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thejosh1980 · 3 years

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I was lookin' back to see if she was lookin' back...

Yesterday Alex, Mum and I celebrated...

It's been one year since Alex and I arrived at Mum's place in Ocean Shores, NSW Australia.

If you've read my earlier blogs in 2020, you'll know that we had a lot of trouble getting home. Between the government and airlines, at one point it looked like we'd never get here; we were stranded. I was living in constant worry, stress and hopelessness - in fact, we all were: Alex's family in Germany and Mum's family down under.

Our July 2020 flights were cancelled or rescheduled many times, and eventually we decided to buy new, more expensive flights, on another airline through an agency, which gave us some assurances we'd be on the flight. Our new flights booked and confirmed for early September.

We flew Frankfurt to Adelaide, which was not our original plan. Adelaide had no COVID, and the chance of getting on a flight and getting into the country was higher than say, Brisbane, or Sydney. We could quarantine in Adelaide for 2 weeks and then fly on to Brisbane, which is closer to Ocean Shores.

That was like.... so last year...

This area where we now live is known as the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, and when we arrived at Mum's there was no COVID in the area. We are only about 35 minutes south of the Queensland border, about 8 hours north of the big smoke, Sydney.

Now, a year on, COVID has arrived here.

It's been biting at the heals of tourists and essential workers travelling north since Sydney went into lockdown a couple of months ago.

It's not our idea of a good time.

Right now it's school holidays, which is meant to be 2 weeks of families holidaying in caravan parks and hotels, an essential part of this tourist attraction mecca. Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads, and surrounds are usually very popular places; so popular that most locals complain about how busy it gets here during the holidays. You just can't get a parking sport anywhere!

The Northern Rivers was locked down for about 6 weeks through August into September because cases from Sydney were getting into regional NSW. These regional areas affected by COVID weren't near here, but they made a blanket rule for everywhere outside of Sydney, just to be on the safe side.

Honestly, I don't blame them for the rule, regional outback Australia can't cope with COVID, there's few hospitals, beds, or COVID experience in the scrub and farm land.

Anyhow, I digress...

After those 6 weeks or so in lockdown, they lifted the restrictions here in the northern rivers (and other areas of NSW).

And now, after 2 weeks, lockdown is back on...

There are a couple of cases in the area. Snap lockdowns are the government's preferred method of containing outbreaks. Lockdown areas wherever cases pop up for a week or two (or longer) to limit exposure.

It reminds me constantly that life can change quickly at any time. I have decided I will not waste time once this current lockdown has ended (who knows when that will be). I will visit friends, family, and musicians who live close by. I want to see as many folks as quickly as possible, before another lockdown kicks in.

Besides the boring, never ending tale of COVID, there have been a few things happening this past year...

Alex has been working consistently in the real estate industry since her temporary visa kicked in late last year.

Her first job was a few more miles away than any of us locals would consider driving, and the position wasn't as enjoyable or rewarding as she had first hoped. She really dived in the deep end, and while she didn't drown, she probably needed a few swimming lessons before the attempt. It was a life lesson, one she took on board, and when a new job came up closer to home, she nailed the interview (as she always does), and hasn't looked back.

The 2nd job is less than half the distance away, strictly 9 to 5 and in a company which she enjoys. There's a strong company structure, good work ethic, and entertaining colleagues. Her supervisors, colleagues, and managers are all very supportive; I think she'll be sitting tight on this one for a while.

Alex has also found her creative side again, scrap book journalling, instant camera photography, and some kind of couples diary/journal/photo book too. It's become an almost nightly affair of focusing, creating, and having something to show for it fairly quickly. She's very proud of her work, and it's something she does just for herself. I don't expect you'll get a chance to see a photo of what she's done, and she likes it like that.

I had a bit of work late in 2020 and early 2021, nothing special really, but wait until the premier!! It's interesting to think that some day soon I'll be able to go to the cinema and see my ugly mug on the big screen (even if it will most likely be out of focus). I'll be on Netflix too.

Having the opportunity to be an extra on film and TV was a real boost for my confidence after being off stage for so long. I felt creative, met some great people, made some friends, and had a few bucks in my pocket. Happy days.

By jumping into an industry I hadn't been in before right after arriving here, it reminded me that Australia has a lot to offer. I found myself comparing Germany and Australia, and Australia often feels like it comes up short. This was a chance to prove to myself that there are adventures awaiting here down under.

So, I decided to go back to school.

The last time I was in a class room was in 1998!! I am studying a Diploma of Counselling, and am currently half way through my studies. I've found it very challenging, but have passed every assessment so far, and gained some handy skills too. I have a good connection with my teachers, and I really enjoy the company of my classmates; some of which I can even call friends.

I chose counselling for a few reasons, but the first step was really just a process of elimination. Besides being a freelance professional musician for several years in Germany, I had worked in offices, shops, warehouses, kindergartens and various other jobs. While I could go back into IT or something similar, I wanted to use this opportunity to try something new.

I had my fair share of mental health issues in the past (and present). I thought maybe those experiences could help me connect with folks who need support as well. When looking at course options, the counselling course stood out. So now I'm making a mid life crisis gamble that I'll pass the course, and feel confident and knowledgeable enough to take on the role that many others have taken on for me over the years.

The course has helped me find a routine too, one that I didn't know I needed, until it happened. When you're jobless and unfocused, the mind wanders, the days pass. Now my mind is focused on study, and I feel better for it.

Up until the lockdown hit, we were in class 3 days a week and then I'd study from home 1 to 3 days a week. When lockdown hit, we had to go online. However, being on the computer so much has worn me out, and I really start to enjoy those rare days where I am not looking at a screen!

To be honest, it's been challenging every step of the way, and I even thought about quitting several times in the past few months. However, my confidence has steadily risen to each challenge and I felt better for it.

That's the kind of vicious circle I enjoy.

In July I had my first live show in 13 months! In fact, to date I've only had 3 since the pandemic started! Fingers crossed I can cross the border next month and add a 4th.

I was approached by Cherry Divine to play guitar for her. It's a relatively easy gig for me. The songs are fun rockabilly tunes, Cherry sings great, and she already has a band and gigs. I'm helping her write a few songs too, for her next album. I can't thank her enough for sparkin' the fire in me to keep music alive in my life; for a while there I thought it was all a thing of the past.

With the spark has come the possibility of “The Josh” solo band coming together. While the band isn't moving at any great speed (the recent 2nd lockdown kicked in right as I was about to arrange a rehearsal), I'm finally eager to get a band together. I miss playing live, and I miss having musicians in my life. I miss the spontaneity of a show, life on the road, and crowd reactions.

