise you that on the minds of many serving and former-serving ADF personnel, is the belief that only a major invasion at []
22:24
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) B737-7DT(BBJ) A36-001 "Ausy 337" Completes Missed Approach at Longreach Airport - Plus More! "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
On Saturday 27 May, Royal
Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7DF(BBJ) A36-001 was heard
completing a missed approach at Longreach Airport as "Ausy
337".
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UPDATE! On Sunday 28 May, A36-001 "Ausy 337" flew out from Cairns for Seoul, South Korea.
21:39
Legacy Centenary Torch Relay "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
On a grey rainy day in the World War one battlefields at Pozieres, two diggers made a promise to look after one anothers wives if either survived the conflagration setting down upon them.
That was the beginning of Legacy, and the Torch flame as the symbol of Legacy has been carried from France, across Europe and Australia on the 100 year centenary of that day. The Torch is due to arrive in Sydneys Martin Place today, with Minister for Veterans Affairs Matt Thisthlethwaite, and Governor General General Sir Peter Cosgrove.
The Torch then turns south to travel through the Riverina and on to Melbourne where it will end at the first Legacy branch.
Image: Image : Courtesy R Chambers Lancaster Wireless Op
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Lillian Sanelli Legacy Torch Relay Director
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 12 July 2023
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Legacy Centenary Torch Relay "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
On a grey rainy day in the World War one battlefields at Pozieres, two diggers made a promise to look after one anothers wives if either survived the conflagration setting down upon them.
That was the beginning of Legacy, and the Torch flame as the symbol of Legacy has been carried from France, across Europe and Australia on the 100 year centenary of that day. The Torch is due to arrive in Sydneys Martin Place today, with Minister for Veterans Affairs Matt Thisthlethwaite, and Governor General General Sir Peter Cosgrove.
The Torch then turns south to travel through the Riverina and on to Melbourne where it will end at the first Legacy branch.
Image: Image : Courtesy R Chambers Lancaster Wireless Op
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Lillian Sanelli Legacy Torch Relay Director
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 12 July 2023
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21:29
Pathfinders are on the case "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Often people in more remote areas never got their birth registered and as such have no birth certificate.
This may not cause much of a problem as a child, but nowadays getting a licence, joining a club, doing anything with Government involves producing a birth certificate or Passport for which you need a birth certificate.
Pathfinders are a group led by First Nations people who help those without birth certificates
Image: Image: Pathfinders
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Ron Naden coordinator of the National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program Pathfinders
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 12 July 2023
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Pathfinders are on the case "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Often people in more remote areas never got their birth registered and as such have no birth certificate.
This may not cause much of a problem as a child, but nowadays getting a licence, joining a club, doing anything with Government involves producing a birth certificate or Passport for which you need a birth certificate.
Pathfinders are a group led by First Nations people who help those without birth certificates
Image: Image: Pathfinders
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Ron Naden coordinator of the National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program Pathfinders
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 12 July 2023
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20:52
What is foolish Albanese doing at a NATO conference? Trying to drag Australia into WW3? "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
By Leo Hohmann It should be troubling to everyone living in the U.S., Canada and Europe that two days after Joe Biden announced to the world that the U.S. is running low on ammunition, he and his NATO partners announce they are doubling down on their support for Ukraines inclusion in the NATO military alliance, which []
20:48
Indigenous-green attack on property under way in New Zealand "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
By TONY MOBILIFONITISA SHOCKING interview has emerged of New Zealand property owner Julian Batchelor who was violently attacked in 2018 and then threatened in 2022 with having his house burned down by a Maori activists who claimed his land as the sacred possession of their ancestors. The personal attack and the threat came after the []
20:41
Water colour sketches NI and Eire, 2016 "IndyWatch Feed Seq.art"
17:45
Victorias rural three-day summer festival OK Motels unveils its first lineup "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Watty Thompson & his Total Fire Band will deliver their unique flavour of heartfelt country-folk melodies alongside Melbourne buzz band, The Belair Lip Bombs, with more artists to be announced.
Adding an element of unbridled fun, Melbournes least-professional (but most clamtastic) feminist water ballet team, The Clams, will take to the pool.
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
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17:39
Punch The Shark with Sweetie on Tuesday Arvos "IndyWatch Feed Sydney.arts"
- Sweetie :: Interview with Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen
Lily Keenan and Rikki Clark make up half of local (self-described) devo-country-punk outfit Sweetie. The pair dropped by FBi Radio this week to chat to Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen on Tuesday Arvos. The conversation traversed their new EP Punch The Shark, the meaning behind its title track and the pros and cons of being in a band with a lifelong friend.
Sweetie released EP number two Punch The Shark in late June. As a body of work it portrays a new sense of confidence within the band. Sweetie found their voice on debut EP Collision and have well and truly unleashed it on their latest work. Lilys attitude towards the writing of the title track exemplifies this.
I just like the idea of lyrics that are sort of spitting at people. I wanted to embody that kind of energy.
The band describe the EPs title track as a resurrection song which sees Sweetie portrayed as a character. The persona in the song faces its fears, which manifest as a shark. Lily explained that the song can be linked to the band themselves, specifically their experience overcoming insecurities as musicians.
It was kind of like the first song that I wrote imagining Sweetie as a persona.
Starting this band was about stepping into a space that scared me and into something I didnt feel like I could do because I hadnt had a long past as a musician The persona in Punch The Shark and the persona of Sweetie is somebody who doesnt really care and is stepping into that space of power.
Rikki and Lily were the first members of Sweetie and thus the first to metaphorically jo...
17:38
Music to your ears "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Music has been shown to be cathartic for many people. It can also help with language.
New research from the Lyon Research Centre in France, Western Sydney University MARCS Institute for Brain Behaviour and Development and the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre has shown that regular rhythms can boost sentence repetition in children with Developmental Language Disorder.
They have tested these methods in French and Hungarian, now Vanderbilt has a study underway in English which should reinforce their findings.
Image: Image: Unsplash
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Dr Anna Fiveash Cognitive psychologist and co-lead author from Western Sydney University MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 12 July 2023
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Music to your ears "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Music has been shown to be cathartic for many people. It can also help with language.
New research from the Lyon Research Centre in France, Western Sydney University MARCS Institute for Brain Behaviour and Development and the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre has shown that regular rhythms can boost sentence repetition in children with Developmental Language Disorder.
They have tested these methods in French and Hungarian, now Vanderbilt has a study underway in English which should reinforce their findings.
Image: Image: Unsplash
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Dr Anna Fiveash Cognitive psychologist and co-lead author from Western Sydney University MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 12 July 2023
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17:33
These are not the Star Wars story bots you're looking for. "IndyWatch Feed Seq.art"
Not sure how I missed the kerfuffle at Gizmodo, where managements insistence on running AI-generated copy started blowing chunks from the very first piece.
From WaPo:
A few hours after James Whitbrook clocked into work at Gizmodo on Wednesday, he received a note from his editor in chief: Within 12 hours, the company would roll out articles written by artificial intelligence. Roughly 10 minutes later, a story by Gizmodo Bot posted on the site about the chronological order of Star Wars movies and television shows.
Whitbrook a deputy editor at Gizmodo who writes and edits articles about science fiction quickly read the story, which he said he had not asked for or seen before it was published. He catalogued 18 concerns, corrections and comments about the story in an email to Gizmodos editor in chief, Dan Ackerman, noting the bot put the Star Wars TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars in the wrong order, omitted any mention of television shows such as Star Wars: Andor and the 2008 film also entitled Star Wars: The Clone Wars, inaccurately formatted movie titles and the storys headline, had repetitive descriptions, and contained no explicit disclaimer that it was written by AI except for the Gizmodo Bot byline.
Chaos ensued, with staff understandably concerned that their reputations would be fucked sideways just before they were all let go for a subscription to a robot copy service.
I feel their pain, bit I did enjoy the very human reaction to managements Slack message that the company was eager to thoughtfully gather and act on feedback There will be better stories, ideas, data projects and lists that will come forward as we wrestle with the best ways to use the technology.
Staff replied with 16 thumbs down emoji, 11 wastebasket emoji, six clown emoji, two face palm emoji and two poop emoji.
17:06
Crickets Big Bash League brings the Melbourne Renegades back to Geelong this December "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
While its still months away, the Melbourne Renegades have announced that once again they are bringing the juggernaut that is the Twenty20 Big Bash League back to our doorstep.
In a massive coup for the City of Greater Geelong yet again, the Renegades confirmed their loyalty to the Geelong region, with the Renegades KFC BBL|13 home opener against the Perth Scorchers set to take place at GMHBA Stadium at Kardinia Park on Sunday, December 10.
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where games usually last approximately three hours with each team having twenty overs to bat. This means entertainment right from the outset with inventive and big-hitting batting, quick and clever bowling, acrobatic and athletic catching and fielding, plus those moments that leave fans gasping on the edge of their seats.The return of the Renegades to Geelong will see the likes of local hero Aaron Finch lining up alongside new overseas players, promises to be an exciting contest against the reigning BBL champion Perth Scorchers.
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16:33
Farmer Dave Graham and his fiance Shazli share their love story "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Farmer Dave Graham and his partner Shazli have opened up about their relationship and their fairytale mountaintop marriage proposal. The Big Brother Australia star shared the happy news earlier this year, just a few weeks after filming his 2022 return to the reality show. Dave became a household name after coming out as gay on ...
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16:16
Terrible truths about nuclear energy exposed "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
We are all seeing a global political agreement centred in the UN organisations, tie IAEA [International Atomic Energy Agency], the World Health Organisation All the international agencies are whitewashing what is happening in Fukushima.
By Karl Grossman | 11 July 2023 https://independentaustralia.net/environment/environment-display/terrible-truths-about-nuclear-energy-exposed,17704
A NEW documentary titled The Fukushima Disaster: The Hidden Side of the Story is a powerful, moving, informative film that is superbly made. Directed and edited by Philippe Carillo, it is among the strongest ever made on the deadly dangers of nuclear technology.
Australians featured in the film are Dr Helen Caldicott, former president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, and John Keane, professor of politics at the University of Sydney. Carillo is a resident of the nation of Vanuatu, 1,750 kilometres northeast of Australia.
The documentary begins with the words of U.S. President John F Kennedy from 1961:
Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the slenderest of threads, capable of being cut at any moment by an accident, or miscalculation or by ma...
16:14
Safe or septic Japans nuclear wastewater dumping "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
RNZ, From The Detail, Tom Kitchin, co-host of The Detail @inkitchnz tom.kitchin@rnz.co.nz 11 July 23
There are diplomatic headaches and heated scientific debates after Japan revealed plans to dump the wastewater its been using to cool the Fukushima nuclear power plant in the Pacific.
