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Tuesday, 25 July
21:00
The Great Urban Crimes that We Permit by Law fifty years later. Westender
Fifty years ago, in 1972, urban planner and architect, Constantinos Doxiadis, presented a paper to the World Conference on World Peace Through Law titled, The Great Urban Crimes that We Permit []
The post The Great Urban Crimes that We Permit by Law fifty years later. first appeared on Westender.
19:52
How dangerous is the European far-right ? "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
As is usual with trends of all kinds, some recent electoral successes for far-right parties in Europe have been extrapolated into a narrative in which the rise of the far-right is just about unstoppable.
That narrative took a blow with the recent Spanish elections in which the far-right Vox party performed poorly and its coalition with the traditional conservative Popular Party failed to secure a majority. Possibly as a result, the leader of the German CDU backed away from a suggestion that his party might go into a similar coalition with the AfD. And a similar coalition government in Finland appears to be on the verge of collapse.
From the other side of the world, its hard to know what to make of all this, but important to try to understand it. So, Ill toss out some thoughts and invite readers closer to the action to set me straight.
As I wrote a few years ago, the rise of a Trump-style far right has been driven by the collapse of the neoliberal consensus that dominated politics throughout the capitalist world from the 1970s, with power alternating between hard neoliberalism (represented by traditional conservative parties) and soft neoliberalism (represented by formerly socialist and social democratic parties). As the failures of neoliberalism became undeniable, there was no longer enough support to sustain two neoliberal parties, and alternatives began to emerge on both left and right.
The most dramatic manifestation of this process on the right has been Donald Trumps takeover of the US Republican party, which is now well to the right of any of the European far-right parties (with the possible exception of Fidesz in Hungary), and still commands around 50 per cent electoral support.
In Europe, though the more common party has been the rise of a far-right party commanding around 20 per cent of the vote. In most cases, this doesnt look to me like an upsurge in the popularity of rightwing ideas. Rather, this 20 per cent has always been there, waiting for the circumstances in which views that are normally unacceptable can gain political expression.
In my own home state of Queensland, for example, the racist One Nation party scored more than 20 per cent of the votes in a state election in 1998, before fading back into single digits.
A 20 per cent vote for the far-right enough to make it difficult for traditional conservatives to win government in their own right, but usually not enough for the far-right to lead a government of their own. Hence, the contortions mentioned above.
A lot of attention has been focused on the neo-fascist origins of some of the fa...
16:28
How to break the barriers for Australians with chronic pain? "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
This week National Pain Week kicked off,
raising awareness about chronic pain and the treatments to
alleviate it.
Most chronic pain issues are
related to musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis.
While there are more treatments for chronic pain,
there are still social barriers to manage and live with the
condition.
Image: Image by Holger Langmaier from Pixabay
Produced By: Eduardo Jordan
Featured In Story: Professor Rachelle Buchbinder Director of the Department of Clinical Epidemiology at the Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 25 July 2023
The post How to break the barriers for Australians with chronic pain? appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
16:28
Sugar tax could reduce tooth decay: research "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
The debate over sugary drinks has resurfaced,
with a study showing a tax on sweetened beverages could prevent
more than half-a-million dental cavities.
Three Victorian universities collaborated in the study, which
found a 10 year tax on sugary drinks would save more than 42
million dollars in tooth decay prevention and millions of dollars
more in preventing premature death or
disability.
Image: Image by evelynlo from Pixabay
Produced By: Frank Bonaccorso
Featured In Story: Tan Nguyen PhD candidate from Monash School Of Public Health and Preventative Medicine and oral health therapist
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 25 July 2023
The post Sugar tax could reduce tooth decay: research appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
16:26
Australian First Nations Language conference in October "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
In Kalgoorlie, Western Australias Indigenous
Affairs Minister Tony Buti presented the Goldfields Aboriginal
Language Centre with a grant this week.
The
Minister presented the centre with almost $130,000 to run the
Decolonising Western Australian First Nations Languages Conference
in October.
Image: Image by Shutterstock
Produced By: Conrad MacLean
Featured In Story: Susan Hanson Manager from the Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Jack Sullivan Exchange student from Yale University in Australia
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 25 July 2023
The post Australian First Nations Language conference in October appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
16:26
Whats the media role on stories of people being killed? "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
When a family member or a close friend passes
away, its a difficult task to dimension, but its even bigger when a
person is killed in different circumstances.
The
media often plays a role in sharing the stories of families whose
loved ones have been killed, but not all stories are shared
equally.
So whats the medias role in this
issue?