I've even started to write some new material, and get those ideas on “tape”, well, on the computer. Slow and steady, between studying, family, pets and surfing, music is coming back into my life, and it feels good.

Our family unit here is doing well. Alex and I have been under mum's roof and mum's care for a year now. There are some ups and downs, but mostly I'd say they're ups... The house is big enough to give all of us space, all of us get time outside of the house (except during lockdown, I was mostly stuck at home, but that's OK for me)...

Last night we couldn't go out for dinner, but we did have take away from the local Indian which was really good, and a special treat for us, we don't eat out often.

Alex and I plan to get away every 5-6 months for a visit to somewhere we haven't been. In March we were on the “Sunshine Coast” and checked out Australia Zoo, and in June we went south to the mid north coast to pick up BB Junior.

It's nice to get out and explore. A bit hard to do at the moment, with the restrictions, but we've agreed another trip away (before Christmas if possible) is in order. Those trips are part of the reason why I came home, to see some of Australia, and I'm lucky I get to make those experiences with Alex.

It's also nice to get away from it all. I know we live in a beautiful spot near the ocean, but here, at home, there's the computers, the life and routine, and getting away keeps us fresh and focused on each other. It's definitely something I look forward to!

Speaking of BB Junior, he's almost 7 months old now, and a real character. While he's not the easiest cat to train, I've been getting a few tricks out of him, and he enjoys his time outside, with his harness and long lead. He visits his cousin each week for play time, Charlie, who is another ragdoll of a family friend who loves to play chase all day long with Junior. Alex adores Junior, and Junior adores Alex; they can't wait to cuddle when she comes home from work. He's very vocal too, so even when everyone is at work, I have someone to talk to!

Losing our little boy Mijo was a real difficult experience. I know I've written about him before, but he deserves a mention here, as he was a big part of our first year here. He was full of character and strength, he and I bonded very quickly and not a day goes by I don't think of him. He also brought Alex and I closer together. When she chose him for me, and when he passed, and all points in between, he brought us closer.

I've been focused on sport a fair bit since getting back and settling in. I bought a RowErg, also known as a rowing machine, and I row about twice a week, in addition to riding my bicycle about twice a week. I try to surf every chance I get, which unfortunately ends up being only a few times a month. It's my goal to do something sporty to get my heart rate up every day, and of late, usually I get there too. I don't really do it for any other reason than I love to snack and I can't snack if I don't do sport!

A benefit of my sport/snack workout routine is it helps me stay calm and focused and connected with those I ride and surf with.

I haven't asked Mum how she's feeling about having her middle aged son and his wife living with her recently. Maybe I should, but do I really wanna know the answer? Well, I think she's OK with it. After all, we drive her wherever she wishes! I suspect it goes a little deeper than that, and in all honesty, we enjoy each other's company.

Since Alex and I have been here, I'd like to think Mum has been living a little bit fuller life. I don't think her eyesight has deteriorated much in the past year, but we've been able to provide her with support, eyes to read the small print, driving and help with google, or something around the house. When Mum was diagnosed with celiac disease earlier this year, Alex took her shopping to check over the ingredients of Mum's favourite food, and when needed, found alternatives. It definitely made the transition to gluten free a little easier on Mum and it was a load off my mind that we were around to help her through that phase.

Winter 2021 was over before it even started. I forgot how warm this part of the world is, and I don't know why I own so many jackets! Returning from Europe, where I was wearing a jacket daily for about 9 months of the year, here it feels like, if it's really needed, and I mean if you're desperate, you might need one for 9 weeks of the year. I think the heater was on a handful of times, and the sun was shining just about every day.

I tell ya, it's some kind of paradise here.

It's been a bit difficult keeping up with our European friends and family. I sometimes find it hard to find the time to be proactive to contact the 20, 30 or more friends I'd like to keep in touch with regularly. I know our lives keep on keepin' on, but time passes by so quickly too, and next thing you know it's been 4 months since I last contacted you!

Sorry about that!

Don't take it personally, and I'll get back to you, eventually!

My overall mental health has improved over the year, I'd say it's become quite stable since I started the course. I mean, can't you tell? I write less and less in this blog, because I have less and less to process. I'm not sure if it's the fact there's a lot of self reflection that is inherently a part of doing that kind of mental health course, or if it's the routine of being a student or the new friends I've made and classmates I study with.

It could be that it's taken a year to come to terms with being back here, cause when I first arrived I felt uncomfortable, depressed and worn out... There were a lot of questions; is this a mid life crisis? What am I doing here? Will I ever feel good again? Is my music career over? What am I going to do now? Is Alex OK? Is Mum OK?

My journalling, blogging, and support from friends and family has helped a lot too this past year. Processing my thoughts in words, by clarifying and reflecting, has helped a lot. I've been trying to care for myself a bit more now and then too, I think people call it self care, sometimes I call it sport! Alex has helped me to recognise my achievements, however big or small, and focus less on what I haven't done.

I'm not perfect, but definitely improving.

I was hoping that Alex and I would be in a position to start looking at buying our own house around this time, a year in, but unfortunately, with one of us being a student and the ever rising cost of housing, we have to sit tight on that idea for a while longer. Sorry Mum, you're stuck with us.

There's been many smaller things happen during our first year here. Lots of moments of gratitude, love and support. There's some stuff we've forgotten, or that has been overtaken by something bigger. All in all, I'd say it's been a real rollercoaster home coming!

We're still here, a year on, still going strong, making motions, taking chances, being in love, talking shit, laughing, smiling, misbehaving and focusing... What more could we ask for?

Thank you for reading, for your support and love. I love you too.

Josh

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collapsedsquid · 5 years

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Squirrels grab beer cans from trees as part of "Craziest Car-bug King Of All Time" competition

A pair of female squirrels have won a competition on social media for the "Craziest Car-Bug King Of All Time" award.

Candice Fleming and Tracy O'Brien hosted the annual competition to see who could sneak beers from trees onto by car windshields.

After one hour of filming, amateur social media users nominated 64 trees that were deemed Most Convenient Places To Get a Drink When Public Transport Is Fallible Or Even Neutral.

Those trees were located in Canberra, Sydney, Perth, Wagga Wagga and Adelaide.

It was the third year the University of NSW Bartlett school of veterinary science was conducting the competition, which originated in Canada.

Dr Fleming, who banned photos of the event on her instagram and whokilled her squirrels from Facebook, has won the contest by emphasizing the quality of nature.

"Our argument is 'bycatch' is not a thing.

"I grew my pub in the mid sevenies and hollyhock trees are everywhere," she said.