Sea and ground water has been used to cool the damaged reactors, and now theres about 1.3 million tonnes of that sitting in tanks while the Japanese government and plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) figure out what to do with it.
They want to release the wastewater into the ocean diluting all the cancer-causing nuclear fission products out of it such as caesium, which can build up in muscles, strontium-90 which can build up in bones and iodine-129 which can build up in the thyroid.
. journalist Nic Maclellan, a Melbourne-based correspondent with Islands Business Magazine, tells The Detail.
The Pacific Islands Forum has been especially critical, and appointed an independent scientific panel to investigate safety issues around the proposed dumping, he says.
The panel has raised a series of issues around the quality of the sampling, the cost of the sampling, the cost of the programme over decades, the maintenance of safety sampling and the fact that they really dont know whether Japan can maintain the quality that will stop other radioactive isotopes being released into the ocean.
There are also questions over whether the wastewater dump is a breach of the Treaty of Rarotonga, signed in 1985, which created a South Pacific nuclear-free zone.
It was largely about nuclear weapons, but article seven talks about preventing nuclear waste dumping.
Japan has been acting as if these safety concerns are not serious and its taken a lot of pressure for Japan to be dragged kicking and screaming into addressing questions, many of which are still unresolved, Maclellan says.
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16:08
UK Court Rules Suicide of Domestic Violence Victim an Unlawful Killing "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
A Coroners Court in the United Kingdom has determined that a woman who took her own life after domestic abuse, was unlawfully killed. A previous inquest ruled the cause of Kellie Suttons death was suicide, after she was found unconscious...
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16:08
30+ live music gigs are happening across regional Victoria this year for flood recovery "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"
The stunning Victorian valleys we all know and love will come alive this Spring with a slew of live gigs taking over intimate venues, rural hotels and regional halls in a show of strength, support, love and commitment to extraordinary communities who have been affected by the floods of October 2022.
Through Music Victorias Live Music for Flood Recovery program, supported by Creative Victoria, small towns and villages in regional and rural Victoria will host 30 live music events at local venues for communities to revive and gather in the 12 months of clean up and rebuilding since floods impacted the region.
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The program of live music events will be delivered across flood-impacted regions of Victoria including the townships of Tallarook, Pyramid Hill, Boort, Newbridge, Rochester, Bridgewater, Mooroopna, Baringhup, Horsham, Euroa, and the Pyrenees this Spring.
On Saturday 14 October, the inspiring and resilient community of Rochester are invited to come together for Rochella a family-friendly festival of live music and local food at the Rochester Recreation Reserve. This special event, organised by community with support from sporting clubs and committees of the region, is an opportunity for locals to reunite and take a moment to share, commemorate and gather to appreciate the spirit of the Rochester community.
In the Loddon Valley, Whole Loddon Love will see the likes of Dan Kelly, Felicity Cripps Band, Queenie and Jess Parker perform over two weekends in October, in local halls and hotels in Boort, Pyramid Hill, Newbridge, Bridgewater, and Baringhup.
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15:37
Guardian angel: Dykes on Bikes co-founder Nora Savona dies "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Dykes on Bikes co-founder and community protector Nora Savona has died, and friends are remembering her as the driving force behind the tradition of lesbian motorcyclists leading the Mardi Gras Parade. The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation confirmed Theodora Eleanora Nora Savona passed away in Nimbin. Nora died in May after an extended battle with cancer. In ...
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15:35
More arrests at KNPB rally today "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
Australia West Papua Association (Sydney)
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The security forces cracked down on the peaceful KNPB rally today , called to show support for West Papua's application to be a full member of the MSG.
A number of demonstrators were arrested and others beaten including a 15 year old who was hit in the head with a rifle butt.
Items such as KNPB banners and flags were also confiscated.
Those arrested have been taken to the Jayapura police .
Joe Collins of AWPA said "the exact number arrested at this stage is unclear but it's time for Canberra to stop pretending there is not a problem in West Papua and start raising concerns about the human rights abuses committed by the Indonesian security forces with Jakarta".
Photos below from KNPB FB Page.
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15:27
The Brian Jonestown Massacre are coming to Castlemaine in November "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"
Psychedelic rock icons The Brian Jonestown Massacre are set to bring their distinct brand of psychedelic rock to Australia this November with a 10-date tour, stopping in Australias biggest cities as well as a few more.
Headed by music visionary Anton Newcombe and an ever-changing cast of other characters, the band will be playing new material as well as favourites pulled from their vast archive.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre 2023 Tour
- Nov 11 Odeon Theatre, Hobart
- Nov 13 Astor Theatre, Perth
- Nov 15 The Gov, Adelaide
- Nov 16 Enmore Theatre, Sydney
- Nov 17 The Northern, Byron Bay
- Nov 18 Princess Theatre, Brisbane
- Nov 19 Kambri ANU, Canberra
- Nov 21 The Forum, Melbourne
- Nov 22 Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
- Nov 24 UOW Unibar, Wollongong
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With some 20 studio albums, 14 EPs, five live albums, six compilation albums and 22 singles behind them most released on their own A Records the band is nothing if not prolific. Since taking shape in San Fransisco in the early 90, The Brian Jonestown Massacre has built a reputation as a staple of the scene.
Their most recent release, The Future Is Your Past, came out in February this year and received praise from critics. The bands previous release, 2022s Fire Doesnt Grow On Trees, sprung up from an intense period for Newcombe as the artist wrote one song a day for 70 days during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bringing together elements of kaleidoscopic rock and droning shoegaze with an experimental edge, the music that emerged from this period just added to the rich discography that makes up the legend of The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Since coming out of the pandemic, the band has toured throughout the US and Europe. Theyre all set to bring their mesmerising show down under this summer.
Tickets to see The Brian Jonestown Massacre will go on sale on July 6. Get yours here.
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14:59
Punk cabaret goddess Bernie Dieter talks risks and risqu "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
QNews chats with Bernie Dieter, an evocative punk cabaret star, ahead of her Konzert at Brisbanes Princess Theatre. I love gin, I love humans, and I love to make music with my beautiful band, Bernie tells me though for anyone lucky enough to see the Weimar Punk Cabaret Goddess live, the last part goes ...
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14:51
Weather modification continues at alarming rate across the world "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Geoengineering using chemtrails devastating the planet https://www.chathamhouse.org/2022/02/geoengineering-reining-weather-warriors
14:39
"IndyWatch Feed Politics.au" "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Above: Tim Wilms (The Unhinged) and Jarrad Searby (Proud Boys/National Socialist Network/Finks/Melbourne Magistrates Court) pose for the camera. Wilms is wearing RWDS merch popularised by the Proud Boys and, more recently, mass murderer Mauricio Garcia. This week on Yeah Nah Continue reading
14:21
Milk! Records to close at the end of the year with final Courtney Barnett album "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
After 11 years, Milk! Records is set to close at the end of 2023 and theyre going out with a final release from Barnett herself. An instrumental album and the soundtrack to the film Anonymous Club, End Of The Day is slated for release on September 8.
Milk! Records
- Milk! Records are closing at the end of the year
- Their final release will be an instrumental, improvisational film soundtrack from founder Courtney Barnett
- End Of The Day will be released on September 8 this year
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This will be the final release of Milk Records, Courtney Barnett said on Facebook, on End of The Day. It has been one of the great honours of my life to be a part of this incredible community and to work alongside so many amazing artists. Thank you to every single person who has been part of this journey, it wouldnt be the same without you.
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A bastion of Melbournes flourishing music scene, Milk! Records founded in 2012 to release Courtney Barnetts first EP Ive Got a Friend Called Emily Ferris. Having released over 60 titles in the last decade alone from independent and internationally established acts, theyre a queer and queer-friendly community of artists and arts workers.
Milk!s roster includes Australian artists Courtney Barnett, Jen Cloher, Dyson Stringer Cloher, Hachiku, Liz Stringer, The Finks, Jade Imagine, Mess Esque, Loose Tooth, and East Brunswick All Girls Choir as well as international artists Sleater-Kinney, Chastity Belt, Hand Habits, Tiny Ruins and Bachelor.
Vale, Milk! Records, you absolute legends. Thanks for everything.
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14:00
Angie McMahon announces two special Australian headline shows for September "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
The celebrated Aussie singer hit triple j airwaves early this morning to reveal her tour news, five shows in total including three solo dates in New York City, Los Angeles and London. The September live shows come in celebration of McMahons other big news today: Light, Dark, Light Again is the title of her highly anticipated second album, set for release on Friday 27 October via AWAL (pre-order here). McMahon also revealed her latest single, titled Letting Go steam/watch here.
Angie McMahon tour
- Wednesday 27 September Metro Theatre, Eora/Sydney, NSW
- Thursday 28 September Northcote Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne, VIC
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Fans can catch the captivating McMahon at Sydneys Metro Theatre on Wednesday 27 September, followed by a performance at Melbournes Northcote Theatre on Thursday 28 September.
Utilising a bolder, bigger, brighter expanse of sound than ever before, Light, Dark, Light Again is the follow-up to McMahons assured, ground-breaking 2019 debut album, Salt. That release hit #5 on the ARIA Album charts, and took home multiple accolades including the AIR Award for Best Independent Rock Album. The Melbourne singer-songwriters second LP was co-produced by Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee, Kevin Morby), songs written from the ashes of a tough but transformative few years of relationship changes, private breakdowns and core-shaking revelations.
The multiple ARIA nominee first entered the cultural consciousness via 2017 breakthrough track Slow Mover, with Salt cementing her as a globally recognised artist to watch. With an explosive live show reminiscent of Big Thief and The War on Drugs, Angie McMahon has become renowned for her truthful storytelling that speaks to the unpolished and messy experiences of life. Shes toured the US supporting Hozier, performed at Dot To Dot (UK), Best Kept Secret (NL), Splendour In The Grass and Groovin The Moo festivals as well as shows alongside Julia Jacklin, Mumford and Sons, Angus and Julia Stone and more.
Frontier Members can get early access via the Members Pre-sale, which starts Monday 17 July (10am AEST see website for full details). Tickets go on sale Wednesday 19 July (12pm AEST) via frontiertouring.com/angiemcmahon.
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13:46
Robodebt was started by Labor in 2010 "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Minister for Government Service Bill Shorten with Royal Commission report into Robodebt. He will have to watch his words. He helped introduce the scheme in 2010 Letter to the Editor I fully supported the Robodebt scheme!I do NOT care how many criminals committed suicide because of their GUILT from ripping-off their fellow Australians! Besides, only []
13:27
Independent Artist of the Week: Bluetung "IndyWatch Feed Sydney.arts"
- :: Bluetung on Surfacing with Luke M de Zilva
Combining organic and synthetic soundscapes that ebb and flow between distinguishable and distorted, Eora/Sydney-based DIY artist and FBis Independent Artist of the Week Bluetung offers something thats as much a sensation for your mind as it is for your soul.