Image: Image by Micha Karo from Pixabay
Produced By: Ash Taylor
Featured In Story: Associate Professor Sarah Wayland Discipline Lead Social Work Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of New England
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 25 July 2023
The post Whats the media role on stories of people being killed? appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
16:04
Grindr employees unionize due to CEOs murky politics QNews
Grindr employees recently announced that they have started a union due to a rise in anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and the current CEOs history of backing of right wing politicians. In a press release, the employees announced that a large number of workers at the company had created a union called Grindr United through the labor union ...
The post Grindr employees unionize due to CEOs murky politics appeared first on QNews.
16:00
Duttons Nuclear Folly: Small Modular Reactors a political mirage "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
by Rex Patrick | Jul 23, 2023 https://michaelwest.com.au/duttons-nuclear-folly-small-modular-reactors-a-political-mirage/
As Peter Dutton talks up nuclear power, it is not surprising to see Andrew Liveris shifting his pitch from a gas led recovery to a call for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to be considered for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Dutton is engaged in politics, Liveris in fantasy. Rex Patrick reports on the nuclear distraction.
Whats a Small Modular Reactor?
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are nuclear powered reactors with an electrical power output of less than 300 megawatts (MW).
Theres potential for these reactors to be mass produced and deployed at significantly lower costs to traditional nuclear reactors to replace coal and gas fired power plants with low carbon, base-load, synchronous power generation.
But for a sunburnt country with an abundance of space, they will never compete with solar a...
14:05
Death in the Sauna: Dennis Altman talks new murder mystery novel QNews
QNews Andrew M Potts speaks with veteran activist and author Dennis Altman about his new murder mystery novel Death in the Sauna. Where did the inspiration for this book come from? For some decades Ive had in my mind this idea that a gay sauna would be the perfect place to commit a murder, so ...
The post Death in the Sauna: Dennis Altman talks new murder mystery novel appeared first on QNews.
12:03
Family devastated after bullied Qld trans boy takes his life QNews
A heartbroken Queensland family has pleaded for change after a transgender teenager took his own life after he was tormented by bullies at school. Onyx John, who had recently begun identifying as male, took his own life at home in Beaudesert on July 16. The 13-year-old gentle soul was in Year 7 at Beaudesert State ...
The post Family devastated after bullied Qld trans boy takes his life appeared first on QNews.
10:45
Mater Parenting Support Centre celebrates 10,000th patient. Westender
The Mater Mothers Parenting Support Centre at South Brisbane has celebrated a major milestone with mum-of-three Lily Majstorovic becoming the 10,000th patient cared for at the clinic after giving birth to her []
The post Mater Parenting Support Centre celebrates 10,000th patient. first appeared on Westender.
07:30
2009: Palm Springs Sugar Daddy Ken QNews
To celebrate Barbies 50th anniversary in 2009, Mattel issued the Gold Label Collection of dolls for adult collectors. The campest of the 50th-anniversary dolls: Palm Springs Sugar Daddy Ken. According to the toy maker, Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken exemplifies fantastic Palm Beach fashion. His aesthetic was reminiscent of an aging Hollywood matinee idol of ...
The post 2009: Palm Springs Sugar Daddy Ken appeared first on QNews.
Monday, 24 July
17:15
Sigrid Thornton plays matriarch with secrets in camp thriller Slant QNews
Sigrid Thornton plays an unhinged, wine-skolling matriarch with dark secrets in new camp black comedy thriller Slant. Vivianne is the mother of the main character Derek Verity, a career-crazed journalist, played by the films writer-producer Michael Nikou. In Melbourne in 1999, Derek is tasked with writing the juiciest feature possible on an infamous socialites disappearance ...
The post Sigrid Thornton plays matriarch with secrets in camp thriller Slant appeared first on QNews.
15:48
The Long Story, a new book uncovers neglected stories of Australias interracial history "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"
Throughout history, major social and political events have impacted and shaped our interracial relations. Yet often the historical narrative is told through limited perspectives and these important interracial events are left untold.
Co-author and Member for Moreton, Graham Perrett teams up with Queenslander and proud Murri Man, Wayne Long, to launch a new book and tell The Long Story.
A child of both Aboriginal ancestry (Kamilaroi Nation) and Chinese heritage, Wayne Long has lived in the intersection of cultures and talks in the book about how major events, like the Voice to Parliament, can impact the personal and political experience of our country. The Long Story illustrates Australias brutal history of injustice, blood and tragedy, but through this, many incredible stories of resilience.
Charles Sturt University media spoke with MP Graham Perrett about the importance of this book in telling an accurate story of Australian history and how understanding Australias historical relationship with race sheds light on current issues.