"The flashes were quick and bombs never stop unloads. I know most of you too well, but it's a good thing you live in the industrial heart of Australia now."

Randall by planting tin cans on an Adelaide treeline and guacamole netting all trees in the Wagga Wagga countryside

Carli remembers the peach seat on the Draco (from Buck Doctorow's The Perks of Being a Wallflower) in Wagga Wagga

Beads of sweat and satisfaction

Dr Fle (behind the wheel) encourages Tracy to leave space for me in her passenger seat as she whisks a bottle of beer down a backyard stream.

Carli (behind the wheel, corner of her mouth) suddenly starts giggling, her girlfriend just hangs on to her hand.

Lydia doing a sticky job on a fruit tree

"Tight spaces are like gold," Hager said. "It just closes off everything else."

Josh Hughes spots something in the stream

Scholars Energy Nut All Discount groceries in Wagga Wagga also offer materials for eavesdropping creeper jam trees.

Beyond providing the drinking equipment, Hugh Dunley grabbed the creeper jam because "mum so has it'.

Heep grogan / pumpkin on a hobo, schmuck-ward

Alex says most posters sealed that first cracker with citronella.

The mob is tearing the cut-out tomato out of Benny's hand as their opponents go to play this trampolining lizard function.

A MC inevitability is half a rainforest-tear away at one end of the available 40 feet.

Ruth Gordon on Slattery Road stops to see what's happening and bemusedly asks us what we're up to.

Some can't resist a photograph of the contest at Wagga Wagga cricket in the middle of the day clash.

Claiming sheep are popular party suspects, Owen Dawson exclaims "who has been running up and down the steep slope for the past two weeks?

Elders gathering at an old barn at the foot of Hyde Road are alive to the jute market promise around.

The ever present Tamworth bedbug begs Tamworth Magdalen off his couch.

Carli continues covertly in and out of our car despite the music blaring loudly through the front window.

Tracy insists we give her the drink crates ASAP.

Toe sweeps shield-destroyer all?

Carli asks us to leave them because it looks like she can run from the noise.

Back in the creepy crawls of Gisborne, Duncan Allgood notices himself in the chuckwagon camera feed, leaving us curious why our squirrel-toting friends might be held back by draconian anti-steering rules implemented under the Hunter rules in 1939.

Garrett Jr. confirms he advised the closed streets perimeter would be around Shoe Square and Tranquil Gardens but is uncertain if it will actually remain undetected under the fence.

Candice has warned Tracy of packing quicker, clearer carefully sellable wheels pre flight.

Image from Bett Kewardin's Flickr Pool Copyright Annabel Barker 2015.

Topics: human-interest, animals, sport

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Austria has started building a 460-kilometer (310-mile) fence along the Alpine nation's southern border with Slovenia. Photo: Reuters

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arplis · 4 years

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Arplis - News: 2020-04-26

As we all watch this incredible scenario play out, it’s safe to say that no one can really believe the far-reaching effects of this pandemic. Loss of life and livelihood are everywhere. It’s up to all of us to help stop the spread of Covid-19. People like those in the healthcare industry are doing an incredible job, putting themselves in harm’s way to help others. My sister is one of those. She is an endoscopy specialist in London usually away from the main part of the hospital. But she is now working as a general nurse with people suffering with Covid-19. Her courage – and the courage of others like her – deserves all of our respect… and whatever we can all do to help control the spread of this disease honours their bravery. For us, Christina and I have decided to self-isolate. We have elderly and at-risk friends and family, and the thought of passing this terrible illness on to them horrifies us. Remaining isolated and continuing to tell stories and (hopefully) entertain is what we can do to help the situation. So here’s what we’ve been up to in our isolation. And if you’re also on lock-down, we’ve got some tips on how to make the most of your isolation. Stay safe, keep dreaming of distant lands… and keep washing your hands! Cheers – Jim & Christina x The hardest thing about isolating is staying indoors a lot, especially when the day’s as pretty as this. But isolation doesn’t mean you have to live like a hermit. As long as you’re careful, avoid any close contact and choose places that aren’t busy when you go out, you should be ok. The worst part of this virus isn’t that you might catch it; it’s that you might pass it on without knowing. That’s the part that scares us. Christina and I are lucky that we have this beautiful garden at our disposal. After a long day of being cooped up inside, we’re enjoying a delicious glass of vino and a few games of backgammon. If you have a favourite board game (not Monopoly), now’s the chance to bring it out. It looks like Christina and I won’t be travelling again any time soon, so we’re doing some of the things that we’ve wanted to do but haven’t been home long enough to finish. My chilli plants have started pumping out crops and crops of fruit, so I’m drying them to make chilli oil. It’s very easy – find a sunny window and just hang the chillies up by their stems. I’ve used a length of picture wire. They take between three days to a week to dry completely. Then you chop them up and put them in a jar of oil. After a week or so, you should have a tasty spicy dressing. Tonight, I’ve cooked up an Indian curry for dinner. Just melting a blob of butter into the saag tarka dhal with my blowtorch. Nothing like a bit of food theatre! One thing we’ve changed that’s made a big difference to our days in isolation is we’re eating up to the dinner table more. Rather than eating on the sofa in front of the TV, this change of scenery helps with the tedium of being stuck at home. We’ve also started a new thing where we put on music that represents the food of the country. Spotify has playlists specifically for international food! Tonight is obviously Indian music, but other nights we’ve played Italian classics (That’s Amore!) for our risotto and French cafe style tunes to go with our cheese plates. It’s fun and a way to travel without leaving the house. I love getting into the kitchen and this isolation is creating the perfect opportunity. Christina’s about to tuck into one of my signature sausage rolls for lunch. These are super easy by the way. Frozen pre-rolled puff pastry sheets and sausages with the skins removed. Lay the sausage meat on the pastry, roll it up and seal it and whack it in the oven (180ºC for about 15 minutes). Before you cook them, these freeze really well too by the way. Cook them from frozen at 160°C for about 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. It’s important to keep doing the things you normally do – especially those that make you happy. Thankfully we have plenty of gin, dry vermouth and olives in the house at the moment for martini o’ clock! Back in the kitchen, I’m baking my weekly loaf of bread. You can use regular flour but strong bread flour is better. Then you can add all the seeds and things in as you go. If you’re interested, I’ll be sharing my recipe and method for baking bread later this week – though if you’re thinking of baking your own, best start hunting for baker’s yeast now – there seems to be a shortage for some weird reason. If there’s one thing I am genuinely happy about it’s my wine club subscription to Cupitt Estate. These guys – with their beautiful cellar door in Ulladulla, NSW – make superb wine and are still sending out their top picks. This is a great way to keep your wine stash topped up and also to help local producers. If you have a favourite winery, why not look into whether they have a club you can join or if they’re still delivering? Tonight, we’re enjoying a bit of cheese with one of our new wines from Cupitt’s – the Slaughterhouse Red – a Shiraz Cabernet blend – while we finish this surreal miniseries on Netflix. If you’re looking for a really weird show to watch, check out the Tiger King. Travel tips for self-isolation So much of travel and our motivation to see the world is based on creating memories, so why not tap into those memories you’ve already made and revisit some of the incredible places you’ve been to? Whether that’s just looking through old travel photos – or even making them into an album you can have pop up on your TV when it goes on standby, or making a dish that you ate while you we were away (like the taralli from Puglia we made at home) or music that reminds of that time you were away. Here are some other clever ways we’ve found to travel without leaving your house. Visit virtual Chicago Our friends from Choose Chicago tourism board sent an amazing list of things you can see and do just with the aid of wifi. Click here to download the pdf and sit back to explore the Windy City! You can take an architectural tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, visit the beautiful Art Institute of Chicago, go into the Adler Planetarium, peer into the wildlife of the city’s zoos and aquariums, learn recipes from Chicago’s finest chefs, and even hook into the world-renown music scene here all through the click of a hyperlink. Cook along with Thai chefs and eat like you’re back in Chiang Mai The Thai tourism board – Hug Thailand – is working with Chat Thai, an excellent Thai restaurant in Sydney running live-stream cooking classes on Facebook! Every Friday at 4pm, check out what the kitchen is cooking. This really reminds me of when we had a cooking lesson in Bangkok recently – the most fun we’ve had on the road! You also get the recipe and can watch the lesson in your own time! Get help with that novel you’ve been thinking about They say there’s a book in everyone, the only problem is never having the time to get it started. Well, you’re at home now, so why not try your hand? If you’re not sure about where to start, how to get the middle going or what you do to finish, you should check out the online lessons from the Australian Writers’ Centre. I did a course for feature writers years ago with these guys and it was brilliant. I’m sure their fiction-writing course is just as good. If you can’t go to the places of your dreams, perhaps you can create them. The AWC also does a course on content creation, which is just about the smoothest segway to my last idea… Start your own blog! One of the main reasons we started Mr & Mrs was so that we could google our own lives! Having a searchable resource online of what you’ve done stops the frustration of trying to remember what you did at Christmas last year. It also started out as a creative outlet for me and a place for Christina to put her beautiful photos. From that, I’ve turned this into my full-time job and Christina – as well as Hair Romance now runs Photography Romance with her sister Mary. There are so many more reasons to start your own blog too, and if that’s something that interests you, check out our post on how to start your own blog here. It explains the basics of starting up and has advice about hosting (use our special link to BlueHost here), platforms and domains and platforms. We hope you’ve enjoyed this Weekly Edition and that you’re safe and well. Keep your chin up and let’s hope we’ll all be free again soon! Cheers – Jim & Christina xx The post Travel without moving – an isolated lifestyle appeared first on Mr and Mrs Romance. #WeeklyEdition #Isolation #Lifestyle #Travel #InstagramDiary