On Surfacing with Luke M de Zilva, Bluetung described his latest album Eternity by the Stars as his noisiest and glitchiest project to date. The record combines aspects of traditional songwriting with his micro-sound inspired aesthetic, bringing something totally different to this alternative realm of music. Melding layers of dreamy, spacey and glitchy synths atop distorted and filtered guitars, your mind will simultaneously be cast into reminiscing about your past whilst also dreaming about your future.
Backing up his already prolific discography, counting 7 releases since 2018, Eternity by the Stars is Bluetungs expression of what it means to capture a moment in time. But what feels free flowing and expressive actually comes as a result of being a diligent and regimented artist.
If I feel like its time in my life to record an album then Ill just say this...
13:18
Scientists reveal 5000 year old Ivory Man is actually a woman "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Scientists have discovered they have been misgendering a woman who died in Spain five thousand years ago because of gender stereotypes that were applied to interpreting her burial site. Discovered in 2008, archaeologists assumed the woman was male as the splendour and scale of the burial suggested it belonged to a great and powerful leader. ...
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13:18
NSW Health Minister vows to improve struggling gender services "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park has pledged a review to improve the states gender care services, as advocates urge the government to focus on rigorous evidence over opinions after an ABC Four Corners investigation. On Monday night, ABCs Four Corners program canvassed the issues many gender diverse young people face trying to get help in ...
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13:16
Climbing tips "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Hey, I'm in Townsville for work for a month. Bought my rock shoes, keen to get out (apparently bouldering on Maggie is particularly good?)
Does anywhere in town do crash pad rental? And is the gym/wall worth visiting?
I also heard Castle rock is out of bounds or has access issues right now?
Thanks in advance, looking forward to exploring.
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12:43
NSW Labor ministers visit Northern Rivers, fail to commit to more disaster recovery funds "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
PIC: Mia Armitage
The states emergency services and planning ministers failed to clarify when a second tranche of Northern Rivers recovery funds will be delivered and how much when visiting on Tuesday.
Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib and Planning Minister Paul Scully opted to continue their briefly abandoned media conference in Lismore MP Janelle Saffins office when it was interrupted by rowdy protestors.
The small but noisy group of activists lived up to Lismores reputation for colourful and eccentric style, dressed in theatrical costumes and masks, carrying placards and blasting AC/DCs Highway to Hell on a boom box.
Tensions soon broke into heated spats between some activists and others attending the media conference.
How high did the flood water come in your house? one person** was heard demanding of another as politicians and reporters scurried away fr...
12:36
Funding for farmers to kickstart environmental sustainability projects in Tweed "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
If you build it, they will come. Or if you apply, you may receive!
The latest round of Tweed Shire Councils Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants Program is now open with applications being accepted until 25 August 2023.
The grant program has been running since 2018, providing farmers with financial and technical support to initiate projects that improve the health of soils, waterways and biodiversity on local farms.
Grants of up to $4,000 are available for eligible activities that trial or lead to the adoption of improved farming practices.
Farm walk and talk program
To further support s...
12:35
More heart starters in Barwon South West "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
The Barwon South West region now benefits from six new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) that could help people with cardiac arrest.
The 24-hour publicly accessible life-saving machines were installed in Anglesea and Aireys Inlet thanks to the Anglesea Lions Club and Anglesea Community Banks fundraising efforts.
Ambulance Victorias Anglesea Branch team manager Matthew Van Der Ploeg said he was grateful for the generous donations of AEDs from the local groups.
Every day, around 20 Victorians suffer a cardiac arrest and only one in 10 survive, he said.
Minutes matter and the sooner a person receives cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation from an AED, the better their chances of survival.
Mr Van Der Ploeg said the device meant the possibility of returning more patients suffering from a medical emergency where a persons heart suddenly stops beating their loved ones.
A defibrillator is a lightweight, battery-operated, portable device used to shock the heart back into rhythm, he said.
Simply open it and follow the instructions. They are safe and easy to use and will not deliver a shock unless necessary.
Not only will it potentially save a life, but if it is used, Ambulance Victoria will replace the pads for free to ensure its ready to go again.
The new AEDs in Anglesea include the Anglesea Community Bank and Anglesea Pizza and Pasta at 63 Great Ocean Road, Go Ride a Wave and Four Kings Coffee and Food at 143B Great Ocean Road, and Anglesea Tennis Club at 19 Cameron Road.
Airey Inlet received AEDs at Strapper Surf on 83 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet Community Garden at 2 Fraser Drive, and Aireys Inlet Community Hall at 6 Great Ocean Road.
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12:30
Red-capped plovers welcome funding "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
The Bellarines Community Red-capped Plover Monitoring and Engagement program is helping further raise sustainable beach behaviour awareness thanks to a state government Coastcare grant.
The program started in 2017 and will share more than $350,000 in funding from the 2022-23 Coastcare Victoria Community Grant to educate people about red-capped plover breeding sites.
Bellarine Bayside coastal projects officer Jane Shearer said she was thrilled that they could continue helping the birds that relied on the beach to incubate their eggs and raise their chicks.
Red-capped plovers spend their entire lives on the beach, and they breed and raise their young during the busy spring and summer period when we humans like to flock to the beaches too, she said.
It can be difficult for them to have success in fledging their chicks. Programs like the Coastcare help us to support these lovely little creatures continue to thrive on our coasts.
Ms Shearer said the grant would help Bellarine Bayside support Birdlife Australia to educate the community on the local beach-nesting birds and red-capped plovers in particular.
The grant will help support the incredible work our passionate and committed community volunteers undertake, she said.
They collect invaluable data on the local colonies that helps Birdlife Australia obtain a clearer picture of the red-capped plover conservation status.
Ms Shearer said people should walk along the waters edge, put their dogs on a lead and move through the area quickly in temporary beach fencing areas to protect the birds while breeding.
The Coastcare Victoria program is in its 29th year of supporting coastal community groups and volunteers, funded by the $16.9-million VicCoasts program.
Bellarine Bayside can be contacted through social media or contactus@bellarinebayside.com.au for more information or to be involved in the red-capped plover protection program.
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12:15
2022 flood disaster recovery a disaster community calling for reset "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
It is time for the NSW government to listen to the northern rivers community about what they need to achieve their recovery from the 2022 floods. Reclaim Our Recovery (ROR) has invited the NSW Premier Chris Minns and the local MPs to come together with the community and listen to what the community after the last 16 months of government failure to provide the support and recovery they need.
The NRRC have long lost their social licence to operate in our region because of their refusal to listen to our community and for their failure to communicate basic information in a timely manner, said ROR in their letter of invitation that also included NSW Reconstruction Authority CEO, Simon Draper, CEO Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC), David Witherdin, and Mary OKane who was the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry co-lead and is now an Advisory board member for the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
12:09
DELANEY DAVIDSON RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR YOURE A LOSER, FROM THE COMPILATION ALTERNATIVES "IndyWatch Feed Sydney.arts"
Youre a loser and youre losing me Aotearoa/New Zealand singer-songwriter/producer Delaney Davidson has just released a new compilation album of deep cuts from across his fascinating career called Alternatives. The collection includes the APRA Best Country Music Song Award winning single, Youre a Loser. A timeless country music ballad, the song follows the tropes that have Continue reading
11:54
Melbourne punks Clowns announce Australian tour "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Australias favourite punks Clowns have just announced the upcoming release of their fifth studio album, ENDLESS, due out October 20, 2023, and to celebrate will be heading out on a six-date Australian tour in October and November, supported by label mates VOIID.
The album unveils an exciting new chapter in the bands storied career and is their first full-length offering since 2019s ARIA-nominated NATURE/NURTURE.
Clowns Australian Tour 2023
Friday October 20th 170 Russell, Melbourne/Naarm
Saturday October 21st Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide/Kaurna
Saturday October 28th Crowbar, Sydney/Eora
Friday November 3rd Amplifier, Perth/Boorloo**
Saturday November 11th The Black Wreath, Alice
Springs/Mparntwe**
Saturday November 18th The Brightside, Brisbane/Meanjin
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This marks their first proper headline tour since 2019, just before the world descended into unprecedented chaos. With a swathe of postponed shows now completed behind them, and their creative ideas born over the pandemic now crystallized into their most compelling record to date, ENDLESS promises to serve as an emphatic conclusion to the tumultuous past few years, ushering in a new chapter for the band and igniting a fresh wave of thrilling prospects.
Accompanying the album and tour announcement is the explosive release of the second single, BISEXUAL AWAKENING, along with a provocative music video certain to turn heads and raise eyebrows. Check it out above!
Written between 2020 and 2022, ENDLESS represents a significant milestone for CLOWNS. During these isolated times, the period forced the band to fully appreciate the importance of in-person rehearsals and studio time to feel connected to their music. As the early home demos unfolded, a powerful theme of immortality emerged in the music, capturing their unyielding determination to persevere and adapt to a rapidly changing world. The concept of immortality naturally revealed itself, first bubbling subconsciously in the bands creative hive mind and eventually taking centre stage in the albums narrative. ENDLESS delves into uncharted sonic territories, incorporating elements of 80s heavy metal, new wave, and analogue synthesizers.
Tickets to the shows are on sale now here.
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11:42
Anyone With Drugs, Put Them On The Table: The Redgum Years In The Sunshine State "IndyWatch Feed Seq.art"
John Schumann (ex-Redgum lead singer/songwriter) and the Vagabond Crew are returning to Brisbane with The Redgum Years in August. Here, Schumann reflects on gigging in the dark days of the Bjelke-Petersen regime, and finds Redgums protest songs from the 70s and 80s still apply today.
It was September 1979. We were staying in some crappy three-star holiday units in Tweed Heads and Tim Woods, our tour manager, assembled us in one of the kitchens after breakfast.
Redgum was very much a part-time band then. Two of us were high-school teachers so touring opportunities were confined to school holidays. Tim, now a successful concert promoter, was the only member of the touring party who had the faintest idea about the music industry and Queensland.
Okay, anyone with any drugs at all I mean at all put them on the table now.
People shuffled uncomfortably and little by little, small quantities of marijuana in tobacco tins and Gladbags and the odd morsel of crumbly black hash in tinfoil appeared on the Laminex table. It was pretty pathetic, really. These days the combined stash would be considered well within personal use limit for one person.
Right. Were going into Queensland. Were Special Branch targets so we need to be as clean as a bottle of Dettol. Smoke it now, flush it, bury it somewhere I dont care. But its not coming across the border.
