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Saturday, 29 July
01:33
Die Polizei hat das Handy des Thringer CDU-Chefs ... "IndyWatch Feed National"
Die Polizei hat das Handy des Thringer CDU-Chefs Mario Voigt aufgemacht. Der wird der Korruption verdchtigt und hatte initial erklrt, er wolle bei den Ermittlungen gegen sich mithelfen, hat dann aber den Entsperrcode fr sein Handy nicht rausgerckt.
Hier der bemerkenswerte Absatz:
Erst mit Hilfe einer Spezialsoftware habe die Polizei das Handy entsperren knnen. Das sei erst mglich gewesen, nachdem der Hersteller ein Update fr eine Software zur Verfgung gestellt habe.Was genau soll das heien? Der Hersteller hat dem Handy per Update-Prozess eine fr die "Spezialsoftware" verwundbare Version bergeholfen?
Oder... die "Spezialsoftware" kommt gar vom Hersteller und der hat denen ein Update gegeben, damit sie das Telefon aufmachen knnen?
In beiden Fllen kooperiert der Hersteller mit der Polizei gegen seine Kunden. Da htte ich ja gerne den Namen des Herstellers erfahren.
Oh warte, das "Hersteller" kann sich auch auf den Hersteller der "Spezialsoftware" beziehen. Wieso wrden sie das dann aber hier erwhnen?
00:15
Climate Change Maps of the Month, July 2023 "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
The world has just experience twenty-four straight days of record breaking global temperatures with no end in sight.
Global average air temperature was 17.139 Celsius on Wednesday, 26 July 2023.
Daily Average 2 Meter Air Temperature
Daily Average 2 Meter Sea Surface Temperature
Tweet of the Month "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
In case you haven't been paying attention, we've now had 24 days in a row of record global temperatures, likely the hottest stretch of 24 days in the last 100,000+ years.
Prof. Eliot Jacobson (@EliotJacobson) July 27, 2023
We humans have some amazing talents, not least of which is our ability to cause global suffering. pic.twitter.com/CQGQ0qoXiY
Friday, 28 July
19:01
Has the RBA won the fight against inflation "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Big Picture podcast
18:55
South African group sues government for Covid-19 vaccines contract details "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
28 July, 2023: Despite widespread calls for transparency, to this day, nearly all publicly funded Covid-19 vaccine procurement contracts remain confidential. This lack of transparency has been criticised as one of the most significant barriers to vaccine equity, a violation of international human rights standards and, often, a breach of domestic transparency regulation.
A 2019 report by Transparency International found that only 7% of Covid contracts have been made publicly available, of those that have been released, most of the crucial information has been redacted.
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) have prevented governments from releasing details of their Covid-19 vaccine deals. This protects the interests of vaccine companies and means that the details of high prices of vaccines and rules that give these companies monopoly rights to keep charging these prices for 20 years. While NDAs are relatively common practice in medical contracts, the level of secrecy required for Covid-19 deals is unprecedented. Pharmaceutical companies conditioned release of vaccines on signing NDAs, leaving even powerful nation blocs like the European Union with little choice but to sign.
In response to the multiple reports of corruption in health procurement and misuse of pandemic response funds, South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has promised greater transparency. However, non-profit group, Health Justice Initiative is arguing that this has yet to be delivered. It is taking the government to court to find out the details of South Africas procurement of publicly funded Covid-19 vaccines.
Health Justice Initiative joined the criticism of Covid-19 procurement NDAs for enabling pharmaceutical companies to set prices. AstraZeneca reportedly sold vaccines to South Africa at 2.5 times the price per dose that European governments paid.
NDAs can also include secret indemnity for any health risks that arise from the vaccine injections, including possibly against negligence, and redact delivery schedules, protecting big pharmaceutical companies from liability. With no transparency about exactly what the NDAs include, it is hard to assess the reasonableness of the terms.
...18:49
Retail sector is cooked; homebuilding inflationary pressures falling "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
18:01
Letter from The Cape Podcast Episode 12 "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Episode 12 of my Podcast Letter from The Cape is now available. In this episode, we discuss the debt bomb narrative, which is used by neoliberals to impose political costs on governments that dare use their spending capacity to improve the conditions of the poor through welfare spending. We learn that governments
17:30
Premises mapped for Skymuster surrounding Adelaide GPO (plus those considered "Complex Premises" for a Technology Choice application) as at 01/07/2023 "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Successful.
16:00
Bride kidnapping a terrifying violation of human rights "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Bride kidnapping, the horrific practice of abducting women into marriage, still takes place in regions of the world and is an affront to human rights, writes Johanna Higgs.
THE SMALL and very dusty town of Murghab, Tajikistan, is snuggled inside the Pamir Mountains where the Pamir Highway crosses the Bartang river. Its remote, dusty and cold. Most of the local population are ethnic Kyrgyzs and live mostly in houses made of mud-brick and whitewash. Remnants of its Soviet past remain and the surroundings are barren and windswept, with yaks and sheep grazing along the river banks. The climate is harsh and unpredictable.
As a woman travelling alone through the region, I was astoundingly uncomfortable. The men were lecherous and rude and each time I stepped out into public felt like running a gauntlet of sleaze. I felt the harshness of life for women and the difficulties that they must endure living in this part of the world. I was only passing through and it felt unbearable.
Indeed, violence and discrimination against women is a hidden epidemic in Tajikistan, a country where many women live in fear of their husbands and relatives. From beatings and rapes to forced marriages, women face a range of abuses that violate their human rights and dignity.
Yet, like in far too much of the world, many women remain silent and suffer in isolation, as the society and the state fail to protect them and hold the perpetrators accountable.
It was for this reason that I had come to Tajikistan, to learn more about the situation of violence against women within the country as part of my global quest to generate more attention to violence and discrimination against women and girls.
In Tajikistan, while it was clear that the situation for women and girls was far from perfect, one of the more unique horrors in this part of the world is bride kidnapping...
12:49
The Taylor Swift Exploitation Machine "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
She doesnt love you, she doesnt care for you, and she doesnt know you. But does her team pretend to, confecting an image of faux empathy and interest, sorting out the wheat from the chaff. The predatory, fan sucking phenomenon of the Taylor Swift marketing machine is something to behold. Leaving aside the sort of
The post The Taylor Swift Exploitation Machine appeared first on The AIM Network.
12:27
Why Australia and the Philippines Are Natural Partners on Renewable Energy "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Blessed with complementary capacities, the two nations stand to benefit from closer green collaboration.
12:05
From national embarrassment to personal humiliation "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
One mans journey Luv, we all get taken out in a box. (Paul Keating to Julia Gillard after she lost the leadership ballot to Kevin Rudd). The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. (Bertrand Russell). It is self-evident that anyone aspiring to be PM
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12:00
VIDEO: The Peter Dutton WE know "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
The Liberal Party is going into damage control.
In a video titled The Peter Dutton we know, supporters and family members of the Opposition Leader and would-be PM, speak about his integrity towards family, his empathy and kindness.
But there's a different side to Peter Dutton that many Australians are acutely aware of.
KIRILLY DUTTON: I think what is special about Peter is his commitment to family.
PETER DUTTON: I would like the [Biloela] family to accept that they are not refugees, they're not owed protection by our country...
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08:46
Why VinFast is Struggling In the US Electric Vehicle Market "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
The Vietnamese automotive firm's planned conquest of the American EV market has hit a number of hurdles.
08:01
In which Henry goes AWOL, so the pond castles with a Bishop, moves cackling Claire to e6 and plays pawn Dimitri to f3 or f4 ... "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
With the hole in the bucket man going AWOL this day, the pond thought it might take the chance to do a detour and a pleasant distraction.
Usually the pond only approaches former politicians via the simpering and pandering reptiles, but a friend sent the pond a link to a Graudian story ...Australia must confront four megatrends that are causing rapid global disruption.
Uh huh. Perforce the pond had to read it, if only to pretend that the pond was paying attention and waddya know:
These pre-date Covid and are likely to continue well after the pandemic. They are technological advances, shifts in geopolitical and economic power, backlash against globalisation and climate change.
08:00
Democracy takes poll position in Timor-Leste "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
When it comes to elections, Timor-Leste and its system of voting has given its citizens a reason to feel excited about democracy, writes GJ Burchall.
THE FIRST OF MANY things that strike you at polling places in Timor-Leste is the total lack of assaults on voters by how-to-vote card boosters the sort that swarm all over Australian voters like demented, malaria-lugging mosquitos.
Party flags, banners and shills must keep at a respectful 25-metre distance. Ditto the automatic weapons.
It was different in the weeks leading up to election day. Rival flags were flown outside houses and shops, adorned cars, mikrolets and motorbikes (some pillion riders even wore large flags as capes, which made them look like party superheroes as they shot past).
Parties were assigned rally days on a clogged campaign calendar and allocated streets over which they could string their pennons. All day and into the early evening, traffic on main thoroughfares was blocked by trundling trucks, whose open trays carried mobs of chanting, flag-flapping youths.
In Australia, not only is truck-bed travelling banned, but youd struggle to find this level of election enthusiasm.
This is, no doubt, due to its compulsory, chore-like, non-democratic, fine-threat essence. Timor-Leste, in contrast, unable to vote for 500 years, has warmly embraced the activity. Voting is not compulsory, yet they can boast regular turnouts of over 80 per cent from 860,000 registered voters, even if some must travel great distances to do so.
Your mission is to observe the election, iterated the agent at the official briefing:
Youve all studied the protocol manual, so you know how things are supposed to run. If you do see any breaches by electoral officers, under no circumstances engage: do not interfere or try to correct them. Just make a note, stick it in your report.
We glorious 43 were a delegation of volunteers convened by the Australian East Timor Association and Victoria University, just one of several international gangs who descended upon Timor-Leste to...
06:00
Podcast #99: History of STV in the USA "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Ben is joined by American political scientist Jack Santucci to discuss the history of the single transferable vote electoral system and its implementation in numerous American cities in the early 20th century.
Jacks book More Parties or No Parties explores this period and advances a theory to explain why electoral system change happens when it does. We also meander into a comparison of STV and simpler proportional representation systems.
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01:48
On the road with Rask "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
00:41
Israels Parlament winkt den kontroversesten Teil der ... "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Israels Parlament winkt den kontroversesten Teil der "Justizreform" durch.
Demnach kann das Gericht knftig Entscheidungen von Volksvertretern nicht lnger auf deren "Angemessenheit" prfen.Tja. War ein schnes Experiment, mal Demokratie im Nahen Osten zu probieren.
Update: Achtet mal darauf, wie viele Berichte dazu zu erwhnen vergessen, dass Netanjahu gerade wegen Bestechlichkeit, Betrug und Untreue angeklagt ist. Wenn der mit seiner "Justizreform" scheitert, muss er in den Knast.
Ich finde auch bemerkenswert, dass der Mann gestern einen Herzschrittmacher in einer Not-OP eingesetzt kriegen musste. Ein klareres Zeichen von Gott gibt es ja wohl nicht als einen spontanen Herzinfarkt am Tag vor der Abstimmung. Wenn man an sowas glaubt.
Thursday, 27 July
17:54
Rask: Living your best life (FIRE webinar) "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Rask webinar
16:59
Mitch isn't well. "IndyWatch Feed National"
Odd moment: McConnell freezes at start of Senate GOP leadership press conference and is escorted to the side by his colleagues pic.twitter.com/hT5bLnstOS Raquel Martin (@RaquelMartinTV) July 26, 2023
16:26
Issue 29 Out Now! "IndyWatch Feed National"
Drum rolllll. The new issue of Pip Issue #29 has arrived! And what a beauty it is.
16:09
Link "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Media Release The company joins Bioenergy Australias alliance as a $30 million fund is announced for sustainable aviation fuel development. MELBOURNE: Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has joined Bioenergy Australia
16:00
Elon Musk: The mad megarich Twitter owner: FLASHBACK 2022 "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Ever since purchasing Twitter late last year, Elon Musk has puzzled the world with increasingly insane behaviour. Now that he's rebranding the social media platform simply as 'X', it's time to revisit this article by David Donovan, who analysed the madness of Musk.
IN THE PANTHEON of megarich weirdos Zuckerberg, Trump et al one wacky oddball towers above all the rest. His name is Elon Musk and, in case you just woke up from a long coma, he recently bought social media platform Twitter for the tidy sum of US$44 billion (AU$65.7 billion).
And then, with all the grace and good manners of a mentally deranged octopus falling out of a tree, proceeded to attack the value of his asset in a variety of new and unexpected ways. Advertisers and users have been deserting in floods, while regulators and creditors circle this apparently sinking ship.
Meanwhile, Musk has been continuing to make far-reaching decisions about the platform on a daily basis, only to reverse most of them the very next day. And all the while tweeting and tweeting, and tweeting and tweeting increasingly absurd and inane idiocies.
Is he on drugs? Has he entirely lost his mind? Or is he just king of the super wealthy weirdos, doing whatever the hell he wants, as he has always done, as he has always felt entitled to do?
Read on to discover the truth behind this rather strange fellow and his unseemly new dalliance with social media.
WHO IS ELON MUSK?
The first thing to note about Elon Musk is that he is an entirely self-made man...
Just kidding!
Musk, in fact, was born into a super-wealthy Afrikaans/Pennsylvania Dutch/Canadian family in South Africa in 1971 and since then has just gotten richer! He is listed by Forbes magazine and...
15:50
A Logical World With Logical Solutions "IndyWatch Feed National"
Introduction by DM
I was believing, for a moment, that Plant Earth was the galactic lunatic asylum where all the mad people were housed and were dictated to by the insane. But, I was wrong. The world is not chaotic or irrational. Our leaders and Influencers are looking out for us.