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adelaidecity · 5 years

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Fears liquor licence fee increases will create lockout laws by stealth

Posted May 29, 2019 18:58:02

Photo: Millie Hopkins wants other Adelaide bar workers to join her in opposing the fee increases. (ABC News: Claire Campbell) Young hospitality workers fear incoming changes to liquor licensing fees will cut jobs and ruin Adelaide's nightlife and bar scene, which they have worked hard to build. Key points:South Australian liquor licence fees for venues that stay open the latest to increase by up to 600 per centBar workers and owners are upset it will upend Adelaide's celebrated small bar cultureThe Government says it will bring in $3 million and won't reduce vibrancy Liquor licensing fees are set to increase by up to 600 per cent for some Adelaide late-night entertainment venues, which are now considering whether they will be able to stay open past 2:00am. Leigh Street bar worker Millie Hopkins has been rallying other hospitality workers to fight the changes, which she feared would create a form of lockout laws and kill Adelaide's nightlife. "I think Adelaide's come a very long way in recent years thanks to this industry," she told ABC News. "We have seen what's happened to Sydney's nightlife over the past few years in the increase to relatively harsh liquor licensing laws and it is something that we don't want to happen in South Australia. "It's a bit of snowball effect it goes on to affect people's jobs, employment rates and venues being able to easily open. "A lot of the clubs that we do have here have been able to secure quite a large number of international talent that have been able to play and perform at them. "Long term, if we're going to create an environment where we can't bring in these acts, we can't be promoting ourselves as a very music state."

Photo: Lotus Lounge owner Brett Stewart is facing a 600 per cent fee increase. (ABC News: Claire Campbell) New fees will give wrong incentive: bar owner Lotus Lounge is one of the original small bars that started up in Adelaide 14 years ago. On Saturday nights, it stays open until 5:00am with local and international music acts performing. But owner Brett Stewart said his liquor licence fees would increase from $3,500 per year to $16,500 in June next year and said he had little choice but to apply for a different licence and close by 2:00am. "It's a big slap in the face 600 per cent, it's just too much," he said. "They're going to kill culture and they're making it so the only places that can operate at these times is the 'trough' venues that demonstrate why you should be locking people out. "We're not here to push a lot of grog onto the general public, we're here to provide a fun environment, a safe environment. "It just makes it so the only places that can benefit is the large places, your casinos and your Hindley Street trough venues." Opposition against fee increases The state Opposition agreed that proposed liquor licensing fee increases would have a huge ripple effect beyond licensed venues. "A lot of these bars and venues that open later specialise in selling Australian wines, SA spirits and other products that benefit our local economy," shadow treasurer Stephen Mullighan said. "When these venues close, not only will it put people out of work but it will make it harder for SA producers."

Photo: Treasurer Rob Lucas announced the fee increases last week. (File) The planned fee increases are the latest in a string of plans from the State Government to cover a $500 million shortfall in expected GST revenue, including cutting some festival funding. Treasurer Rob Lucas told ABC News said it was "nonsense" that these changes would create lockout laws by stealth. "The Government doesn't want to see lockout laws, the Government doesn't want to reduce the vibrancy of Adelaide's nightlife and we're positive and all the advice we've received is that that won't occur," he said. "We're not going to see the equivalent of lockout laws that have occurred in Sydney." He said the Government would generate an extra $3 million in revenue from the changes to liquor licensing fees. "They'll have to make the decision as to whether they want to trade up until 5:00am," he said. "If they only trade until 4:00am, there's a $9,000 reduction immediately on the size of the liquor licensing fee they will be charged." He said fees to small bars that trade up until 2:00am would increase from about $100 to $400 each year.