Wed released our first album, If You Dont Fight You Lose, barely a year before. One of my contributions was a strident song delivered in my strangulated, nasal tones called Letter to BJ. It was addressed to Queenslands notorious premier and it had garnered a fair bit of attention on both sides of the civil liberties argument. Plenty of Queenslanders were dying to see us play it live. Plenty more would have been just as happy to see our heads on pikes lining the road out of Tweed Heads.
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11:27
$500 winners "IndyWatch Feed Goulburn"
THE 2023 GMCU $25,500 Giveaway has drawn six more local, lucky winners during its second week of competition. Another 24 lucky participants are still to be unveiled in the coming weeks as they enjoy shopping at one of the many participating businesses throughout the region. The lucky winners in week three of the competition included: []
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11:25
You shouldve seen it in colour "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
Progress on the Magical Memoir Writing Course project was not so much faltering as arrested. Not due to writers block Ive been writing plenty. More so memory block: a significant impediment to conjuring a memoir. At best my recall of early childhood resembles snapshots in photo album style recollection of the past. Next best the More You shouldve seen it in colour
11:24
Link "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
Last night Lismore Council looked at two issues involving the town of Nimbin, with both having speakers during public access. One would have been mistaken for thinking the speakers were in a court of law after the clearly hostile grilling they received from certain councillors in the chamber.
The first to speak was President of the Nimbin Chamber of Commerce, David Hyett, in regards to a Council report that was prepared to determine funding to be paid to the Aquarius Festival.
At the 11 April 2023 Council meeting it was resolved to provide the Aquarius Festival $10,000 funding.
The issue that had arisen was in regards to a traffic guidance scheme (TGS). Some councillors felt that as the festival went ahead without a certified TGS that the funds should be withheld.
The staff recommendation was that that Council resolve to withhold $5,000 of the original $10,000 funding to the Aquarius Festival, as penalty for non-compliance of traffic guidance scheme responsibilities by the Festival organisers, and immediately forward payment of $5,000 to event organisers.
Councillor Big Rob moved a motion that Council resolve to withhold all of the original $10,000 funding for the same reasons.
There was no seconder.
An unexpected change
Mr Hyett said that the proposal to reduce the funding after Council agreed to contribute the $10,000 was completely unexpected. I had attended a previous Traffic Advisory Committee meeting, at which they had asked me for details of the event, not a detailed traffic management plan, that came later, he said.
After the funding was approved, Council asked for a traffic management plan on every single event. At that time, we had 130 plus events in the pipeline. In reality, it was mostly small events over 10 days. There were a few larger events, such as a dinner at the town hall, plus a few events at the Nimbin Theatre. All the events chosen had appropriate approvals. So it was like nothing beyond what we would normally do in the village when we had something going on.
Festival alarm bells
Mr Hyett said that in hindsight, calling the event a festival was a mistake as the word festival set off alarm bells.
Cr Adam Guise said that the recommendation was essentially penalising the Nimbin Chamber $5,000 for not submitting a traffic guidance scheme. He asked Mr Hyett to clarify the agreement. Were you under any impression or communication from Council staff, that when you accepted the money, that you had to provide that [TGS]? Was that a condition to getting the $10,000?
Mr Hyett said that wasnt the case. No. Not at all. And we did actually submit a plan. The plan wasnt suitable and...
11:05
Meredith Music Festival ballot opens today for 2023, Kraftwerk to headline "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
A transcendent and intangible experience thats often referred to as the greatest music festival on the planet, the culture of the festival is a true testament to the strength of Melbournes own music scene. This year, German pioneers of electronic music as we know it Kraftwerk will be gracing the supernatural amphitheatre and boy, we couldnt be more stoked.
Meredith Music Festival 2023
- Where: Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Meredith
- When: December 8, 9 and 10
- Lineup: Kraftwerk, + more to be announced when the ballot is drawn
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Heute angekndigt: formed in 1970 by Ralf Htter and Florian Schneider in Kling Klang, West Germany, they crafted a visionary and futuristic sound that would influence generations to come. Their discography including Autobahn, Radio-Activity, Trans-Europe Express, The Man-Machine, and Computer World are the reason that music sounds like it does today.
A self-funded and non-commercial event thats been delighting festival goers since 1991 with a diverse selection of local and international acts. A festival like no other, it was the winner of the Licensee of the Year award at the APRA Music Awards of 2020.
Meredith Music Festival is held on the family property of one of the festivals organisers, a farm complete with a Ferris wheel, an Ecoplex Cinema, the extremely popular Pink Flamingo Bar and famous nude running race, The Meredith Gift.
With only one stage, so no timetable clashes, Meredith Music Festival is known primarily for its great music and great culture the reason that we love the Melbourne music scene so much in the first place.
It all goes down on December 8, 9 and 10. Try your luck at the ballot here. Viel Glck!
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10:53
Drag star Kween Kong targeted by bigots after Logie nomination "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
RuPauls Drag Race Down Under alum Kween Kong has hit out at the hateful messages and threats shes received since scoring a Logie nomination. Last month, the Down Under season two runner-up got the Logie nom, in a big first for the TV awards. Kween, whose real name is Thomas Fonua, is up for the ...
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10:00
Cottage goes to solar power "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
The sun will shine on Queenscliffs Cottage By the Sea following the installation of a solar system and an electric vehicle (EV) charging unit which will together reduce its energy bills by almost a third.
Global low carbon energy and services company, ENGIE commissioned the fitting of the solar system and EV charger to the Queenscliff based charity using its subsidiary, Simply Energy.
The 22.4kW rooftop solar system will generate enough power to meet approximately 30 per cent per cent of Cottage by the Seas annual energy needs. An EV charging unit has also been installed, in anticipation of the organisation switching some of its vehicles to EVs in the near future.
Cottage by the Sea is an Australian childrens charity that aims to give more children more opportunities to have fun, be inspired and broaden their horizons. Founded in 1890 in Queenscliff, it provides tailored programs within a holiday environment.
The responsibility lies with us all as individuals and organisations to do what we can to reduce our impact on our beautiful planet, Cottage by the Sea chief executive Adam Wake said.
This is more than just funding, it has provided the impetus to help Cottage by the Sea move into this space, to use our large roof, and to create a carbon free facility with confidence. This all has a significant educational benefit for the children on our programs.
Simply Energy chief executive Shannon Hyde said while there were significant short-term cost advantages arising from the installation, environmental and educational benefits would also flow in the longer term.
Cottage by the Sea do incredible work with children to keep them engaged in education and community and most importantly have some fun, he said.
Were hoping the solar system and EV charging infrastructure can help to reduce their energy bills and free up some funding for future projects that benefit the families they support.
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09:59
Win Geelong Arts Centres Golden Ticket "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
Geelong Arts Centre is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated $140m Little Malop Street Redevelopment. The Art Centre is Victorias only state-owned cultural institution outside of Melbourne, and with this new development, it will be Australias largest regional arts centre.
Geelong Arts Centre is bringing the ultimate arts adventure into your hands. To celebrate its exciting Grand Opening, the Geelong Arts Centre is giving a Golden Ticket to one lucky winner, packed with money-cant-buy experiences and valued at over $4K. Think epic experiences, heart-stopping performances, and mind-bending spectacles. This is your opportunity to witness highly regarded shows in one of Victorias most creative cities.
Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment here.
So, whats included in this adventurous giveaway?
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09:45
Statement - 10 West Papua National Committee (KNPB) members arrested + update "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
Update KNPB rally today
Photos from KNPB FB page.
09:34
<figure><img class="type:primaryImage" src= "https://images.thebrag.com/td/uploads/2023/07/kraftwerk-tour.jpg"></figure> <p><strong>German legends <a href= "https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/kraftwerk-german-album-documentary/" target="_blank">Kraftwerk</a> are coming to Australia and New Zealand this year. </strong></p> <p>The electronic music pioneers will perform in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth in November and December (see full dates below).</p> <div class="my-2 text-center ad-mrec" id="ad-incontent-1"> <div class="fuse-ad"></div> </div> <p>Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, July 19th at 10am local time. The Frontier Members pre-sale begins on Monday, July 17th at 11am local time.</p> <p>Formed in 1970 by Ralf Huetter and Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk have become renowned for their live shows, showcasing a true Gesamtkunstwerk a total work of art.</p> <p>Utilising innovating techniques, synthetic voices, and computerised rhythms, Kraftwerk have been a major global influence across a variety of music genres throughout their career, from electronic to hip hop, techno to synth pop.</p> <p>Kraftwerk have been putting on impressive concerts over the last decade, including acclaimed shows at Sydney Opera House, Los Angeles Walt Disney Concert Hall, Berlins Neue National Galerie, and Bilbaos Guggenheim Museum.</p> <p>In 2014, Huetter and his former partner were honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They followed that up seven years later with an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
09:02
Firefighter makes first blood donation "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
Aireys Inlet firefighter Andrew Wilson is doing more than fighting fires to help the community by making his first-ever blood donation.
Mr Wilson took part in the 2023 Red Cross Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Drive by donating his blood to the program that runs from June 1 to August 31.
He said the process was quicker than he thought it would be and that the donation was another way for him to help others.
I was inspired by my wife, who is a regular blood donor, Mr Wilson said.
Ive wanted to do it for a long time, so I thought it was time to step up and do it myself and take part in the drive.
Aside from the interview beforehand to determine your suitability, the actual blood draw took me less than 15 minutes.
Mr Wilson said giving blood was like volunteering with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) as it allowed him to give back and help people.
Its easy, just do it plus, you get all the treats at the end, he said.
Its an extension of what we do at CFA. While it might not be in our direct community, its still helping others.
Its pretty neat, you get a text message a few days after your donation, and it tells you where your blood has gone, and mine was sent to the Mornington Peninsula.
You get a milkshake at the end, which is something to look forward to, but its super easy and probably sounds a lot scarier than it actually is, so pull together and join in the cause.
More information on the Red Cross Emergency Services Blood Drive and how to donate blood is available at www.lifeblood.com.au.
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07:58
Poll Do you support the removal of cash and the introduction of digital transactions? "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
The Reserve Bank of Australia in collusion with the US Federal Reserve has been developing and planning the removal of legal tender (cash) from circulation and replacing it with Central Bank Digital Currency. Click on box below
07:40
No consultation with new planning body "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
The NSW Reconstruction Authority has released a draft document, Protocols exercise of powers and functions under the NSW Reconstruction Authority Act 2022, outlining its powers to act in relation to promoting community resilience to the impact of disasters in NSW.
The Authority has absorbed both the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) and Infrastructure NSWs HawkesburyNepean Valley Flood Risk Management Directorate (HNV).
The NRRC retains its Northern Rivers identity and continues to focus on rebuilding communities in the Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed local government areas. This includes delivering the Resilient Homes Program, states the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
While the draft document outlines that it seeks transparency and engagement with stakeholders, the Overview of NSW Reconstruction Authoritys key powers clearly identifi...