For your entertainment, here are some gems sent to me:
Stop Growing Food
Thats a great idea, Ive read fasting is good for your health.
From...
13:52
The Bank of England losses are meaningless and should never be used to justify fiscal austerity "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
We really get to see how absurd humanity can be when put in a neoliberal ideological straitjacket when we see serious discussion by serious and educated people about the government paying itself back for losses it makes by loaning itself currency that it issues as a monopolist. They conduct these conversations through the lens of
13:18
The three U.S. Congressional UAP hearings "IndyWatch Feed National"
Hearings
There have now been three hearings before sub-committees of the U.S. Congress, regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP.) The purpose of this article is to provide concise information about each hearing, together with links to the relevant video and written transcript, which will allow the reader direct access to the content of each hearing. It appears that there will be further UAP related hearings in the near future.
17 May 2022 "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena."
Committee: House Permanent Select Committe on Intelligence.
Sub-Committee: Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counter Proliferation.
Chair: Rep. Andre Carson.
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| Biography | Congressman Andre Carson (house.gov) |
Witnesses: Scott Bray, Deputy Director of Navy Intelligence, ONI.
Ronald Moultrie, Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence and Security.)
What was the emphasis of the hearing? Chairman Carson stated:
"This hearing and oversight work has a simple idea at its core. Unidentified Aerial Phenomena are a potential national security threat, and they need to be treated that way. For too long the stigma associated with UAPs has gotten in the way of good intelligence analysis. Pilots avoided reporting or were laughed at when they did. DOD officials relegated the...
13:12
Freedom of Information Act - Moderna, Pfizer "IndyWatch Feed National"
As a result of Defending the Republics (DTR) successful Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), we are excited to announce that we are releasing nearly 15,000 pages of documents relating to testing and adverse events associated with Modernas COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax.
DTR filed its FOIA lawsuit after the FDA denied the expedited production of Moderna COVID-19 records, stating there was no compelling need or urgency for the public to review this information. This spring, DTR reached an agreement with the FDA for the production of approximately 24,000 pages of some of the most important records submitted by Moderna in support of its Biologics License Application (BLA). This is the first part of that production. Later this year the FDA will produce approximately 8,000 more pages of Moderna documents.
These documents are the first significant release of data from Modernas COVID-19 clinical trials. They reveal the causes of deaths, serious adverse events, and instances of neurological disorders (such as Bells Palsy and Shingles) potentially associated with Modernas COVID-19 vaccine.
Importantly, these records also demonstrate the utter lack of thoroughness of these studies. Many of those who died after receiving the Moderna vaccine were not given an autopsy. According to one study, 16 individuals died after being administered the Moderna vaccine. The studys authors indicated that out of those 16 deaths, only two autopsies were performed, five of the dead were not autopsied, and the autopsy status of nine of the dead was unknown.
See documents within the post:
https://defendingtherepublic.org/moderna/
13:06
Prison hulks and river blades: fortress building in the climate-catastrophe era "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Britain has commissioned a prison hulk to house immigrants, in a cruel re-enactment of history. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has implemented two strategies to stop immigrants crossing the Rio Grande into America: one is a floating barrier with razor wire and rolling motion that pulls people under the water; the other is an apparent
The post Prison hulks and river blades: fortress building in the climate-catastrophe era appeared first on The AIM Network.
12:51
The former Mr Julia Gillard Tim Mathieson to plead guilty to sex assault charge "IndyWatch Feed National"
Quality. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-27/tim-mathieson-julia-gillard-partner-court-sexual-assault-charge/102654276 Lawyers for Tim Mathieson, the ex-partner of former prime minister Julia Gillard, say he will plead guilty to a charge of sexual assault. Mr Mathieson, whose name was listed as Raymond Timothy Mathieson, appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court this morning for a mention hearing. Mr Mathieson is...
12:50
One country at a time "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Ghana has abolished the death penalty for ordinary crimes:
Ghana has become the 29th country in Africa to abolish the death penalty in a move hailed by human rights activists.And hopefully that will happen soon. But this takes capital punishment off the table in almost all circumstances, and it is something to be welcomed.The decision means that the 176 people currently on death row, including six women, are likely to have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
On Tuesday, Ghanas parliament voted to amend the countrys criminal offences act, removing the use of capital punishment for crimes including murder, genocide, piracy and smuggling.
The death sentence can still be given for acts of high treason, and campaigners cautioned that the countrys constitution would have to change for a complete removal of the penalty.
12:44
Why Australian unionists must build solidarity with Ukrainian workers "IndyWatch Feed National"
It is essential that Australian unions join global efforts to build material and political solidarity with Ukrainian workers. This is not just in keeping with our movements long history of struggle and solidarity with international struggles against imperialist oppression, but so we can maximise our ability to put pressure on the Australian government and its imperialist allies against their efforts to transform Ukraine into a neoliberal paradise.
The post Why Australian unionists must build solidarity with Ukrainian workers appeared first on Overland literary journal.
12:33
More wealth tax trouble for Labour "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Last month the Greens released their tax policy, pushing for a wealth tax to end poverty. Today, Te Pti Mori followed suit, releasing an even more progressive proposal:
Te Pti Mori released its tax policy on Thursday, going into Octobers election. It joined the Green Partys call for a tax-free income threshold and a wealth tax but Te Pti Mori went a step further.There's some magical thinking in Te Pti Mori's proposal, in the line about getting $7 billion in tax by funding the SFO to crack down on fraud. Its not that there's nothing there to be gained, or that massively increased SFO or IRD funding won't help cut criminal evasion, but it just sounds awfully like the infinite money the right thinks it can get from "reducing waste".Te Pti Mori pushed for a range of new taxes, targeting landowners, the rich and the profits of foreign corporates. And, as Stuff revealed earlier, it included an income tax-free bracket up to $30,000, offset by higher taxes on higher incomes.
Waititi positioned the policy as a Robinhood-style reimagining of the tax system.
This is clearly going to mean coalition pain for Labour if they're in a position to form a government post-election. They're going to have to accept some form of wealth taxation and an increase in progressivity, or else try and form a coalition with National or ACT. Though as both of those parties seem closer to Labour's preferred position ATM, maybe they'll do that rather than work with their allies.
12:30
Overseas affairs with corruption: Peter Duttons latest hits "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Yet another bribery scandal pointing to maladministration of the Home Affairs portfolio by then-Minister Peter Dutton has emerged. Dave Donovan and Michelle Pini take a closer look at the murky details.
DISTURBING REVELATIONS about corruption in Australias offshore detention centres have again highlighted the dismal, broken state of Australias immigration system.
According to an investigation by the Sydney Morning Heralds Michael Bachelard and Nick McKenzie, in 2018, then-Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton awarded a multi-million dollar offshore detention contract to an Australian businessman, despite the Federal Police advising him that this man, Mozammil Bhojani, was under investigation for $100,000 worth of bribery.
11:23
Degenerate, Decline and Distort "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
From a 40-year period of falling interest rates and rising asset pricesit is moving towards a long trend of higher real rates and lower real asset prices. Most likely, the movements will be distorted by inflation. That is, the dollar is likely to decline in value making the actual price trends hard to decipher.
Meanwhile, the great Empire rolls overdegenerates, declinesthe genders get reassignedthe pronouns get scrambledreparations get passed out, or notthe deficits get biggergrowth gets weakerfree speech is suppressedthe military/industrial/spook/university/pharmaceutical/medical/press complex gets richerthe middle class gets poorerthe new digital money replaces the dollarthe Federal government goes brokeand everything is distorted by fraudulent money and the fake media.
But wait. Its not that simple!
Familiar faces
Yesterday, Guy came over to dig a trench for an electric line for a new apartment.
Guy is short, muscular, tanned.in his 60s. Weve known him for at least a quarter of a century. But weve never seen him without a small cigar in his mouth and a slightly rakish look.
Bonjour Monsieur Bonner, he greets us rather formally.
But when he sees Elizabeth, his arms stretch out. He embraces her and addresses her with the informal tuwhich is shockingly familiar.
You are looking as mignone as ever, he continues, giving her a big hug.
You might need to get your eyes checked, Elizabeth was quick with a comeback.
There is always a bit of flirtiness in the French countryside. Perhaps it comes from the lack of other distractions. Without it, men feel less manlyand women are disappointed.
As for todays non-binary farmhandswe dont know how they roll.
Were here in France where weve spent summers for the last 28 years. According to the news, southern Europe is roasting. But here in central France, we wear sweatersit is rainy and chilly. Do reports on the summer weather patterns give us an accurate view? Or do they distort it?
We live in a house that was once the centre of a large farm. The house is bigif a bit ramshackle. And there are many outbuildings that once served as barns, workshops, storage areas, living quarters, stables, poultry houses, a bakery everything that a farm community needed in the 19th century. Once there were many families living here. Now there is only ours. And our family too has been greatly reduced. The children have grown up. They have their own careers and children of their own. And our aged relatives who lived with us have passed away.
A confusing mix of signals
Often, Elizabeth and your editor are here alone dwarfed by history, the house itself and its surroundings. But in the summer, we encourage the whole family to come for a vacation. And...
11:23
Gear Up for a Hot August! "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
If you think the worlds chaotic already, wait till next month.
It mightnt feel like it here in Australia. Maybe the unseasonably cold winter is keeping things under the lid.
Yes, therere increasing tensions here with The Voice campaigns.
But by global standards, its been quite civil. Its a sharp contrast to the open conflict in Ukraine, France, the Netherlands and other parts of the world.
For our sake, I hope things here wont get worse. It feels like society is hanging by a thread everywhere. It only takes something small to plunge everything into disarray.
Anger simmers and dissatisfaction boils over
Theres no denying the quickening pace at which events are developing.
I cant say it enough to hone in on the point.
Think about the latest civil unrest in France and the Netherlands over their Governments policies to impose further hardship upon their people.
In the case of France, it was about raising the retirement age.
Meanwhile in the Netherlands, it was about limiting the use of fertilisers that would threaten the livelihood of farmers. And disagreement between the parties in the coalition government over immigration limits became the final straw that caused its collapse.
Tensions boiled over in these countries, to the point where its made the headlines. Similar things are happening in the US, UK, Germany, Italy, and elsewhere. Its clear that the people are divided, and both proponents and opponents are willing to march and show their disapproval.
For many years, most Western governments have run massive budget deficits. This is driven by an ageing population, a service-based economy rather than one based on manufacturing, more government handouts (especially during the Wuhan virus outbreak), and politicians promising more benefits to secure the peoples votes. Consequently, the government increased taxes on businesses and households to make ends meet.
A hot-button issue has been the impact of man-made activities on the environment and climate. Proponents argue that certain choices we make as a society could devastate future generations. This has led to proposals to alter our lifestyle, some of which include significant spending to develop new technologies like renewable energy, battery technology and smart meters. And as youd expect, these are often subsidised by governments with taxpayers bearing the burden.
From a philosophical perspective, these policies sound reasonable, as its for the greater good. Everyone should theoretically do their part to make the world a better place.
So why the pushback from the people?
...10:15
Data from National Road Safety Data Hub "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Partially successful.
10:11
Drawn "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
A ballot for three Member's Bills was held today, and the following bills were drawn:
- Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Provision of Breast Cancer Screening Services) Amendment Bill (Shane Reti)
- New Zealand Bill of Rights (Right to Lawfully Acquired Property) Amendment Bill (Barbara Kuriger)
- District Court (Protecting Judgment Debtors on Main Benefit) Amendment Bill (Anahila Kanongataa)
So it looks like ACT's propertarian radicalism is back, now being pushed by National. Which shows you how far right they've come in the last decade. And unfortunately the bill will be voted on by the next Parliament, which might have an ACT-National majority. Ugh.
There were 70 bills in the ballot, which is a pretty healthy number.
09:24
As climate crisis costs rise, who will pay? "IndyWatch Feed National"
Amy Goodman the host of Democracy now and Dennis Moynihan a bestselling author write (Common Dreams 24 July 2023) about the Important question of how the global burden of shifting away from fossil fuels should be shared., and that those countries that have historically contributed the most to putting carbon in the atmosphere should pay more and provide help to [poorer nations. Instead of doing this, they are still trying to push the cost onto others. They say global transition to renewable energy is going to be costly, but the cost of doing nothing would be far greater.
Record-shattering temperatures are baking the Northern Hemisphere, causing death, injury, and displacement. From China to Europe to the United States, regions are breaking not only high temperature records, but are also surpassing the record number of consecutive days of life-threatening heat. Phoenix, Arizona, passed 20 days with high temperatures above 110F. Massive rainstorms and typhoons are flooding cities and towns from India to southern China to New England. Raging Canadian wildfires are blanketing the eastern United States with thick smoke that can cause long-term respiratory damage.
The extreme weatheran increasingly frequent occurrence in our warming climateis having a major impact on human health, ecosystems, economies, agriculture, energy, and water supplies, World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Petteri Taalas commented on Wednesday, adding, We have to step up efforts to help society adapt to what is unfortunately becoming the new normal.
When Taalas says help society he isnt referring to any particular country; he means human society, globally. A truly effective solution to the climate crisis must be global, based on the rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. This transition is going to be costly, but the cost of doing nothing would be far greater. The question is, who is going to pay?
Countries like the United States and those of western Europe grew rich by burning fossil fuels with abandon for over a century, while poorer countries in the Global South, many now facing the worst impacts of climate change, have contributed negligibly to carbon levels in the atmosphere.
It has long been acknowledged inside the annual United Nations climate negotiations th...
08:15
In which it's a full to overflowing day with Killer, the grave Sexton, and the Bro, but first an apology ... "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Quick rewind.
Yesterday the pond ducked, weaved, dodged and refused to go there with Dame Slap.
