Donkey Shed Studios on Gadubanud lands, AD Wantok Musik Foundation, NDW, MFTCC, composer, piano player, not on Spotify, went to Antarctica to create an filmsoundart installation, came back alarmed
Australia Institute research shows overwhelming support for a 25% tax on gas exports, which could raise an estimated $17 billion a year. Join more than 70,000 people have also joined the call for a national plebiscite! ✍️ Sign the petition! ⤵️ https://theaus.in/4gPKTr5
“Australia had not intended to elect a Barnaby Joyce One Nation government. Like many national catastrophes, it began as a joke that wandered too far unattended.” By @lachiemc64.bsky.social (Link to the article is in the replies below).
Great news for lovers of community radio. Today, UTS (in Sydney) confirmed they'll commit to ongoing funding for 2SER-FM. It's in a diminished form, so there's more work to be done, but it survives. WOO HOOO Thank you for all your support so far. Go independent media! www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...
Sydney community radio to avoid axe under reduced capacity modelThe 46-year-old Sydney community radio institution was facing closure after around half its core funding was withdrawn late last year by Macquarie University.www.abc.net.au
A little while ago I sat down with Jeannette Lee and Geoff Travis to discuss Rough Trade Records at 50, their enthusiasm for what they do after all these years was so warm, infectious and inspiring. Features a lovely anecdote at being hugged by Mark E Smith: thequietus.com/interviews/s...
Geoff Travis & Jeannette Lee on the Strange World of Rough Trade Records | The QuietusEveryone reading this will have their own Rough Trade history, picking out artists from their now 50 year history to create a personal radio station that’s entirely your own. Although, thanks to The S...thequietus.com
Male peacock spiders sport colorful, hinged abdominal flaps covered in microscopic, light-refracting scales (displaying vibrant blues, reds, and greens) If the female is unimpressed by the dance, she may eat the male. IG: flynn_prall Macro Photographer, Australia
It’s truly astonishing to see how comprehensively the US government is tearing down every part of the system that has made it up until now a world-leading power in science, research, and technological development. The entire world will suffer from this wanton destruction.
Dan VerganoWhite House proposes new rules giving political appointees final approval of research grants These proposed Office of Management and Budget regulations would render the federal research grant review process opaque www.scientificamerican.com/article/whit...
The fact that UTS is even considering defunding 2SER-FM, & contemplating its demise, looks even more absurd when you read about community radio's massive benefits. theconversation.com/community-ra...
Community radio drives $153m into Australian music – new studyNew research suggests more investment in community radio could help recover some of this losses faced by the music industries.theconversation.com
Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 appointed as co-Chair of COFFIS to end fossil fuel subsidies, even as fuel hits US$8 a gallon and families face an economic emergency in Majuro. Public money must fund people, not fossil fuels 🚫. ➡️ islandsbusiness.com/news-break/m...