Photo: The increase in small bars was blamed for La Boheme's closure. (Supplied: Frank Lynch) Other factors also closing bars Grote Street music venue La Boheme closed in May, with its owner blaming the granting of more than 150 small-bar licences in Adelaide since 2013 for a large drop in turnover. "I didn't understand or didn't know that they were going to introduce that many, that it wasn't capped, so what we've found is that since the small bar category came in, there's been a slow decrease in turnover," Mr Boylon said. In November 2018, a NSW parliamentary inquiry found the state was in the midst of a "music venue crisis". The committee heard evidence that 2014 lockout laws were a "sledgehammer" to Sydney's nightlife and put "the nail in the coffin" of the contemporary live music scene. While it made 60 recommendations designed to revitalise the industry and cut red tape for music venues, it stopped short of calling for lockout laws to be repealed. "Evidence provided to the committee from many stakeholders, including venue owners and prominent musicians, clearly indicates that lockout laws have contributed to a reduction of live music bookings, a contraction of the live music scene and the closure of numerous live music venues in inner Sydney," the committee's report stated. Topics:states-and-territories,state-parliament,parliament,laws,community-and-society,adelaide-5000,sa,australia http://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-29/sa-government-accused-of-nightlife-lockout-by-stealth/11159830

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businessthreesixfive-blog · 5 years

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Bundy-born business owner 'bloody believes in this town'

GIOVANNA Lever has actually always liked Bundaberg.

She sees her home town as the place to be - a city overflowing with beauty, smarts and capacity.

Now, she's determined others see the Rum City through her eyes.

Just recently appointed to undertake a job to drive tourism demand in Bundy, Ms Lever's company Sparrowly Group is already consulting and surveying local high school trainees, young specialists and industry in an effort to figure out the city's "DNA".

The consultation duration is expected to last about six weeks, after which the business will establish a technique to increase the need for tourism.

"Tourism in Bundaberg is doing well according to the latest information ... but there's so much more," MsLever stated.

"There is so much depth on offer here in Bundaberg, not simply from a high level tourist point of view."

The Sparrowly Group founder stated what the city required to increase tourist demand was a perception shift - a crucial focus many areas are battling with.

"Pride in Bundaberg is going to be key (in the technique)," MsLever stated.

"Tourist isn't just about getting individuals here. We require to produce a place that the locals absolutely are proud of and love where they live. Because if the residents don't enjoy where they live, how can we expect visitors to enjoy Bundaberg?

The pride Ms Lever holds for her hometown is something she's brought around with her since she left the region to pursue her career.

"I have actually striven to get some work in Bundaberg since I bloody think in this town," she informed the NewsMail.

"Locals of Bundaberg must be actually happy with what they have and acknowledge the smarts and skill in this town. There's so much home-grown talent here and it's a genuinely a gorgeous, stunning place to live."

Among the most significant points MsLever will press is how to showcase Bundaberg and straighten some of the unfavorable understandings people have for the city.

"When people believe of Bundaberg they think it's up in Mackay, so we want to ensure we are constantly educating first around that accessibility, however also revealing how deep our farming and innovation sectors remain in this location," she stated.

The businesswoman explained the area was "effectively put" in the food and drink market along with in the music, arts and culture scenes.

"It's always been here, it's nothing brand-new, however it's about how do we elevate it up so the visitor can see. And how we do that focuses on the locals," MsLever said.

Bundaberg Tourism appointed Sparrowly Group to undertake the demand-driving and location DNA project earlier this month.

The firm has worked across Australia and South East Asia for brands consisting of Tourist Australia, Cradle Coast Authority, Virgin Australia, Destination NSW, Macadamias Australia and InterContinental Hotels Group.

"I feel really honoured to have won 2 pieces of work in Bundaberg (Macadamias Australia and Bundaberg Tourism)," MsLever said.

"I hold ethics and worths actually close to everything that we do and everything I do."

Ms Lever recently got accepted into a principles in leadership program and said she didn't desire her company to be like every other consultancy.

"We really take every project with that pride which care.

"Every customer is specific. That cookie cutter model is simply unacceptable."

Ms Lever attributes her high requirements to her moms and dads however confessed the quality was something she took pride in.

Now residing in Sydney, the mom of 2 left Bundaberg at 17 to study at Queensland University of Technology.

"We had a household farm at Alloway where we grew little crops," she said.

"I was accountable for managing payroll and superannuation and supporting mum and father ... being exposed to all of that was really amazing, in hindsight."

After university, MsLever worked for a variety of significant organisations consisting of Rugby World Cup.

"I worked pretty difficult and I did loads of work experience at university and just put myself out there due to the fact that if you do not develop your own opportunities, nobody's going to do it for you," she stated.

"I have actually always wanted to be my own manager and business is in my blood."

Ms Lever established Sparrowly Group in 2015.

"I thought I 'd just be brave."

The demand-driving and place DNA method is expected to be complete by the end of the year or early 2019.

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This Week's 7 Awesome Jobs In Music That Could Be Yours

Some of the Australian music world's biggest names frequently leave doors of opportunity open, just waiting for the right sort of expert music fan to come knocking.Our regular Music Jobs column is the location where we'll assist you grab the proverbial deal with and walk on through, as we take the pain from scrolling through limitless (and often dubious) job listings to offer you a choice of killer career opps in the music world.No complimentary work or internships here, just genuine opportunities to burglarize the music industry. So update your CV, brush up your cover letter composing chops, stop dreaming, and begin doing what you like for a living.Radio Sponsorship Supervisor At 4ZZZ Full-time/ Brisbane, WA"Are you a highly driven sponsorship or sales person with a passion for alternative culture and

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the most distinct independent community broadcasters in Australia, supplying assistance and advocacy for artists, artists and imaginative counter-cultures, and an alternative to mainstream news and problems. 4ZZZ is renowned for neighborhood engagement, remarkable training services and for promoting local and Australian music-- not to discuss placing on live music events!We are seeking a motivated and accomplished Sponsorship Manager to sustain accomplishments and assistance future growth. Your drive and market savvy will help us reach our next level of success! A tested track record in sourcing brand-new earnings

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and enthusiastic brand-new member to our team to work together with our Head ofInternational."We're after an organised professional with a broad knowledge, understanding and gratitude of contemporary music. They will be artistically minded however likewise extremely engaged with administrative treatments and details. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and strong initiative. They will aspire to learn and a team player but also able to work individually and regularly go to programs after hours." This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to advance their career with one of Australia's renowned music and entertainment companies." Learn more here.Music And Occasions Co-Ordinator At ABC Full-time/ Sydney, NSW"ABC Music and Occasions are trying to find a Digital Planner to collaborate content promotion and delivery across all major company.""ABC Commercial handles a range

of media organisations which produce, distribute and market content, products and services related to the programming and Charter activities of the ABC

. The division "Give this one a take a look at LinkedIn. Music LicensingAccount Manager At Audio Network Full-time/ Sydney, NSW"Audio Network's Sydney operation is growing and we're trying to find a knowledgeable Account Supervisor to join our Branded Content team.The role "Working with expert video producers and digital material developers, you will be accountable for managing existing customer relationships and driving new company through our office and e-Commerce platform. You will be able to with confidence talk about both licensing and imaginative music options with our client base. Periodic domestic travel is needed.