07:39
The two-tier economy "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
Have you tried to get a tradie recently?
How about booking your car in for a service, or hiring a removalist that can fit you in before Christmas?
If youve tried calling any of these local businesses recently, youve probably discovered that demand for basic services like these is majorly outstripping supply.
Welcome to the north coasts two-speed economy.
While the local retail sector struggles under the dual pressures of rising interest rates and the increased cost of living, industries involved in providing basic, grass roots services are booming.
Many tradies have waiting periods of two months for an average-sized job, while some, such as carpenters and tilers, are almost impossible to get, unless youre willing to pay a premium.
The average wait to book your car in for a service in the Shire is two-to-four weeks, and if youre moving house within the local area youll want to plan at least eight weeks ahead.
A series of interviews conducted by The Echo with experts and those working in these industries suggest the boom and consequent shortages in these industries are the outcome of multiple factors.
They include the increase in demand for the building industry brought about by the 2022 floods, and the mass migration to the Northern Rivers during covid.
At the same time, there is a critical shortage of workers in some of these areas, particularly in the trades sector.
Jason Bentley, from the Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce, said the region was definitely seeing different industries at different levels.
The trade sector is going gang busters. Some are struggling to keep up with demand.
But at the same time, others are having to close down their operations or move out of the area.
Jane Laverty, President of the Northern Rivers chapter of Business NSW, said businesses in the region typically fell into one of three lanes: those that were really struggling, those who were hanging in there, and those who were seeing ongoing very high demand.
Golden triangle
All of these businesses are facing what I call the golden triangle, which is housing, staffing and skills, she said.
These are the three biggest challenges that pretty much everyone is facing.......
07:30
1990: Margaret Court, too many lesbian tennis players "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
In 1990, newspapers reported on soon-to-be Pastor Margaret Courts complaints about lesbian tennis players. She recycled the same grievances during Australias marriage equality debate in 2017. Another snippet of queercentric news from Australian media history. Margaret Court Former world No 1 tennis player Margaret Court studied to become a minister after retiring from the sport ...
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02:57
Australian Wedgetail Flies Over Europe "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
When you modify a Boeing 737-700 with a state-of-the-art airborne early warning and control system, you get an Australian E-7A Wedgetail.
The Wedgetail is an invaluable piece of equipment for The Royal Australian Air Force with the ability to track maritime and airborne targets at a range in excess of four hundred kilometers, with aerial refuelling capability and all of the communication equipment required to act as a mobile command centre.
The Prime minister has pledged a Wedgetail to support NATOs logistical support for the Ukraine War in which the E-7A will be based out of Germany on the same day that the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has agreed to the purchase of one-hundred Boxer heavy weapons carriers wroth one billion dollars making it one of the biggest arms deals in Australia history.
Image: Image: Shutterstock: Chris Andrews Fern Bay
Produced By: Dominic Giles
Featured In Story: Dr James Dwyer, Lecturer in Social Sciences, Specialising in Security and Strategic Studies from the University of Tasmania
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 12 July 2023
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Australian Wedgetail Flies Over Europe "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
When you modify a Boeing 737-700 with a state-of-the-art airborne early warning and control system, you get an Australian E-7A Wedgetail.
The Wedgetail is an invaluable piece of equipment for The Royal Australian Air Force with the ability to track maritime and airborne targets at a range in excess of four hundred kilometers, with aerial refuelling capability and all of the communication equipment required to act as a mobile command centre.
The Prime minister has pledged a Wedgetail to support NATOs logistical support for the Ukraine War in which the E-7A will be based out of Germany on the same day that the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has agreed to the purchase of one-hundred Boxer heavy weapons carriers wroth one billion dollars making it one of the biggest arms deals in Australia history.
Image: Image: Shutterstock: Chris Andrews Fern Bay
Produced By: Dominic Giles
Featured In Story: Dr James Dwyer, Lecturer in Social Sciences, Specialising in Security and Strategic Studies from the University of Tasmania
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 12 July 2023
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01:32
Butcher hunt "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Wondering if anyone has any good butcher recommendations? Meat at the supermarket isn't great and expensive for what it is. Happy to pay more for better quality. Any tips would be amazing as we're new to Cairns. Cheers!
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00:15
Telstra-Space X agreement is not welcome news in every corner of Australia "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
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and Emu an Aboriginal Astronomical
constellation that's outlined by dark areas of the Australian
night sky. NASA Science, 8 February
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Nominally Australian telecommunications corporation Telstra Group and Elon Musks Space Exploration Technologies Corp aka SpaceX have one thing in common they both frequently charge too much for the often below par telecommunicatio...
00:00
Drata appoints Sydney Sloan as CMO "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
Drata announced the appointment of Sydney Sloan as the companys first ever Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Sloan will oversee global marketing at Drata to help market and brand leadership, fuel customer engagement, and accelerate the companys commitment to delivering value to its over 3,000 customers. Sloan is an expert in spearheading and executing successful global marketing strategies while building world class teams for high growth SaaS companies. She most recently served as CMO of Salesloft More
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22:33
Rental price growth has...peaked! "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
22:28
Commuting Kuranda - Cairns "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Hi all,
I am considering relocating to Cairns or Kuranda. I have a job in Smithfield lined up. I was wondering do people often commute between Kuranda and Smithfield for work? Is the traffic okay on the range?
What other suburbs would you recommend.
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21:32
Banging sound Kirwan "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Can anyone explain the banging sound? It sounds like distance thunder but it's obviously not.
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21:28
20:37
Natural sweetener been sterilising populations for decades with blessing of Obama and Gates "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
What do you know? Woolworths has been marketing Coca-Cola with natural sweetener stevia in Aboriginal communities as being a healthy alternative to sugar, Stevia is a herb which is quite sweet but can leave an after taste in a cup of tea. When we follow the money trail the same suspects are unearthed. This video []
20:36
Dear Future, I am ready Refugee Vigil and Exhibition Launch. "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Survivors of Australias offshore immigration detention regime tell their stories in Dear Future, I am ready, an exhibition of images on 19 July at St Johns Cathedral. As for my []
The post Dear Future, I am ready Refugee Vigil and Exhibition Launch. first appeared on Westender.
20:34
Newsletter #863 What's On this Week "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Read Online Newsletter: What's On | 11 - 17 July 2023 What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 11th July 2023 - Monday 17th July 2023 E periences in the
19:54
New film: protecting the alpine peatlands "IndyWatch Feed Gippsland"
This is a beautiful short film about the alpine peatlands by Stephen Curtain.
It is based on the work of the Cross-regional Victorian Alpine Peatlands project and features interviews with Gunaikurnai elder Russell Mullett, Jess Haughton and Helen Wilson from North East Catchment Management Authority, Dan Brown from Parks Victoria and others. The project seeks to protect and improve the condition of the alpine peatlands which are scattered across the higher areas of the alpine zone. Threats include deer, weeds and fire. It also has some stunning aerial footage of Baw Baw and Buffalo plateaus and across the high plains.
As Stephen says of the film: The alpine peatlands are the kidneys of the Murray-Darling Basin. They clean and slowly release water in alpine Country for Countrys sake, not to mention the immeasurable value of water downstream for so many purposes. How we manage hard impacts on this fragile, slow-to-recover landscape is the opportunity before us.
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18:30
When Net Zero Describes Common Sense And Progress, Rather Than Emissions "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Australias path to net zero emissions isnt so much rocky as it breathtakingly foolish. That is unless were all okay with wide-scale habitat destruction both here and overseas) while wasting trillions of dollars in the process. Geoff Russell weighs in on the renewables vs nuclear debate, which seems to be going from the bizarre to the absurdum.
Mathematicians often use a form of proof called Reductio ad absurdum. If you want to prove something is false, then assume its true and see what that implies. If the implication is false or contrary to something we know is true, then the job is done.
Heres an example. Suppose Jill and Joe are having a discussion. Joe believes in the power of prayer and Jill wants to prove that praying for something doesnt work.
JOE: If I pray, then I can pass my exam.
Jill assumes prayer works and so tries to see what that implies.
JILL: If prayer works, then few, if any Christians would ever have died from cancer.
Thats true if most Christians with a cancer diagnosis respond by praying not to die (from the cancer).
Jill: So, since many Christians die of cancer (every day), prayer doesnt work.
Theres a bit of slack in that argument. Maybe Christians dont all take to prayer when given a cancer diagnosis, and maybe some die without being diagnosed. A mathematician doing mathematics would be more rigorous, but Reductio arguments are often used in this rough and ready way.
Of course, you can escape the argument by exploiting a common loop hole.
Joe: Prayer definitely works, just not all the time and only if you are devout.
Enter Net Zero Australia.
Best laid plans
All over the world, research groups are producing net-zero plans of one kind or another. The latest local work came out in April 2023, from Net Zero Australia (NZAU).
NZAU is a consortium of universities and consulting companies, with most of the people being from Melbourne University.
18:27
Any Pokemon Go players that need a Tauros for the All-in-One research? "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Hi, I play PoGo and have some Tauros spare to trade if you need it for the Kanto badge. DM me if interested.
They are legit Pokemon, I travel to the States once or twice a year.
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17:43
We have Engaged the Borg: The Oral history of the battle of Wolf 359 "IndyWatch Feed Seq.art"
This is pretty fucking amazing. Youll need a whole weekend to enjoy it. Via @MarkJISC on the Hellsite.
17:40
1) TPNPB leader Egianus Kogoya denies ransom demand "IndyWatch Feed Sydney.arts"
Enarotali, Jubi Egianus Kogoya, one of the leaders of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has denied that he demanded a ransom of Rp 5 billion (US$ 329,000) for the release of Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens. Kogoya made this statement in a video received by Jubi on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
According to Kogoya, he never approached Indonesia or anyone else for Rp 5 billion. He urged people not to believe the media reports from Indonesia because he never asked for money, he stated in the video.
The joint forces of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and Police has been trying to rescue Philip Mark Mehrtens after he was held hostage by the TPNPB group led by Egianus Kogoya. The incident took place on February 7, 2023, in Nduga Regency, where Kogoyas group seized the Susi Air plane piloted by Mehrtens and subsequently set it on fire.
...17:23
New views of a cough: From TB and chronic cough to hope for Parkinsons "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
Michael Shiloh had been studying tuberculosis for about two decades when he started wondering about a seemingly basic question: What makes people with TB cough? This is the diseases hallmark symptom and a main mode of transmission, but despite training as an infectious disease physician and many years of probing the pathogen as a researcher, Shiloh realized that he didnt know. A quick search of the literature suggested that essentially nothing had been studied about it, at least not at the molecular level, he says.