Image: The Long Story by Graham Perrett, Author and Member for Moreton
Produced By: Charles Sturt University
Featured In Story: Graham Perrett, Co-author of The Long Story and Member for Moreton
First aired on The Wire, Monday 24 July 2023
The post The Long Story, a new book uncovers neglected stories of Australias interracial history appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.
15:37
New initiative pairs up professors and pollies to encourage science-backed policy-making "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
Two eminent researchers from Curtin University are amongst 26 academics that have been chosen as STEM ambassadors to the federal government, in a new program that pairs professors up with federal politicians.
The aim of the initiative is to bridge the gap between science and politics, helping our most influential policy-makers interpret and access the latest research and evidence.
Internationally renowned radio astronomer Professor Melanie Johnston-Hollitt has been selected for the program and spoke with RTRFMs Fiona Bartholomaeus about her research and how it factors into her new role as an advisor for the government.
See RTRFMs full story here
Image: Image courtesy Wikipedia
Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus
Featured In Story: Internationally renowned radio astronomer Professor Melanie Johnston-Hollitt
First aired on The Wire, Monday 24 July 2023
The post New initiative pairs up professors and pollies to encourage science-backed policy-making appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
15:22
Australian Universities Accord Interim Report Released "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
The Australian Universities Accord released an Interim Report reviewing Australias higher education system. This is the first major review of higher education since the 2008 Bradley Review.
This interim report provides a blueprint for various issues on Australias high education system including the need to address labor shortage gaps by integrating university courses with vocational educational and training providers.
How does that work? And why is it important?
The Wires Toni Pankaluic spoke with Gwilym Croucher, Associate Professor in Higher Education Policy and Management at the University of Melbourne to find out more
Image: Image courtesy CAMD
Produced By: Toni Pankaluic
Featured In Story: Gwilym Croucher, Associate Professor in Higher Education Policy and Management at the University of Melbourne
First aired on The Wire, Monday 24 July 2023
The post Australian Universities Accord Interim Report Released appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
15:20
Advocates call for national wellbeing framework to address poverty "IndyWatch Feed Qld"
The Albanese government has released Australias inaugural national wellbeing framework, Measuring What Matters.
The framework includes 50 key indicators and aims to track societal and economic progress more effectively. Themes of Healthy, Secure, Sustainable, Cohesive and Prosperous underpin the framework, which will be in addition to more traditional measurements like GDP, employment, and inflation.
The government has welcomed feedback on the framework, which will evolve over time with the aim of providing better societal and economic indicators to improve the wellbeing of all Australians.
But advocates in the social services sectors say more focus needs to be placed on addressing poverty in Australia.
Image: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced Australias first national wellbeing framework. Image courtesy Lukas Coch, AAP.
Produced By: Isaac Brogan
Featured In Story: Edwina MacDonald, Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) acting CEO
First aired on The Wire, Monday 24 July 2023
The post Advocates call for national wellbeing framework to address poverty appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
14:02
An Expert view on the Kurilpa Precinct TLPI. Westender
Expert planner and former Director of City Planning at Brisbane City Council, Peter Cumming, has provided the Westender with the his view on Councils Kurilpa Precent Temporary Legislative Instrument (TLPI). []
The post An Expert view on the Kurilpa Precinct TLPI. first appeared on Westender.
13:39
FIFA shuts down reporters sexuality question at Womens World Cup QNews
FIFA has shut down a reporters question to Moroccos national captain asking about gay players on her team at a tense Womens World Cup press conference. The 2023 Womens World Cup is underway in Australia and New Zealand. Morocco is the first Arab country to qualify for the tournament. The Moroccan national team will face ...
The post FIFA shuts down reporters sexuality question at Womens World Cup appeared first on QNews.
12:26
MrBeast YouTube star Kris Tyson comes out as trans QNews
YouTube personality and longtime MrBeast collaborator Kris Tyson has come out as transgender in a joyful interview. Kris is a friend and longtime collaborator of US YouTube personality MrBeast, the most-followed creator on the platform. Kris has regularly appeared in the creators viral videos and also has millions of followers of her own. Earlier this ...
The post MrBeast YouTube star Kris Tyson comes out as trans appeared first on QNews.
12:04
South Brisbane for Yes23. Westender
The Yes23 campaign was embraced in South Brisbane when we joined the national launch at Emma Miller Place on Sunday, 2 July. We gathered, learnt, celebrated and came together to []
The post South Brisbane for Yes23. first appeared on Westender.
08:44
Gold Coast armed robbery charges Brisbane Archives The Echo
Queensland police have charged three teenagers and a man following multiple alleged armed robberies across the Gold Coast, Logan and Brisbane over the weekend.