At the time the pond felt a little guilty. Somebody's got to get down into the reptile cesspit and muck out. The pond was then mortified to discover that Charlie Lewis had done just that in Crikey, with Chewing on John Howards preferred cultural diet, (paywall) and the lede saying it all: "The Australian continues its grand tradition of portraying John Howard as the human expression of mainstream Australia's pre-political soul."
Gaily bedight, this gallant knight, in sunshine and in shadow, journeyed long to seek out the Dame Slap song ...
Even now, nearly 16 years after he lost office, Howards ability to take the national temperature may have something to do with an enduring divide in this country between a small but loud group of cultural dieticians on the one hand, and a much larger group of Australians who dont want to be lectured to by a group of elites who have fashioned themselves as moral guardians force-feeding ordinary folk their preferred cultural diet.
This continues The Australians grand tradition of portraying the former prime minister as the human expression of mainstream Australias pre-political soul. In so doing, the paper offers Howard, and Howard offers the paper, another chance to slam the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
08:02
Retrofit now for looming heat waves "IndyWatch Feed National"
With the warmest week being recorded globally, RMITs Dr Trivess Moore is encouraging home owners to prepare.
Dr Moore said in a press release on Monday, Data from the past few weeks has highlighted we are at a critical and vulnerable point in time.
When it is cold, people dont think of preparing their homes for summer. But now is the time to act before we feel the effects of El Nio, which increases the risks of drought, heatwaves and bushfires.
The longer we delay delivering the type of housing required for a changing climatic future, the more costly it will be to retrofit poor quality and under-performing housing in the future.
Suggested retrofitting ideas include sealing up gaps and cracks around doors, windows and walls; improving or adding ceiling, wall and underfloor insulation.
Safety issues
Dr Moore adds, For those with a few practical skills, you can DIY but there are some safety issues to watch out for.
Investing in good quality blinds or curtains is also advised, for thermal comfort.
Make sure...
08:00
Red Hotel a historic example of the war on journalistic truth "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Details of the disinformation war conducted by Joseph Stalin mirror the modern-day stifling of press freedom in times of war. Jim Kable reviews a fascinating new book by journalist and Russia expert Alan Philps.
WHILE READING The Red Hotel (The Untold Story of Stalins Disinformation War), I was travelling through Viet Nam and Cambodia, pondering over the lies and disinformation fed to a much younger and nave me and everyone else during the American War of the 1960s and 1970s, from jingoistic U.S. propaganda until My Lai and other aspects of the true nature of the U.S. war there began to filter through.
No plucky little South Viet Nam fighting a separate and big bad North, but an imperial U.S., bombing into neighbouring Cambodia and Laos. And Agent Orange, the effects of which are now passed down to third generations.
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels and in Cambodia, the mine clearance programs still ongoing across the country - the Killing Fields of the Pol Pot regime; S-21; and the Tuol Sleng Genocide/Torture Centre in Phnom Penh were all directly made possible by the U.S. bombing signed off for by Henry Kissinger and Richard Nixon and written most movingly and recently about by Nick Turse.
Nothing stands alone. Our own experiences, places visited, books read and the people affecting, causing or commenting on any of those things all are layers fro...
07:54
Housing crisis brutal says social housing advocate "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
More than four in five renters are in housing stress, with homelessness the leading impact of the housing crisis, a report by national housing campaign Everybodys Home has revealed.
According to the advocacy group, based on surveys of almost 750 people, its Brutal Reality Report found that two thirds (67 per cent) of people are in housing stress; four in five (82 per cent) renters are in rental stress; three quarters (75 per cent) of people are scared about their financial security because of the housing crisis; and two thirds (66 per cent) of people are worried about their mental health and wellbeing.
An Everybodys Home spokesperson said, The report also surveyed housing and welfare organisations across Australia. Nine in ten (89 per cent) reported bigger and more complex workloads, while three in five (61 per cent) said their staff were experiencing burnout or leaving their roles due to the crisis.
Spokesperson, Maiy Azize, says they are calling for more social and affordable housing for people in extreme rental stress.
Our shortfall is so big that some people in our survey have been waiting for over a decade.
Social housing is the best way to free up cheaper rentals and boost the supply of affordable homes. The federal government must create 25,000 new homes each year to meet the social housing shortfall.
Our national, state and territory leaders must work to create a better deal for renters. Its time to end unfair rent increases and no-cause evictions for good.
The federal government has to also phase out unfair tax breaks for investors. People told us they want the government to fund homes for people in need, not investment vehicles that push prices up for everyone.
Meanwhile, public submissions into a federal Senate inquiry into the worsening rental crisis in Australia will be extended till August 4.
To make a submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs, email community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au.
The post...
06:36
The Bible Told Me So "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
By James Moore How to End Book Bans in Texas Where they burn books, they will end in burning human beings. Heinrich Heine. There appears to be a viable and useful approach to putting an end to book banning, and it is time to use the template in Texas. More than 800 books have
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06:33
Inflation trends are down "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Inflation trending down
The ABS produces a handy chart, which helps to show the recent trends in inflation.
In March 2022, inflation increased by 2.2 per cent over a quarter, the largest increase in many a year.
But in the most recent quarters inflation has fallen from 1.9 per cent in December 2022, to 1.4 per cent in March 2023, to 0.8 per cent in June 2023.
Source: ABS
Next quarter a big quarter of inflation for September 2022 (1.8 per cent) will drop out of the annual figures, so we'll see another large drop in the inflation figures from 6 per cent to under 5 per cent.
Clearly policy settings are contractionary, and year on year consumer spending now appears to be in freefall.
Hence markets think that interest rate hikes are all but done in Australia.
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Housing prices rose sharply in the June quarter on low stock numbers.
Price increase were led by a +5.3 per cent quarterly increase for houses in Sydney.
Source: Domain
Unit...
03:35
On 25 July 2022 the NSW Legislative Council announced the Inquiry into current and potential impacts of gold, silver, lead and zinc mining on human health, land, air and water quality in New South Wales "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
On 25 July 2022 the NSW Legislative Council announced the Inquiry into current and potential impacts of gold, silver, lead and zinc mining on human health, land, air and water quality in New South Wales
Triggered by community concerns wherever gold, silver, lead or zinc mining exploration is occurring or active mines are established and, the ongoing NSW Environmental Protection Agency investigation of Newcres...
Wednesday, 26 July
23:39
'We have never seen this': scientists baffled by behaviour of pilot whales before Western Australia mass stranding "IndyWatch Feed National"
Officials are baffled by the remarkable behaviour of a large pod of pilot whales that grouped together in a heart shape before stranding themselves on a remote Western Australian beach. Drone footage captured the moment the pod of almost 100 long-finned pilot whales moved tightly together before stranding themselves at Cheynes beach about 60km east of Albany on Tuesday evening. By Wednesday morning, more than 50 whales lay dead on the shore, with volunteers, government workers and scientists fighting to save 46 more. WA's environment minister, Reece Whitby, said researchers from across Australia were baffled by the never-before-seen behaviour of the whales in the hours leading up to the stranding.
23:26
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23:15
Meta Platforms fined $14 million for Onavo privacy issues: Report "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
The decision in an Australian court was driven by increasing concerns about illicit activities in the crypto market and the desire to safeguard investors.
23:12
Mary Goes to DPP School "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
(L) Lady Justice, Photo: cdpp.gov.au (R) Police allegedly research the crime, Photo: Smh.com.au, with the headline: Parental abduction ring smashed after two-year AFP investigation
by Mary W Maxwell, LLB
As your lawman here on this website, I feel responsible when presenting the law Oz law, US law, Queensland, Massachusetts, whatever. I usually quote a statute or constitution verbatim. However, I have learned today that I have had a wrong impression of the job of the DPP (Director of Public Prosecutions). This probably made my stance wrong in some articles.
The fault lies in my Seppo origins, though that be no excuse. I glibly assumed that Australias way of prosecuting serious crime is more or...
23:12
A net of 1.755 million new immigrants are set to call Australia home between 2023 and 2028 where will they live? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Where is Australias new housing? From Institute of Public Affairs Research by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) finds that over the six years to 2028, Australia is set to face a net housing supply shortfall of 252,800 units. A key contributor to this housing crisis is the Commonwealth Governments inability to rein in the []
23:03
Scientists Receive Green Light to Merge Human Brain Cells with Computer Chips "IndyWatch Feed National"
By Study Finds Brain cells merging with computer chips could be the next evolution of artificial intelligence (AI). Scientists in Australia have been awarded funding...
Scientists Receive Green Light to Merge Human Brain Cells with Computer Chips
22:49
ACTION ALERT ~ 20 Tons per Day Medical Waste Processing Set for Ravenswood Area "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
Jackson County is hills and valleys including the Ohio River valley
Action Alert from the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, July 24, 2023
Thunder Mountain Environmental Services, an out-of-state company, is seeking an air permit to release emissions from a medical waste incinerator near Ravenswood, WV in Jackson County.
While few details are known about the impacts of waste-to-fuel operations, the draft permit indicates carcinogens will be released into the air if this waste-to-fuel incinerator is allowed to operate.
Moreover, there are many unanswered questions regarding how waste will be accepted, processed, and disposed of, leaving us in the dark about the full extent of its impacts.
The WVDEP Division of Air Quality is about to decide on the air permit. We encourage you to voice your about potential environmental impacts and health concerns for surrounding communities before the comment period closes on Thursday, July 27.
In the town of Follansbee, West Virginians have already taken a stand against toxic facilities like this. We must follow their lead in Ravenswood, and anywhere our land, water, and environment are threatened.
Together, we can create a cleaner, safer, and healthier future for all.
>>> WV Rivers Coalition, 3501 MacCorkle Ave SE #129, Charleston, WV 25304. Office: 304-637-7201, https://wvrivers.org/
22:46
DeFi Daily Volume Dwindles to 7-Month Lows as Sector Endures Downswing "IndyWatch Feed National"
TVL drops across DeFi (DefiLlama)
22:26
"IndyWatch Feed Qld" "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
On Saturday 22 July, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 (TS23) kicked off in spectacular fashion with a live fire demonstration held in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA). At Rockhampton Airport, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus A330-203 / KC-30A (MRTT) A39-001 as "Dragon 07" touched down from Sydney presumably with VIPs and media for the event.
22:09
Uncovered talent The OLC Music Collective "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
The Ozanam Learning Centre (OLC) at Woolloomooloo in Sydney sits right beside the Matthew Talbot hostel and both institutions help people with nowhere else to turn.
Activities Co-Ordinator Omar Abibin has pulled together people who thought they would never be able to join a band or perform a song, and they have written and recorded an album. The OLC Music Collective are participants of the OLC music program who have formed a band and will launch Alternate Voices at the factory theatre Marrickville tomorrow.
Image: Image: Supplied OLC
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Omar Abibin OLC Activities Coordinator
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 26 July 2023
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Uncovered talent The OLC Music Collective "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
The Ozanam Learning Centre (OLC) at Woolloomooloo in Sydney sits right beside the Matthew Talbot hostel and both institutions help people with nowhere else to turn.
Activities Co-Ordinator Omar Abibin has pulled together people who thought they would never be able to join a band or perform a song, and they have written and recorded an album. The OLC Music Collective are participants of the OLC music program who have formed a band and will launch Alternate Voices at the factory theatre Marrickville tomorrow.
Image: Image: Supplied OLC
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Omar Abibin OLC Activities Coordinator
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 26 July 2023
The post Uncovered talent The OLC Music Collective appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
21:54
Where in the world is Yevgeny Prigozhin "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
After leading his Wagner armoured column toward the Kremlin, Yevgeny Prigozhin who appeared to be taking on Vladimir Putin has not been seen.
Radical reversals of positions from both men and the intervention of Belarus president Aleksandr Lukashenko seem to just further deepen the mystery but the question remains : Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin?
Image: Image: Wikicommons
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Associate Professor Matthew Sussex Academic Director at the National Security College ANU
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 26 July 2023
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Where in the world is Yevgeny Prigozhin "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
After leading his Wagner armoured column toward the Kremlin, Yevgeny Prigozhin who appeared to be taking on Vladimir Putin has not been seen.
Radical reversals of positions from both men and the intervention of Belarus president Aleksandr Lukashenko seem to just further deepen the mystery but the question remains : Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin?
Image: Image: Wikicommons
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Associate Professor Matthew Sussex Academic Director at the National Security College ANU
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 26 July 2023
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21:45
July 26, 2023, House UAP Hearing Archive Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency "IndyWatch Feed National"
Background
This page is setup on The Black Vault to archive details about the July 26, 2023, subcommittee hearing about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, or UAP. It was held by the National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs subcommittee.
Archived here will be all information released, including additional information added by The Black Vault. This page will be updated through the day on July 26, then later archived to maintain the information.
Original Press Release of July 20, 2023
WASHINGTONThe Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs will hold a hearing titled Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency. The subcommittee hearing will explore firsthand accounts of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and assess the federal governments transparency and accountability regarding UAPs possible threats to U.S. national security. This hearing will also highlight legislative efforts to bring transparency to UAPs and require the federal government to provide the American people with information about potential risks to public safety and national security.
The Pentagon and Washington bureaucrats have kept this information hidden for decades, and were finally going to shed some light on it. Were bringing in credible witnesses who can provide public testimony because the American people deserve the truth. Were done with the cover-ups, said Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.).
In 2022, at the direction of Congress, the Department of Defense created the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to investigate UAP reports. The federal government spends millions of dollars examining UAPs yet refuses to be forthcoming with the American people as it continues to declassify certain videos and studies on various UAP incidents with little clarity on the subjects origins.
