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Monday, 24 July

02:15

00:15

A thought on the tardiness of a former prime minister....... "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"


Liberal Opposition backbench MP for Cook & former prime minister Scott Morrison does not appear to have returned to Australia as yet. 

Having departed this country around 16-18 June 2023 and, studiously remained overseas for the tabling and publication of the damning Report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, he is running out of reasons to continue to avoid his own and the national electorate in his 5th week of a holiday jaunt.

Both houses of parliament resume sitting on Monday 31 July so perhaps he will have found some courage tucked away along with a souvenir from the Acropolis in a pocket of his suitcase and will be back in Canberra by then.

A reminder of how unfondly he has been regarded for many years now.....  



 

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Sunday, 23 July

18:10

Link "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"

Australian Property Podcast

This week on the Australian Property Podcast, Batesy and I discussed construction cost woes, international students pouring in, and all change at the RBA.

Tune in here (or click on the image below):


You can also watch on YouTube here (or below):

17:00

POEM: Football folly "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

POEM: Football folly

This short story is an *IA Writing Competition (fiction category) entry.

your words will not seduce us

however hard you try

Tassie's travelled down this road before

and we've learned that words belie

the truth behind those statements

designed to soothe and satisfy

and that claim all kinds of benefits

like economic boons that just defy

all reason, common sense, and facts 

it makes us roll our eyes and sigh

 

 

those attributes you say will flow

from this AFL team deal

and a brand new shiny stadium

that you insist is so ideal

because unless there is a stadium

there'll also be no team

AFL boss Gil has spoken, and

brooks no argument it seems

 

 

so this large and ugly stadium

for which you've sold Tasmania's soul

will have a billion dollar price tag

once costs spin beyond control

(which they will, thats just a given

no matter how much you cajole)

but youve dismissed public opinion

in the one and lonely poll

(the result not one you wished for

but instead a clear own goal!)

yet you still support this eyesore

that's been dubbed a toilet bowl

 

 

so like premiers before him Rockliff insists we have a fight

and the state is now divided because hes chosen to incite

the anger of the...

16:30

Sail away, sail away. . . "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

Ferry boat to Antwerp : Jacob Jordaens.

Sail away, Sail away

It is with some regret, after long deliberation,

Uninfluenced by any outside consideration,

That I have come to this foregone conclusion,

Thats whats the best interest in first place,

Is to sever our relationship now, post haste.

So I have decided to cut the mooring rope,

And granting us mutual benefit..(I hope),

Will break contact with the shore,

Setting this craft free forever more.

*

Granted, it was a wonderful time we shared,

All that joy, secrets and confidences bared,

All those cooperative plans we worked toward,

Common goals of one primary dream shared,

But now, with regret, I have cause to say,

The only solution is to sail away,

The gulf between ourselves has grown too wide,

Strange, insatiable wants within you now abide,

And your reckless ambitions you no longer hide,

So we have to bid each other goodbye.

*

(Though they did plead me to delay,

This sudden parting of our separate ways,

Twas best this craft no more did stay,

No safe harbour here with such disarray),

So against the anger, against the scorn,

I took the mooring rope under my arm,

And with one swift blow of a sharpened axe,

Cut that arrogant crowd adrift,

And with a stout, long pushing pole,

*

Edged...

12:30

Congressional Concerns: Stalling Nuclear Submarines for Australia "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

Any security arrangement with too many variables and multiple contingencies, risks stuttering and keeling over. Critical delays might be suffered, attributable to a number of factors beyond the parties concerned.  Disputes and disagreements may surface. Such an arrangement is AUKUS, where the number of cooks risk spoiling any meal they promise to cook. The main

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09:00

'COVID visa stream' has overstayed its welcome "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

'COVID visa stream' has overstayed its welcome

Allowing people to remain in Australia on a 'COVID' visa is creating a policy mess for the Government, writes Dr Abul Rizvi.

THE 'COVID STREAM' of sub-class 408 visas was established by the Coalition Government and should have been closed to new applications soon after international borders re-opened. Failure to close the visa by both the Coalition and Labor governments has created a policy mess affecting over 100,000 people that will be difficult to clean up.

This visa stream has existed in various forms since early 2020. It was designed to enable temporary entrants in Australia whose visas were due to soon expire, or had recently expired, to remain and work lawfully in Australia while international borders were closed.

It has been available on a fee-free basis to a range of temporary visa holders including students, temporary graduates, working holidaymakers and seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands. While this visa stream initially targeted people working in key industries (such as health and aged care), in March 2022 and after international borders had re-opened, the Coalition Government broadened the visa to cover temporary entrants working in, or holding a job offer, in any industry.

This would have been most likely due to the extensive labour shortages at the time. This visa stream provides unlimited work rights which makes it highly attractive.

The new Labor Government elected in May 2022 would have received a briefing on this visa stream and how it could be managed in its incoming government brief. The range of immigration issues on the new Governments plate at the time, and the ongoing complaints about labour shortages, is likely to have led the Government to put the issue of this visa stream on the back burner.

But it was surprising the Albanese Government didnt close off this visa stream to new applications in early 2023 and ahead of the re-imposition of limits on student work rights from 1 July 2023. That decision has led to an extraordinary surge in the number of people now on this visa...

08:00

In which Polonius refuses to blame the ABC and the world didn't come to an end, and JC refuses to talk about SloMo's brilliant work for y'artz ... "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

 

The pond likes to show its workings and this was its choices at the start of the weekend, leading into the Sunday meditation...





It's easy to see why the pond often ends up a Dolly threadbare coat of many colours ... there's grating Gemma doing a Maude Flanders, "won't somebody think of the children?" and the pond simply didn't have the heart to go there ... 

As for Clegg, she would say that, wouldn't she, and here the pond should confess that whenever it sees 'Clegg' it somehow transposes the world into Clag, in memory of ancient Tamworth school days ...




It's a Freudian slip, but easy enough to understand when looked at a little more deeply ...




...

01:36

00:15

Coastal Emu numbers continue to dwindle in the Clarence Valley due vehicle strike and human population pressures "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

 

Coastal Emu attempting to cross Brooms Head roads in the Lower Clarence Valley, NSW. IMAGES: The Daily Telegraph, archival photographs







Clarence Valley Independent, 19 July 2023:


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Saturday, 22 July

22:33

Anti-Voice Propaganda: A Response "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

The week before last, a remarkable piece of political propaganda found its way into my mailbox. Rather than simply dismiss it outright, I thought a response to its main arguments might be more useful. I want to go through the pamphlet page by page and section by section. The arguments say much about those opposed

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21:24

New Zealands leading magazine on The Palestine Laboratory "IndyWatch Feed National"

Ive just returned from a week-long book tour in New Zealand for The Palestine Laboratory. 4 cities in 5 days, I spoke at packed public events, engaged with journalists and politicians, met huge numbers of Palestine activists and visited the Christchurch mosque where 51 Muslims were massacred in 2019. I wanted to pay my respects.

The countrys leading weekly magazine, The Listener, published a 3-page spread about my work and book:

Heres the PDF of the story: Writers uncomfortable truth about Israels battle-tested weapons tested on occupied Palestinians NZ Herald

In th...

18:46

18:15

We All Like Democracy Until The Voters Get It Wrong! "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

Im currently out of the country so Im only catching up on the greatest disaster in the history of Australia. Apparently cancelling a contract is the sort of thing that can do world-wide damage to our countrys reputation. No, Im not talking about Scott Morrisons decision to cancel the subs deal with France. That was

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17:33

17:10

Jewish Voice for Labour embraces the Palestine lab "IndyWatch Feed National"

A great review of my new book, The Palestine Laboratory, by Andrew Hornung for the UKs Jewish Voice for Labour:

Loewensteins great contribution is to pull together a vast trove of information about this sector, its activities, its origins, its power and its effects. The books central idea, reflected in its title, is that Israels expertise in this area indeed, its Unique Selling Point derives from its use as a tool in supressing the struggle for Palestinian rights, in particular in the Occupied Territories. If facial recognition technology can be successfully used in Hebron to monitor Palestinians, why not use it in South America, in Myanmar or Uganda?

Read the whole thing: The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel exports the technology of occupation around the world | Jewish

 

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16:46

PROOF OF THE WRX ISSUE "IndyWatch Feed National"

SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S PREMEDITATED COVIDGATE MURDERS

THE ROADMAP MURDERS

WRX,

Proof that WE ARE EXPENDABLE is provided in this posting.

Posting short link: https://wp.me/p1n8TZ-3n0

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15:56

Prime Minister Albanese must abandon South Australian nuclear waste dump. "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"

Friends of the Earth Australia 18 July 2023

The Federal Court has today quashed the declaration of a proposed nuclear waste dump site near Kimba in SA, citing pre-judgement and apprehended bias. The court case was initiated by Barngarla Traditional Owners, who are unanimous in their opposition to the proposed nuclear dump.

Dr. Jim Green, national nuclear campaigner with Friends of the Earth Australia, said:

Todays decision is an incredible victory for Barngarla Traditional Owners. Now Prime Minister Albanese must kill the nuclear dump plan stone dead.

It is an outrage that the Albanese government has been attempting to impose a national nuclear waste dump on Barngarla country despite the unanimous opposition of the Traditional Owners.

It is deeply hypocritical that the Albanese government has been championing a Voice to Parliament at the same time as it ignores and overrides the unanimous voice of the Barngarla Traditional Owners.

Jane Stinson, Chair of the SA Parliaments Environment, Resources and Development Committee, said last year: In this day and age, when were talking about Voice, Treaty and Truth, we cant just turn around and say, Oh, well, those are our values...

15:53

Oppie biopic should rekindle Japanese A bombing debate "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"

Walt Zlotow, West Suburban Peace CoalitionGlen , Ellyn IL  21 Jul 23

The movie Oppenheimer, based on American Prometheus the Pulitzer Prize winning bio of J. Robert Oppenheimer, hits theaters today.  Neatly bookended on the calendar between the July 16, 1945 A bomb test and the Hiroshima/Nagasaki strikes 3 weeks later, Oppenheimer is sure to be an atomic like blockbuster.

Besides widely informing America of the epic life of possibly its most consequential American in history, it should also spur debate on the necessity for killing over a hundred thousand Japanese civilians in those 2 monstrous attacks.

The mainstream American narrative still portrays the bombings as necessary and just to end the Japanese war without an invasion projected to inflict a million US casualties.

I learned of the atomic bombings 72 years ago at age 6. For the first decade afterward, I swallowed whole the US fairytale that the military and political elite were unified in dropping the bombs to prevent that costly invasion.

point to a number of top military leaders who opposed the nuclear attacks, for good reasons. Most prominent was U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George C. Marshall who argued not using the Bomb would strengthen Americas prestige and position in post war Asia.

He even advocated for inviting the Russians to view its July 16, 1945 test. Navy Secretary and later Defense Secretary James Forrestal rightly argued the bombings would impede our post WWII relations with the Soviet Union. Fleet Admiral William Leahy, senior US military officer on active duty in WWII, called the proposed bombings barbaric. 

Assistant Secretary of War John McCloy told Truman that neither invasion nor atomic bombings were necessary. Japan would surrender if we avoided Unconditional Surrender terminology since any surrender would amount to that without saying so. McCloy even advocated telling Japanese leaders we had the Bomb as additional incentive to quit the war.

Tho not involved in the atomic bombing decision process, Gen. Dwight Eisenhower was furious we dropped them. He recounted telling Secretary of War Harry Stimson shortly after the attacks I voiced my grave misgivings, first on my belief that Japan was already defeated and that dropping the bomb was completely unnecessary, and secondly, because I thought that our country should avoid shocking world opinion by the use of a weapon whose employment was, I thought, no longer mandatory as a measu...

15:52

Nuclear Power Is Already a Climate Casualty "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"

French Rivers Heat Up, Luck Is Not a Strategy for the Ukraine, We Chat with Nuclear Expert Dr. Paul Dorfman

Hot Globe Substack, STEVE CHAPPLE, JUL 20, 2023

HOT GLOBE:

Paul, thanks for joining us. Lets talk about nuclear and climate change.

PAUL DORFMAN:

 Thanks, Steve. Its important to understand that nuclear is very likely to be a significant climate casualty. 

For cooling purposes nuclear reactors need to be situated by large bodies of water, which means either by the coast or inland by rivers or large water courses. Sea levels are rising much quicker than we had thought and inland the rivers are heating up, potentially drying up, and also subject to significant flooding and flash-flooding and inundation. The key issue for coastal nuclear is storm surge, which is basically where atmospheric conditions meet high tide, which is essentially what happens in Fukushima.

HOT GLOBE: The decommissioned nuclear plant in southern California at San Onofre is a case in point with the cans of nuclear waste still stored in a concrete containment box lapped by the rising tide

DORFMAN: In France where I am right now [the government utility] just today put out once again warnings about their reactors having to power down because of low river flow, heated river flow. Now thats not simply for reactor cooling. Its about the water that the reactors are cooled by, which then need to be discharged back into the rivers. This super-heated water would basically kill the ecology. The reactors have to power down so as not to discharge heated waters back.

Nuclear has been touted as a potential ameliorated solution to climate. The problem, of course, is that nuclear will be, and relatively soon, a climate casualty, so coastal nuclear, unfortunately, is likely to flood via storm surge and inland nuclear will struggle more and more to get reactor cooling water and be able to discharge super-heated water to the receiving river waters.

