Posts Tagged ‘Queensland’
Dreamworld Expansion A Nightmare For Koalas
A massive expansion plan for Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has been approved by the Queensland government, putting at risk the local koala population. The multi-million-dollar masterplan would see Dreamworld and Whitewater World expand into four precincts, including a $200 million high-density hotel complex, a retail and hospitality precinct, and residential housing developments on the…
Read MoreNews: QMusic Members Furious At President Strijland’s Tone Deaf Captains Pick
Originally published on scenestr, written by Howard Duggan. QMusic President, Natalie Strijland has angered a significant and growing cohort of the QMusic membership for what has been seen as a self-serving and tone deaf ‘Captain’s Pick’ at the QMusic’s recent Annual General Meeting. Strijland used proxy votes entrusted to the President by Members in absentia…
Read MoreSPORT: State of Origin Game 2
Queensland are poised to seal victory for this year’s State of Origin series ahead of Game 2 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday night. The Maroons are heavily favoured to defeat NSW in State of Origin due to the absence of Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell and Api Koroisau. It is also expected that Reuben…
Read MoreFEATURE: The Unearthing Of Lecia Louise
Words: Matt Innes Success doesn’t come easily as an independent artist, but the hard work is paying off for Queensland singer-songwriter Lecia Louise. Lecia’s latest single, ‘My Everything’ has found its way to the top of the triple J Unearthed charts across all genres. “I was pretty excited,” Lecia says. “It was in the charts…
Read MoreResin Dogs Thrown A Bone At 2019 Queensland Music Awards
Trailblazing Brisbane hip hop crew Resin Dogs have won Best Hip Hop/Rap Song at the 2019 Queensland Music Awards for ‘Pack Your Bags’, taken from last year’s highly-acclaimed album ‘Notorious D.O.G.’. ‘Notorious D.O.G.’ was a much welcome return for Resin Dogs, with hit single ‘Pack Your Bags’ blasting a rich, soul-drenched brass groove and featuring…
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