The status quo on the part of the U.S. government has been to leave the American public in the dark regarding information about UAPs, refuse to answer questions posed by whistleblowers, avoid the concerns Americans have about the possible threats UAPs pose to our national security and public safety, and default to extreme and unnecessary over-classification. If the last few months have taught me anything, it is that this is an issue that matters to Americans. It also impacts the transparency and accountability our government is supposed to grant to the pe...
21:30
Looking to prevent adolescent crime "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Per title I was a problematic youth, particularly in my mid teens, however broke the cycle and now have a solid government job. Looking for areas to volunteer in to influence young adults into making decisions that will better their life.
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21:00
How to be a responsible animal lover overseas. "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Travelling is such a privilege; you are being invited into someones home. You are welcomed to experience cultures, food, people, religions, and unique to that place. It truly is a []
The post How to be a responsible animal lover overseas. first appeared on Westender.
20:57
The Offence of Using a Carriage Service to Procure a Child Under 16 for Sexual Activity "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
The deputy principal at a high school in Sydneys south-west has been sentenced to more than three and a half years behind bars for sexting who he believed to be a 14-year old girl. Damian Wanstalls LinkedIn profile hasnt been...
The post The Offence of Using a Carriage Service to Procure a Child Under 16 for Sexual Activity appeared first on Sydney Criminal Lawyers.
20:31
The International in Support the Troops "IndyWatch Feed National"
The second commentary in our ongoing symposium on Katharine Millars Support the Troops: Military Obligation, Gender, and the Making of Political Community. Pinar Bilgin is a professor of International Relations at Bilkent University, Ankara. She is the author of The International in Security, Security in the International (Routledge, 2016) and Regional Security in the Middle East: A Critical Perspective, 2nd ed. (Routledge, 2019). www.pinarbilgin.me
Support has emerged as the new service following a moment of disconnect with the troops in the UK and the US, we learn from Kate Millars book, Support the Troops. How about other parts of the world that apparently experienced no such disconnect? Support the Troops makes no claim to explain what happens outside the US and UK cases. But I wonder if, by missing aspects of the international, were missing a part of the condition of possibility of all this? In what follows, I will consider the international that has allowed for support to emerge as the new service in some parts of the world, even as others continue to serve and support in some other parts of the world.
Millar acknowledges that StT discoursesalmost uniformlyfail to engage with the international in that Iraqi, Pakistani, and Afghan civilians killed by the wars are rarely mentioned (175). But then, inter-state wars do not exhaust the international. The author also considers the colonial background. These states the US, UK, and others with pervasive support the troops practices, notably Canada and Australiaare also unified by their status as colonial states, she notes (177). Indeed, following Tarak Barkawis argument in Soldiers of Empire, colonial military relations have shaped post-colonial military relations. Yet again, post-/colonial relations do not exhaust the international.
The international in Support the Troops can also be located in post-World War II relations between Europe and non-Europe. When I write Europe, I refer to Western Europe and North America as the geographies that are put at the centre by those who are carriers of this particular w...
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19:33
Inner West Council screening Matildas v Nigeria match on Thursday "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Leichhardts Lambert Park Sportsfield is hosting a live public screening of the Australia V Nigeria match in the Womens World Cup on Thursday night this week. People are welcome to arrive from 7pm onwards to get the best seats. The big screen will be turned on at 7.40pm for the pre-match coverage and the game ...
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19:23
6 Bathroom Tile Trends "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Whether youre in the market for a full bathroom makeover or a simple touch-up, there are plenty of bathroom tile trends that can kick-start your transformation. Tiles are a fantastic way to add colour, patterns and visual flair to your bathroom and make an impact. Today, well discuss 6 bathroom tile trends that will help you update your bathroom and create something modern, stylish and impactful.
- Mixed Matte and Gloss Tiles
While combining tiles with different finishes might sound odd, the reality is that its a great way to enhance the visuals of your bathroom and create an aesthetic thats modern and cutting-edge. We recommend combining matte and gloss tiles of different shades of the same colour, as it creates a bold yet understated design. What makes it so visually appealing is that the glossy tiles catch the light, opening up the space and creating a contrast with the matte tiles that catch your eye for all the right reasons.
- Experimenting With Patterns
Patterned tiles remain a staple of modern bathrooms around the world, immediately injecting personality anywhere they go. One thing to consider when selecting patterned tiles is their size, especially in relation to the dimensions of your bathroom.
You dont want to create something too busy or overwhelming, so consider selecting a soft pattern that will complement the rest of the interior rather than distract from it. If you do want to select a pattern thats more dramatic, balance it out with simple walls and fixtures so that your eyes know where to look and dont cause a sensory overload.
- Metallics
Whether its copper, gold or brass, metallic-effect tiles are a surefire way to create an industrial-style bathroom thats sleek and modern. With their rich tones, metallic tiles are unexpectedly warm and come in an impressive variety of finishes, sizes and colours.
If you do decide to go with metallic tiles, stay away from choosing any clashing tapware in your sink, shower or bathtub. Matte black can be a great alternative, allowing your matt tiles to be the focal point of the room and stand out in the best way possible.
...18:11
Former Prisoners Find Services Inaccessible "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
A recent study found that the services available to former inmates in Australia struggle to access services that are supposedly made available to them post-release.
The inaccessibility of these services leads to greater recidivism and reincarceration, a social and economic harm to the broader community.
Experts are calling on the government to overhaul the system and emulate systems that have been used overseas.
Image: Image: Shutterstock angelo gilardelli
Produced By: Jono Wakeley
Featured In Story: Dr Carla Treloa Scientia Professor Centre for Social Research in Health Social Policy Research Centre University of New South Wales
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 26 July 2023
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Former Prisoners Find Services Inaccessible "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
A recent study found that the services available to former inmates in Australia struggle to access services that are supposedly made available to them post-release.
The inaccessibility of these services leads to greater recidivism and reincarceration, a social and economic harm to the broader community.
Experts are calling on the government to overhaul the system and emulate systems that have been used overseas.
Image: Image: Shutterstock angelo gilardelli
Produced By: Jono Wakeley
Featured In Story: Dr Carla Treloa Scientia Professor Centre for Social Research in Health Social Policy Research Centre University of New South Wales
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 26 July 2023
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18:09
Seeking Like-Minded Entrepreneurs in Townsville for Networking and Events "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
I'm an aspiring entrepreneur that has recently moved to Townsville, and I'm looking to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for entrepreneurship and business.
I'm a passionate individual with interests spanning across technology, electrotechnology, business/entreprenuership. At nearly 17 years old, I'm eagerly working towards my dream of becoming a business founder and establishing a successful venture.
Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur or just starting, I would like to work and learn with/from you. My goal is to build a strong local network where we can share ideas, support each other's ventures, and even collaborate on projects.
If you know of any entrepreneurship-related events or meetups happening in Townsville, I'd greatly appreciate your recommendations.
Feel free to comment or send me a private message if you're interested in connecting or have any event suggestions.
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17:48
Dont think it, just feel it: Folklore weaver Fanny Lumsden returns with new album Hey Dawn "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
With a profound dedication to storytelling and an innate ability to weave emotions into her songs, Australian artist Fanny Lumsden is on the cusp of releasing her much-anticipated album, Hey Dawn.
A labour of love and passion, Lumsden worked intensively to find the world, themes, and messages of this album. Due out on 4 August, it promises to be a captivating exploration of human experiences and emotions through the lens of Lumsdens unparalleled storytelling.
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Essentially its exploring how the stories we are told, the ones we tell and the ones we tell ourselves shape us and change colour over time, Lumsden says of her new release.
Sonically I wanted each story to feel right (emphasis on the feel). The theme song, opening track/front cover song Hey Dawn was a moment I had in the recording process where it all came together, I got up one morning whilst recording and as the sun slipped over the horizon I literally said to it hey dawn and from that moment on I was a lot more present and accepting that the place I was in, the person I am right now and the stories I have to tell are the right ones for this moment, dont think it. Just feel it.
Described as her most sonically diverse offering yet, Lumsdens approach to incorporating different musical elements while staying true to her acoustic songwriting style is rooted in her gut feelings and intuition. I am excited to explore, she says, and I dont feel like instrumentation should be limited due to what genre you have been put in. We made decisions based on each song, each story, and focused on what was the best way to portray them through sound.
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17:45
Tears of Joy "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
I hope hes okay, one of my roommates said to the other, referring to the third roommate who is suspected to have COVID. Having avoided COVID completely (and with five vaccinations under my sleeve), I was less sympathetic.
I had just started getting back into my regular routine, including rehabilitation exercises. Read the rest Tears of Joy
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17:34
Climate Change Shapes Global Travel "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Heatwaves and fires have killed many across Europe, as tourists and locals confront the reality of climate change in real time.
Tourism broadly across the world is set to change as a result of the climate crisis, impacting the habitability of former favorite tourist spots.
Image: Image: Shutterstock agilard
Produced By: Jono Wakeley
Featured In Story: Dr Johanna Loehr Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Griffith Institute for Tourism Griffith University
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 26 July 2023
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Climate Change Shapes Global Travel "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Heatwaves and fires have killed many across Europe, as tourists and locals confront the reality of climate change in real time.
Tourism broadly across the world is set to change as a result of the climate crisis, impacting the habitability of former favorite tourist spots.
Image: Image: Shutterstock agilard
Produced By: Jono Wakeley
Featured In Story: Dr Johanna Loehr Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Griffith Institute for Tourism Griffith University
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 26 July 2023
The post Climate Change Shapes Global Travel appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
17:28
Melbournes newest festival, The Eighty-Six, unveils sensational program "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
From the previously announced legendary Theo Parrish to Los Bitchos, Otoboke Beaver, Unknown T and more, Melbournes newest festival, The Eighty-Six, is set to be an unparalleled celebration of the citys vibrant music culture.
With the just announced Super Saturday, Independent Music Exchange and 1800 Street Party from October 23 to 31 a staggering concentration of live music venues are all taking part in this huge festival stretching along the 86 on High Street from Westgarth to Preston.
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Ive always felt Melbourne needed a festival that stays within and elevates our grassroots environment. says The Eighty-Six Co-Founder & Artistic Director, Woody McDonald. The Eighty-Sixs goal is to do this, and theres currently no better area than High Street to be our festival precinct.
The centrepiece of The Eighty-Six is undoubtedly Super Saturday, which will take place on October 28. In an astute nod to the raging cost of living thats been battering young and old alike, the whole day (and night) will be free. Thats over 200 performances, an indie record label expo and, yes, even a dog bonanza. All free.
With over 40 curators, this event promises a musical journey like no other. From bars and nightclubs to record stores and bocce courts, the entire area will be alive with the sounds of more than 200 of Victorias finest live acts and DJs, going strong from early A.M. until sunrise.
Melbourne is one of the worlds great music cities, Woody McDonald continues. A hub of discovery and subculture, where art and entrepreneurial spirit are valued. It also produces a wild amount of music and is internationally considered a hotbed of musical greatness.
Beyond Super Saturday, The Eighty-Six has an array of satellite events to keep the festivities going. Independent Music Exchange, brought to you by Efficient Space and Butter Sessions, celebrates the crucial rol...
17:21
Independent Artist of the Week: Freezer "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
- :: Freezer on Arvos with Grace and Al
Freezers music is best described as calm for the revved-up caffeine generation. Their energetic, dissonant 1990s, fitted against an experimental DIY sound to make for a head-banging, feet-stomping, hands-pumping listen.
Freezer is our latest Independent Artist of the Week, and they joined Ruby and Al on Friday Arvos for a chat about their live shows, their new EP ...i do my part by not killing spiders, and the community theyve built within the scene.
Having met in high school in Batemans Bay, Freezer initially built their idiosyncratic sound during lunchtime rehearsals. Coming from a rural area, they struggled to find venues to play at, and their first shows at unexpected scenes: a steak restaurant, a concrete yoga studio, barns, and, finally, the muddy underground basement of a house. Throughout it all, Freezer worked hard to build community with similar-sounding bands across Australia.
Its really nice after a long time of looking and searching to have actually found those bands and that sound. And they found us likewise. Its a real mutual respect and care.
Its so interstate, with people from Newcastle, Adelaide, even people from Brisbane that like our stuff and vice-versa. They are very far apart but we still found each other.
As a band, theyve learnt to reflect and grow as they reach their second birthday, a change you can hear in their sound, style and also in their approach to their more recent live shows.
Ideally theres a projector we have this particular documentary we project onto the background. Its a snow monkey documentary an old 80s snow...
17:19
WATCH: Angie McMahon performs Letting Go live on Mornings "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
- Angie McMahon :: interview with Ben Hansen
Melbourne singer/songwriter Angie McMahons new single Letting Go is a big-hearted rock song about embracing the lessons that can come from making mistakes. Through both its lyrics and soaring crescendos, the song feels like a big release. And maybe also a warm hug. All at once.
A lot has happened in the four years since Angie McMahon broke out with her stunning debut album Salt. The album wormed its way into many a sensitive souls hearts, the world was hit with a global pandemic, Angies voice was sampled by man of the moment Fred again.. who would go on to play it to roaring crowds around the world (see: Fred closing out his now-viral Boiler Room set with the song), and in between all of this, she wrote a new album.
Angie came into FBi Radio and sat down with Ben Hansen on Mornings to discuss her new album Light, Dark, Light Again (slated for October), and the the first two singles from the release, the ethereal Saturn Returning and th...
16:42
Vanessa was more than just chuffed with her earrings when I delivered them yesterday, they went straight on the ear . . . they were exactly as she had specified "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Barbara received a text before I had returned to the studio, this pair was finished without the usual matt finish, Vanessa expressed that she loved the gloss white . . .