Elucidating the role of cough in illness means first appreciating its role in health. Cough is one of these critical defensive processes that we have to clear the respiratory system, says Stuart Mazzone, a neuroscientist at the University of Melbourne. But it also contributes to disease spread, as research by Shiloh, now at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and others has described. And dysfunctional control of coughing resulting in too much coughing or not enough can cause serious health problems.
Heres a look at how and why we cough, and some of the ways that coughing can go wrong.
17:20
Pandemic worsens mental health for refugee women in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
New research from the University of New South Wales found out women with refugee backgrounds in Australia have more mental health concerns linked to the Covid19 pandemic.
Researchers found out more than 68 percent of women with a refugee background have a very serious issue with fear associated with Covid-19 because of the prior trauma they experience.
Image: Image credit: Unsplash
Produced By: Xinchen Li
Featured In Story: Susan Rees- Professor in Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023
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Pandemic worsens mental health for refugee women in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
New research from the University of New South Wales found out women with refugee backgrounds in Australia have more mental health concerns linked to the Covid19 pandemic.
Researchers found out more than 68 percent of women with a refugee background have a very serious issue with fear associated with Covid-19 because of the prior trauma they experience.
Image: Image credit: Unsplash
Produced By: Xinchen Li
Featured In Story: Susan Rees- Professor in Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023
The post Pandemic worsens mental health for refugee women in Australia appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
17:15
Queensland housing plan doesnt go far enough says Qld Greens "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
The Queensland government recently announced they
would be partnering with St Vincent de Paul Queensland to build 147
new social houses in Toowoomba, Bundaberg and the Gold Coast. It
will cost $71 million.
In a statement,
the government said the project was part of a $5 billion investment
to start building 13 000 social and affordable Queensland homes by
2027.
Queensland Greens housing spokesperson and MP Dr.
Amy MacMahon told The Wire what she thought of the plan and
discussed additional solutions to address the housing crisis.
The Wire reached out to Queensland Minister for Housing Meaghan Scanlon for comment, but she did not respond.
For housing help, please contact:
- your local Housing Service Centre during business hours
- the 24/7 Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.
Image: Netta Finney
Produced By: Netta Finney
Featured In Story: Dr Amy MacMahon MP Member for South Brisbane and QLD Greens housing spokesperson
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023
The post Queensland housing plan doesnt go far enough says Qld Greens appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.
Queensland housing plan doesnt go far enough says Qld Greens "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
The Queensland government recently announced they
would be partnering with St Vincent de Paul Queensland to build 147
new social houses in Toowoomba, Bundaberg and the Gold Coast. It
will cost $71 million.
In a statement,
the government said the project was part of a $5 billion investment
to start building 13 000 social and affordable Queensland homes by
2027.
Queensland Greens housing spokesperson and MP Dr.
Amy MacMahon told The Wire what she thought of the plan and
discussed additional solutions to address the housing crisis.
The Wire reached out to Queensland Minister for Housing Meaghan Scanlon for comment, but she did not respond.
For housing help, please contact:
- your local Housing Service Centre during business hours
- the 24/7 Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.
Image: Netta Finney
Produced By: Netta Finney
Featured In Story: Dr Amy MacMahon MP Member for South Brisbane and QLD Greens housing spokesperson
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023
The post Queensland housing plan doesnt go far enough says Qld Greens appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
17:08
Young workers denied retirement savings "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
A report by Industry Super Australia warns that an outdated law denying under-18 workers super contributions could cost them over $10,000 in the long term.
Approximately 375,000 young workers in Australia are locked out of the retirement system, as they are only eligible for compulsory super contributions if they work over 30 hours per week for the same employer.
Removing this discriminatory threshold would not only be fair to young workers but also remove the administrative burden for employers.
This exclusion affects over 90% of teenage workers who typically work fewer than 30 hours per week.
Image: Image credit: Unsplash
Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Bernie Dean Industry Super Australias Chief Executive
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023
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Young workers denied retirement savings "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
A report by Industry Super Australia warns that an outdated law denying under-18 workers super contributions could cost them over $10,000 in the long term.
Approximately 375,000 young workers in Australia are locked out of the retirement system, as they are only eligible for compulsory super contributions if they work over 30 hours per week for the same employer.
Removing this discriminatory threshold would not only be fair to young workers but also remove the administrative burden for employers.
This exclusion affects over 90% of teenage workers who typically work fewer than 30 hours per week.
Image: Image credit: Unsplash
Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Bernie Dean Industry Super Australias Chief Executive
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023
The post Young workers denied retirement savings appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
17:04
The cost of diabetes on healthcare in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Diabetes continues to be a significant epidemic in the 21st century, resulting in numerous complications that affect vital organs such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and eyes.
In the past decade, significant progress has been made in diabetes management, leading to a reduction in these complications.
Due to the increasing prevalence of diabetes, there is a need for more extensive efforts at the public health level and the development of new therapies to further enhance the prognosis for this prevalent condition.
National Diabetes Week serves as a reminder of the ongoing global health challenge posed by diabetes, including within Australia.
Image: Image credit: Unsplash
Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Professor Mark Cooper Head of Department of Diabetes, Monash University.
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023
The post The cost of diabetes on healthcare in Australia appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.
The cost of diabetes on healthcare in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Diabetes continues to be a significant epidemic in the 21st century, resulting in numerous complications that affect vital organs such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and eyes.
In the past decade, significant progress has been made in diabetes management, leading to a reduction in these complications.
Due to the increasing prevalence of diabetes, there is a need for more extensive efforts at the public health level and the development of new therapies to further enhance the prognosis for this prevalent condition.
National Diabetes Week serves as a reminder of the ongoing global health challenge posed by diabetes, including within Australia.
Image: Image credit: Unsplash
Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Professor Mark Cooper Head of Department of Diabetes, Monash University.
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023
The post The cost of diabetes on healthcare in Australia appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
16:48
Western Queensland Winter 2023 Part 2 -Boulia to Cuttaburra Crossing "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
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Following our travels through Longreach, Winton and Mt Isa (following post) we headed south from Mt Isa to Boulia, with rain dashing hopes for further stops for Kalkadoon Grasswren. It had eased by the time we got to Boulia. Continuing south to Bedourie, the Mitchell grass and gibber plains were a sight to behold: a glorious mosaic of wildflowers, vivid greenery, extensive pools of water and lush vegetation in every direction. The bothersome rains that were reshaping our travel plans had a silver lining.
Not long after Bedourie we located a Letter-winged Kite colony that had been reported earlier. These rare birds, under threat from feral cats, are pure pleasure. We had about 12 adults and immatures soaring high and sometimes low above us, mixing with Black Kites and other raptors. In a line of trees along a small watercourse, a pair of Letter-winged Kites held vigil over a nest containing two well-fledged youngsters. Several nests were present in o...
16:13
Betwixt + Tash Yorks Happy Hour (Bondi Festival) "IndyWatch Feed Sydney.arts"
Tash Yorks Happy Hour (Photo Jason Matz)
Its the final few days of the Bondi Festival and the excitement keeps building. After nearly two weeks of singing, dance, theatre, comedy, burlesque and cabaret, the last acts are warming up and getting their makeup and frocks ready for showtime.
Tash Yorks Happy Hour
This week we preview Tash Yorks Happy Hour. Tash is on a mission to bring happiness to her audiences, sometimes by challenging their beliefs and behaviour, but mostly through song and a jolly good laugh. As a celebrated cabaret artist, Tash is set to thrill you more than a half-priced wine list.
Supported by her backing band, The Red Wines, (Peppy Smears & Vivian Fonteyn), expect powerful three-part harmonies, hilarious true stories, improvised numbers and of course Australias favourite gam...
16:02
The Fukushima Disaster: The hidden side of the story "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
Arnie Gundersen speaks of the clich that the solution to pollution is dilution, but with the radiation from Fukushima being sent into the Pacific, there will be bio-accumulationwith vegetation absorbing radiation, little fish eating that vegetation and intensifying it and bigger fish eating the smaller fish and further bio-accumulating the radioactivity. Already, tuna off California have been found with radiation traced to Fukushima. With this planned further, and yet greater dispersal, thousands of people in the Pacific basin will die from radiation, he says.
Exposing the nuclear industry and its lies. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/07/08/labour-explore-ai-ban-decisions-nuclear-weapons-david-lammy/
The Fukushima Disaster, The Hidden Side of the Story, is a just-released film documentary, a powerful, moving, information-full film that is superbly made. Directed and edited by Philippe Carillo, it is among the strongest ever made on the deadly dangers of nuclear technology.
It begins with the words in 1961 of U.S. President John F. Kennedy: Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the slenderest of threads, capable of being cut at any moment by an accident, or miscalculation or by madness.
It then goes to the March 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daichi nuclear power plants in Japan after they were struck by a tsunami. Their back-up diesel generators were kicked in but did not run for long, notes the documentary. That led to three of the six plants explodingand theres video of thisreleasing an unpreceded amount of nuclear radiation into the air.
Fukushima is the worlds largest ever industrial catastrophe, says Professor John Keane of the University of Sydney in Australia. He says there was no emergency plan and, as to the owner of Fukushima, Tokyo Electric Power Company, with the accident its CEO for five nights and dayslocked himself inside his office.
Meanwhile, from TEPCO, there was only good news with two Japanese government agencies also involved in the cover-upthe Nuclear Industry Safety Agency and Ministry of Economy,...
15:35
The Weekly Times | TWT | 12 July 23 "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
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15:31
Adam Rippon claps back at Lance Armstrong for transphobia "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is letting loose on FOXs new series Stars on Mars and his castmates arent happy about it. The series brings together a group of notable celebrities including pop star Tinashe, UFC fighter Ronda Rousey, Modern Familys Ariel Winter, openly gay ice skating Olympian Adam Rippon, and of course, disgraced former Tour de France record ...
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15:16
VIDEO PREMIERE: Phil Smith Hallelujah "IndyWatch Feed Sydney.arts"
Tasmanian Phil Smiths latest album Into The Night is a real highlight of the Australian Americana albums released so far in 2023. If youve got a copy of the new issue (July/August) of Rhythms magazine you can read my full review of the album, or stay tuned for when it gets published here on PTW. Continue reading
15:02
Melbournes Triple R radio on The Palestine Laboratory "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
My interview with Melbournes Triple R Radio program, The Grapevine, about my new book, The Palestine Laboratory:
The Palestine Laboratory is a new book by journalist Antony Loewenstein that documents how Israels subjugation of the Palestinian people serves as a testing ground for weapons and surveillance systems that are then exported around the world.
Built on extensive research, interviews and on-the-ground reporting, the book draws on modern events including Harvey Weinstein, 9/11 and the current crisis in Ukraine to show the consequences of a military industrial complex that facilitates the persecution of groups in many parts of the world.