"Audio Network is an independent music business, breaking down borders to provide genuine and creative

music options to content creators in every industry, all around the world. The business teams up with over 750 talented composers and artists, and has more than 100,000 tracks in its brochure, thoroughly curated into albums and playlists in every imaginable genre."Check this one out over at LinkedIn. Corporate Business Advancement Manager At Night Life Music Full-time/ Brisbane, QLD "Nightlife Music is Australia's leading supplier of on-brand soundtracks and visuals for the hospitality, leisure, tourism and physical fitness markets."Established in 1989, we are an independently owned, subscription-based company with over 100 staff and a prominent client base including the Merivale Group, Crown Resorts and Casinos, P&O Cruises, Whenever Fitness and a lot more."A content powerhouse, we work with all significant and independent music labels, as well as Spotify, to design experiences that drive meaningful consumer engagement. "More on this one over at

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The New South Wales government has announced the state will host 1000 COVID-safe gigs in Sydney and regional areas in the state this November, across a wide array of venues.

Dubbed the Great Southern Nights initiative, artists who’ve signed on to perform shows in the state include Paul Kelly, Tones and I, Missy Higgins, Thelma Plum, The Teskey Brothers, Jimmy Barnes, Birds of Tokyo and more. The gigs that take place as part of the initiative will need to follow guidance around venue size, capacities other social distancing requirements.

The shows are set to be a lifeline for the state’s arts and hospitality industries, which have been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent restrictions on mass gatherings.

“This celebration of outstanding Australian artists and incredible live music venues across NSW gives us all something to look forward to, from event-goers to industry,” commented Stuart Ayres, Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney.

“We’ll be able to get out and see Sydney and regional NSW come to life with some of Australia’s top acts … alongside emerging artists in unexpected places.”

In addition to the aforementioned acts, emerging artists and venues will be able to nominate to be involved – more information on that here.

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When Art Meets Music – 14 Stand-Out Album Covers Featuring Australian Art

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by Elle Murrell

Ken Done in his home studio. Photo – Nikki To for The Design Files.

‘Painters and musicians have long been friends and collaborators with varying degrees of success, but in my experience, there is tremendous mutual respect and almost an awe of each other’s craft,’ tells artist Luke Scibberas. Austinmer-based band Shining Bird enlisted the Hill End-based artist in creating the cover of their 2016 release, Black Opal. Luke first became acquainted with the members of this experimental pop band by reputation (‘their excellent work’) and then by social media.

In another collaboration, Collingwood-based artist Stephen Baker created artwork for The Smith Street Band‘s fourth album, More Scared of You than You Are of Me, which was a first for the band and ‘extra special’ for Stephen. ‘Having known the members for some time, I definitely had an intimate connection to the artwork and their personalities,’ Stephen explains. A portrait of the singer, Wil Wagner, was decided on unanimously for the album cover. Additional new art, all in Stephen’s artistic style and a specific colour palette, was used across a range of merchandise for the release, from covers to posters, T-shirts and even 50 hand-painted guitar pedals!

From the other perspective, Alexander Gow, frontman of Melbourne-based indie rockers Oh Mercy approached Ken Done by email seeking something ‘vibrant and bold’ for their sophomore album back in 2011. ‘I was also very aware of his place within the Australian psyche. Knowing the title was going to be Great Barrier Grief, I knew it’d be a perfect match,’ Alexander explains. He visited Ken’s gallery at The Rocks. ‘I met his family, and we just had a chat about art and music. It was enough to make him say, “Yeah, I’ll do it.”’

When creative forms like music and fine art coming together, there is an opportunity for mutual growth and the reaching of new audiences. While mass distribution may at first seem at odds with an exhibiting painter’s priorities, both Luke and Stephen found their collaborations to be incredibly enriching.

‘I think it’s a great thing if you trust the musical artist you’re working with, and the result is in keeping with your ideals and aesthetics. Being inspired by someone else’s work is also exciting, having the trust of a musician’s opus to render or capture visually is an amazing experience!’ praises Stephen.

‘One can’t fathom just how the others wrest their respective works. I’ve worked with and maintained friendships with pop musicians, classical and contemporary composers and music is a constant in my studio, adding a lyrical inflexion to my visual story,’ adds Luke. ‘May it ever be so.’

We take you through some stand-out collaborations below. *With more than 11,377,191 albums released at the time of writing, we’ve no doubt missed some of your favourites – please pop them in the comments!

Crayon works by Ken Done. Photo – Eve Wilson. Ken Done‘s artwork on the cover of ‘Great Barrier Grief’ by Oh Mercy.

KEN DONE – ‘Great Barrier Grief’ by Oh Mercy

Paul Kelly reviewed this 2011 album as like ‘sailing on a beautiful boat on a calm blue sea under a cloudless sky. Only there’s a shadow moving under the water. Something dark and hidden ready to strip the flesh from your bones before they wash to the shore’. So, we can see how it was this ocean-pun-inspired release that got the attention of the renowned, water-loving artist.

Jonathan Zawada – ‘Skin’ by Flume.

Jonathan Zawada – ‘Hi Viz’ by The Presets.

JONATHAN ZAWADA – ‘Skin’ by Flume and ‘Hi Viz’ by The Presets

The Perth-born, LA-based artist is fascinated with ‘the intersection and blend between the artificial and the natural’. With early roots in web design, Jonathan has expanded to into commercial graphic design, illustration and art direction and more recently object and furniture design, sculpture, video, installation and painting. He has taken out two Australian Record Industry Awards (ARIAS) for album artwork (Flume’s 2016 release (pictured above) and Apocalypso by long-time collaborators The Presets in 2008) as well as presented solo exhibitions and installations in contemporary galleries around the world.