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Montville and Maleny hosting the colourful Rangebow Festival "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Queenslands beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland will sparkle with colour, culture and creativity as The Rangebow Festival returns for its second year in August. The four-day arts and culture festival celebrates the diversity and beauty of the region with more than 30 events across the towns of Maleny, Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton, offering something for everyone. ...
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16:22
A cider salute to an Australian icon "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Local favourite Flying Brick Cider Co has just launched a unique and seriously delicious new cider, SPLICER.
Sound kind of familiar? Youre right.
SPLICER is Flying Bricks beverage salute to an iconic Australian ice-cream.
Its cloudy blonde chartreuse in colour with lashings of fresh passionfruit, pineapple and lime curating a sublime fusion with the soft, creamy vanilla pear cider base. Refreshing tropical sweet fruit flavour balanced with naturally dryish zesty acid crunch.
SPLICER was recently launched at the famous GABS Festival (Great Australian Beer Spectacular) and received massive cheers from the GABS crew and attendees alike.
This cool new cider joins Flying Bricks stable of fresh, fruity, natural ciders on the pour and in the can for convenient take home enjoyment.
The super popular PACHINGA (Pear, Ginger, Lime and Chilli) features all-natural ingredients with no artificial flavours, colours or sugars. Co-fermented with ginger, chilli and lime and then back sweetened with fresh pear juice. Driving with chilli and ginger, the lime adds a level of freshness and zest to lighten. Slightly cloudy with the inclusion of fresh pear juice.
PANGO is another Flying Brick recent addition which has low alcohol loving RTD drinkers in a whirl of excitement for good reason.
Crafted from pear and mango the cider features a cloudy sunburnt orange profile with ripe mango aromas leaping out of the glass. Lush mango sweetness abounds within a dignified foundation of freshly crushed pear.
For the berry lovers, theres RasPERRY which is crafted from Victorian Packham pears infused with a high-quality raspberry extract. With freshly crushed berry notes and loads of fruit sweetness on the nose, the palate is light and delicate with the dryness of the pear cider delivering a clean fresh feel.
Drop into Flying Brick Cider House in Wallington to get your hit of these naturally fruity charmers. flyingbrickciderco.com.au
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16:16
WIN! Were giving away double passes to new horror fantasy Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Based on a single chilling chapter from Bram Stokers classic novel, Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship Demeter, which was chartered to carry private cargofifty unmarked wooden cratesfrom Carpathia to London.
Strange events befall the doomed crew as they attempt to survive the ocean voyage, stalked each night by a merciless presence onboard the ship. When the Demeter finally arrives off the shores of England, it is a charred, derelict wreck. There is no trace of the crew.
Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment here.
The film stars Corey Hawkins (In the Heights, Straight Outta Compton) as Clemens, a doctor who joins the Demeter crew, Aisling Franciosi (Game of Thrones, The Nightingale) as an unwitting stowaway, Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones, Clash of the Titans) as the ships captain and David Dastmalchian (Dune, the Ant-Man franchise) as the Demeters first mate.
The film also features Jon Jon Briones (Ratched, American Horror Story), Stefan Kapicic (Deadpool films, Better Call Saul), Nikolai Nikolaeff (Stranger Things, Bruised) and Javier Botet (It films, Mama).
From DreamWorks Pictures and the producers of Zodiac and Black Swan, Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter is directed by Norwegian horror virtuoso Andr vredal (Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark, Trollhunter), from a script by Bragi F. Schut (Escape Room), Stefan Ruzowitzky (The Counterfeiters) and Zak Olkewicz (the upcoming Bullet Train), based on the chapter The Captains L...
16:06
Submission to the Inquiry into the Rental and Housing Affordability Crisis in Victoria "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee 7 July 2023 Thank you for the opportunity to submit to the Legal and Social Issues Committees inquiry into rental and housing affordability. Prosper Australia is an independent research institute formed over 100 years ago to further public knowledge of the teachings and principles of economist and land []
16:06
on-the-ear is the go . . . in fact they are on their way to Melbourne as I type . . . "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
15:51
Yeah Nah Pasaran! #171 w Max Kaiser on Jewish Antifascism and the False Promise of Settler Colonialism : July 27, 2023 "IndyWatch Feed National"
This week on Yeah Nah Pasaran! we talk to Max Kaiser [Twitter] about Jewish Antifascism and the False Promise of Settler Colonialism (Palgrave Macmillan, 2022) which: takes a timely look at histories of radical Jewish movements, their modes of Holocaust Continue reading
15:27
Last minute logging still possible at Mt Stirling? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
The announcement that native forest logging will end in eastern Victoria on January 1, 2024 is great news for the forests of the high country.
We wrote a brief piece explaining the implications of the announcement here.
As we noted in that story, this means the state will be spared another six years of intensive logging and allow us to start the generations long work of restoring a landscape that has been deeply impacted by intensive logging and repeat fires in recent decades.
However, significant areas of the high country are still included in an updated Timber Release Plan (TRP) which could be logged before the January 1 cutoff date.
We are watching a number of key areas, including Mt Stirling, the headwaters of the Little Dargo, and Mt Wills area to ensure that no last minute cut and run logging occurs.
It is good to note that Alpine Resorts Victoria is saying that proposed logging at Mt Stirling may not proceed given the cessation of logging by January 1, 2024.
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15:26
Nudists Townsville? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
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Here for a fortnight for work, keen to meet and hang out with any local nudists?
Staying right in the city/strand. Can host if needed. Send a message/comment and see if we click!
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15:16
Western media as cheerleaders for war "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
Carried away by the logic of one-upmanship that they impose on the world of politics, the media are co-producing Western countries progressive entry into the war against Russia. Everything about the way they treat the conflict suggests that such a confrontation is inevitable. This battle of opinion, which began a year ago, is now being waged on three fronts at once. First, the beatification of Zelensky,
Western journalists are all but unanimous that negotiating with Russia would equal forgiving it its aggression. Nothing short of a crushing victory for Ukraine is conscionable. The risk of escalation is rarely mentioned.
Le Monde Diplomatiqe by Serge Halimi & Pierre Rimbert, Translated by George Miller March 2023
After speeches by British prime minister Rishi Sunak and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky at a joint press conference on 8 February at a military base in southwest England, it was time for questions. BBC Ukraine correspondent Natalia Goncharova greeted Zelensky with, I would really like to hug you, but Im not allowed. Ignoring his security service, Zelensky got down from the podium and embraced...
15:14
US, Australia Launch Largest-Ever Joint Military Exercise "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
This years Talisman Sabre exercise involved 11 other nations and over 30,000 military personnelby Dave DeCamp Posted on https://news.antiwar.com/2023/07/23/us-australia-launch-largest-ever-joint-military-exercise/
The US and Australia on Friday launched the largest-ever iteration of their Talisman Sabre exercise as the US is increasingly focused on building alliances in the Asia Pacific against China.
The Talisman Sabre started in 2005 as a biennial exercise between the US and Australia. This years iteration involves participants from 11 other countries and over 30,000 military personnel.
US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro spoke at the opening ceremony on Friday and said the massive drills served as a warning to China. The most important message that China can take from this exercise and anything that our allies and partners do together is that we are extremely tied by the core values that exist among our many nations together, he said at a naval base in Sydney.
In a symbolic gesture to demonstrate the growing military ties between the US and Australia, the US on Saturday commissioned a naval vessel in Sydney, the USS Canberra, an Independence-class littoral combat ship. It marked the first time the US ever commissioned a US Navy ship was commissioned in a foreign port.
Del Toro has previously said that the US Navy envisions turning Australia into a full-service submarine hub for the US and its allies in the region under the AUKUS military pact that was signed between the US, Britain, and Australia in 2021 that will result in...
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UPDATE The Zaporozhiya Nuclear Plant: Zelenskiys Next Simulacra? "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
Russian and Eurasian Politics, by GORDONHAHNJuly 22, 2023
To update my original article The Zaporozhiya Nuclear Power Plant: Zelenskiys Next Simulacara it is worth noting the following points:
(1) There has been no incident, obviously, at the plant either of Russian origin, as Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelenskiy claimed was being planned, or of Ukrainian origin, as I argued was possible and the Russians claimed was almost certain in response to the Ukrainian claims. However, there was, as I suspected, clearly another Ukrainian fake, another Zelenskiy simulacra, since there was not Russian nuclear terrorist attack and since the IAEA came out and refuted the Ukrainians claims that the Russians had planted explosives at the Zaporozhiya plant.
Second, it appears that this particular Zelenskiy simulacra was an effort to push the failure of the Ukrainian counteroffensive out of the headlines on the eve of NATOs Vilnius summit. It may be that, as some sources report, that European leaders intervened to prevent the Ukrainians from following through on their supposedly planned false flag.
Third, it is astonishing how the Western media and Wstern governments, which was heavy breathing in its hard work of repeating the Kiev Maidan regimes talking point about the imminent Russian nuclear terrorism, has shoved the entire episode of Zelenskiys Russian nuclear terrorist attack into the bottomless memory whole that serves this war.
This follows the same pattern of moving on quickly after the numerous controversial and false claims that have come out of Kiev both before and during the war. Regarding the latter, there s already a long list: the Kakhovskii damn attack, the Nord Stream pipeline attack, the Russian massacre at Bucha (where is the list of names of those killed and the detailed forensics reports on how and when precisely they died?), the hero Ukrainian pilot The Ghost who never existed, the heroic defense of Snake Island that never occurred, the bombing of the Mariupol maternity hospital, among others.
This is part of a larger Western pattern of memory-wholing.. The point is not that the West and Ukraine always lie or that lie more than Moscow, which it seems they do, however. The point is that Zelenskiy and his government comprise a serial fake artist, the West is their microphone, and Russia has work to do to compete with its opponents in the sphere of public diplomacy.
The original article reads as follows:
It appears almost certain that Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy and his generals, rather than Russian President Vladimir Putin and his, are considering and preparing a false flag nuclear provocation at the Z...
15:08
Japan Doesnt Want to Fight for Taiwan and Neither Do Other US Allies "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
if Japan fought alongside the US in a hypothetical conflict with China over Taiwan, the Japanese civilians and economy would suffer greatly. Whats more, in a conflict between two nuclear powers, China and the US, Japan may itself become a nuclear target,
22.07.2023 Ekaterina Blinova https://sputnikglobe.com/20230722/japan-doesnt-want-to-fight-for-taiwan-and-neither-do-other-us-allies-1112066099.html
Despite Japan bolstering its military capabilities under the nations new Defense Buildup Program, it appears to have zero appetite to engage in direct confrontation with China over Taiwan, Western media and think tanks say.
US military facilities in Okinawa, Japan, might play a central role in any Taiwan crisis, according to the Western press. Moreover, American military analysts have almost unanimously agreed that Japan is t...
15:06
90 Seconds to Midnight nuclear weapons are still a threat, not a lesson in history "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
After a weekend in which Chris Nolans new film Oppenheimer opened in UK cinemas to great acclaim, it would be easy to think that nuclear weapons are now a thing of the past but the UK/Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities are all too aware that todays weapons are infinitely more powerful that the rudimentary gadgets dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and that chillingly many remain on hair-trigger alert ready to be fired on warning, targeted at the millions of civilians who live in our cities.
Robert Oppenheimer himself had doubts about the future of humanity should more powerful devices be developed after the war. He called for international control of atomic weapons and for the United States to refrain from developing far more destructive hydrogen bombs; ultimately these actions, contrary to received wisdom in foreign policy and military doctrine, took him from being the darling of the scientific and political elite to its pariah, earning him dismissal from high office and the revocation of his security clearance.
Although the thawing of US-Soviet relations during the Reagan-Gorbachev era and the ending of the Cold War led to a significant reduction in the number of nuclear warheads held by the two superpowers, from a high of around 70,000, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports in its latest Yearbook that there are still an estimated 12,512 warheads in January 2023, with about 9,576 in military stockpiles for potential use. Of these, an estimated 3,844 warheads are deployed on missiles and aircraft, and around 2,000nearly all of which belong to Russia or the USAare kept in a state of high operational alert ready to fire at short notice.
In 2023 we have nine nuclear-armed states (the USA, Russia, UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel). The United States also currently stores air-dropped nuclear bombs in four European nations and in Turkey under a hosting agreement to fit them to the nuclear-capable military aircraft of those NATO nations in the event of war, and, with ongoing war in Ukraine and the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus, there is a real possibility that US nuclear weapons will soon again be redeployed to USAF / RAF Lakenheath taking us back to Cold War days.
Nuclear weapons are infinitely more powerful and more accurate than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan, and the consequences of their use are too dreadful to contemplate. Brilliant scientist and anti-bomb campaigner Albert Einstein famously said of the impact of any nuclear war that, in addition to the appalling human casualties and the complete destruction of our natural and built environment, human development would be so set back that any Fourth World War would be fought with sticks and stones!
Even the Trinity test itself, played out in a seemingly empty desert, had consequences...
15:03
Small Australian Penguins Saved By Large White Dogs "IndyWatch Feed National"
Just off the picturesque coast of Warrnambool city in Australia, lies a hidden gem called Middle Island. This unassuming island is not only a breathtaking natural wonder, but it is also home to some very small and special residents who have become the center of a remarkable achievement.
Meet the adorable little penguin, affectionately known as the fairy penguin. As their name suggests, these charming creatures are the smallest penguins in the world, standing at a mere 35 centimeters tall. Despite their petite size, they possess a unique spirit that captures the hearts of locals and visitors alike.
However, the tranquility of Middle Island was once disrupted by a grave threat to the little penguin population. Starting in 1991, sedimentation and tidal patterns created a temporary pathway, a tidal causeway, between the island and the mainland. Unfortunately, this newfound connection proved to be a gateway for foxes, who swiftly seized the opportunity to wreak havoc on the vulnerable ground-nesting birds.