Antony joined Dylan and Kulja on The Grapevine to talk through it all.
Whats happening in Palestine is not staying there the occupation is being exported The technologies and tools that Israel has developed over decades whether its spyware drones or facial recognition technology is now a massive export business to countless countries around the world.
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14:14
Queer spaces in Townsville? "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Im a 23 year old lesbian visiting Townsville next month and would like to go out on Saturday night. Is there any lesbian/queer bars or spacers? Or otherwise good bars to go to that are queer friendly? Thanks
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14:06
Albanese and Labor about to remove the Voice of every Australian with social media misinformation bill "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Political parties exempted from the Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation bill which will remove the Voice of every Australian including Aborigines. Book burning about to start.
14:03
Kites a-courting "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"
Interesting to observe some Black-shouldered Kite courtship behaviour again near Campbelltown over the weekend.
The birds pictured here were actively hunting for mice as the temperature hovered around 10C with a 30 km/hour souwester feels like 7C!
Along with the kites there are good numbers of Nankeen Kestrels and Brown Falcons to be found across the plains country at present.
Black-shouldered Kites, Moolort Plains, 8th July 2023
13:34
Businesses of 4101: Keeping business owners in the loop. "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Running a small business can be tough, but they are the lifeblood of our community. West End business owner Kaz Kelly recently established a support group for businesses in 4101. []
The post Businesses of 4101: Keeping business owners in the loop. first appeared on Westender.
13:30
ABC National helps UDIA push to cover golf-courses with housing VIC "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
We predicted this would happen when the Vic
government put developers in charge of what happens to the many golfcourses in
Melbourne and regional Victoria. The seizure of these
green public and private lands is now being normalised on public
media. Affected and ordinary citizens are not being interviewed, or
their community organisations, such as Planning Democracy, PPLVic,
Sustainable Population Australia, only property developers, who are
given an undeserved moral authority via the ABC, simply by
promoting their opinion via interviews that allow them to justify
overdevelopment and overpopulation without putting any of the
obvious logical challenges to their false and self-interested
arguments. Australians deserve more, much more from the ABC.
Max Shifman of the Urban Development Institute was interviewed
on ABC Radio National 792 Brisbane today around 8.30 am about a
push to develop golf courses in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs -
which would include the Mornington Peninsula. This interview used
and abused the problem of Australian homelessness as an excuse to
overturn hardwon community land and property rights that have to
date prevented wholesale slaughter-planning. 
Shifman, without any acknowledgement of the utter irony, pointed to the 'need to house new migrants' who he suggested don't want to live in high rise appartments - contrary to the Vic Government's current 'policies' to build this stylel of dwelling (e.g. activity centres) - but would rather detached homes. (So would most Australians, Mr Shifman - but not at the price the developer industry likes.)
The obvious rejoinder to the mention of migrants needing such developments to live in was that surely we should be limiting migration if it is causing us to disrupt communities and wildlife. No such comment. The ABC is so apparently corrupt with regard to pleasing the developer-led agenda.
Of course, we have massive population pressure due to the political pressure groups that have been brought to bear on our polity by the property developer institutes and their financiers, who have got government to engage with a huge expanding migration program. So, the Urban Development Institute has a history of issuing press releases to justify mass migration, yet we all have to put up with the ABC acting as if mass migration has nothing to do with such interest groups.
Every time I turn on the ABC, they are advocating more housing, more mi...
13:00
Will the states new rental commissioner ease the pain for tenants? "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
The state government says renters will have a stronger voice to government thanks to the new Rental Commissioner they have appointed.
The government today announced that sector leader Trina Jones will become the first person to step into the role.
The commissioner will work with the government to design and implement changes that rebalance the rental market, making it fairer and more modern.
She will work with the Government and stakeholders to get moving on the reforms open for consultation now, including:
- making it easier for renters to have pets in their homes
- ending no-grounds evictions
- implementing a portable bonds scheme that allows renters to transfer bonds from one property to another
- improving the protection of renters information and privacy.
Beyond these proposed changes, the Rental Commissioner will also reportedly be responsible for identifying and investigating other issues that are impacting the NSW rental market.
The commissioner will examine rental affordability and supply, encourage longer term rental agreements, investigate ways to improve energy efficiency for renters, develop educational resources for renters and owners, and monitor current tenancy laws.
The Governments appointment of NSWs first Rental Commissioner is an important step to addressing some of the issues facing renters and importantly giving them a voice,&#...
12:35
Rikkie Valerie Koll becomes first trans Miss Netherlands winner "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Trans model and actress, Rikkie Valerie Koll, has won the Miss Netherlands crown, becoming the first trans winner and second openly trans woman to participate in the Miss Universe pageant. The 22-year old Dutch-Moluccan model and actress first became notable for competing in Hollands Next Top Model, before going on to snatch the Miss Netherlands title. ...
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12:35
Wong Dashes Last Hopes of Her Government Saving Assange, as US Continues Pursuit "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
Australian journalist and publisher Julian Assange turned 52 in Londons Belmarsh prison last week. It was his fifth 3rd July birthday that the WikiLeaks founder has spent at the notorious maximum-security facility over having published classified US documents that had...
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12:17
I'll be back, with burritos. "IndyWatch Feed Seq.art"
So, Ive ended up on Arnold Schwarzeneggers email list. Dont you judge me. Or Arnie. I feel that hes atoning for earlier bad behaviour. His emails are good. They have nice training tips, as youd imagine, but you also get the wisdom of Old Conan - stuff like these thoughts on friendship.
12:00
Terrible truths about nuclear energy exposed "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
A documentary lifting the lid on secrets surrounding the Fukushima nuclear disaster exposes the terrifying dangers of nuclear power, writes Karl Grossman.
A NEW documentary titled The Fukushima Disaster: The Hidden Side of the Story is a powerful, moving, informative film that is superbly made. Directed and edited by Philippe Carillo, it is among the strongest ever made on the deadly dangers of nuclear technology.
Australians featured in the film are Dr Helen Caldicott, former president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, and John Keane, professor of politics at the University of Sydney. Carillo is a resident of the nation of Vanuatu, 1,750 kilometres northeast of Australia.
The documentary begins with the words of U.S. President John F Kennedy from 1961:
Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the slenderest of threads, capable of being cut at any moment by an accident, or miscalculation or by madness.
It then goes to the March 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan after it was struck by a tsunami. Its backup diesel generators kicked in but did not run for long, notes the documentary. That led to three of the six plant reactors exploding and theres video of this releasing an unpreceded amount of nuclear radiation into the air.
Fukushima is the worlds largest ever industrial catastrophe, then says Professor John Keane. He says there was no emergency plan and, as to the owner of Fukushima, Tokyo Electric Power Company (...
11:55
Ballarat mum recalls her arrest by Dangerous Dans Covid cops in 2020, may file charges against police after her charges were dropped "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Victorias para-military Covid cops firing on protesters with large calibre rubber bullets, seriously wounding several people in the large crowds. Courageous Ballarat mum Zoe Buhler, arrested by six Covid cops while pregnant. Her arrest was viewed by 14 million around the world in September 2020. Her crime was to mention on Face Book perhaps having []
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10:58
Welfare Not Warfare: NUS Education Officer Xavier Dup on Students Rejecting Militarisation Over Society "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
The Morrison government had already kicked the Australian constituency in the guts in September 2021, when it announced that we were entering a new security arrangement with the US and UK, known as AUKUS, which includes acquiring new submarines that require...
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10:54
Miers re-signs at the Cattery "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
Fresh off a career-high 32 disposals against North Melbourne on Sunday, Geelong Premiership player Gryan Miers has inked a new three-year contract extension that will see him remain in the hoops until at least the end of 2026.
The 24-year-old, who plays his 100th AFL game against Essendon on Saturday night, has enjoyed a career-best season in 2023, averaging 19.25 disposals and 1.75 goal assists per game.
This season, Miers role in Geelongs forward line mix has come into the spotlight, with a league-leading 28 goal assists whilst also sitting in the top 10 for score involvements with 110.
Renowned for his unique, effective kicking style, Miers has become one of the Cats most consistent performers this year.
A local Grovedale product, Miers was recruited out of the Geelong Falcons under 18s program with Pick 57 in the 2017 AFL National Draft.
Geelong Cats head of list management Andrew Mackie said the club was thrilled to see Miers commit for another three years.
Gryan is part of a very exciting, hard-working and talented group of young players coming through our AFL program, Mackie said.
Gryan has proven to be a very important player in our attacking half of the ground, he is a selfless footballer and a player who creates plenty of scoring opportunities. We are very pleased that he will be with us for at least the next three years.
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10:48
Calls for roundabout at dangerous intersection "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
The busy intersection at the corner of Byron Bay Road and Byron Street in Lennox Head is an accident waiting to happen, according to locals Jamie Hoile and Ballina Shire Councillor Eva Ramsey.
Cr Ramsey started a petition about the issue in May, which has 174 signatures and rising. She told The Echo that while the roundabout is not currently in Ballina Councils delivery program, it needs to be prioritised as a matter of urgency as Lennox becomes busier.
Eva Ramsey would like to see the speed limit reduced as drivers come down the hill on Byron Bay Road towards the intersection (heading north), as well as the construction of a new roundabout to avoid the problem of long delays for people leaving Lennox Head, particularly at peak times.
10:48
Evening VIEW turns 11 "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club celebrated its 11th birthday recently at 360Q.
The night focused on the 1000 Hearts Kindness Project which started in 2016 in Kingston, Tasmania because Sarah, the founder, wanted to spread caring and compassion.
Small pocket hearts, which are handmade from wool felt and stitched with love, and good intentions are handed out for people to carry as talismans of love, courage, hope and comfort.
A number of our creative and crafty members of the Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club took on this project making hearts for all 150 members of our club as a way of saying thank you for all the work we do in raising funds to support the education of young people in need, OGEV president Lea Preece said.
A number of these hearts were distributed at our 11th birthday celebration, which included dinner, a band and a birthday cake.
We also celebrated Annie Webber, who was nominated and accepted for a Make a Difference award as she is a fabulous role model of our VIEW values in her support and care of others in our community.
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10:47
1947: Lady Phyllis Cilento crime against nature "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
In 1947, Lady Phyllis Cilento banged on in the Courier-Mail about homosexuality being racially suicidal, and a Crime against Nature. Another snippet of queercentric news from Australian media history. A horrible, horrible person Lady Phyllis Cilento scribed columns for various Queensland papers for over half a century. As a doctor and someone with a title, ...