The notion that nuclear will will help us with climate is fortunately unfortunatelysimply not the case....

14:59

WA redistribution follow-up analysis "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

I wrote a quick blog post yesterday after the release of the draft electoral map for the next Western Australian state election. Now Im back with a more detailed analysis of what has changed. Ive included a map comparing the old and new boundaries, as well as my estimates of the primary vote for the larger parties.

I made a few minor tweaks to my redistribution code overnight. This caused some small changes to the margins, but Ive updated the table in yesterdays post.

By my estimate, 86.9% of voters remain in the same seat that they were in prior to the redistribution.

No changes were made to Bateman, Bunbury, Kingsley, Rockingham, South Perth and Southern River. While there was rather a lot of new area added to Kimberley, I estimate the new population makes up just 0.4% of the total.

The new seat of Mid West is primarily a successor to Moore. 76.5% of the enrolment in the new seat comes from Moore, with just 23.5% coming from North West Central. I think its fair to say that North West Central was abolished.

There are some dramatic changes in the outer suburbs of Perth which become obvious when you look at a list of what proportion of each new seats electors have come from another seat.

The renamed seat of Padbury is a successor to Carine, but only 51.7% of electors came from Carine. The neighbouring seat of Hillarys was also severely redrawn, only containing 53.2% of its prior population. This is easy to see on the map: Carine and Hillarys were previously seats that were roughly square-shaped, with Hillarys sitting to the north of Carine on the north coast of Perth, but they have been redrawn into two thin rectangles covering the same area. Judging by the comments on yesterdays post, I suspect that change will be subject to challenges.

At the other end of the metropolitan region, the southern seat of Kwinana shifted south, and only 54.8% of its new enrolment was already in the seat.

The equivalent metric was just 69.6% in Jandakot, 71.7% in Bibra Lake (replacing Willagee) and 72.7% in Baldivis. All other seats had 75% or more.

Now I wanted to turn my focus to the political impact. Yesterday I pointed out that the newly created seat of Oakford is a Labor seat with a 28% margin, while the Nationals seat of North West Central was abolished. The super-marginal Labor seat of Churchlands flipped from Labor to Liberal, so the net number of Labor seats is steady at 53, while the Liberals have gained one seat net from the Nationals, so they each hold three.

But this is not particularly interesting, since the last election was so unusual. Its more interesting to consider what would happen if there was a swing back towards a more competitive outcome.

Of course, a swing would not be uniform, but its the best we have.

For the Liberals and Nationals to gain the 24...

14:00

Notes From The Cafe The Enslaved, 2024, War, Law and the FBI "IndyWatch Feed National"

Adapted satire (L) pic by Chip Somodevilla

[A series of emails from G5]

by G5

Future View (2024)

The current round of moveable chairs in the GOP and the Dems is.

Dems: Michael Obama for President and Epsteinite Reed Hofffman VP.

GOP: de Santis for President and Haley VP.

MAGA Party:...

13:55

National protests call for an end to offshore detention "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

Refugee Action Coalition Media Release ALERT: TEN YEARS TOO BLOODY LONG RALLIES CALL FOR AN END TO OFFSHORE DETENTION July 19 marked the 10th anniversary of then Labor Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, signing the PNG deal and his announcement that no refugee sent offshore would ever be resettled in Australia. After 19 July 2013, out

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12:00

Onion recipes to spare you the tears "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

Onion recipes to spare you the tears

For those of you who can't stand crying over chopped onions, here's some news to help wipe the tears away. Along with a couple of onion recipes by Megan Jane de Paulo guaranteed to create a dish that will make crying the last thing on your mind.

YOU CANT MAKE an omelette without breaking eggs, you cant cut onions without a decent cry... or so was thought.

An onion producer in South Australia, Dolling Produce, claims it has been cross-breeding onion varieties over the last 30 years to produce the Happy Chop a variety of brown onion that doesnt reduce the chopper to tears.

Its not a new concept  similar varieties were launched in Japan in 2016, the U.S. after that and last year in the UK. They have not appeared to have taken the culinary world by storm.

Why do these delicious piquant orbs lash out at us so viciously?

(Image supplied)

Onions produce the chemical irritant known as syn-Propanethial-S-oxide, which is released when they are cut, causing the nerves around the eyes (lacrimal glands) to become irritated. Within each onion cell, there's a little glob filled with enzymes. When you bite or cut into an onion, these enzyme-filled blobs break open, releasing their contents which then mix with other chemicals to form syn-Propanethial-S-oxide.

Presumably, the Happy Chop has been bred to reduce this effect, but of course, this begs the question of how it affects the taste.

Tony Abbott will be gleefully chomping down on these unpeeled and raw. They have the look and crisp texture of onion but without that immediately evocative scent of the beginnings of a delightful bolognese or the promise of a lush beef bourguignon. They also taste much sweeter than that of your usual brown onion.

Once you peel away the layers...

10:38

A Note from Hadda Guttfull "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

A Note from Hadda Guttfull.

As someone who grew up with the likes of,

Screaming Lord Such or Bananrama

Who matured under the sopranic idyls of Pavrotti and Kiri Te Kanawa ,

I can claim to have a fair degree of tolerance,

To a variation of human oral physical utterance!

But for the love of God and any other merciful deitys in all of eternity,

May I be spared the torture forever more of the goosey gander-like,

Honkings of the American accents of more Yankee experts on our ABC.

And for the sake of sanity and preservation from such gross inanity,

Let us also do away with the throaty yo-bro gassing of exaggerated afros,

Or the teetering on the edge of squealing profanity of the high-camp homosexuals!

With their mouthfuls of shining teeth and Phyllis Dyllis-like BUT coloured hair!

All a pitter-patter of schlapping und tikkling, und joking und chiffling!

If these pompous programmed performers insist, persist,

On both radio and free to air television as conversational grist,

So, so much in our faces like ugly gorillas coming out of the mist,

I will be forced by final intolerance of such pretentious personificants,

To reach for the remote and with forceful index finger, smote,

Those irritating annoyances..the whole lot of the bloody all

to the depths of evenings entertainment sheol!

Once and for all!

10:37

Racism, the No campaign and the Americanisation of Australian politics "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

There may be some Coalition politicians and Murdoch employees who are motivated by genuine racism to oppose the Voice to Parliament. Some might believe First Nations Australians are unworthy. Some probably believe in reverse racism. That, of course, is the belief that there is a correct direction for racism to travel. Some undoubtedly believe in

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10:30

The Green Fraud: How Climate Alarmists Are Scamming You (Part Two) "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"

This is being enabled by a senile Joe Biden and thousands of bureaucrats buried in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and scores of other agencies.

The US Treasury, SEC, and the Federal Reserve have even joined in by regulating loans to the oil and gas industry, as well as requiring financial disclosures about climate change and other ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics.

The World Bank (controlled by the US) is being encouraged to deny loans to industries that involve carbon-based development and to steer financing toward projects approved by the climate mavens. This is called the all of government approach, in which every agency gets involved in pushing the climate agenda, even if its not the primary job of that agency. The pressure never stops.

In short, the climate change debate could not be more relevant to investors. Those calling the shots in the Green New Deal (what I call the Green New Scam) will decide which industries win or lose, which projects get financed (or not), which initiatives are subsidised by the government or left to wither on the vine, and which companies will feel the regulatory heat if they dont get with Bidens programs. Climate change is not a sideshow. Nothing is more relevant to markets, investors, and asset allocators today.


Fat Tail Investment Research

Source: Jim Rickards

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Yes, the climate has always changed

Lets get one thing cleared up before we go further. The climate does change. It always has.

During the Medieval Warm Period (9501250 AD), the Vikings had farms and settlements in Greenland. Today, those settle...

10:30

A Cobra Has Eaten Your Super "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"

Is the Australian superannuation system designed to fund your retirement or fund managers lifestyles?

Its a trick question, of course. The correct answer is that it doesnt matter what a government policy is designed to do. It always does the opposite anyway a phenomenon that economists call the Cobra Effect.

As the story goes, the British Government in Delhi decided to get rid of cobras by offering a bounty for cobra skins. The result was a vast increase in the cobra breeding industry

Even the British Government eventually figured out what was going on and closed the subsidy program. And so, the cobra breeders, no doubt caught up in a frenzy of animal rights environmentalism, freed their stock back into its natural habitat, causing a flood of cobras on the streets of Delhi.

Thus, the government programs intention to reduce the number of cobras resulted in a cobra plague. And so itll be for the superannuation industry too, Ive always said.

Now, Id just like to mention that the sound of a hissing cobra once caused me to be so petrified that I couldnt even manage to wet my pants.

That is probably how the superannuation industry is feeling right now too. You see, the super industry forgot that the Baby Boomer generation would eventually like its money backbut somebody at the regulator just reminded them.

Super funds slammed over failure to plan for Boomer retirement wave, reports The Australian Financial Review. This is despite the law requiring them to help members plan for their super withdrawals to fund retirement.

Yes, according to the regulators tasked with making sure the super industry follows the rules, the super industry is not following the rules.

You and I might think this requires the regulators to experience some form of accountability for not doing their job. But thats just not how the Cobra Effect works. Its always the man on the street who gets bitten on the bum by the consequences of government policies.

Now Im sure it comes as a complete shock to people in the finance industry that people might want their money back at some point.

Then again, fund managers from Bernie Madoff to the UKs superstar stock-picker Neil Woodford have always struggled with the concept. Not to mention banks, like those which failed in the US this year when depositors wanted their money back.

So, Australias superannuation industry probably thought their gravy train of compulsory savings they kept safely out of our reach would go on forever.

But, yes, people will eventually withdraw money from a retirement savings systemif they can.

The trouble is that, when it comes to super, this implies selling the assets in the fundand that means fewer assets under management for the fundiesand that means fewer fees for fundies

Uh oh

But it gets worse. The premise of the super system is that its many savers an...

08:37

In which the pond has much business, but in the end goes howling at the moon with the dog botherer and turns authoritarian crypto-fascist with the bromancer ... "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

 


A lot to cover in the lizard Oz this day, so why not start with the top of the page ma, digital and tree killer editions ...


 


The pond has always thought the Olympics were a bad idea, ever since watching Leni Riefenstahl demonstrated what an easy mix the games were with Adolf and the Nazi party, and it seems that mixing cane toads with the Olympics might be just as bad ...

Who on earth is this Andrew Liveris? There are a few that travel by that name, but the AFR gave a clue ...





At one time, back in the day when gas was all the go, the buddy of clap happy SloMo was a figure of fun for the reptiles ...


...

08:00

Australian mainstream media is irretrievably broken "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

Australian mainstream media is irretrievably broken

The latest example of media bias and a lack of journalistic integrity in Australia follows Dan Andrews' decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games, writes Belinda Jones.

VICTORIAN PREMIER Daniel Andrews did it again this week. He outraged the Australian media by cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of cost blowouts and predictably, the immature Melbourne press pack lost their collective minds.

If the 2026 Commonwealth Games had gone ahead and blown out by 300%, that same press pack would have also lost their collective minds because of that. 

Everyone knows that everything in life has increased in price over the last few years, from fuel to groceries to houses, so it stands to reason that major infrastructure projects will also suffer the same fate and have cost blowouts. It is happening in every home, industry and business in the country  everyone has had to make the tough decisions about what has to be cut from the budget and what can be left in.  

Yet, when it happens to a government, mainstream media journalists see it as an opportunity for an irrational, partisan attack rather than view it through the same lens with which they view their own personal or business budgets. Even the ABC has had to make tough cuts due to budgetary pressures, including hundreds of jobs.

ABC News ran over-the-top, tabloid-style criticism of the Andrews Government for making the decision to scrap the expensive Games in multiple attack pieces across multiple platforms.

ABCs 7.30 anchor, Sarah Ferguson, piled on the outrage in an interview with Commonwealth Games Federation (...

06:00

Domestic violence: An all too familiar story "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

Headlines come and go, but this one repeats itself with a familiar refrain: In one week, three Australian women were allegedly killed by men they knew. Why?  The figures are staggering. Despite the programmes we instigate and the enormous amounts of money we invest to combat domestic violence, on average one woman is killed by

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03:30

Co-op housing model could be the answer to social housing crisis "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"

Co-op housing model could be the answer to social housing crisis Josh Davis July 21, 2023, 5:30 pm

The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals CEO Melina Morrison says the social housing sector in Australia suffers from a lack of awareness and diversity. "The most successful model of this is in Victoria, where 3.4 per cent of all social housing is this rental Co-Op housing model," Ms Morrison told Sky News Australia. "We're just asking for a proportion of what is going to be applied to social housing development in Australia to be allocated to this highly successful rental model."

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01:15

The True Cost of Julian Assanges Persecution: An Exclusive Interview with Stella Assange "IndyWatch Feed National"

The MintPress podcast, The Watchdog, hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist Lowkey, closely examines organizations about which it is in the public interest to know including intelligence, lobby and special interest groups influencing policies that infringe on free speech and target dissent. The Watchdog goes against the grain by casting a light on stories largely ignored by the mainstream, corporate media.