‘I worked across the full breadth of Flume’s Grammy-winning Skin album life cycle,’ explains Jonathan of his album and single artwork, merchandise, promotional videos, creative direction of the live show, and even an exhibition of audio/video works and printed silks presented in LA and Sydney. ‘The work aimed to explore ways of making the digital become organic and find tension points between comfort and discomfort,’ he adds.

(left to right) Dane Lovett and Dave Snow – ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine’ by Eskimo Joe. Graeme Base – ‘Steal the Light’ by The Cat Empire. Jack Vanzet – ‘Bloom’ by Rufus.

DANE LOVETT + DAVE SNOW – ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine’ by Eskimo Joe

Melbourne-based artist Dane Lovett (who opens a new exhibition next week) teamed up with Dave Snow on the 2006 release by the Fremantle-formed alternative rock band. The artwork, stylised portraits of the three-piece, was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Cover Art (and took out the Single of the Year for its titular track).

GRAEME BASE – ‘Steal the Light’ by The Cat Empire

You may recognise the style of this cover from your childhood, more specifically the book Animalia, illustrated by legendary author and artist Graeme Base. The Melbourne-based creative worked with the alternative rock band on their sixth studio album, which features his signature, magical animal art.

‘At college, I had always wanted to be the guy who did the record covers,’ reflected Graeme when he spoke to The Garret Podcast. Though he missed out on a job at a major record label, we’re glad he got a chance in 2013 to collaborate with what couldn’t have been a more fitting group!

JACK VANZET – ‘Bloom’ by Rufus Du Sol

The creative director and multi-disciplinary artist has created everything from music festival branding to identities for tech companies and restaurants. then there is, of course, the record cover art, including the 2016 chart-topping album from alternative dance RÜFÜS DU SOL, which was nominated for an ARIA for Best Album Artwork.

Jack is also a recording artist himself and boasts further artistic collaborations with the likes of Childish Gambino, The Australian Ballet, Vance Joy, Chet Faker to name a few.

Stephen at work in his studio. Photo – Sam Wong for The Design Files. Stephen Baker – ‘Birthdays’ by Smith Street Band.

Stephen at work in his studio. Photo – Sam Wong for The Design Files. Stephen Baker – ‘More Scared Of You’ by Smith Street Band.

STEPHEN BAKER – ‘More Scared of You than You Are of Me’ by The Smith Street Band

The Collingwood-based creatives and friends worked together on the 2017 rock release, which expanded to single covers and a host of merchandise.

‘The cover art had to reflect the honesty of the lyrics that had been written by Wil Wagner, the lead singer of the group,’ explains Stephen of the album collaboration.

Right sections of Brett Whiteley‘s artwork Alchemy, 1972-1973.

Brett Whiteley – ‘Alchemy’ by Dire Straits.

BRETT WHITELEY – ‘Alchemy’ by Dire Straits

The British rock band released live album Alchemy in 1983, featuring an adapted section from an original painting, also entitled Alchemy, by artist Brett Whiteley.

The epic oil-and-mixed-media painting was created between 1972 and 1973 and spans across 18 wood panels (203cm x 1615cm). Regarded to be a self-portrait, it is currently in the collection of the Art Gallery of NSW and you can read an insightful essay about it here.

The cover of the Dire Straits album includes the far-right section of the artwork, with the addition of a guitar with lips held by a hand.

Luke Sciberras studio. Photo – Robyn Lea. Luke Sciberras – ‘Black Opal’ by Shining Bird.

LUKE SCIBERRAS – ‘Black Opal’ by Shining Bird

The Austinmer-based experimental pop band selected Luke Sciberras’ artwork, Buffalo Country for their 2016 release.

This painting came about after ‘a wild night spent on the edge of the Katherine River in the Northern Territory, full of rumblings and myths of buffaloes and crocodiles but also stars and poetic gloaming,’ Luke tells. He believes it was a perfect match; ‘It’s dark and earthy but has a warmth that I think suits the album nicely’.

Tin & Ed – ‘Built on Glass’ by Chet Faker.

Julian Hocking – ‘Television’ by City Calm Down.

TIN & ED – ‘Built on Glass’ by Chet Faker

Melbourne-based creatives produced photography, art direction and design for Chet Faker’s debut LP.

‘Through a series of still lifes, the artwork talks about the impermanence of objects, memories and relationships. We’ve used objects that are millions of years old and others that are man-made and very new to create an expanded sense of time and history. The series also explores a number of themes from the album, one of which is strength and fragility and how these two things can co-exist,’ they explain of the collaboration, which saw them awarded the 2014 ARIA Award for Best Cover Art.

JULIAN HOCKING – ‘Television’ by City Calm Down

The Melbourne four-piece will release their third album next month, and have enlisted Melbourne-based artist to create art for its cover. Julian is known for his richly conceptual exhibitions of mixed-media abstract and figurative works.

Karen Lynch – Civil Dusk by Bernard Fanning.

James Drinkwater – ‘Paint’ by Holy Holy.

KAREN LYNCH – Civil Dusk by Bernard Fanning

An analogue collage artist who uses paper, scissors and glue to reinvent vintage imagery into surreal retro-futuristic landscapes, Karen worked with Bernard Fanning on his 2016 solo release.

The album’s name is drawn from a photography term, civil twilight, ‘[talking] about the light in the sky when the sun has gone below the horizon, but you can still make out all the objects’ and is a direct reference to the core theme of decisions and their lasting consequences.

Bernard’s wife came across Karen’s work on Instagram and he found her style to fit ‘perfectly with the lyrical themes’.

JAMES DRINKWATER – ‘Paint’ by Holy Holy

The Newcastle-based painter’s work spans painting, sculpture, assemblage and collage. He teamed up with Melbourne-based duo for their sophomore record album, and they made a film about their artistic collaborations.

‘James’ paintings are richly patterned like an intriguing carpet – the shapes varied and inventive, the colour subtle with strong contrasts of light and dark and warm sonorous passages. As James says, they are about memory and intimacy and one’s eye can wander through the paintings imagining a multiplicity of images in this richly layered world,’ describes his contemporary, artist Elisabeth Cummings.

Reg Mombassa – ‘Garage’ by Mental As Anything.

Reg Mombassa – ‘Foggy Highway’ by Paul Kelly & the Stormwater Boys.

REG MOMBASSA – ‘Garàge‘ by Mental As Anything + ‘Foggy Highway’ by Paul Kelly & the Stormwater Boys

Before he co-founded new wave/pop-rock band Mental As Anything, Chris O’Doherty studied art, and exhibited his own paintings in a now-iconic signature style.