A boy and two robberies
It will be alleged just before 3.30am on Sunday, July 23, a boy entered a Gardiner Road service station in Holmview where he threatened an employee with a firearm and demanded the till.
The employee complied and was not physically harmed.
The boy allegedly left the scene in a blue 2014 Audi S3, which was reported stolen from a Clover Way property in Helensvale on Saturday night, July 22.
It will be further alleged at approximately 3.35am, a boy armed with a gun stole the cash register from a Juers Road service station in Kingston before leaving in the same car.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Group involved in armed robbery
At 6am it will alleged a group travelling in the stolen vehicle was involved in the armed robbery of a cafe on Alexandria St in Ascot before travelling back towards the Gold Coast.
Police conducted patrols and tracked the vehicle across the Gold Coast with assistance from Polair.
At approximately 9.30am, the Audi was sighted travelling south along the Pacific Motorway near Coomera before allegedly crashing into the rear of a Mazda 2 on Foxwell Road around 9.50am.
At 9.53am two people from the group allegedly exited on foot, one injuring a woman and child along Beattie Drive during their attempt to flee.
Boy taken into custody
He was taken in to police custody along Waterways Drive, with officers allegedly locating a firearm nearby.
Just after 10am in Logan, a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed with the vehicle coming to a stop along George Street.
Two more people were taken into police custody near a Beenleigh marketplace.
A search of the vehicle located another two firearms.
Charges
An 18-year-old Woodridge man was charged with armed robbery in company will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
A 15-year-old Crestmead boy has been charged with one count each of enter dwelling and commit, unlawful use of motor vehicle and armed robbery.
He is due to appear at Beenleigh Childrens Court at a later date.
A 15-year-old Coomera boy was charged with one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle and dangerous operation of a vehicle.
A 14-year-old Eagleby boy was charged with one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle and receiving tainted property.
The post Gold Coast armed robbery charges appeared first on The Echo.
07:30
1993: Earring Magic Ken aka Gay Ken QNews
The Melbourne Age reported in 1993 that Barbies boyfriend: has finally come out of the closet. After surveys revealed girls found Ken somewhat dated, Mattel tried to make him cool. They succeeded so well that the doll officially called Earring Magic Ken was more popularly known as Gay Ken. The newest Ken Doll Earring ...
The post 1993: Earring Magic Ken aka Gay Ken appeared first on QNews.
06:00
Vale Peter McCawley "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Australia and the Asia-Pacific region more broadly has just lost one of its most gifted development economists. Dr Peter McCawley, AO, died peacefully in Canberra, Australia, on 18 July, having had cancer for some time.
A person is obviously much more than their CV, but Peters CV is worth noting. Even just reading the first six items in his CV all written in Peters characteristic short, sharp, clear style tells us he was a person committed to international development and policymaking at the most senior levels, right from the beginning. His CV starts:
1972-1974 Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta 1974-1975 Economic Adviser to (then) Mr Bill Hayden, MP, Minister for Social Security and later Treasurer of Australia 1976-1985 Research Fellow (1976-80) and Senior Research Fellow and Head, Indonesia Project (1981-85), Dept of Economics, Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University 1986-1991 Deputy Director General, AIDAB; (1) Policy Planning and Management Division (1986-89); (2) Community, Commercial and International Programs Division (1989-91) 1991 Economic Adviser to Mr John Kerin, MP, Treasurer of Australia 1992-1996 Executive Director, Asian Development Bank, Manila (representing Australia, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Solomon Is., and Tuvalu)And that is just a truncated version. Peters CV also includes being Dean of the Asian Development Bank Institute in Tokyo; a visiting fellow in the Arndt-Corden Economics Division at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific; a member of the Jackson Committee on the Review of the Australian Overseas Aid Program; economic adviser to the Indonesian Planning Agency, Bappenas; an adjunct professor at the University of Queensland; and a member of the board of The Asia Foundation. And so on.
He published seven books, including a history of the first 50 years of the Asian Development Bank which was translated into both Japanese and Chinese. Several of his economic books were written or co-authored in Bahasa Indonesia. He published over 30 articles in newspapers on development issues, and over 30 book reviews. He published 63 articles in journals and books, often in Bahasa Indonesia. The articles covered a wide range of topics, all with brisk, concise titles. To name just a few: The price of electricity in the Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies; Aid and poverty: how Australias aid program helps the poor; and Forty years of Australian-Indonesian relations: what have we learned?
But Peter was much more than a bureaucrat or academic author. He was a bridge-builder between Australia and the countries in our region. To illustrate, he once drew up a table on how rich countries and developing countries can view the same development challenge from almost totally...