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It is now four years since Julian Assange was imprisoned in Belmarshs high-security prison in London and eleven since he was forced into hiding in the Ecuadorean Embassy in the same city. But even before then, the Australian publisher and WikiLeaks co-founder has been under relentless attack from powerful bodies his organization exposed.

Today in The Watchdog studio, Lowkey is joined by Assanges wife Stella. Stella Assange is a South-African born lawyer and human rights defender. Her most famous case is undoubtedly that of her husband, whom she married in 2022. For years, Stella has tirelessly traveled the world raising awareness of Julians situation. Before marrying Julian, she attained degrees from the School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS) in London and from the University of Oxford. Earlier this year, she met with Pope Francis to discuss the situation of whom Lowkey described as the political prisoner of our time.

For Lowkey, Assanges brilliance was taking his anti-war passions and finding a way to directly work with units within the U.S. military to make the public aware of the illegal, immoral, and deeply unpopular decisions being taken in our name. As he said today:

Some of the most deeply heinous and hideous aspects of the Iraqi and Afghan occupations by the U.S., Britain and their allies, have been revealed within the WikiLeaks files. We are talking about millions of documents being made available to the public to understand truly what was happening.

Perhaps the most infamous leak was the Collateral Murder video, which showed footage of American helicopter pilots casually carrying out a massacre of Iraqi civilians in Baghdad in 2007, two of whom were Reuters-employed journalists.

Despite this, the media cheered Assanges arrest. The Washington Posts editorial board, for example,...

00:27

Record low unemployment rate for NSW "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"

Unemployment holds firm


One of the most watched numbers in the economy - the unemployment rate - held firm at 3.5 per cent in June.

The trend rate of unemployment has been 3.5 per cent for the past 11 months. 


Total employment record a solid increase of +32,600, although the population increase is also much faster now.

Over the year total employment increased by 3 per cent to above 14 million, so there were very few signs of material deterioration here yet. 


New South Wales continues to power along, with a strong monthly increase in employment taking the unemployment rate down to a record low of just 2.9 per cent. 

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Yaegl Elder, patriarch, anthropologist, historian, former university lecturer, Doctor of Letters honoris causa Ron Heron of Yamba passed away on Thursday 13 July 2023 and his funeral will be held on Monday 24 July. NOTE: This post includes the image of a person who is deceased "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"


 

Clarence Valley Independent, 19 July 2023:




The Indigenous community and people across the Clarence Valley are mourning the death of Yaegl Elder Uncle Ron Heron, who passed away on Thursday, July 13. He is pictured here at the opening of the Yuraygir Coastal Walk in 2014. Image: Geoff Helisma.



Aboriginal communities across Australia and people from the Northern Rivers are in mourning following the sudden passing of renowned Yaegl patriarch Uncle Ron Heron.


Uncle Ron Heron was born at Lismore in 1947, schooled in the mission system and worked in the Clarence Valley as a cane cutter and picking peas until he decided to make his m...

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22:15

Pfizer and Moderna Face Legal Action in Australia Over Alleged Failure to Obtain Necessary Genetically Modified Organisms Licenses in COVID-19 Vaccines "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

<p><p><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-798053" height="480" src= "https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/wp-content/uploads/covid-vaccine-600x392.jpg" width="735"></p> <p>A lawsuit was filed in Australias Federal Court on July 6, 2023, accusing pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Moderna of dealing with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) without the requisite licenses. The court case, identified as <em>Julian Fidge v. Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd & Anor, marks a milestone in the ongoing global discourse around the risks of the experimental COVID-19 vaccines.

From the news release:

To paraphrase a line about the devil:</span></p> <p class= "xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-a2buf"><span class= "B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><em>.. the greatest trick Pfizer and Moderna ever pulled was to convince the world their products dont enter the nucleus, and alter chromosomal DNA, forever</em></span></p> <p class= "xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-44ffi"><span class= "B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">With a heavy heart I can now share with you the new legal proceedings we launched on 6 July, naming Pfizer and Moderna as the Defendants; our planets new IG Farbens producing a more subtle Zyklon B (said with respect to those affected by the latter).</span></p> <p class= "xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-a5ptf"><span class= "B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The <strong><em>Letters of Demand</em></strong> we sent to Pfizer, Moderna, the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator, and the TGA, contain an abundance of references referring to the long established science surrounding the real dangers these transfection products were always known to pose to humanity.</span></p> </blockquote> <p>The lawsuit led by Julian Gillespie LLB, B Juris, with instructing solicitor Katie Ashby-Koppens argue that the vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna, including both monovalent and bivalent vaccines, are or contain GMOs, and that they have failed to apply for the nec...</p></span></p> </blockquote>

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20:48

New Farm Queer Film Festival unveils big 2023 lineup "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Jordan Hirst

The folks at New Farm Cinemas have unveiled the queer premieres and restored favourites on the lineup of the upcoming New Farm Queer Film Festival. For decades, New Farm Cinemas have screened queer-interest movies and festivals for their Brisbane audiences. Now the New Farm Queer Film Festival will return for a second year, running for ...

The post New Farm Queer Film Festival unveils big 2023 lineup appeared first on QNews.

20:30

Somaliland Minecrafters Show How Children Can Play a Role in Urban Design "IndyWatch Feed National"

 

Some people say, "Give the customers what they want." But that's not my approach. Our job is to figure out what they're going to want before they do. I think Henry Ford once said, "If I'd asked customers what they wanted, they would have told me, 'A faster horse!'" People don't know what they want until you show it to them. That's why I never rely on market research. Our task is to read things that are not yet on the page.

Steve Jobs

Every planning process, whether short term or long term, starts with a question to residents asking what they want for their community. The answer is always the same: a better community. The planners then take this groundbreaking observation and add better community to the plans and the final recommendation. The planners can celebrate that they have given the residents of the city exactly what they wanted: a faster horse.

Urban design must be more nuanced and provide the opportunity for innovation. A process that allows for innovation starts with many humble observations before a single idea is tested. The urban designer needs to read the things that are not already on the page: they need to be able to show citizens the things they didnt know they wanted. A skilled urban designer is also able to observe opportunities hiding in plain sight.

I recently read an incredible article highlighting an innovative, if not radical, approach in the master plan for Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. Somaliland, a breakaway republic in northern Somalia, was ravaged by civil war and ethnic cleansing where over 200,000 people died. Hargeisa is now a recovering city that is rapidly growing. People between the ages of six and 29 comprise 62% of Somalilands population. The future for Hargeisa rests in the minds of the youth and children of the city. These are the citizens that have the opportunity to chart a different path and develop a city for their future. 

How, though, do you involve young people in the urban design process? More challenging, how do you involve children in a place where over 25% do not attend school and there are very low literacy rates? The answer: Minecraft.

Through a UN-sponsored initiative, 15 of Hargeisas youth used Minecraft to model and propose design elements for the new Hargeisa Stadium Park. According to the article in the Financial Times, they drew on their experience playing in existing improvised spaces, including dangerous street junctions [and] litter-strewn private plots. A larger group of 47 young people participated in a discussion...

18:50

Productivity Commissions clapped out thinking demands clean out "IndyWatch Feed National"

"TheCommissions claim that it is too costly topreference the development of domestic industry over imports is completely at odds with contemporary reality and recent experience.These are no ordinary economic times, Australia and the world are going through an industrial revolution as we fundamentally restructure how our societies are powered. Yet the Commission seem to think that its just business as usual."

The Productivity CommissionsTrade and Assistance Review is further evidence of the need to completely overhaul the Commission, the Electrical Trades Union said today.

While the northern hemisphere swelters through record heatwaves, the Commissions report completely overlooks the social cost of inaction on climate change, by considering only the market price of carbon rather than the broader cost of communities being devastated by economic collapse or natural disasters.

ETU National Secretary, Michael Wright, said the Productivity Commission was not up to the task of providing useful advice to Government on energy transition.

"TheCommissions claim that it is too costly topreference the development of domestic industry over imports is completely at odds with contemporary reality and recent experience.These are no ordinary economic times, Australia and the world are going through an industrial revolution as we fundamentally restructure how our societies are powered. Yet the Commission seem to think that its just business as usual.

Revitalising Australian manufacturing will build clean energy supply chains and deliver much broader social and economic benefits than the simple cost of the carbon abated. Its almost like the Productivity Commission completely missed the COVID pandemic, where Australia was left completely exposed without masks, gowns and gloves, because we had gutted our manufacturing industry in the name of economic orthodoxy.

"Australias resilience, diversity, and security all depend on us having robust supply chains and industrial capacity to respond to a warmer, more uncertain world.

It is farcical for the Commission to suggest the Safeguard Mechanism unfairly benefits companies that emit less than 100,000 tons of carbon per year.The entire point of the Safeguard Mechanism is to provide a pathway for high emitting facilities to lower their emissions.

"And when the commission suggests it is unfair to target climate adaptation investments at specific sectors or regions you have to wonder if this report is actuallysatire. Is the Commission seriously suggesting that the lottery of the postcode or industry you started in decades ago, means you should shoulder the cost of a global energy transition? The commission would see the conti...

18:46

Venues in Cairns showing the Ashes live "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Just wondering if anybody knows of any venues in/around cairns (pubs, sports bars) where my friends and I can go and watch the ashes live, thanks!

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18:24

Wildlife from Cairns to Port Douglasish "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Hi, I will be in Cairns/Port Douglas early September. I am seeking to hopefully see some an abundant of wildlife while I stay night or day. Can you recommend me any areas that I can maybe see Kangaroos or Whale Sharks?

Im also looking into a Great Barrier Reef snorkel boat outing. If you can recommend me a good company to take us to a good spot to snorkel/scuba. Thank you in advance.

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18:01

Cathartic and personal: Cable Ties chat All Her Plans on Arvos with Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

  • Cable Ties :: interview with Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen

Cable Ties latest album All her Plans is a fast, powerful and raucous record that is sprawling in its thematic exploration. From mental health and addiction, love, dealing with a failing healthcare system, and to living in a world post Roe v Wade, the album is brought together by its unapologetic, personal storytelling. 

Jenny McKechnie and Shauna Boyle joined Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen on Arvos to break down songs from their new album and discuss the process of writing, recording and releasing them.

Penned by guitarist and vocalist Jenny McKechnie, Perfect Client and Silos are fast and drivey, with blistering guitars and impassioned, powerful vocals. Theyre also two of the tracks where the anger of the album really shines through. Jenny witnessed the failings of the public healthcare system up close through a friends experience, forming a fiery expression of exasperation at the vicious cycles of addiction and complex mental health.

Its just a kind of constant cycle between...

17:56

Sailor Moon, fiddling and Natural Brown Prom Queen Sudan Archives on Up For It! "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Swag and charisma inspired by Sailor Moon, and violin mastery inspired by fiddlers, Sudan Archives is a fully realised artist to watch.

Ahead of her Eora/Sydney Splendour sideshow, Sudan Archives caught up with me on Up For It! Her most recent record Natural Brown Prom Queen features the violinist, singer and producers trademark instrumentation, conceptually exploring the ties between home, family, and belonging. The album is so easy to relate to, delving into the experiences so many of us have entering adulthood.

When we were growing up, me and my sister couldnt wait to leave Ohiowe just felt like it was not the place to be if you want to do musicOnce we left, we kind of missed it, you kind of learn to appreciate it more, especially being in L.A which can be a weird place at times. You have to be grounded.

Known for her mastery of the violin, I keen to get the story on how she first got into playing and how this developed into her signature style. Sudan Archives first came across classical instrumentation from a group of fiddlers who did some lessons at her school.

I grew up in a small town called Wyoming in Ohio, when I was in 4th grade they had an orchestra at the school and they had some fiddlers come in one day from Canada or Ireland, somewhere out of the country. They were like were here to teach you about fiddle music, I was like okay?. They were playing the violin but they were dancing while they played, doing Irish jig. I was kind of intrigued, like okay I think I can do that. I started playing and havent stopped ever since.

Youll find Sudan Archives name drops Sailor Moon frequently on Natural Brown Prom Queen...

17:32

NZ captain expertly defies FIFAs Pride ban at Womens World Cup "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Jordan Hirst

New Zealands football captain Ali Riley has gone viral after she found an amazing loophole and defied FIFAs petty Pride ban by wearing rainbow painted nails. The FIFA Womens World Cup is officially underway in Australia and New Zealand. Last year, a big controversy over players armbands blew up during the mens World Cup in ...

The post NZ captain expertly defies FIFAs Pride ban at Womens World Cup appeared first on QNews.

17:31

18th Amendment Bar Teams Up with Bahjong Dumplings for Ultimate Cocktail and Dumpling Experience "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"

Prepare those taste buds folks! The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelongs coolest speakeasy, and the scrumptiously new Bahjong Dumpling Bar have joined forces in a match made in foodie heaven that will take your cocktail game to a whole new level!

Picture this: Youre sipping on a delightful cocktail at the 18th Amendment, soaking in the swanky atmosphere, and suddenly, the tantalizing aroma of fresh dumplings fills the air. Its not a mirage; its the real deal! Thanks to their epic collaboration (kicking off on 21 July), you can now summon dumplings straight to your table as you sip your favourite concoctions.

Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.

 

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17:25

How does a story begin? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Story telling is important to our history, and our self-understanding. We are all story tellers at least, of the story of our own lives. When we tell a story about a person, or a place, or a happening, when does that story begin? Deuteronomy, the final book of the Torah, has many stories, as ... Read more...