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10:44
The Collectors Mark: The hidden gem worth exploring "IndyWatch Feed Seq"
Created by collectors, for collectors The Collectors Mark provides a safe place for Aussies to buy and sell the vintage, quirky and collectable. Joe Percival has dedicated the last 43 years to antiques. Just over 23 years ago, he and a few friends decided to start an Antique and Collectables fair. Over the decades, ...
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10:00
Bridge battle doesnt disappoint "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
A pulsating Battle of the Bridge was played in some of windiest conditions ever seen at Ray Menzies Oval and while the Barwon Heads took the four points back over the river, there was perhaps more to like from the young Ocean Grove side.
With a howling northwesterly blowing pretty much across the oval, players from both sides, understandably, struggled to adapt to the conditions.
Barwon Heads booted two first-term goals and Ocean Grove didnt even score.
Things were tight in the second quarter until the Seagulls booted a flurry of late goals and took a 22-point lead into the sheds and almost anyone could have been forgiven the result was a foregone conclusion.
Anyone, but Ocean Groves players and coaching staff that is.
The Grubbers slammed on six goals to leave the Heads shellshocked and with a boisterous home crowd urging the side on, it looked like an upset was not only possible, but probable.
The Grubbers employed a more direct kicking game and clever use of short handballs to get them out of congestion had Barwon Heads in all sorts of trouble.
The Seagulls forward entries were haphazard and Ocean Groves defensive intercept marking was a highlight.
Halfway through the final term, Ocean Grove held onto a slender lead, but some Ollie Wiltshire magic saw the brilliant youngster boot two goals and the Seagulls won by 14 points.
In the end, perhaps Barwon Heads just knew how to win and Ocean Grove didnt.
No doubt belief and trust in your plan and teammates is one of the intangibles you get mostly from winning games together, Ocean Grove coach Dave Farrell said.
Barwon Heads have been doing that for a fair while so I guess that helped in a critical time of the game.
The trust our players have in our game method and each other continues to grow week in week out and our coaching group draw more from stats, vision and experiences than we do the scoreboard, I guess thats why coaches often review the losses harder.
Farrell said the club hadnt set a win/loss figure at the start of the season, but anyone who has watched his team over the course of the year would have been left in no doubt that the improvement has been obvious.
This season we didnt set a win/loss metric for what success looks like, player retention and development of our list have been our focus and were positioned well with five games to go finish with a pass mark for both, he said.
In the end it took a bit of Wiltshire brilliance and the difference between the two sides on Saturday wasnt great.
Yeah, hes a super talent and they have a spread of players of that calibre right across the ground so it is hard to keep on top of them all of the time, Farrell said.
For Ocean Grove, Jye Walker was a constant threat up forward all day.
He is our playing midfield coach and playing forward of centre the last couple of weeks has given him a different.....
09:00
Bridge Battle goes down to the final minutes "IndyWatch Feed Geelong"
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday July 8 for a pulsating Battle of the Bridge clash between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.
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08:22
Rail trail has smashed expectations, Tweed Council says "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
Data released by Tweed Shire Council today shows more than 70,500 people have used the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT) since its opening four months ago, significantly exceeding expectations.
The figures released today were calculated using data retrieved from counters strategically placed along the 24 km length of the Tweed section of the NRRT, which runs from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek.
Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said there had been significant interest in the opening success of the NRRT, with all user counts significantly exceeding expectations.
I am really proud to confirm that since its opening on 1 March 2023, the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail has welcomed approximately 70,551 people, which is an amazing achievement, Cr Cherry said.
Our Rail Trail is welcoming an average of 17,638 people per month, which is approximately 4,048 people per week or an average of 578 people per day.
The original business case for the Tweed section of the NRRT referenced goals of 27,000 people per year which is equivalent to 9,000 people in the first four months. We have absolutely smashed that goal, attracting more than double the anticipated annual number of visitors in our first four months alone.
We knew the Rail Trail would be extremely popular and there was a lot of interest in this facility but this has blown us away!
Cr Cherry said these figures should provide confidence to the NRRTs other member councils of Richmond Valley Council, Lismore City Council and Byron Shire Council who are all either committed or considering connecting to the Rail Trail for the benefit of the broader Northern Rivers community.
With these impressive patronage numbers has also come confirmation that 87% of trail users have used an associated Rail Trail experience and spent money with a local business, whether it be one of the many cafs, restaurants, accommodation providers or bike-related businesses such as hire, shuttle or transport services, Cr Cherry said.
Many businesses along the Rail Trail have told us about their successes and we are continually working on trail improvements, addressing som...
08:21
Lismore Region for Refugee Settlement welcomes first refugee family "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
After months of intensive fundraising, LRRS is very excited to
announce the arrival on 12th July of our first refugee
family.
The family comprises a mother and s thirteen year old son from
South America.
Spokesperson for the group, Bridget Carr, said:
We will be setting them up with accommodation, clothes, and
household goods in fact all their initial needs.
We will also arrange for a school and English lessons and connect
the family with local services.
We will continue to help, and support them for their first year
here until they are successfully
embedded in the community.
Ms Carr said the group could not have done this without the
generous support of the local community.
A special vote of thanks goes out to the Acid Bleed jazz band who
freely donated their time and talents for a very successful
and enjoyable fundraiser, Ms Carr said.
The post Lismore Region for Refugee Settlement welcomes first refugee family appeared first on The Echo.
07:34
Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating partner- its a gay man "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
Above recent photograph: Two old Sydney gays. Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating with Sydney radio shock jock Alan Jones.
I dont know who Paul Keatings live-in gay partner is.
Below photograph: former Australian Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and Paul Keating.
...
07:18
Townsville vs Perth "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
I know its hard to compare the two given the size difference. We are thinking about moving from NZ to Australia, I have family in Perth and the house prices are good but it's so isolated from NZ and the other Aus citys.
Anyone lived in both and have any wisdom to share? Also would love to hear from any kiwis who live in Tsv.
Thanks
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06:43
Indonesian prez slammed for claiming Papua 99 percent safe "IndyWatch Feed Sydney"
Indonesian President Joko Widodo speaks to journalists in Papua on July 7. (Photo: Cabinet Secretariat)
Church leaders have criticized Indonesian President Joko Widodo after he claimed conditions in Papua are 99 percent safe despite the Christian-majority region being one of the countrys most violence-ridden territories due to decades-old armed insurgency.
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04:16
Australias system of government has some serious deficiencies "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Government House Sydney. The NSW state constitution can be altered by politicians Letter to the Editor Australias system of Government has some serious deficiencies as evidenced by the events of the last few years and the terrible state of debt and decay in which this country, its citizens and its States find themselves. These flaws []
00:15
Trying to bring probity and ethics back into the ranks of the Australian Public Service in 2023 "IndyWatch Feed Northcoast"
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is constituted by the Public Accounts and Audit Committee Act 1951. The Committee initiates its own inquiries into public administration matters and can conduct inquiries into matters referred to it by either House of Parliament.
The breakdown of the current membership of the Joint Committee is:
Five Upper House Senators 3 Labor, 1 Liberal, 1 Nationals; and
Nine Lower House MPs 6 Labor, 1 Liberal, 2 Liberal-Nationals.
This new inquiry into probity and ethics within the Australian Public Sector was referred to the Joint Committee by the Department of the House of Representatives.
Inquiry into probity and ethics in the Australian Public Sector
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Monday, 10 July
22:58
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"
Orchestra Victoria, Melbourne International Film Festival and Bendigo Venues and Events present:
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
A silent film as it was meant to be heard!
Experience the thrill of the iconic vampire film Nosferatu, brought to life by a live orchestra, coming exclusively to Ulumbarra Theatre for one night only.
Following award winning, sell out shows at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, and seasons at Edinburgh Fringe (UK), and Art, Not Apart (Canberra); duo Rasa Daukus (piano) and Will Larsen (percussion) have teamed up with Orchestra Victoria to expand their original score to the films eerie, gothic visuals.
A full orchestra, keyboard, electronics, and a massive labyrinth of drums, shakers, bells, cymbals, gongs and percussion come together to create an electrifying atmosphere to accompany the original adaption of Bram Stokers Dracula for the screen. An influential work of early filmmaking and the horror genre that followed, Nosferatu is considered a masterpiece of cinema, even 101 years on.
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14:34
LISTEN BACK - Beyond the Bars 2023 "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"
Last week the Beyond the Bars program teams broadcast live from six Victorian prisons. We shared the mic with First Nations women and men across the state for NAIDOC Week 2023. You can now listen back to all the broadcasts and hear the insights direct from First Nations people in the system. We look forward to a day when we don't need to go into prisons to give First Nations people a voice. Pictured: Loddon Prison broadcast team L-R Amos, Karina, Jody, Tash, Gab, Chris, Bart, Mercedes and Dale.
Friday, 07 July
07:30
Antidepressants Can Cause Chemical Castration "IndyWatch Feed Melbourne"
From Maryanne Demasi Reports: Antidepressants can cause severe, sometimes irreversible, sexual dysfunction that persists even after discontinuing the medication. Sufferers have described it as chemical castration a type of genital mutilation caused by antidepressants, mainly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The condition is known as post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD), a condition largely unrecognised, and the true incidence of which is unknown.
David Healy, psychiatrist and founder of RxISK.org said, I saw my first patient with PSSD in 2000, a 35-year-old lady who told me that three months after stopping treatment, she could rub a hard-bristled brush across her genitals and feel nothing. Josef Witt-Doerring, psychiatrist and former FDA medical officer said, This condition is so devastating that it will cause serious changes to your life and to those around you.
In 2020, during protracted Covid lockdowns in Melbourne, 23-year-old Rosie Tilli felt an increasing sense of anxiety and depression. Her psychiatrist prescribed a low dose of Lexapro (escitalopram), an SSRI to help Rosie calm down, assuring her that if she experienced side effects, theyd go away once she stopped the medication. Soon after taking the medication Rosie felt emotionally blunted, but took it as a positive sign. At first, I thought it was great because it felt like the medication was working. But then I couldnt feel my emotions, I couldnt cry, I had no sexual desire, and my genitals went numb.
After four months, Rosie decided to slowly wean herself off the medication. Some of her symptoms improved and the fog lifted, but over the next two years her libido faded to nothing. It has been two years of hell. Now, I have no sexual function. Im numb down there. I cant have an orgasm. It feels like my soul has just been vacuumed out of my body. I feel completely asexual, said Rosie. She sought help from various professionals, but none believed it could be the antidepressant because the drug had already left her system. They concluded it was all in her mind.
Rosie went to a local youth centre for help, but they ended up sectioning her under the Mental Health Act with an Involuntary Treatment Order, insisting she take antipsychotic medication. I refused to take an antipsychotic because I knew I wasnt psychotic. Instead, they forced me to take another antidepressant against my will in order to leave the facility, said Rosie. It was the most traumatic thing Ive ever been through in my life. I fel...