In the face of this crisis, an unexpected hero emerged. Swampy Marsh, a humble chicken farmer residing nearby, possessed a wealth of knowledge on outsmarting and protecting...
15:02
Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow is international terrorism Russias Foreign Ministry "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
RT.com 24 July 23
Two UAVs crashed into buildings in the Russian capital, with fragments reportedly found not far from the Defense Ministry
The attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow early Monday morning, which damaged several non-residential buildings, is an act of international terrorism, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.
The spokeswoman condemned the attack on Monday morning while speaking to RTVI TV. Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry said Ukraine attempted to stage a terrorist attack against Moscow using two drones, which were suppressed by electronic warfare systems
Kiev applauded the raid, with Mikhail Fedorov, Ukraines minister for digital transformation, promising that there will be more of these incidents.
Amid the conflict with Russia, Kiev has previously tried to launch drone raids on Moscow and its suburbs. Earlier this month, the Russian Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed four drones in the southeastern districts of the capital, and another UAV was neutralized by electronic warfare systems west of Moscow more https://www.rt.com/russia/580185-ukrainian-drone-attack-moscow-international-terrorism/
15:01
Leura Park Estate is hosting a massive Barrel Shed Sale with nothing over $25 "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Its well known that we are fans of a cheeky wine or two but we also do enjoy a sale, especially when the sale comes at the hands of our beloved winemakers.
Perfect for the wine lovers out there who love a bargain, Leura Park Estate is gearing up for an epic Barrel Shed Sale this August.
Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.
Taking place on Saturday, August 5, from 1 pm to 5 pm, this will be the place to be to score some amazing deals on their top-notch wines.
On the day, Leura Park Estate is offering some unmissable bargains with nothing over $25! Thats right; you can stock up on your favourite wines without breaking the bank. And if thats not enough, there will also be a bunch of two for one deals, making it the perfect opportunity to try different vintages and varietals.
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15:00
CIA-Linked Security Company Targeted Former Ecuador President Who Granted Assange Asylum "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
By Kevin Gosztola / The Dissenter
In addition to targeting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a
CIA-linked private security company based in Spain allegedly spied
on former Ecuador president Rafael Correa.
Spanish newspaper El Pas reported that
UC Global director David Morales instructed his employees to
collect information from Correas 2018 meetings with Latin American
leaders that included the former presidents of Argentina, Brazil
and UruguayCristina Fernndez de Kirchner, Luiz Incio Lula da Silva,
Dilma Rousseff, and Jos Mujica...
News media that partnered with Assange and WikiLeaks on the publication of documents at issue in the U.S. casethe New York Times, the Guardian, Der Spiegel, and Le Mondehave ignored what has been learned about UC Global and the CIA.
But the uncovered evidence is important and relevant to the U.S. Justice Departments unprecedented effort to pursue an Espionage Act trial against a journalist and publisher.
14:34
I love listening in to clients briefing Barbara on their commission briefs, it is even more fun when as they finish, they say so Barb whats new what can you show me? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
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Edition 806 on sale TODAY! "IndyWatch Feed National"
Yes or No: Its your choice.
In this edition youll read about:
The arguments for and against the proposed Voice to Parliament have now been released. The Indigenous voice yes and no campaigns have unveiled their pitches, with opponents warning of legal risks as those in favour say it will improve lives. All households will receive a printed pamphlet in the coming months ahead of the referendum, to change the constitution to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament, to be held between October and December.
ULURU Youth Dialogue Co-Chairs Bridget Cama and Allira Davis respond to questions about the proposed Voice to Parliament. Youll find the answers to popular questions like, What is the Uluru Dialogue and the Uluru Youth Dialogue?, Why are young people important both First Nations young people and non-Indigenous young people for the referendum? and Can you address a concern amongst our Mob that being within the Constitution will cede our sovereignty?.
In SPORT:
AUSTRALIA has gone green and gold for the Matildas with more than 75,000 fans turning up to watch their first World Cup match against Ireland. The Matildas kicked off their campaign at Stadium Australia with a 1-0 win thanks to step-in captain Steph Catleys penalty in the second half as the Tillies opened their campaign last week. Close to 1.4 million tickets have been snapped up, surpassing previous tournament records.
13:48
The Vic Open Returns to Victoria in 2024, bringing golf superstars to the Bellarine Peninsula "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
In exciting news for golf enthusiasts (and the region as a whole), the Vic Open is set to make a spectacular comeback to Victoria.
The international golf tournament is all set to tee off at the picturesque 13th Beach Golf Links on the Bellarine Peninsula from 1st to 4th February 2024.
Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment here.
Bringing golfing glory to the Bellarine Peninsula, the tournament takes place across the Beach course and the Creek course at the popular seaside facility near Barwon Heads.
Notably, the Vic Open will be a beacon of equality in the sporting world, with both men and women players competing for equal prize money on the same courses, at the same time. The event will offer an impressive $420,000 in prize money for each category, making it a thrilling and fair competition for all.
With over 200 talented men and women golfers participating in the opening round, the stakes will be high right from the start. Only the top 35 male and female players, along with ties, will progress to the final day on Sunday, 4th February 2024, where they will battle it out for golfing supremacy.
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13:38
Man shares chaotic Grindr catfish saga in middle of the outback "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
A British backpacker has shared the bizarre story of being catfished on Grindr while working in the middle of the Australian outback. The 26-year-old gay man, Olly (above), came to Australia from the UK on a working holiday. He took a job at a remote outback resort in the Northern Territory, six hours out of ...
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13:36
New Zealand Maori radio on The Palestine Laboratory "IndyWatch Feed National"
During my recent book tour in New Zealand for The Palestine Laboratory, I was interviewed by the countrys first Maori radio station.
It was an interesting conversation and highlighted that many Maoris I met throughout the country were both aware of the grim situation in Palestine and actively opposed Israels occupation. It was solidarity with another colonised people.
The post New Zealand Maori radio on The Palestine Laboratory appeared first on Antony Loewenstein.
13:29
Dr Colossus returns for one show only "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Australias best-loved (and possibly only) Simpsons-themed doom metal band, Dr Colossus, will return to Geelong for one show only to celebrate the second anniversary of their latest album.
The seven-track album, Im a Stupid Moron With an Ugly Face and a Big Butt and My Butt Smells and I Like to Kiss My Own Butt, is named after a Bart Simpson prank call.
While not as long as the Guiness World Record-holding 156-word title of Chumbawumbas 2008 album, it may well be the longest titled album to reach the top five of the ARIA Australian album charts, which it did in May 2021.
Dr Colossus music fuses deep metal grooves with deep cuts from Simpsons dialogue and storylines, permeating their tunes with a definite comedic element.
They also tend to start their sets walking through the crowd to the stage in full Stonecutters regalia (Homer the Great, s6 ep12 for the uninitiated), setting the tone for their performances.
Lead singer and guitarist Jono Colliver said he loved that the band could bring together metal heads, Simpsons fans and people who were simply curious.
The beauty of our show is that theres a lot of people that are going for the comedic element, who may not have ever been to a show like that, he said.
They probably have expectations of (a metal show) being quite exclusive, gate-kept, or kind of machoistic.
The joy I get out of it is seeing people that have never been to a heavy show who end up coming away being like, wow, Im going to go and check out a lot of other heavy bands and start going to more heavy shows because its not what I expected.
Theres something they might have missed out on unless theyd been coaxed in by the lols. Melody is pretty much universal; in essence, (metal is) riff-based pop music.
Dr Colossus will perform at the Barwon Club on August 5 and, unusually for a headline act, open the show soon after doors open at 6pm.
(Bassist) Mike (Findlay), hes like our ambassador at the Barwon Club, its his home ground; he wanted to make it so we would play first and we could enjoy the show afterwards, Colliver said.
So were going to play first and then were going to watch our favourite bands in our favourite venue and hang out with everybody rather than missing the social atmosphere of it.
Dr Colossus will be supported by Planet of the 8s, Two Headed Dog, Spawn and Full Tone Generator.
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13:21
AI, Political Puppets, Plaskett, Nuclear Weapons and the Usual Suspects "IndyWatch Feed National"
[Emails from G5]
AI and Public Servants
This is G5s response to this Daily Mail article:
A brain living in the Matrix scientists unveil $600,000 plan to merge MORE human brain cells with AI funded by Australian intelligence agency.
- The funds came via Australias Defense Dept. and Office of National Intelli...
13:17
Daniel Duggans imprisonment is a denial of justice and an affront to Australias sovereignty "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Contributed from Victoria
Too many Australians still dont know who Daniel Duggan is, even if his case has significant repercussions and says a lot about how legal process is Australia is being transformed into something that we should all be worried about. Everyone should know more about what is happening to this man.
Daniel is a former American and now Australian citizen and a family. He was once a US marine, and since coming to Australia, built a pilot training business. This led him to a contract to for commercial pilot training in South Africa, with a company that goes by the name of the Test Flying Academy of South Africa (TFASA).
It happened that he had some of the students were Chinese citizens. Theis led authorities in Washington to accuse TFASA and Duggen of working with the Chinese to undermine United States policy. It led to action to capture Duggan, and it appears, with the assistance of the Australia Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), which is immersed in the United States led confrontation with China.
Through this agency Daniel Duggen was called and offered a job in Australia. He went for it, was arrested by federal police and imprisoned, wasnt offered bail and has been kept in solitary confinement. Daniel has now been locked up in this way for more than 9 months, without an ending in sight. He next faces court on 24 November.
The cover was the issuing of an Interpol red notice that provides for extradition on certain grounds. It excludes extradition in cases that are political. Australia also has an extradition treaty with the United States, and this too spells out that it does not allow extradition for any alleged political offence.
All of this is being violated.
Top Gun Pilot Faces U.S. Extradition Fight Over Chinese Fighter Allegations
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13:13
Local multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Immy Owusus debut album LO-LIFE! is a masterclass "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Immy Owusu may well be one of the most deserving word-of-mouth sensations that our region has seen in recent years.
His debut release, LO-LIFE! is an absolute masterclass of instrumentation, dynamically showcasing the Geelong-based musicians multifaceted artistry alongside a meticulous balance of both synthetic and organic arrangements.
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Crafting a wholly intoxicating style, Immy Owusu is without a doubt an artist to watch in 2023
Blending mellifluous mixes of jazz, psychedelia and African highlife, Immys self-described brand of lo-fi highlife draws from a variety of influences, while delivering a healthy dose of originality, with his velvety smooth, self-effacing vocals and bilingual lyricism adding a uniquely enriching flavour that can only be described as individualistic.
This is further strengthened by his all-star band, which features members of Karate Boogaloo, The Senegambian Jazz Band and Surprise Chef, who help to bring Immys magic to life.
And it really is magical from the opening fanfare of Elevation to the methodical finger-picking and ethereal mono synth lines of What A Love, youll find yourself immediately mesmerised by Immys lush soundscapes.
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12:47
Indie Spa: Where relaxation meets playful charm on the Great Ocean Road "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
If youre on a quest for relaxation and adventure, look no further than Indie Spa, a brand-new day spa and bathhouse nestled along the breathtaking Great Ocean Road.
This unique day spa and bathhouse on the Great Ocean Road is anything but ordinary. With a focus on celebrating individuality, Indie Spa invites everyone to sip, steam, and soak in their own signature style.
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12:45
Urgent care service to ease pressure Far North Coast emergency departments "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
A new Rapid Outreach Service (ROS) will become available throughout the Tweed and Byron Shires from late-2023 offering in-home care seven days a week.
According to Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park today Patients, their families and carers living in Tweed, Byron and Murwillumbah communities will have more options for timely, tailored healthcare with a new urgent care service in the region.
The new Rapid Outreach Service will reduce unnecessary trips to the emergency department, said Mr Park.
We know many people who visit our emergency departments (EDs) could receive more timely and better tailored care within a community setting. The Rapid Outreach Service will enable patients to be treated in the comfort of their own homes, which will make a big difference.
This model is designed to create better links between the hospital and primary care systems providing an additional option for people to receive urgent care for injuries and illnesses when a GP is unavailable.
Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the service would boost access to health care in the region.
By providing care and support in person in the patients own home or aged care facility, as well as through virtual care platforms, it removes the burden of having to travel to hospital or the GP for healthcare, Ms Saffin said.
No cost 7 days
Care will be provided at no...
12:35
Poland trying to draw NATO into direct conflict with Russia "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Poland plans to launch an operation against Belarus to draw NATO into a war with Russia, according to former CIA analyst Larry Johnson.Warsaw is actively pulling troops and equipment to the Belarusian border. The statements of the Polish authorities confirm their intention to start a military operation in Belarus, which has greatly intensified in recent []
12:32
Collapsing drama to grapple with difficult realities: Vidya Rajans Crocodiles "IndyWatch Feed National"
It is essential for other writers, makers, and performers who dont stem from the culturally dominant white, middle-class world that produces most Australian culture to see and feel and experience these works, these different ways of making and languaging, so they may be emboldened to do the same. And, importantly, so that the ways in which we see and understand ourselves continues to be ever more nuanced, sophisticated and evolved.
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12:27
Dotty Domains: The Pentagons Mali Typo Leak Affair "IndyWatch Feed National"
Fleet-footed agility and sharp thinking rarely characterise the plodding bureaucrat. An argument can be made that different attributes are prized: cherished incompetence, spells of inattentiveness, and dedication to keeping things secret with severity. What matters is not what you did, but what you pretended to do.
Even with maintaining secrecy, the plodding desk-job hack can face problems, all falling under the umbrella term of human error. Papers and files can stray. The occasional USB stick can find its way into unwanted hands. And then there is that damnable business about the cloud and who can access it.