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16:26

Passages director isnt happy his queer film got NC-17 rating "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Jordan Hirst

Ira Sachs, the director of queer love triangle drama Passengers starring Ben Whishaw, has declared he wont edit his film after the Motion Picture Association slapped it with an NC-17 rating. In January, Passages premiered at Sundance to rave reviews. The film centers on a same-sex couple in Paris, an artist (Ben Whishaw) and his ...

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16:21

Crash 1km north of Bruns, one lane closed "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

one northbound lane is currently closed on the M1, 1km north of Brunswick Heads.

A truck and car accident 1km north of Brunswick Heads has slowed northbound traffic. 

The incident was reported at 3.19pm today and one of the two lanes is currently closed. 

Motorists can consider taking the Gulgan Road exit then travel through Brunswick Heads via Tweed Street and Brunswick Valley Way to return to Pacific Mwy at Yelgun, says livetraffic.com.

Emergency vehicles and police are attending the scene. 

The post Crash 1km north of Bruns, one lane closed appeared first on The Echo.

16:07

Power outage "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Ive lost power in cairns north. Anyone else in other suburbs? Anyone know if genesis sportsworld has power?

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16:05

The Perilous Dangers of Artificial Intelligence "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

AI experts say that AI could potentially start new cults, become an influential propaganda machine, disseminate misinformation and fake news, incite widespread public distrust of the media, thus corrupt free speech, and can ultimately defenestrate democracy.

Today, the Australians for Artificial Intelligence Safety Group created an open letter calling for the Australian government to take AI safety seriously and regulate the industry.

Despite calls around the globe and mounting concerns of the real-world harms that AI contributes to, a spokesperson for Australians for AI Safety Group said Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, dismissed these warnings stating they are darkly negative. Members of the government, then, are not taking the catastrophic or existential risks of AI seriously, unlike other countries including Singapore and the UK. Singapore has created the AI Verify Foundation, working to develop AI testing tools to enable safe and responsible AI. Similar safety-focused government labs are proposed in the UK.  Australia is yet to propose a national lab of this kind.

The Wires Bianca Mulheron spoke with Professor Peter Vamplew, an expert in information technology at Federation University on the increasing dangers of Artificial Intelligence.

 

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First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

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The Perilous Dangers of Artificial Intelligence "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

AI experts say that AI could potentially start new cults, become an influential propaganda machine, disseminate misinformation and fake news, incite widespread public distrust of the media, thus corrupt free speech, and can ultimately defenestrate democracy.

Today, the Australians for Artificial Intelligence Safety Group created an open letter calling for the Australian government to take AI safety seriously and regulate the industry.

Despite calls around the globe and mounting concerns of the real-world harms that AI contributes to, a spokesperson for Australians for AI Safety Group said Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, dismissed these warnings stating they are darkly negative. Members of the government, then, are not taking the catastrophic or existential risks of AI seriously, unlike other countries including Singapore and the UK. Singapore has created the AI Verify Foundation, working to develop AI testing tools to enable safe and responsible AI. Similar safety-focused government labs are proposed in the UK.  Australia is yet to propose a national lab of this kind.

The Wires Bianca Mulheron spoke with Professor Peter Vamplew, an expert in information technology at Federation University on the increasing dangers of Artificial Intelligence.

 

Produced By: Bianca Mulheron

First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

The post The Perilous Dangers of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

16:01

Polaris confirm plans for Fatalism album and Australian tour in September "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"

<p><p>Australian metalcore band Polaris has addressed their upcoming plans as a band following the passing of their guitarist and close friend Ryan Siew.</p> <p>Shocked and heartbroken, the Sydney band comprising vocalist Jamie Hails, bassist/clean vocalist Jake Steinhauser, drummer Daniel Furnari and fellow guitarist Rick Schneider <a href= "https://fortemag.com.au/polaris-guitarist-ryan-siew-has-passed-away-aged-26/"> confirmed Siews death</a>, at age 26, via social media in June.</p> <p class="p1"><b><i>Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews </i></b><a href= "https://fortemag.com.au/music/"><span class= "s1"><b><i>here</i></b></span></a><b><i>.</i></b></p> <p>Now, in a post to social media, the band has announced they would be sticking to their original plans, releasing their new album FATALISM on September 1 and continuing their Australian and North American tours as planned.</p> <p>After much consideration, in the face of everything we are dealing with, we have decided to proceed with our upcoming plans. This means our new album FATALISM will still be released on September 1, the band said.</p> <p>This is the last set of complete songs that we wrote together with Ryan, and though the circumstances of their release are now framed by this tragedy, the meaning of the songs and the love we have for them has not changed. We are incredibly proud of this record and looking forward to sharing it with you, and now more than ever we hope that you will connect with it.</p> <p>The Fatalism Australian & North American tours will be going ahead as planned. Please note that the Brisbane & Newcastle shows of the AU tour have already sold out. We also have another short set of international dates that were booked several months ago, which we will be announcing very shortly. These shows were always going to be special to us, but now they come with a different weight. Playing these shows will not be easy It will be different. It will be beautiful & bittersweet.

But this is what we love most, and right now we choose to put our faith in the healing power of art and community. We want to do this for ourselves, for you, and for Ryan. We hope to see you there.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <p> </p> <div style="display: flex;"> <div style= "background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> ...</div> </div> </blockquote></p>

16:00

Melbourne rising star Rance Lazarus strikes gold with Spend A Little Time With Me "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Defying musical boundaries with a captivating fusion of pop, soul, rock, and country, up-and-coming singer-songwriter Rance Lazarus has unveiled his second single of the year, Spend A Little Time With Me.

Released on 21 July and the follow-up to Februarys Somebody New, this genre-defying track is a masterclass in musical versatility and showcases Lazaruss exceptional talent and artistic vision.

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

From the very first notes, Spend A Little Time With Me draws you in with an infectious melody that effortlessly weaves heartfelt lyrics, captivating rhythms, and unforgettable hooks. Lazaruss storytelling prowess takes centre stage, painting a vivid picture through his evocative lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners, evoking a range of emotions.

At its core, Spend A Little Time With Me is a stunning and heartfelt ode to connection. The soulful melody and poignant lyrics invite listeners to share dreams, dance to their favourite songs, and explore the depths of profound love. The songs plea to spend time together captures the longing to be known and understood, making it an irresistible invitation to embrace vulnerability and forge meaningful relationships.

Signifying a breath of fresh air, with a unique and refreshing sound that is sure to resonate with a larger audience, Lazarus sings:

I think you, should spend a little time with me, spend a little time with me, 

I think you, should spend a little time with me, and get to know, get to know me. 

It really is a song that will have you singing along after just one listen and craving more:

I know Im not the only one whos got his eyes on you,

Yeah I know its true,

So I cant wait to give it a try to  see what we could be, we could be.

 

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15:49

Beholding and seeing "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Im still not sure what British mythologist Martin Shaw means by beholding and seeing does he want us to pursue beholding before seeing? I have used seeing as something more intuitive than looking so maybe he uses beholding and seeing as I use looking and seeing. I look in order to see. I sense he is suggesting that beholding takes a lot of looking and then, we finally see, albeit intuitively. In colloquial terms to me it means take a while to stop, be still, present, look and let the space as with this pool on my daily walk this morning seep into my soul. Stop the rush!

As I was walking this morning I broke my own rule and had my smart phone out and looked at an image on Instagram and suddenly realised that I was missing this pool and the fallen leaves with the still texture of tress watching the madness on the bordering road in the early morning work rush traffic.

And I was reminded of that famous photo of a group of young women in a gallery sitting on an ottoman in front of a significant work of art on their phones as I had been this morning.

Streams of consciousness have never been so far from in these days of visual acquisition and rapid eye movement. A need to be still, slow, looking, listening and being calls quietly.

Not collecting but communicating.

Not hoarding but hearing.

Not promoting...

15:46

Volunteering Queensland announces second State of Volunteering in Queensland report "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Over 75% of Queenslanders formally and informally were engaged in volunteering work in 2020, that is 3 million people. And this week, Volunteering Queensland has announced it will be undertaking the 2023 State of Volunteering in Queensland Report to explore and better understand the current state of the sector post Covid-19.

This report is a follow-up from the first report in 2021, which was the States first in depth study of the nature, scale and value of volunteering in Queensland.. 

Three years on, post COVID-19 shut-downs, a catastrophic SE Queensland natural disaster, and significant changes to our volunteering eco-system, finding the health of the sector is more vital than ever, and speaking with The Wires Aryana Mohmood about this is Rikki Anderson, Project Manager for the State of Volunteering in Queensland Report. 

Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Rikki Anderson, Project Manager for the State of Volunteering in Queensland Report

First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

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Volunteering Queensland announces second State of Volunteering in Queensland report "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Over 75% of Queenslanders formally and informally were engaged in volunteering work in 2020, that is 3 million people. And this week, Volunteering Queensland has announced it will be undertaking the 2023 State of Volunteering in Queensland Report to explore and better understand the current state of the sector post Covid-19.

This report is a follow-up from the first report in 2021, which was the States first in depth study of the nature, scale and value of volunteering in Queensland.. 

Three years on, post COVID-19 shut-downs, a catastrophic SE Queensland natural disaster, and significant changes to our volunteering eco-system, finding the health of the sector is more vital than ever, and speaking with The Wires Aryana Mohmood about this is Rikki Anderson, Project Manager for the State of Volunteering in Queensland Report. 

Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Rikki Anderson, Project Manager for the State of Volunteering in Queensland Report

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15:39

Buchanan Beach . "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

As my first arrival, beach visit it seems I stumbled upon either, a plain old nudist beach, or could it be more ...? I do love a nudist beach. Not so keen for anything more.

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15:37

The secret to affordable meals providing relief amid soaring energy prices "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Despite the Federal Governments intervention in the energy market, customers will see their electricity prices soar by as much as 25% depending on their region. With breaking news of impending gas shortages due this winter, Australians are in desperate need of alternatives to using gas for heating and cooking.

Surprisingly air fryers have become a beacon of affordability to Aussies, as they use significantly less power than conventional ovens. While pressure cookers are inexpensive and allow families to use cheaper ingredients, meals can be ready within 20 minutes music to the ears of many time-poor families.

The Wires Aryana Mohmood spoke to Emma White, Food Technologist and Founder of the Why Meat Co. about how appliances can help beat the cost of living and provide simple money-saving meals that Aussies can make at home.

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Featured In Story: Emma White, Food Technologist and Founder of the Why Meat Co.

First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

The post The secret to affordable meals providing relief amid soaring energy prices appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

The secret to affordable meals providing relief amid soaring energy prices "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Despite the Federal Governments intervention in the energy market, customers will see their electricity prices soar by as much as 25% depending on their region. With breaking news of impending gas shortages due this winter, Australians are in desperate need of alternatives to using gas for heating and cooking.

Surprisingly air fryers have become a beacon of affordability to Aussies, as they use significantly less power than conventional ovens. While pressure cookers are inexpensive and allow families to use cheaper ingredients, meals can be ready within 20 minutes music to the ears of many time-poor families.

The Wires Aryana Mohmood spoke to Emma White, Food Technologist and Founder of the Why Meat Co. about how appliances can help beat the cost of living and provide simple money-saving meals that Aussies can make at home.

Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Emma White, Food Technologist and Founder of the Why Meat Co.

First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

The post The secret to affordable meals providing relief amid soaring energy prices appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

15:35

Book about medicinal bush launched to learn more about Barngarla "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Today a new book about medicinal bush called Wardlada Mardinidhi  was launched in Port Lincoln, South Australia.

Written by Galinyala Barngarla woman Evelyn Walker and Professor Ghilad Zuckermann, the book gives the Barngarla community another resource to know about native plants in the Barngarla language .

The Wires Eduardo Jordan spoke with Evelyn Walker to find out more

Image: Image of farm in South Australia, Image courtesy Cloudfront

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Galinyala Barngarla woman, Evelyn Walker

First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

The post Book about medicinal bush launched to learn more about Barngarla appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

Book about medicinal bush launched to learn more about Barngarla "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Today a new book about medicinal bush called Wardlada Mardinidhi  was launched in Port Lincoln, South Australia.

Written by Galinyala Barngarla woman Evelyn Walker and Professor Ghilad Zuckermann, the book gives the Barngarla community another resource to know about native plants in the Barngarla language .

The Wires Eduardo Jordan spoke with Evelyn Walker to find out more

Image: Image of farm in South Australia, Image courtesy Cloudfront

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Galinyala Barngarla woman, Evelyn Walker

First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

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15:30

The Big Bike Film Night is back "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"

Brett from the Big Bike Film Night here; hey, I just wanted to contact you about our upcoming film festival screening in the Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, at the Uni of Tasmania on Thursday 10th August, with this years collection of the worlds best cycling short movies.  

(The Hobart Uni Bar (350 metres away from our venue) will be open on the night until 6:30pm if you are looking to get together as a group for an informal catch-up/ pre-event drinks before our screening; much thanks to Justin McMullen and the team at Hobart Wheelers Dirt Devils Cycling Club for organising this).

Background Information

Our stellar 2023 collection is absolutely geared to inspire, with a breathtaking range of short cycling films that celebrate the fun, adventure, and inspiration that cycling enables, whatever your ride is; it has 10 films and plays for just over 2.5 hours (AND has a bikepacking film set in Tasmania in the mix). ATTENDEE COMMENTS:-

  • The most inspiring set of short films youre ever likely to see!
  • Anyone into bikes will love these events they are always brilliant 11/10!!
  • The BBFN is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!

Our attached Summary details the array of inspiring tales/ films that is being showcased.

Every ticket purchased to attend a screening of The Big Bike Film Night Australia goes in the draw to WIN A TRIP TO NEW ZEALAND for you and a mate, including return flights for two, a self-guided tour of the wonderful West Coast Wilderness Trail Great Ride, thanks to our prize sponsors Ng Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, Kiwi Journeys, and Great Journeys New Zealand.

I hope you can share the details of this event with your community, and Im sure, like last year, local bike enthusiasts will enjoy this years biketastic melting pot of cycling inspiration.

Date Time TAS Hobart Ticket Booking Link Facebook Event page
Thursday 10th August 7pm Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, University of Tasmania  https://www.trybooking.com/CHOSN https://www.facebook.com/events/1627496137...

15:14

The Dark Side of Barbie: Four Crime Podcasts that Involve the Iconic Doll "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"

<p><p>So you thought Barbie was all about pink perfection, long legs, and spreading joy? Well, think again! Turns out, theres a darker side to the happiest doll on the planet, and LiSTNR has got the crime podcasts to prove it.</p> <p>From the story of the notorious criminals dubbed the Ken & Barbie Killers, to spine-chilling Barbie calling cards, LiSTNR have rounded up four crime podcast episodes exploring a different side of Barbies legacy.</p> <p class="p1"><b><i>Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment </i></b><a href= "https://fortemag.com.au/entertainment/"><span class= "s1"><b><i>here</i></b></span></a><b><i>.</i></b></p> <p>If youre still waiting to see the Barbie movie, or youve already been there and done that, maybe dive into some of these spine-chilling episodes. Sorry, Barbie girl!</p> <h3>Killer Psyche with Candice DeLong Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka: The Ken & Barbie Killers

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes you on a gripping journey into the horrifying murders committed by Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, infamously known as the Ken and Barbie Killers. These attractive and youthful-looking criminals might have seemed innocent at first glance, but their actions were far from it. Uncover the twisted psychology that brought them together and find out why only one of them remains behind bars to this day.</p> <p>Listen to the episode <a href= "https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/killer-psyche/episodes/paul-bernardo-and-karla-homolka-the-ken-barbie-killers"> here</a>.</p> <h3>True Crime Garage The Barbie Doll Killer Part 1 & 2

In 1995, the heart-wrenching case of six-year-old Rosie Tapia shocked the world. Abducted from her bedroom in the dead of night, her body was found just hours later. But the mystery doesnt end there a Barbie Doll was left on her grave a few days after her funeral. Could this little doll hold the key to solving Rosies tragic murder?</p> <p>Part 1: Listen <a href= "https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/true-crime-garage/episodes/the-barbie-doll-killer-part-1-653"> here</a>.</p> <p>Part 2: Listen <a href= "https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/true-crime-garage/episodes/the-barbie-doll-killer-part-2-654"> here</a>.</p> <h3>The First Degree Killing Time: Barbie Blunders</h3> <p>Want to know more about Barbies history? Join Jac Vanek, Alexis Linkletter, and Billy Jensen as they take you through the controversial editions of Barbie that Mattel would probably rather forget. From questionable choices to blunders, this episode of The First Degree will make you see Barbie in a whole new light.</p> <p>Listen from 10:54 mins to catch up on the history of Barbie, or jump to 34:53 mins.</p&g...

15:03

Matthew Mitcham returns to the stage and the role sounds perfect "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Jordan Hirst

Australian Olympian Matthew Mitcham is returning to acting, with a role in a gay Australian play on a UK stage. These days, the gay Aussie is based in London. This week Matthew announced hell make his UK acting debut in a revival of the Australian play Strangers in Between. The play, by Aussie playwright Tommy ...

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15:00

Yep, Hes a Kennedy RFK Jr Talks About Respectful Debate "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"

Introduction by DM

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks about the attempts to censor the censorship debate and the House Weaponization of the Government hearing, and pushed back on accusations from Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI). He talks about debate as being the sunlight to democracy.

This speech will be remembered.

I grabbed the first 5 of over 10,000 comments:

15:00

Anglesea players head to Edinburgh "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

APA will perform Shadows of Angels, directed by Iris Walshe-Howling and Janine McKenzie, at 3pm and 7pm at Lorne Community Connect on Saturday, July 22.

Based on true events and set in the slums of Melbourne in the 1920s, the play focuses on four women and their connections to a violent crime.

Played by talented actors Stacey Carmichael, Julie Fryman, Lina Libroaperto and Nikki Watson, the four women relate their recollections of the horrific events, slowly exposing the mysterious connections that led to the crime.

Shadow of Angels features a haunting and emotionally rich original score composed and performed live by Kirsten Honey that intensifies the works themes of marginalisation, gender, sexuality, class and crime.

Co-director McKenzie said the issues explored in the play, as well as its poetic and powerful language, were what drew her to Shadows of Angels.

Three of these characters operate in the shadows of society so the spotlight is put on these characters who would otherwise not have a prominent voice and place in the telling of Australian stories and history, she said.

Women are placed very much at the forefront of this story. I think its really important. Were telling this story because there are echoes and shades of those lives still present in our own society.

APA will also hold an open rehearsal of Shadows of Angels at Kildare Theatre, Clonard College on Sunday, July 23, the last rehearsal before heading off to Edinburgh.

The open rehearsal will also include a performance a/lone, a dynamic physical theatre work featuring Stacey Carmichael that is also travelling to Edinburgh Fringe, at 6pm. Entry will be via donation.

For more information and tickets visit angleseaperformingarts.com/productions. To support APAs travel to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival visit australianculturalfund.org.au.

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14:57

Catholic Chaplain Father Peter Dowd, mum and me at Mass at Royal North Shore today "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Lovely service from Father Peter Dowd on a sunny Friday arvo in Sydney. I have a few more days of intravenous antibiotics to completely destroy the hospital infection in my blood and should be discharged early next week - with my all-new super-powered quintuple-bypass heart! D

14:48

Add Bumble Bee Eatery to your must-visit list, Geelongs bright and cosy Asian-Inspired Cafe "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"

Featuring an Asian-inspired menu that pays tribute to owner Shanny Ohs Malaysian and Chinese heritage, this Hamlyn Heights caf is kicking all the foodie goals, especially when it comes to sweets. 

Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.

 

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14:23

Researchers say a sixth person with HIV possibly cured "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Jordan Hirst

Scientists say a European man has joined only half a dozen people in the world cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant, but with one crucial difference. The man, known as the Geneva patient, was diagnosed with HIV in 1990. He began taking antiretroviral treatment in the 2000s, the medication that suppresses the virus. ...

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14:08

ISIS Fighter, Recruiter, and Smuggler From Brooklyn Given Life Sentence "IndyWatch Feed National"

  • Mirsad Kandic, 41, of Brooklyn and Kosovo, Serbia, has been sentenced to life in prison for providing material support to ISIS.
  • Kandic traveled to Syria in 2013, joined ISIS, and became a fighter, smuggler, and propagandist for the group.
  • He recruited foreign fighters, including Jake Bilardi from Australia, who carried out a suicide truck attack in Iraq, killing himself and others. Kandic provided battlefield intelligence, managed money, and smuggled weapons for ISIS.  Read More

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13:58

Comedian Tim Dillon is bringing his new 2023 American Royalty Tour to Australia "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Comedian Tim Dillon is ready to hit the road with his 2023 American Royalty Tour, making its way to Australia and New Zealand.

Brought to you by Live Nation, this highly anticipated tour kicks off on 9 October at Perths Riverside Theatre and will make stops in Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Auckland, and concluding in Christchurch on 20 October.

Tim Dillons American Royalty Tour

  • Perth, Riverside Theatre Monday 9 October
  • Adelaide, Adelaide Entertainment Centre Tuesday 10 October
  • Sydney, State Theatre Friday 13 October
  • Brisbane, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Saturday 14 October
  • Melbourne, Palais Theatre Sunday 15 October

Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment here.

Tim Dillon is no stranger to the comedy scene. Besides being a successful podcaster hosting the wildly popular Tim Dillon Show with over a million weekly viewers and listeners, he has conquered the world of stand-up comedy with specials on Netflix and Comedy Central.

His talents have earned him features in prestigious publications like Rolling Stone, The NY Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many more, solidifying his position as a comedic force to be reckoned with.

As a regular guest on top podcasts, including The Joe Rogan Experience, Dillons unique style of cultural commentary and satire has garnered him immense recognition. Not to mention, hes got a new book called Death By Boomers slated for release in the Fall of 2023.

Tickets for the tour go on sale at 2 pm on Tuesday, 25 July. But if youre a My Live Nation member, you get a head start with the presale beginning at 1 pm on Monday, 24 July until 1 pm, Tuesday, 25 July. Head here to get yours. 

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13:50

Elevated Outlooks "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

 Russian leadership looking out windows

 
Shoigu

 
Surovikin


13:47

Magnolia branch "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"


 A it of the white magnolia at my mum's place in Newcastle

13:43

Ukrainian General said Zelensky is Responsible for 100,000s Dead Ukrainians "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"

COMMENT: Mr. Armstrong, My cousin is in government here ___________________, and he said you have the best sources that even surpass some intelligence agencies. Only you have been reporting that your Ukrainian sources told you that Zelensky is corrupt and has destroyed his country for a handful of silver. It is coming out that the Ukrainian Army General Serhiy Krivonos has openly said that Zelensky has indeed destroyed his country. He actually said, This colossal mistake resulted in hundreds of thousands of dead Ukrainians and the destruction of a huge number of cities.

My cousin said people from all countries go to you because they have a similar mindset. Would you agree? Why are your sources better than anyone else?

GDK

ANSWER: Zelensky is an actor nothing more. He is destroying his country because he cares nothing about its people and plans his exit to a mansion in Miami. He always dresses in army clothing as a psychological ploy to constantly pretend he is fighting for freedom. This is such a lie, for Ukraine would never have been in such a position if Kiev did not start the civil war attacking the Donbas. This is the dissent against Putin that he did not invade Ukraine as the US did to Iraq. They are ethnic Russians who have been there for centuries in the Donbas. The US has done similar actions involving Americans in foreign nations. Zelensky wants them to surrender their language and their religion. This is absurd. He is willing to destroy his country and hopes that he will be able to sell the farmland and resources to Blackrock and live in Miami as a billionaire tax-free, of course.

Zelensky is listed in the Panama Papers, and the fact-checkers try to divert people away from this fact. When Zelenskys European...

13:20

Can I Be Fined for Driving Too Slowly? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Ever been stuck behind a vehicle driving well below the speed limit on a one-lane road? Weve all been there.  Of course, the best advice is not to take risks trying to overtake unsafely, and to recognise their may be...

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13:00

Geelong welcomes Victorias best fly fishers "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

The Geelong Fly Fishing Club will welcome fly casters from across the state when it hosts the Australian Casting Federations (ACF) Victorian Fly Casting Championships this weekend.

Held at the Geelong Casting Pool at Barwon Valley Park in Belmont on Sunday, July 23 between 9.30am and 3pm, the event features three accuracy events and three distance events.

Competitors will vie for awards for both disciplines as well as the title of Victorian Champion for the aggregate top scorer across all events.

Geelong Fly Fishing Club member and ACF vice president Ron Heath encouraged members of the public to wander down, watch the event and speak to club members if they were interested in taking up the sport.

Were always encouraging people to come down and have a look, Mr Heath said.

We always get people having a look and asking questions about it, and I always find that if theyre interested enough to come and ask questions they might just come along and try it.

Mr Heath has represented Australia at the sports world championships and is currently the official casting coach for the ACF.

He said fly casting was a fantastic sport for people of all ages and one that would improve anyones fishing.

Ive been fly fishing since about 1967, and (involved in competition) since about 1970; a long time, Mr Heath said.

Its all about the camaraderie. Im 80 years old and I still enjoy it. Its all about catching up, having a chat and talking a bit of rubbish; thats what most fishermen do.

The club will also host the national championships in Geelong on August 20.

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12:57

Two Ways, Two Days: Hospital site and Protection Rock "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

<p><p><p><div class="elementor elementor-55053"> <div class="elementor-inner"> <div class="elementor-section-wrap"> <section class= "elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e0e3479 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class= "elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f89fe8d"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-af5e1b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <h3><strong>Two Ways, Two Days: Hospital Site and Protection Rock</strong></h3> <p><strong>By Steven & Evan Strong

21/07/23

* Special Thanks to: Shane Curl (Photographer), Shaunus & The Landowner, & Marigold Sunshine

First up, we wish to praise and thank the two people who sought us out regarding secret rock business. When dealing with sacred Original rocks, whether totally stationary or fully mobile, we never approach and always await their contact and instructions. We never initiate proceedings, and it is only after an invitation is extended that arrangements are then made to either inspect or receive.