Despite repeated warnings over a decade by the Amsterdam-based Mali Dili, contracted to manage email accounts of the West African state, traffic from the US military continued to find its way to the .ml domain, the country identifier of Mali. (For all we know, this may still be happening.) This arose because of a typing error, with .mil being the suffix for US military email addresses.
Other countries also seemed caught up in the domain confusion. Over a dozen emails intended for the Dutch military also found their way into the Johannes Zuurbier with .ml being confused with .nl. Eight emails from the Australian Department of Defence, intended for US military consumption, also met the same fate. These include problems about corrosion in Australias F-35 and an artillery manual carried by command post officers for each battery.
The man most bemused by this is not, it would seem, in the Pentagon, but a certain Dutch entrepreneur who was given the task of managing the domain. Johannes Zuurbier has found himself inconvenienced by the whole matter for some years. In 2023, he decided to gather the misdirected messages. He currently holds 117,000 of them, though he has received anywhere up to 1,000 messages a day. He has been good enough to badger individuals in the US national cyber security service, the White House, and the local defence attach in Mali.
The Financial Times reports that the contents of such messages vary. Much of it is spam; a degree of it comprises X-Rays, medical data, identity documents, crew lists for ships, staffing names at bases, mapping on installations, base photos, naval inspection reports, contracts, criminal complaints against various personnel, internal investigations on bullying claims, official travel itineraries, bookings, tax and financial records.
While not earth shaking, one of the misdirected emails featured the travel itinerary of General James McConville, the US Armys Chief of Staff, whose visit to Indonesia was noted, alongsid...
12:26
Drag Races Yvie Oddly marries some guy I met on Grindr "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
RuPauls Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly has announced hes tied the knot. Yvie, who uses he/she/they pronouns, posted the news to Instagram. The performer and his spouse Doug both said I do during a New York courthouse ceremony. Yvie posted several photos and video footage of the moment on Instagram. Last week I got married ...
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12:18
Boy on bicycle struck at Ocean Shores "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance at 11am on Saturday, 22 July to attend an incident in Ocean Shores, north of Brunswick Heads, where a boy had been struck by a vehicle whilst riding a bicycle.
He was treated on scene by local paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team and airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital, said a spokesperson for Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Drivers are reminded to take care where there are potentially children and young people playing, and on bikes, for example in suburban areas, near schools etc.
Cyclists are permitted to ride two abreast on roads and drivers must allow a distance of at least 1m between you and the rider when the speed limit is 60km/h or less, or 1.5m if its more than 60km/h when overtaking bicycles.
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11:54
The deception, hypocrisy and vacuous claims of elite Voice backer Rachel Perkins "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
By TONY MOBILIFONITIS FIRSTLY, this is not about race, declared Rachel Perkins, in a debate on the Voice on ABC TVs Q&A program hosted by Patricia Karvelas. Although our Constitution has many elements in it, 51:26, Section 25, it was created by people who deliberately brought race into the Constitution, so its always been there, []
11:45
Nick and Charlie go official in new Heartstopper season 2 trailer "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Netflix has finally dropped a full-length Heartstopper season two trailer ahead of the new series next week. After endless teasers, in the new look at season two we see Nick and Charlie navigating their new relationship, preparing for prom and heading abroad with their classmates. I have a boyfriend! Charlie shouts to friends Isaac and ...
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11:43
Save big on movie tickets every Tuesday with Ticketek Movie Tuesdays at HOYTS "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Movie buffs, rejoice! HOYTS and Ticketek have joined forces to bring you the ultimate cinematic treat Ticketek Movie Tuesdays!
Starting from Tuesday, July 25, this exciting partnership offers incredible discounts on movie tickets every Tuesday at HOYTS, making it the perfect day to catch the latest blockbusters without breaking the bank.
Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment here.
Whether youre a dedicated concert-goer, sports enthusiast, theatre lover, festival fanatic, or family fun-seeker, Ticketek is the leading ticketing organization with a reputation for delivering top-notch entertainment experiences. And now, their MyTicketek members can enjoy big savings on movie tickets at HOYTS, so you can embrace the magic of cinema more often!
For HOYTS CEO Damian Keogh, this partnership is a match made in entertainment heaven. Ticketek Tuesday movie tickets will start from just $13 each* for standard sessions, with great deals available for Xtremescreen, 3D, D-BOX, and HOYTS LUX sessions as well, says Damian.
So, you can indulge in the luxury of HOYTS LUX or be blown away by the immersive experience of Xtremescreen, all at a fraction of the cost.
To grab these discounted tickets, all you have to do is log into your Ticketek account and follow the HOYTS link in the My Account Offers section. You will be able to purchase tickets to the movie session of your choice. Simple, right? Alternatively, you can get your tickets at HOYTS cinemas point of sale using the Ticketek in-cinema code*. Whichever way you choose, its lights, savings, action!
With an exciting lineup of blockbuster movies like Oppenheimer, Barbie, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, your Tuesday movie nights are about to get even better.
So, grab your popcorn, gather your friends, and prepare for a cinematic extravaganza at HOYTS every Tuesday!
Sign up as a Ticketek member at ticketek.com.au and let the movie magic begin!
Note: Online booking fees and experience surcharges apply for 3D, Xtremescreen and D-BOX sessions.
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11:40
Reviewing current and proposed sexual consent laws "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Affirmative consent for sexual interactions became law in NSW on 1 June, 2022, but not all states and territories in Australia have affirmative consent laws. On 29 November, 2022 the Australian Senate referred an Inquiry into current and proposed sexual consent laws in Australia. Today at the Senate Hearing into current and proposed sexual consent laws across Australia, No to Violence CEO Jacqui Watt called for an affirmative consent model for any case that comes before the court.
Other recommendations that have been made include harmonising Australias consent laws across all jurisdictions to ensure consistency of both laws and understanding of sexual consent which were recommended by both Full Stop Australia and ANROWS (Australias National Research Organisation for Womens Safety) who both provided submissions to the Inquiry.
The Law Council recognised the inconsistencies in consent laws across various jurisdictions on the experience of victim-survivors in their submission and supported a national evaluation of sexual consent laws. They also recognised that women and girls are more likely than males to have experienced sexual violence and that the incidence of sexual harm often overlaps with other patterns of violence, including family and domestic violence and child abuse, and disproportionately affects already marginalised groups in society.
Sexual violence is widespread but underreported. Most reports of sexual violence do not make it to court, pointed out the Law Council.
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11:34
Westpac Rescue Helicopter partners with Casino Truck Show "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has come on board as the charity partner for the North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Shows tenth anniversary event on 5 August.
Over the 40 years we have operated throughout the Northern Rivers, we have developed a connection to the trucking and transport community through our attendance at emergencies and accidents on our roadways, said spokesperson for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Zeke Huish.
It is the donation support of the community and events like the Casino Truck Show that help to keep us on standby 24/7, ready to respond when we are needed most. We are thrilled to be chosen as the charity partner.
North Coast Petroleums (NCP) Mick McKinlay said he was honoured his company was again naming rights sponsor of the Casino Truck Show and welcomed the decision to include the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service as a charity partner.
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11:30
Inaugural Climate Conversations Project Mending and Tending: Art that works for Nature launches "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
The inaugural Climate Conversations Project, Mending and Tending: Art that works for Nature, produced by local artists Samantha Moss, Jess Poulsen and Shona Wilson, will open at Lone Goat Gallery on Saturday 29 July.
An event on Friday 28 July from 5pm will officially open the project, which will run for one month.
There are many ways the community can engage with this interactive project at two locations. Lone Goat Gallery will be transformed into an exhibition and making space and host artist talks and workshops. While at Torakina Nature Reserve in Brunswick Heads there will be two unique events.
We are really excited to launch this new project that empowers artists to engage the community in important conversations about climate adaptation. We hope it is something we can continue as a biennial program, Byron Shire Councils Sustainability Team Leader, Julia Adams, said.
Samantha, Jess, and Shona all share a deep connection and appreciation for the environment, as well as an established art practice working with nature, she said.
The full program is as follows. All events are free and do not require a booking:
- Launch event at Lone Goat Gallery on Friday 28 July from 5pm until 7pm.
- Exhibition at Lone Goat Gallery from Saturday 29 July until Saturday 26 August.
- Art Making Workshops at Torakina Nature Reserve on Sunday 30 July from 10am until 4pm.
- Moonlit Nature Walk and Sound Meditation at Torakina Nature Reserve on Wednesday 2 August from 5pm.
- Artist Talk and Workshop with Shona Wilson at Lone Goat Gallery on Saturday 5 August from 1pm.
- Artist Talk and Workshop with Samantha Moss at Lone Goat Gallery on Saturday 12 August from 1pm.
- Artist Talk and Workshop with Jess Poulsen at Lone Goat Gallery on Saturday 19 August from 1pm.
Climate Conversations is a new creative initiative that invites Northern Rivers artists to collaborate with community and explore ways we can adapt, reorganise, and evolve in the face of climate change through the arts. The theme this year is adaptation.
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11:15
Liz Stringer announces First Time For The Last Time solo tour "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
<p><p><p>Much-loved Milk! Records recording artist and Melbourne singer/songwriter Liz Stringer caps off a busy 2023 and brings to an end her work on her acclaimed 2021 album <em>First Time Really Feeling</em> with her First Time For The Last Time solo tour this October.</p> <p>The tour kicks off on October 6 at Palais Hepburn in Hepburn Springs, Vic, and will take Liz to various locations across the country, including Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, and more.</p> <h3>Liz Stringer Tour Dates</h3> <p>Fri Oct 6 Palais Hepburn, Hepburn Springs, Vic</p> <p>Wed Oct 11 The Cordial Factory, Grenfell NSW</p> <p>Thu Oct 12 Smiths Alternative, Canberra ACT</p> <p>Fri Oct 13 Milton Theatre, Milton NSW</p> <p>Sat Oct 14 The Vanguard, Newtown NSW</p> <p>Thu Oct 19 Bellingen Memorial Hall, Bellingen, NSW</p> <p>Fri Oct 20 The Eltham Hotel, Eltham NSW</p> <p>Sun Oct 22 Leftys Music Hall, Brisbane NSW</p> <p>Fri Oct 27 The Memo, Healesville, Vic</p> <p>Sat Nov 4 Darwin Railway Club, Darwin NT</p> <p>Fri Nov 10 Grace Emily, Adelaide, SA</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>Liz has been a busy bee the last few years, joining forces with the iconic Midnight Oil on their Resist tour as a backing vocalist and support act. She even collaborated with fellow Oils guest William Crighton on a breathtaking cover of Golden Age earlier this year, featuring Jim Moginie on bass and Rob Hirst on drums.</p> <p>The accolades have also poured in, including an AIR Award for Best Blues & Roots album and her first entry into the ARIA Top 20.
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SUNSET STRANGER RELEASES HYPNOTIC NEW SINGLE SHADES OF TIME "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
If youre a fan of Kurt Vile, Steve Gunn, Kevin Morby and cosmic country and folk sounds in general then this new single from Melbourne artist Sunset Stranger will appeal. Theres a dreamy drift and pastoral psychedelia to this Shades Of Time, the second single from the new album Double Dream, due out in 2023. Continue reading
10:23
Melbourne rock band RVG announce Brain Worms national tour "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
<p><p><p><p>Melbourne rock band RVG have fleshed out their upcoming run of already-announced festival appearances with a handful of headlining dates throughout October.</p> <p>After playing at Off The Rails in Newcastle and Marrickville, theyll tour through select towns in Victoria, before hitting Canberra, performing at Wollongongs Yours & Owls festival and finishing up in Adelaide. Then the band will be bringing the tour through the UK and Europe.
RVG Brain Worms 2023 Tour
- Sept 30 Off The Rails, Newcastle</li> <li>Oct 1 Off The Rails, Marrickville</li> <li>Oct 6 Anglesea Memorial Hall, Anglesea</li> <li>Oct 7 Northcote Theatre, Melbourne</li> <li>Oct 13 Tanswells Hotel, Beechworth</li> <li>Oct 14 Yours & Owls, Wollongong (12pm)
- Oct 14 Sideways Bar, Canberra (7pm)</li> <li>Oct 5 Yours & Owls, Wollongong
- Oct 21 Jive Bar, Adelaide</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>RVG are fresh off the release of their latest album, Brain Worms. Moody and relentless, its a fusion of post-punk and alternative rock with a vintage twang. Singer Romy Vager carries us through with her signature raspy drawl and heartfelt lyrics.</p> <p>Abrasive, beautiful, illuminating and despondent all at once, Brain Worms is as multifaceted as life itself. Can. Not. Stop. Listening! Totally in awe of this records brilliance, wrote Beat writer Bryget Crisfield in her recent review.</p> <p>The release follows the bands two prior albums, 2017s A Quality of Mercy and 2020s Feral, both of which captured the attention of fans throughout Australia and internationally. Fans can expect to hear tracks from throughout RVGs impressive discography when they head out on tour in October.</p> <p><strong>Tickets to see RVG on their 2023 Brain Worms tour are on sale now. To get your hands on some, head <a href= "https://www.rvgband.com/#shows" rel="noopener" target= "_blank">here</a>.</strong></p> <p>The post <a href= "https://fortemag.com.au/melbourne-rock-band-rvg-announce-brain-worms-national-tour/" rel="nofollow">Melbourne rock band RVG announce Brain Worms national tour</a> appeared first on <a href= "https://fortemag.com.au" rel="nofollow">Forte Magazine</a>.</p></li> </ul></li> </ul></li> </ul>
10:18
Facing Up to our future in Lismore "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Tonight Plan C is running Facing Up that looks at how we live in a climate and ecological crisis. Special guests Elly Bird from Resilient Lismore and Sue Higginson, NSW MP and former CEO of the Environmental Defenders Office from 5.30pm at the Lismore City Bowling Club.