                What is fascinating when examining the next two additions is that outside being rocks they have nothing in common, serving completely purposes and methods of manufacture. The first offering is all about ceremonies, healing and stone axes, it is a series of highly significant interconnected engravings found on rock platforms. Unlike all of the individual rocks, of which we are the current custodians, there is no evidence of highly advanced technology well beyond the reach of any stone, bone and stick tool kit. Everything we saw and examined is the result of rock-on-rock rubbing and abrasion. It is the dominant type or rock art/engraving in the Sydney/Central Coast Region, and almost always an...</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div></p></p></p>

12:46

US Citizens Will Effectively Decide Whether Our Nations Constituents Enter War With China "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

As Australians for War Powers Reform (AWPR) pointed out recently, the nations of France, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Spain and Norway, all require parliamentary approval for overseas troop deployments to conflicts that have broken out on foreign soil. However, by contrast, the Australian...

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12:13

Classification review rejects push to ban Gender Queer book "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Jordan Hirst

Australias Classification Review Board has rejected a push to censor gender and sexuality memoir Gender Queer on appeal after a right-wing activist demanded it be banned. Gender Queer: A Memoir (above) is a 2019 graphic novel by American non-binary author Maia Kobabe. Aimed at teenage readers, the memoir retells the authors journey of sexual and ...

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12:08

The Rolling Stones 1973 Kooyong Concert 50th Anniversary Show is heading to Bendigo "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

<p><p><p>50 years ago The Rolling Stones sizzled at Kooyong Tennis Centre during a matinee performance on their infamous <em>Exile On Main Street</em> World Tour in 1973.</p> <p>Punters were offered a chance to relive the magic in 2013 for the 40th anniversary and again in 2018 for the 45th. Now, its time for its 50th anniversary bash, promising to be the grandest tribute yet, bringing an encore run of shows in October and November. Locally you can catch it at Bendigo on November 11.</p> <h3>The Rolling Stones 1973 Kooyong Concert 50th Anniversary Shows</h3> <ul> <li>Fri 27th Oct Burrinja Theatre, Upwey</li> <li>Sun 29th Oct (arvo) West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul</li> <li>Fri 10th Nov Yarraville Club</li> <li>Sat 11th Nov Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><b><i>Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews </i></b><a href= "https://fortemag.com.au/music/"><span class= "s1"><b><i>here</i></b></span></a><b><i>.</i></b></p> <p>After the phenomenal success of their sold-out show at the Corner Hotel in April, Cherry Rock has teamed up with Leicashow Presents for this special event. Theyve curated an all-star local act, none other than THE MONKEY MEN, featuring Tim Rogers on lead vocals, Andre Warhurst and Davey Lane on guitars, Stephen Hadley on bass, Matthew Cotter on drums, Bruce Haymes on keys, Jack Howard and Ben Marsland on horns, and Eliza & Talei Wolfgramm on backing vocals.

The band will deliver a track-for-track live tribute, with a set list including the likes of Brown Sugar, Love in Vain, Sweet Virginia, You Cant Always Get What You Want and Midnight Rambler, among others.</p> <p>Special guests will be joining the Upwey and Yarraville shows, including Stones original Kooyong 1973 openers, Sunbury 73 headliners, and early Mushroom Records signees, Madder Lake, who have gifted us with the unforgettable classic 12lb Toothbrush in 1973.</p> <p>Prepare to rock out like its 1973 all over again!</p> <p><strong>Get your tickets to Bendigo <a href= "https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/whats-on">here</a>. </strong></p> <p>The post <a href= "https://fortemag.com.au/the-rolling-stones-1973-kooyong-concert-50th-anniversary-show-is-heading-to-bendigo/" rel="nofollow">The Rolling Stones 1973 Kooyong Concert 50th Anniversary Show is heading to Bendigo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://fortemag.com.au" rel="nofollow">Forte Magazine</a>.</p></p></p>

11:54

Business As Usual Must Remain Regardless of the Cost? "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"

Joseph Priestly kept his CO2 in a bottle!

Do Carbon Dioxide Offsets Offer Climate Salvation?

From an Essay by Ivy Main, Power for the People, July 20, 2023

In medieval Europe, the Roman Catholic church encouraged sinners to get square with God by performing good works and acts of charity. Since both of these might require spending money, some resourceful church leaders streamlined the process, taking the money and letting the good works slide. A rich sinner could buy indulgences to cover adultery, eating meat during Lent, or any number of other transgressions.

The historical record does not indicate that emitting carbon dioxide was among the redeemable sins. (Well, CO2 wouldnt be discovered until 1754.) Still, medieval Christians would have recognized the attraction of buying indulgences in the form of carbon offsets rather than actually cutting back on CO2-emitting activities. We cant help sinning, so if the act of atonement evens the score, why not grant absolution?

Here in the present, a whole industry has sprung up to sell climate indulgences to guilt-ridden liberals. As one website explains soothingly, Carbon offsets work through supporting tree planting services and carbon offsetting projects to neutralize your emissions and mitigate your impact on the planet. Buying these indulgences requires just a click of your mouse and a credit card. For $25 you can feel good about an airplane flight of up to 10,000 miles! Thats enough to get you from D.C. to Australia, where you can visit the Great Barrier Reef before it is completely destroyed by the ocean acidification resulting from your carbon emissions.

(Ive committed this sin myself: Ive been to Australia, on a miserably long flight the CO2 emissions of which I did not pay $25 to offset. They hadnt invented $25 carbon offsets at the time, or I might have.)

Martin Luther, a 16th century priest who made a name for himself by opposing the selling of indulgences, put the matter succinctly: Indulgences are most pernicious, he wrote, because they induce complacency and thereby imperil salvation.

He meant saving souls, and we mean saving the planet; regardless, he had the psychology right. Were more likely to excuse ourselves for driving gas-guzzlers and flying to cool places if we also pay to plant trees in Africa or bribe Brazilians not to deforest the Am...

11:36

The Friends Experience pop-up is coming to Melbourne "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

If youve ever had a TV in your home, theres a good chance youve seen an episode of Friends. The iconic sitcom series ran for a whopping 10 seasons and 236 episodes, capturing the zeitgeist of 90s and early 2000s television culture and picking up dedicated fans along the way.

If youre one of them, youre in luck the official Friends Experience is set to arrive in Melbourne on September 1.

The Friends Experience Melbourne

  • After touring through multiple major cities, the pop-up event will be opening in Melbourne next month
  • Enter the universe of the hit sitcom, act out your favourite scenes and grab exclusive merch at the store
  • The Friends Experience will be hosted at The District Docklands and will run from September 1 to November 26

Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment here.

After hosting events all over the world in cities including New York, Brussels, Paris and Birmingham, the Friends Experience will make its Australian debut at the District in Docklands. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the show with props, costumes and stage design.

 

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11:00

Regional house prices lowered "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Its a good time to buy a home in the Greater Geelong region, according to new data from the Real Estate Insitute of Victoria (REIV).

House prices dropped by 4.4 per cent in Geelong during the second quarter of this year, with many areas across the region seeing more than a two per cent movement in each direction.

Drysdale had the biggest median price drop, which fell by 9.4 per cent with a median sale price of $700,000, followed by Barwon Heads (-5.4&percnt) at $1.85 million and Belmont (-4.8&percnt) at $690,000.

Other suburbs to see a more than two per cent quarterly price decrease during the April to June period were Portarlington (-4.6&percnt), East Geelong (-3.5&percnt), and Corio (-2.9&percnt).

Manifold Heights had the largest quarterly growth with an increase of 22.8 per cent and 1.21 million median sale price, while Geelong West rose by 0.5 per cent at $1.01 million.

REIV president Andrew Meehan said it was interesting how Greater Geelong house prices had lowered during the quarter but increased over the past six months.

As the markets seen with the quarterly change increase regionally from Victoria, I would expect that to be continuing and would be reflected in the Greater Geelong pricing, he said.

The prices are stable, were seeing increases elsewhere, so despite them being down for the quarter but up for the six months in Geelong, Id say its a reasonably good time to buy.

Mr Meehan also said the days on the market for homes were less than the regional average, with many suburbs recording less than 40 days, such as Highton and Corio, which reported only 31 days.

Its a good time for buyers to be entering the market with a bit of a downturn in the last quarter, but up in the last six months, he said.

From what I am hearing there is strong buyer demand which is probably why theres shorter days on market in the Geelong area.

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11:00

Vietnam Killed In Action soldiers remembered "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Remembering the fallen Mullumbimby RSL Sub-branch President Brian Bamblett and Secretary Neville Watts the Mullumbimby cemetery. Photo Tree Faerie.

August 3 marks 60 years since the arrival of the Australian Army Training team in South Vietnam and 50 years since the withdrawal of combat troops.

Five-hundred and twenty-three Australia soldiers were killed in action in Vietnam. Putting that figure into perspective, Australia lost 41 in Afghanistan.

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10:52

Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier return in Songs from the Book of Life "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Prepare to immerse yourself in the mesmerising world of two Australian music legends, Deborah Conway AM and her talented collaborator/husband Willy Zygier. From 4 7 October, Arts Centre Melbournes Fairfax Studio will be graced with their autobiographical masterpiece, Songs from the Book of Life.

Based on Conways highly anticipated memoir, Book of Life, hitting the shelves on 3 October, this theatrical gem, written and performed by the power duo themselves, unfolds their remarkable four-decade musical journey through eight scenes and eight soul-stirring songs.

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

Stripped bare with candour, humour, and revelations, Conway and Zygier will take you on a riveting ride, revisiting their youthful rebellion, falling in love, and grappling with aging, money, and, above all, music. Brace yourself for an unfiltered glimpse into the life of an iconic woman who rocked the Australian music scene.

 

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10:39

Film festival fundraiser for historical society "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Film fans will have the opportunity to support the Bellarine Historical Society (BHS) when it partners with the North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF) to present acclaimed Australian film The Drovers Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson.

The Drovers Wife is the directorial debut of Indigenous playwright and actress Leah Purcell, who also won Best Lead Actress at the 2022 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards for her performance in the films lead role.

The film will be screened at the Indented Head Community Hall on Sunday, August 6 as a fundraiser for the BHS.

The proceeds will be used to install a ramp for wheelchair and aged access at the societys Court House Museum site in Drysdale, where it holds its impressive collection of photos, records and maps of the Bellarine area.

BHS president Lorraine Stokes OAM thanked the NBFF for facilitating the event to help the historical society raise funds for the access ramp.

The NBFF committee have come up with this idea and theyll run the movie night for us, which is fantastic; its really good of them to help us out here, Ms Stokes said.

Were a volunteer organisation, we receive no funding from any level of government. We raise our own money through research, book sales and donations.

We get busloads wanting to come in from aged care facilities and elsewhere, but we dont have access for people whove got disabilities. So this fundraiser will allow us to be open to everybody.

NBFF chair Bill Lussier said his organisation was proud to help the BHS with its fundraising efforts.

The North Bellarine Film Festival is happy to support the BHS, which has an important role in documenting and educating residents and visitors about the regions history and cultural identity, he said.

For tickets and more information visit trybooking.com/events/landing/1071365

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10:04

Darren Criss is returning to Australia for a national tour this year "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Screen Actors Guild award-winner Darren Criss is gracing our shores once again for a sensational series of concerts later this year. A true multi-talent, Criss will serenade audiences in Adelaide, Melbourne, Tasmania, Canberra, and Sydney this September, belting out hits from his remarkable career on TV, film, Broadway, and the music scene, backed by his four-piece band.

Darren Criss Australian Tour 2023

Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre 3 September 2023
Canberra Theatre Centre 4 September 2023
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne 5 September 2023
Theatre Royal Hobart 7 September 2023
City Recital Hall, Sydney 11 September 2023

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

My first show in Australia in 2018 was so much fun and I am looking forward to coming back with my friends and seeing more of the country, Criss says. We are taking things up a notch for this tour and I cant wait to see everyone!

 

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10:00

Documentary Stare Into the Lights, My Pretties "IndyWatch Feed National"

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published April 14, 2018.

Technology didn't come about by accident, it's a reflection of human will, or so claims the intriguing documentary, "Stare Into the Lights My Pretties." Yet, with the rate of technological development continuing to grow exponentially, it's unclear if anyone envisioned how society would become obsessed with staring at screens, such that our waking hours are dominated by them in one form or another.

In the beginning, there were only a few ways to get new technology funded, known as the ABCs. "A," for armed forces, included ARPA, the Advanced Research Projects Agency, which commissioned the work that started the internet.

"B," for bureaucracy, refers to innovations such as government sites intended to deliver information and services, including online tax returns. "C," or corporate power, made up the third arm, which drove the development of new products to draw in new markets.

According to Lelia Green, a professor and senior lecturer at the school of communications at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia, who is featured in the film, "Google would offer many examples of corporate power driven development."1 Yet, social engagement is the new driver of technology that has taken off more so in recent years. Green notes that distributed collaborators and everyday innovators are now an important driver of technology.

"The acknowledgement of distributed networks of collaborators allows recognition of the creative power of harnessing the hive;' the community of people engaged in a shared activity," she says. "We see these alliances of enthusiasts working creatively and productively in gaming contexts, in wikis and on fan fiction sites to name but a few," but what does all of this mean, and what will happen if this technological culture is left to continue unchecked?

Are Machines Running Our Lives?

At the foundation of the documentary is the unsettling question of who's really in control: the machines or us? The film gives some unsettling statistics of how integrated technology has become in our 21st century lives:

  • Over 3.8 billion people have access to the internet
  • There are 2 billion active Facebook users every month
  • The average adult spends more than eight hours a day with screens (more time than sleep)
  • Within the first 15 minutes of waking up, 4 out of 5 smartphone users check their phones
  • By the time the average person reaches 70, they will have spent the equivalent of 10 to 15 years of their life watching television, more than fo...

09:59

Theres a Desperate Need for Reform in the NSW Police Force "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Lifeless bodies are piling up in this state as a result of NSW police, which, as of mid-May, has fatally tasered a great-grandmother and shot dead two others, which are tragedies that have involved trigger-happy officers reaching for weapons to...

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09:56

Anthony Josephs Sonnets for Albert: page 76 "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Anthony Joseph, Sonnets for Albert (Bloomsbury Poetry 2022) I bought a copy of Sonnets for Albert after hearing Anthony Josephs brilliant chat with Felicity Plunkett at the Sydney Writers Festival earlier this year. The Albert of the title is the Continue reading

09:00

Mullum takes up majority of pegged affordable land in Councils Affordable Housing Contribution Policy "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

<p><figure class="wp-caption alignright" id="attachment_331603" style= "width: 451px;"><a href= "https://www.echo.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Affordable-Housing-Contribution-Areas-Mullumbimby.jpg"> <img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-331603" height="640" src= "https://www.echo.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Affordable-Housing-Contribution-Areas-Mullumbimby-451x640.jpg" width="451"></a> <figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-331603"> Page 63 of Councils Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme 01 for Mullumbimby. There are two tiers of Affordable Housing Contribution Areas. Tier 1 is indicated by the yellow areas, while tier 2 is the brown area, just to the south of Ann Street near the disused railway line. The old Mullum Hospital site, located on the corner of Azalea Street and Left Bank Road, is pegged for the scheme, along with nearby land parcels. The largest tier 1 area, between Jubilee Avenue and the disused railway line, is just south of Councils abandoned plans for Lot 22 (located left of the railway), and is considerably larger in size.Mul</figcaption> </figure> <p class="p4"><span class="s3">Local architect David Brown has resigned from Councils Affordable Housing Committee, and the Place Planning Collective (PPC).</span></p> <p class="p5"><span class="s3">The PPC is a body of locals tasked with guiding Council with the development of Bangalow, Mullum, the Arts & Industry Estate and Federal.

Among his many reasons for resigning, he says Councils Byron Shire Affordable Housing Contribution Policy is fundamentally flawed.</span></p> <h4 class="p5"><span class="s3">So what is it?</span></h4> <p class="p5"><span class="s3">Both the policy and scheme are available on Councils website.</span></p> <p class="p5"><span class="s3">Council say: One of our initiatives to help deliver affordable housing for our community is to...</span></p></span></p>

08:57

Four-storey hotel redevelopment slated for Waves Hotel "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Waves Hotel in Byron Bay. Plus Architecture have proposed a new hotel on the site.
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08:37

A step back in Rock n Roll time to 1959 "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

J OK.

The only live rocknroll feature film ever made in the 1950s began its screening in May before setting off on a nation wide tour of Australia. 

Miraculously retrieved from a certain journey to the local tip, Melbourne resident Mark Iaria discovered the film while visiting a yard sale clear out in Melbournes northern suburbs. 

After three years of research and restoration, RocknRoll has hit the highway for a modern day roadshow across the country, beginning its journey on May 22 at the Dendy Newtown in Sydney, and then weaving its way throughout Australia for the remainder of 2023. 

Lee Gordon

The brainchild of American Lee Gordon, whose entertainment company blossomed in Australia during the 1950s and early 60s, RocknRoll sat on the top of the NFSAs most wanted list for decades, after the only copy thought to have survived was accidentally taken to the local tip in the early 1970s by a removalist working for the director of the film, Lee Robinson. 

Widely regarded as one of the most important cultural artefacts to be retri...

08:36

08:04

SPRINGBOKS: Full press conference 20 July 2023 Jacques Nienaber and Jesse Kriel "IndyWatch Feed National"

Rugby union. Springboks play Argentina next on July 30 for their last game of the Rugby Championship. Australia and New Zealand play the day prior.

07:51

A closer peek at Franklins pre-election promise failure "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

NSW Nationals MLC, Ben Franklin is now President of the NSW Legislative Council. Photo David Lowe.

NSW Nationals MLC, Ben Franklin, has avoided taking responsibility for an unfulfilled $6M funding promise he made just prior to his party losing the state election in March. 

As reported last week, the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital (BBWH) faces possible closure, after a NSW government panel deemed the facility did not demonstrate value for money in its funding application.

This is despite the panel recognising the hospitals expertise and experience in the provision of veterinary and rehabilitation services for injured native animals. 

The decision was supported by NSW environment minister, Penny Sharpe (Labor) at arms length.

Sharpes office told The Echo at the time that the NSW Labor government never promised the funding, and instead says it supports action on dwindling koala numbers. 

Yet it is unclear what other government assistance is afforded to other native and endangered animals on the North Coast.

Franklin, who is now President of the NSW Legislative Council (upper house), told The Echo, Prior to making the announcement, I...

07:30

1918: Julian Eltinge, the most famous drag queen "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Destiny Rogers

In 1918, Australian newspapers celebrated the move to the silver screen by popular stage star Julian Eltinge, the worlds most famous drag queen. Julian Eltinge first performed in drag at the age of 10 in the Boston Cadets. made his Broadway debut in drag in 1904. became one of the highest-paid actors on the American ...

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07:27

Das Deutsche Heer am Pazifik (II) "IndyWatch Feed National"

Talisman Sabre

Das Gromanver Talisman Sabre wird alle zwei Jahre durchgefhrt und findet in diesem Jahr schon das zehnte Mal statt.[1] Es handelt sich um die grte gemeinsame Kriegsbung der Streitkrfte Australiens und der Vereinigten Staaten, die nicht nur bei bungen, sondern auch in Kriegen regelmig kooperiert haben; so beteiligten sich australische Truppen an den Kriegen in Afghanistan wie auch im Irak. Talisman Sabre ist dafr gedacht, gemeinsame Operationen unterschiedlicher Teilstreitkrfte aus unterschiedlichen Staaten zu trainieren; die bung umfasst unter anderem Seeoperationen, amphibische Landungen, Operationen an Land und den Luftkampf. Beteiligt sind in diesem Jahr 13 Staaten. Den Kern bilden dabei die Streitkrfte der USA und Kanadas, Australiens und Neuseelands sowie Grobritanniens; die fnf Staaten kooperieren auen- und militrpolitisch recht eng und bilden gemeinsam das seit Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs ttige Geheimdienstbndnis Five Eyes. Am Manver beteiligt sind zudem Japan und Sdkorea, die ihre Zusammenarbeit mit der NATO intensivieren.[2] Darber hinaus nehmen aus der Asien-Pazifik-Region Indonesien und Papua-Neuguinea sowie die pazifischen Inselstaaten Fidschi und Tonga teil. Aus Europa sind neben deutschen auch franzsische Truppen eingetroffen; Frankreich begreift sich mit seinen Pazifik-Kolonien bis heute als pazifische Macht.[3]

Realistische bungsmglichkeiten

Talisman Sabre 2023 beginnt an diesem Samstag (22. Juli) und dauert sodann zwei Wochen bis zum 4. August. Genutzt werden zahlreiche Standorte, die sich vom Westen des Landes bis zum Nordosten ber den gesamten australischen Kontinent erstrecken; so entstehen, erlutert die Bundeswehr, realistische bungsmglichkeiten, um abzubilden, wie eine groe multinationale Streitmacht in einem weiten Einsatzgebiet funktionieren sollte.[4] Die Bundeswehr nimmt mit ber 200 Soldaten vor allem aus dem Heer, aber auch aus der Marine an dem Gromanver teil, zu dem insgesamt rund 30.000 Militrs erwartet werden. Die Heereskrfte kommen in der Masse aus dem Fallschirmjgerregiment 31, heit es bei der Bundeswehr; sie werden fr Talisman Sabre 2023 in eine multinationale Brigade integriert, die durch die Australian Army gefhrt wird. Auerdem werden Soldaten des Seebataillons der Marineinfanterie der Bundeswehr, wie die Bundeswehr schreibt bei dem Manver eingesetzt; sie werden dabei temporr den US-Marines unterstellt. Eingesetzt werden sie in der bung unter anderem bei einer amphibischen Landung. In welcher realen Situation die Bundeswehr in der Asien-Pazifik-Region bei einem Landemanver zum Einsatz kommen knnte, teilt die Bundeswehr nicht mit. Den groen politischen Rahmen spannt der Machtkampf des Westens gegen China.

Militrblock gegen China

Einen Eindruck vom militrisch-strategischen Kontext des Gromanvers bieten einige Aktivitten der japanischen Streitkrfte. Diese haben in den vergangenen Ja...

07:06

07:06

From Australia to Cuba with Love. "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

From Australia to Cuba with Love is a campaign run by the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society, now in its second year, with more than fifty people around Australia cycling, walking, running []

The post From Australia to Cuba with Love. first appeared on Westender.

07:00

FIFA Begs Fans to Do the Right Thing and Buy Tickets as Womens World Cup Gets Underway with Many Unsold Seats "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

With the Womens World Cup getting underway Thursday, CNN reported Wednesday that FIFA was still struggling to sell tickets to the monthlong event, which is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

In an effort to turn that around, FIFA President Gianni Infantino implored New Zealanders to purchase tickets for the womens soccer showcase.

New Zealand, we want you. We need you, Infantino said during a news conference Wednesday in Auckland.

Its never too late to do the right thing. Come to watch the matches. We need full stadiums to warm us all up, he added, emphasizing the significance of enthusiastic support from the home crowd.

Joining Infantino was FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, who echoed his sentiments and encouraged Kiwis not to delay in securing their tickets.

We still have tickets available for some matches, so my only plea is dont wait until the last moment, Samoura said.

As part of the efforts to entice fans to attend the matches, the accounting firm Xero, an official partner of the Womens World Cup, offered 20,000 free tickets for games in New Zealands four host cities, according to CNN.

While the complimentary ticket allocation has been fully utilized, the remaining tickets left unsold indicate interest in the event remains low.

The exact reason is unclear.

The Associated Press noted that the countrys Football Ferns have never won a World Cup group match.

A larger problem, it said, is that soccer is not generally a widely supported sport in New Zealand and attracting fans to stadiums in the coldest months of the year was always going to be a hard sell.

In the United States, the womens soccer team has...

06:18

Falkland Islands tells EU and Argentina to go and get stuffed. Again. "IndyWatch Feed National"

If they want to be British with a British name, good on 'em. God Save The King. And Maggie.

06:18

Oil and gas industry campaign challenged for being misleading and worse "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"

Contributed by Jim Hayes

Campaigners against the fossil fuel industry have taken issue with the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Associations (Appea) advertising campaign to convince Australia that gas is a green furl because it is 50 percent cleaner than coal, and essential to lowering greenhouse gases.

Lock the Gate and climate advocacy group Comms Declare have made a submission to the Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to launch an investigation. The Environmental Defenders Office has sent its own letter to the ACCC, accusing the advertising campaign of potentially misleading the public on several counts.

The fuss is about more than misleading the public. The claims are lies and deliberately withhold critical evidence that proves the fact. This form of dishonest advertising is now called greenwashing, and Appea is guilty of it.

Image from Victoria

This is why the submissions to the ACCC are calling for those responsible to be held accountable.

Greenwashing is dangerous because it delays action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and undermines competition and consumer trust in green or renewable products, said Kirsty Ruddock, managing lawyer at the EDO.

Last month an Ad Standards panel found Appeas campaign had breached its codes covering environmental claims.

The downside is that the panel took a minimalist position of considering only the lack of clarity and detail on the claims made. It didnt consider whether the claims are true or false. It could have considered that gas emits a high level of methane gas, which is a more potent greenhouse gas that carbon. The 50 percent cleaner than coal tag is...

05:51

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05:31

1) Three USTJ students charged with treason, receive 18-month prison sentence "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"


2) West Papua liberation group praises support for MSG keep going plea 

3) Joint patrol conducted in Dogiyai after clash to restore normalcy 

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1) Three USTJ students charged with treason, receive 18-month prison sentence   

News Desk - USTJ Free Speech Makar Case Trial 

20 July 2023


Jayapura, Jubi On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, three students who participated in a protest at the University of Science and Technology Jayapura (USTJ) on November 10, 2022, were charged with treason and sentenced to 18 mo...

01:17

Scott Ritter Investigation: Agent Zelensky Part 2 "IndyWatch Feed National"

Part 1 of a highly revealing investigative series exploring the unlikely rise to power of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, by American author, military analyst, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer, and former United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) weapons inspector, Scott Ritter.

Continuing the expos on the creation of Zelensky and how British and US intelligence created the central character of the war, and the conditions which led to the current conflict.