10:00
Ammos hang on in thriller "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Geelong Amateur held onto fifth spot on the Bellarine Football League with a thrilling three-point win against a spirited Ocean Grove on July 22.
Ocean Grove led by a point at the main break, but Ammos, despite some inaccurate kicking, held on to win in a nailbiter.
Star forward Aaron Willitts was Ammos best with two goals while skipper Harry Kershaw was his usual busy self around the ball.
Ocean Grove coach Dave Farrell said his young side had improved as the season has progressed and they were now staying in games much longer.
A 14-point loss to second placed Barwon Heads, a 12-point defeat to unbeaten Torquay and now a three-point loss to Ammos says the Grubbers are heading in the right direction.
On the surface it doesnt seem the players confidences have been done any harm over the last few weeks, Farrell said.
Each week weve had a number of changes forced through injury and unavailability which has confirmed the depth of our list is developing, theres a number of players prepared to come in and play their role and trust what the coaching group have put in place.
Torquay confirmed its premiership credentials with a 41-point win against Barwon Heads.
The Tigers pulled away in the last term with Lucas Anderson taking his seasons tally of goals to 62 with six while Will Montebello and Nick OFarrell each booted four.
The Seagulls will be without Luca Vella and Tom Swift this week with both players being concussed during the game.
Drysdale ensured it will finish in the top three with a 17-point win against Anglesea.
Ben Fennell followed up from last weeks haul of five goals with another four while Jack Baker was a standout for Anglesea with five.
Anglesea is in fourth spot, just half a game clear of Ammos and Modewarre.
Newcomb stunned Queenscliff with its best performance of the season.
Jude Poyser booted five goals for the Power in the 53-point win while key defender Thomas Webster was terrific.
Modewarre defeated Portarlington by 46-points to stay in the finals race.
Connor Joseph booted seven for the Warriors while Portarlington would be buoyed by perhaps its best performance of the season with Jesse Jay King and Nathan Pigott playing well.
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09:59
Chris Minns .. by 1990 no Australian child will be living in poverty "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Dont you love governments that congratulate themselves for addressing problems theyve had a had in causing. Vain NSW Premier Chris Minns: Firstly - youve delivered nothing : taxpayers have done the heavy lifting. Every cent. Secondly - why are kids going hungry? Government had any hand in it? Rising power...
09:22
Alleged Covid-19 Deaths: Its Evil to Fake Deaths to Panic People "IndyWatch Feed National"
Textbook evil. Senator Gerard Rennick is an Australian politician, who is in the Liberal National Party of Queensland since July 2019. He wrote the following on this webpage: We are all used to the Government lying but in my view this has to be one of the biggest lies of all. The World Health Organisation has told
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09:04
The ACT appoints first female Aboriginal Supreme Court judge "IndyWatch Feed National"
Kamilaroi woman Louise Taylor is the ACT's sixth judge of the Supreme Court. ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury said, "Magistrate Taylor brings to the Supreme Court a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having represented the most vulnerable members of our community in complex matters," "Having served on the ACT Magistrates Court...
09:01
An Aussie tale of spirit and humour "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) will host the world premiere of the Space Companys Hells Gates, a theatrical retelling of Australias worst ever whale stranding event near Strahan, Tasmania in 2020.
The show will features well-loved actors Louise Siversen (House Husbands, Prisoner), Natalie ODonnell (Come From Away, Next to Normal) and Matu Ngaropo (Hamilton), as well as live musical accompaniment by celebrated violinist Xani Kolak.
Creative producer Joel Carnegie, who founded the award-winning Geelong-based production studio, and writer James Jackson engaged in hundreds of hours of face-to-face interviews with people connected to the event, mostly west coast Tasmanian locals, to gather the raw material for Hells Gates.
Carnegie said the resulting blend of poignant drama and poetic comedy resulted in a narrative that was quintessentially Australian.
Its really been infused with the character of the west coast of Tasmania; the people we met, how they interacted with us, the way in which they described the events that unfolded, how they felt about it, he said.
Its the story of a community who, in the face of the impossible, decided to turn up and deal with an ecological disaster that was unfolding in front of them.
But its also very funny. There are genuine laugh out loud moments, and I think thats sort of a coping mechanism for the people who were telling us these stories. Dealing with trauma through camaraderie, through sharing those experiences together and having a laugh about it.
Carnegie said he was thrilled to premiere the work at GAC as the redeveloped venue reopened to the public.
To be on stage at the dawn of this new era of the performing arts scene in Geelong, to be a Geelong-based company and share this story at this new venue is an incredible opportunity, he said.
This is a really special show that we know audiences are going to love. Its a real emotional rollercoaster ride.
Hells Gates will have four shows from Aug 10 to 12 at the GACs Story House. For information and tickets visit geelongartscentre.org.au
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08:30
Attempted electric bike robbery, Burleigh Heads "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Gold Coast detectives are appealing for public assistance to locate a silver or grey Mitsubishi Lancer that may assist with investigations into an attempted robbery at Burleigh Heads on Tuesday, July 11.
07:57
2022 flood level data still not public "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
There is still no timeframe for when the February/March 2022 flood data levels will be made public by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE), despite Byron Shire Council expressing its concern at how long the project is taking.
07:46
Bruns van dwellers move around the corner "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Byron Shire Council has carried out its promise to close a public carpark in Brunswick Heads, where a group of van dwellers were reportedly engaging in anti-social behaviour.
But with no alternative site provided, and talk of setting up hot showers and other facilities in the town so far coming to nothing, some are questioning whether the issue has received anything more than a band-aid solution.
A majority of councillors voted to close the South Beach Lane carpark at its May meeting, after home owners on the lane complained that the campers were slamming their doors and playing loud music at all hours, polluting the site with rubbish and human waste, and verbally abusing residents.
Staff followed through earlier this month, moving the campers on, and installing a row of large concrete barriers in the lane to prevent their return.
The move appears to have appeased most of the home owners.
However, with no alternative parking area available, some of the van dwellers appear to have simply moved around the corner to South Beach Road.
To some degree, its just moving the situation to another spot, said Sarah-Jane McGrath, a local woman experiencing homelessness who advocates for others in a similar situation.
I supported the closure of that space, even though Ive been homeless and living in my van for three years, because I felt the people who created the disharmony needed to be moved on.
But nothing has really changed in terms of the overall issue.
Following its decision to close the car park, Council passed a motion at its next meeting calling on NSW Housing Minister, Rose Jackson, to fund an outreach program that supports those who are genuinely homeless, rather than those who choose to freeload in our s...
07:30
1977: Quentin Crisp, stately homo of England "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
In 1977, the Canberra Times reviewed Quentin Crisps The Naked Civil Servant, the outrageous memoir of a stately homo of England. Published in 1968, the witty, joyous, and unapologetic celebration of Quentin Crisps unusual and highly homosexual life did not enjoy an auspicious beginning. As the Canberra Times said: Too wholesomely comic about sexual abnormality ...
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07:26
Deep-sea mining rules delayed two more years; mining start remains unclear "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
KINGSTON, Jamaica On July 22, nations reached an agreement that will make it more difficult for deep-sea mining to start immediately in international waters, while not fully halting the industrys progress. For the past two weeks, council members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the UN-affiliated deep-sea mining regulator, have been meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, to negotiate a set of rules that would govern seabed mining in international waters. This proposed activity would excavate the ocean floor for commercially valuable minerals, which proponents say are needed for renewable technologies, such as electric-vehicle batteries. Yet, critics say deep-sea mining is unnecessary for mineral procurement and would cause widespread and far-reaching damage to marine ecosystems that sustain life on Earth. While deep-sea mining has not begun anywhere in the world, mining companies have invested large sums of money into technology development and launched mining exploration missions into the deep sea. These meetings were highly anticipated because they coincided with the expiration of a so-called two-year rule that had the potential to jump-start deep-sea mining on the high seas, the vast tracts of ocean beyond national jurisdictions. In 2021, the tiny Pacific island of Nauru activated this rule embedded in the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea to encourage the ISA to adopt mining regulations by July 9, 2023, or to allow mining to begin with whatever rules were in place at the time. The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC), a corporation whose subsidiary Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) is sponsoredThis article was originally published on Mongabay
06:55
1) Victims of Wamena human rights violations reject Govts compensation Offer, demand UN investigation "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Jayapura, Jubi On Monday, July 24, 2023, the local administration of Jayawijaya Regency, Mountainous Papua, along with the Jayawijaya Peoples Council (DPRD) and Regional Leaders Coordination Forum, conducted a meeting with the victims and families affected by the Wamena human rights violations that occurred on April 4, 2003.
However, the victims have previously expressed their rejection of any initiatives from the central government, whether it be compensation or non-judicial settlements.
Linus Hiluka, a victim of the 2003 Wamena incident, reiterated this stance, speaking on behalf of the other victims families. In the most recent meeting, Linus Hiluka restated their position and urged the Indonesian government to allow the UN Human Rights Commission to conduct a direct investigation into various human rights...
06:50
Governor-General David Hurley, his $18 million fraud and his mate NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton "IndyWatch Feed National"
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Commissioner
Paul Brereton is friends with Governor-General David Hurley and
Robodebt fraudster Kathryn Campbell which creates a huge issue as
corruption allegations against Hurley and Campbell have almost
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06:22
Scores of parliamentarians renew opposition to deep-sea mining at international meeting (commentary) "IndyWatch Feed National"
Without oceans, no life on earth. The statement is clear. As we, parliamentarians from all around the world, write these words, States are meeting in Kingston for the International Seabed Authority Assembly, where they could decide to prevent the launch of new, massive, oceans-destroying gear used in deep-sea mining. This is the newest project of the mining industry: opening mines at the bottom of the oceans. Even if the seabed is even less known than the surface of the moon. Even if deep sea mining would irreversibly affect sensitive ecosystems, liberate huge quantities of carbon, and risk harming marine animals such as whales, due to the noise pollution that will be generated. Energy transition cannot justify such environmental destruction. If we strengthen energy sobriety, efficiency and recycling, we will not have to exploit the deep seabed for our batteries and technology. The Metals Company and others plan to drop mining equipment like this to the bottom of the deep seas to prospect for minerals useful for the renewable energy transition. Image via The Metals Company. This is clearly not the opinion of The Metals Company. Led by the lure of profit, this company has triggered, through the State of Nauru, a two-year rule that could open up the deep seabed to the mining industry, as early as this summer. Since the beginning of July, they could apply for a mining permit at any time. Since then, the mobilization calling for a moratorium to prevent this madness is growing. Last month,This article was originally published on Mongabay
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06:05
Silver linings, anyone? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Massive humiliation, glaring incompetence, extreme disappointment and a betrayal to all Victorians were just some of the phrases used to describe the Andrews Governments shock cancellation of the 2026, regional Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, July 18. While many voices were quick to condemn the Premiers announcement with lightning speed, many of the same were just []
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Reflecting on the 20th anniversary of RAMSI in Solomon Islands "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
A significant milestone in the history of Solomon Islands and the South Pacific was marked this week, on 24 July 2023. It was the 20th anniversary of the start of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI), a mission that aimed to restore peace, stability and normalcy in a country torn apart by devastating ethnic tensions. As we commemorate this milestone, it is crucial to reflect on the successes, challenges and ongoing struggles that characterise the post-RAMSI era in Solomon Islands.
RAMSI was established in 2003 in response to the ethnic violence that gripped Solomon Islands, disrupting social order and impeding economic growth. The mission, a coalition of Pacific Island states with Australia and New Zealand at the helm, played a significant role in restoring stability and rebuilding damaged infrastructure. RAMSI assisted in reconstituting the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, disarming rival ethnic groups, and restoring a semblance of law and order.
However, as we remember the achievements of RAMSI, we must also acknowledge its limitations and the subsequent challenges faced by Solomon Islands. Despite the relative peace that has been achieved, issues related to governance, social services and economic prospects remain significant challenges. RAMSIs efforts were primarily focused on immediate peacekeeping and stabilising tasks, and less on the deep-rooted governance issues that continue to undermine the countrys development.
In the wake of RAMSIs departure in 2017, the country has grappled with a range of persistent challenges, primarily poor health services, a lack of adequate infrastructure, and limited economic prospects. Despite the health and development initiatives introduced during the RAMSI era, the Solomon Islands health sector struggles with inadequate funding, understaffing, and a lack of essential health services, especially in remote areas. The COVID-19 pandemic has only magnified these weaknesses, further underscoring the urgent need for reform and investment.
Infrastructural development, too, remains a significant issue. Limited road connectivity, unreliable power supply, and inadequate water and sanitation services are common, particularly in rural regions, hampering economic activities and undermining living conditions.
In terms of economic prospects, while RAMSI brought some stability, Solomon Islands remains largely dependent on traditional sources of income like logging, which is environmentally unsustainable. Diversifying the economy and attracting investment are still major challenges, given the countrys remote location, limited infrastructure, and underdeveloped business environment.
These challenges are further compounded by the geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, with Solomon Islands caught in the crossfire.........
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Will the small states of Oceania be able to maintain their independence in the face of a new Sino-American Cold War? "IndyWatch Feed National"
The 'friends to all, enemies to none' strategy is living its last days as the US and China press the island nations to take sides... Papua New Guinea is a gateway between continents. The island, being effectively cut in half, demarcates an artificial boundary between Asia and Oceania. In the past several centuries, the broader island has been carved upon between almost every colonial power going, having been ruled at various points by the Dutch, Spanish, German, Japanese and British empires. Even after gaining its formal independence from Australia in 1975, these legacies continue to scar the island, with half of it still belonging to Indonesia, known as West Papua, which is now a source of unrest and insurgency.
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