Scott Ritter says

In the intelligence business, every agent is assigned tasks by his or her handlers. In the case of Agent Zelensky, Ive identified ten obligations that define his relationship with his foreign intelligence masters. Once youve examined each of these, it becomes clear why Zelensky the comedian said one thing, and Zelensky the President did another. What are the true reasons behind the current situation in Ukraine today? What kind of operation has the CIA been running in Ukraine over the course of many years? You will find the answers to these and other questions in Part 2 of my investigative documentary film, Agent Zelensky. Watch: 

WATCH PART 1 OF AGENT ZELENSKY HERE

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00:52

False progress "IndyWatch Feed National"

From 2024, the Grammys will feature an award for Best African Music Performance. Is the category a positive step embracing the global popularity of African music, or another homogenizing exotification?

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Anglique Kidjo at Womadelaide in Australia. Image credit Simon Loffler via Flickr CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

In June, the Recording Academy announced three new categories for the 2024 Grammys: Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording. According to Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., These changes reflect our commitment to actively listen and respond to the feedback from our music community, accurately represent a diverse range of relevant musical genres, and stay aligned with the ever-evolving musical landscape.

On its surface, this acknowledgment appears like one of several marked steps forward by the American music market to embrace the growing popularity and influence of various music genres from the continent. In 2016, Beninese musical legend Angelique Kidjo accepted a Grammy for Best Global Music Album, and foretold an upcoming watershed moment. I want to dedicate this Grammy to all the traditional musicians in Africa in my country, to all the younger generations that knew our music, Kidjo declared. Africa is on the rise. Since then, megastar artists such as Burna Boy and Wizkid have gone on to win Grammys, Billboard has launched the US Afrobeats Songs chart, and seemingly ubiquitous hits such as Wizkids Essence, Remas Calm Down, and Burna Boys Last Last have become Billboard Hot 100 mainstays. Yet, when Mason was interviewed in 2021 about Essence failing to make the finals for Record of the Year as the best-selling African record of all time in the US, the response was noncommittal: It is a great record. Hes a very talented artist. I cant speak to why it didnt make it, but I do really love the record.

For decades, the American music industry at large designated artists like Kidjo to the nebulous genre of world music, a label that is not stratified by any meaningful technical criteria, but by...

00:46

INTERVIEW: Freddie Ponton Why NATO is Failing in Ukraine "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"

Why the Wests experimental a la carte approach to fighting their seemingly cock-sure yet obtuse proxy war against Russia has netted such terrible results for Ukraine.

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 19, 2023,  Patrick talks with independent French researcher and journalist Freddie Ponton, discusses US-UK-NATOs military debacle in Ukraine, and why the Wests experimental a la carte approach to fighting their seemingly cock-sure yet obtuse proxy war against Russia has netted such terrible results for Ukraine, while simultaneously pushing Europe into financial deficit. All this and more. Listen:

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23:01

Bahrain: UK MPs demand answers after kingdom removed from human rights list "IndyWatch Feed National"

Bahrain: UK MPs demand answers after kingdom removed from human rights list

For first time since 2015, Bahrain is dropped from UK government's countries of concern. Lawmakers demand to know how that decision was made
Dania Akkad Thu, 07/20/2023 - 14:01
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak greets Bahrain's Prime Minister Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa on the steps of 10 Downing Street on 3 July 2023 (AFP)
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak greets Bahrain's Prime Minister Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa on the steps of 10 Downing Street on 3 July 2023 (AFP)

British MPs are pressing the government to explain why Bahrain has been dropped from a list of human rights priority countries with rights groups calling the removal a whitewash.

The decision, revealed last Friday in the governments 2022 Human Rights and Democracy Report, marks the first time since 2015 that Bahrain has not made the list.

The report praises the kingdoms long tradition of respecting and enabling religious freedom and use of alternative sentencing, an effort the UK has supported Bahrain with, and which has significantly reduced the prison population.

It also commended last years parliamentary elections while acknowledging that some political parties remain banned and international observers werent invited.

MEE asked the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) what metrics had been used to make its decision.

...

21:35

Carson Kressley reflects on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Sarah Davison

While Carson Kressley may now be better known for as a judge on RuPauls Drag Race, 20 years ago he was part of the original Fab Five. The original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy premiered on Bravo two decades ago this month. The show was a unique beast in 2003, not only in terms of ...

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21:29

As NATO Looks for Answers to the Ukraine Conflict, Poland Seeks the Nuclear Option. Scott Ritter "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"

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21:19

Over 700 Babies Left to Die After Botched Abortions in Australia "IndyWatch Feed National"

READ MORE AT CALDRON POOL Its been said, the true measure of any society can...

20:49

Putting genomics under the microscope with international congress "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

This week, the International Congress of Genetics and Genomics kicked off in Melbourne to discuss how genomics can help our health.

A new national centre called the Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics, (ALIGN), was also launched this week bringing benefits of genomics medicine to First Nations Australians.

With different genomics projects, scientific and  First Nations communities will have a deeper insight into common diseases like diabetes and cancer.

The Wires Isaac Brogan asked Lead of ALIGN and Professor of Indigenous Genomics at the Australian National University, Alex Brown about the work ALIGN will do

Image: Image courtesy of Pixabay: Komono

Produced By: Isaac Brogan

Featured In Story: Alex Brown Lead of ALIGN and Professor of Indigenous Genomics at the Australian National University, and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 20 July 2023

The post Putting genomics under the microscope with international congress appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

Putting genomics under the microscope with international congress "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

This week, the International Congress of Genetics and Genomics kicked off in Melbourne to discuss how genomics can help our health.

A new national centre called the Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics, (ALIGN), was also launched this week bringing benefits of genomics medicine to First Nations Australians.

With different genomics projects, scientific and  First Nations communities will have a deeper insight into common diseases like diabetes and cancer.

The Wires Isaac Brogan asked Lead of ALIGN and Professor of Indigenous Genomics at the Australian National University, Alex Brown about the work ALIGN will do

Image: Image courtesy of Pixabay: Komono

Produced By: Isaac Brogan

Featured In Story: Alex Brown Lead of ALIGN and Professor of Indigenous Genomics at the Australian National University, and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 20 July 2023

The post Putting genomics under the microscope with international congress appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

20:38

Collaboration with farmers key in conserving native ecosystems in agricultural landscapes "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Australia has one of the worlds highest rates of deforestation.

Less than 5% of native vegetation remains on roadsides and private properties in South Australias York Peninsula, according to a new study.

In a bid to boost conservation in agricultural landscapes, researchers are calling for drastic changes to land management strategies to retain native ecosystems and prevent biodiversity loss. The study, between university of South Australia and Kangaroo Island Research Station frames a lens on empowering collaboration between farmers and regional communities by identifying barriers that obstruct preservation.

 

 

Image: Image courtesy of: Wikimedia Commons Jordan Condon

Produced By: Emma Wotzke

Featured In Story: Bianca Amato University of South Australia Researcher and PhD student , and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 20 July 2023

The post Collaboration with farmers key in conserving native ecosystems in agricultural landscapes appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

Collaboration with farmers key in conserving native ecosystems in agricultural landscapes "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

Australia has one of the worlds highest rates of deforestation.

Less than 5% of native vegetation remains on roadsides and private properties in South Australias York Peninsula, according to a new study.

In a bid to boost conservation in agricultural landscapes, researchers are calling for drastic changes to land management strategies to retain native ecosystems and prevent biodiversity loss. The study, between university of South Australia and Kangaroo Island Research Station frames a lens on empowering collaboration between farmers and regional communities by identifying barriers that obstruct preservation.

 

 

Image: Image courtesy of: Wikimedia Commons Jordan Condon

Produced By: Emma Wotzke

Featured In Story: Bianca Amato University of South Australia Researcher and PhD student , and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 20 July 2023

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20:07

Traditional Owners rejoice as court overturns plan for Kimba nuclear waste dump "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

We won it for our grandparents, an echo of Bungarla Elder, Dawn Taylors sentiment, following the outcome of a six-year fight for Traditional Owners on SAs Eyre Peninsula.

What has been described as a David and Goliath case reached a victorious peak for Barngarla people with the Federal Court in Adelaide ruling in their favour, overturning the federal governments decision to build a nuclear waste dump near Kimba.

As reported by the Guardian, justice Natalie Charlesworth said the court would uphold an application by the Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Corporation due to apprehended bias and pre-judgement by former Coalition resources minister Keith Pitt.

So, what does this victory mean for Barngarla people?

Image: Image courtesy of BDAC

Produced By: Emma Wotzke

Featured In Story: Aunty Dawn Taylor respected Bungarla Elder , Dave Sweeney Australian Conservation Foundation Nuclear Policy Analyst , and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 20 July 2023

The post Traditional Owners rejoice as court overturns plan for Kimba nuclear waste dump appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

Traditional Owners rejoice as court overturns plan for Kimba nuclear waste dump "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

We won it for our grandparents, an echo of Bungarla Elder, Dawn Taylors sentiment, following the outcome of a six-year fight for Traditional Owners on SAs Eyre Peninsula.

What has been described as a David and Goliath case reached a victorious peak for Barngarla people with the Federal Court in Adelaide ruling in their favour, overturning the federal governments decision to build a nuclear waste dump near Kimba.

As reported by the Guardian, justice Natalie Charlesworth said the court would uphold an application by the Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Corporation due to apprehended bias and pre-judgement by former Coalition resources minister Keith Pitt.

So, what does this victory mean for Barngarla people?

Image: Image courtesy of BDAC

Produced By: Emma Wotzke

Featured In Story: Aunty Dawn Taylor respected Bungarla Elder , Dave Sweeney Australian Conservation Foundation Nuclear Policy Analyst , and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 20 July 2023

The post Traditional Owners rejoice as court overturns plan for Kimba nuclear waste dump appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

20:05

Time for action: empowering women in STEM "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

The Diversity in STEM Review is an annual report recommending ways the government can support women to feel more accepted and comfortable in STEM related careers.

One group who has contributed to this report is Girl Geek Academy, which encourages girls and women of all ages to recognise their importance in the world of STEM. They conducted their own research for the report.

The Wires contributor from RTRFM Fiona Bartholomaeus asked Girl Geek Academy CEO and founding member Sarah Moran, what inspired her to create the organisation?

Image: Image courtesy of Unsplash: ThisisEngineering RAEng

Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus

Featured In Story: Sarah Moran Girl Geek Academy CEO and founding member , and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 20 July 2023

The post Time for action: empowering women in STEM appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

Time for action: empowering women in STEM "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"

The Diversity in STEM Review is an annual report recommending ways the government can support women to feel more accepted and comfortable in STEM related careers.

One group who has contributed to this report is Girl Geek Academy, which encourages girls and women of all ages to recognise their importance in the world of STEM. They conducted their own research for the report.

The Wires contributor from RTRFM Fiona Bartholomaeus asked Girl Geek Academy CEO and founding member Sarah Moran, what inspired her to create the organisation?

Image: Image courtesy of Unsplash: ThisisEngineering RAEng

Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus

Featured In Story: Sarah Moran Girl Geek Academy CEO and founding member , and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 20 July 2023

The post Time for action: empowering women in STEM appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

19:00

Bitboy Predicts XRP Will Soar To $35 On Heels Of Ripple IPO "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"

In a recent tweet, Ben BitBoy Armstrong, a controversial figure in the crypto community, stirred discussions with a noteworthy projection for the future price of XRP. The excitement began when Evan Luthra, an angel investor and Forbes 30 under 30 award winner, tweeted, XRP just surpassed BTC trading volume. Its now the highest trading crypto asset. Whats your price target for Ripple?

Will XRP Rise to $35?

BitBoys response can be classified as very bold when he said $15 is reasonable, I think over 18 months or so. If they IPO and time it right, could be up to $35 imo. At the heart of Armstrongs projection is his belief in the long-term growth potential of XRP, with the projected price of $15 signifying a whopping 1,720% increase from its current price.

This optimism may be bolstered by the recent legal victory by Ripple which has provided some clarity for XRP. Remarkably, BitBoys enthusiasm didnt stop at $15, as he suggested that XRPs price could potentially reach $35 if Ripple proceeds with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and times it strategically. Achieving this target would necessitate a staggering surge of 4,200%.

The rumors about an upcoming IPO of Ripple are not new. CEO Brad Garlinghouse hinted at the possibility already before the SEC lawsuit. Its likely the agency threw a wrench in the companys plans.

Nevertheless, it is crucial to approach such forecasts with caution, as BitBoy himself acknowledged the inherent unpredictability of the crypto market. Cryptocurrencies are renowned for their price volatility and susceptibility to various external factors, making accurate predictions a challenging task. BityBoy added:

Make no mistake it may not go that high but XRP IS breaking an all time high this cycle save some sort of pointless, vindictive SEC appeal. (Low chance)

Also, the influencers optimistic outlook on XRPs potential is not entirely new. In April, he had already identified XRP as his top altcoin pick for the next bull run, contingent on a favorable outcome in the SEC lawsuit. A positive resolution would provide the asset with much-needed legal and regulatory clarity, potentially acting as a further catalyst for growth.

In another tweet the influencer reacted to a Twitter user who stated Everything is breaking ATH this cycle. Armstrong answered that he doesnt think so, revealing his picks for such altcoins, Solana, Dogecoin, Shiba all potentially on that list. Previous top 10 coins that didnt make new aths last cycle: NEM, NEO, Dash, BCH, XRP (for good reason) etc. Dont fall into the same trap I did last cycle. Everything doesnt perform.

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