Though he is widely known for his work with Mambo and Greenpeace, the Sydney-based artist has also created several covers for his own band, as well as other notable musicians including Paul Kelly (2005).

Chris draws inspiration from ‘the wind, semi-professional birthday clowns, heavy machinery and the behaviour of domestic animals’.

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Hopefully he meant a “better paid job”, otherwise his comment reveals a disturbing attitude that borders on contempt for people who work in the aged-care industry.

In addition, it shows a complete lack of awareness that it is nigh on impossible in the current economic climate for anyone over the age of 45 (let alone 60) to get another job. – Julie Taylor, Epping

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

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Any “aspirational” 60-year-old person finds it difficult – if not impossible – to find a job, let alone a better one that they may hold or have held. Sixty-year-old aged-care workers aspire to having more shifts, better pay, and full-time or permanent part-time jobs rather than uncertain casual work.

A 60-year-old aged-care worker in Burnie, the subject of the PM’s aspirations, would struggle to find any other job in any part of Tasmania, let alone a better job. Aged care is a good job and would be better with job security, better terms and conditions, including protection against employers reducing staff to save costs. – Megan Stoyles, Aireys Inlet (Vic)

It is beyond belief that the self-proclaimed economic experts in the federal government still cling to the thoroughly discredited old neo-liberal concept of trickle-down economics, which has been demonstrated time after time not to work.

Even Nobel prize winning economists have pilloried it and the reasoning is quite simple, apart from any ethical consideration. If you give extra spending power to the workers, they will spend it – they have to – and thereby stimulate the economy. Give it to the rich and they will just add it to their already large nest egg. – Victor Webster, Balgowlah

The issues at play in parliament at the moment are extremely complex. One would need an economics degree to understand all the ramifications of the tax debate. Yet, just one person who has never put their head in a book, can determine the outcome (“Hanson moves to give PM victory”, June 21).

I propose all persons standing for any parliament in Australia should have at least one university qualification. Parliaments would be filled with a diversity of academic skills for all other parliamentarians to draw on, resulting in better considered outcomes. – Tony Lewis, Mount Victoria

John Byrne suggests that Rupert Murdoch could be a potential buyer of the Liberal Party (Letters, June 21). I thought he already owned it. – John Truman, St Leonards

If a school’s facilities are lacking, it needs money

Yet another complicated way to ascertain who should get what in regard to school funding (“Tax linked to school funding”, Jun 21). I thought all parties agreed on “needs-based” funding, so why don’t we look at a school’s needs to determine who gets what?

Here’s a clue: if a school has an oval that is better maintained than the local professional sport, or two pools, or is thinking of spending $22 million on remodelling its library to look like a Scottish castle, then maybe its funding should be reduced slightly.

If a school has 20 or 30 per cent of its students in demountables, then perhaps its funding should be increased slightly. – Brenton McGeachie, Queanbeyan West

The proposal to determine federal government payments to private schools by the income tax paid by parents provides yet another powerful incentive for wealthy people to do all they can to reduce their income tax to zero.

One can imagine private schools holding seminars advocating the use of family trusts and other devices to reduce tax, along with presentations by accountants – who are expert in tax avoidance – to assist the school in gaining more federal government funding. – Bill Johnstone, Blackheath

The most recent federal government school funding plan does nothing to assist the very real needs in our public schools. There’s a backlog in the maintenance of ageing school buildings; a lack of facilities compared to private schools; and serious overcrowding at public schools, where many experience increasing poverty and rising living costs.

The state government cannot continue to bear the burden of funding for our public schools and their students. It is time the federal government stepped in to protect and assist the education of those in public schools. – Janice Creenaune, Austinmer

Hearing voices

Wonderful piece by one of Australia’s National Treasures, Richard Gill (“Perrottet’s $100 music gesture is off key”, June 21). One of the tragedies is the dearth of anyone in federal or state parliaments committed to the arts in general, and music in particular. Where are the Keatings and the Whitlams?

He has not said anything that any parent with a child learning an instrument does not already know. And yet our politicians don’t have a clue. His point about the voice is spot on; it’s cheaper and easier to carry and to use, and can outlive any sporting skills.

Mr Perrottet, listen to the experts. Their voices are worth hearing. – Megwenya Matthews, North Turramurra

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New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

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Jacinda Ardern in Labour – tell us something new (“New Zealand PM in labour with first child”, June 21). – David Reid, Artarmon

Baby’s free train ride

A train company will offer a French baby born on a train in Paris free rail travel until he is 25 (“Baby born on train to ride for free until he is 25”, June 21).

If that had happened in NSW he would have been fined for not having an Opal card. – Tony Doyle, Fairy Meadow

Mixed messages on plastic

On my way out of Woolworths yesterday, replete with cotton shopping bag and warm inner glow, I stopped by at the local chicken shop for a chicken Kiev (“Retailers ditch the plastic”, June 21). It was lovingly placed in a plastic bag, then a paper one, then I was asked whether I wanted a (plastic) carry bag. We still have a way to go. – Graham Meale, Boambee East

Optus becomes Optout

Because of its World Cup failure the embattled telco should rebrand itself “Optout” (“SBS to keep World Cup games as Optus pains deepen”, June 21). And SBS perhaps now stands for “stand-by service”. – Garth Clarke, North Sydney

Church covers up truth again

The church and the wider community desperately needs ourageous leaders like bishop Vincent Long of Parramatta (“Bishop goes out on a limb, citing the Pope”,June 21).

Obviously frustrated by a conservative force within the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference that is obstructing the release of the 1000-page Truth, Justice and Healing Council’s commissioned report, bishop Long has stepped into the spotlight.

He urges that this report, which has has been with the Australian Bishops for three months, be released immediately. Rightly or wrongly the bishops’ conference delay is creating the impression that, once again, our church leaders are trying to cover up unflattering truths to protect the name of the church.

Bishop Long, a refugee and a sexual abuse victim himself, is not going to be alone on that limb. I, too, stand there and I am sure many others will join me. – Des Connolly, Loftus

Parramatta Bishp Vincent Long Van Nguyen.

Photo: Nic Walker

I am a Catholic. I am proud of the service that my church has given and is giving to Australia in the fields of education and healthcare. I am troubled by the sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy over many years. I am more troubled by the church’s attempts to cloak these acts and prevent them from gaining the light of day.

It appears that the church is still dragging its feet in coming to terms with this scandalous episode.

The church commissioned a report on responding to the child abuse royal commission. This report was received in March this year. Its contents are being kept under wraps by the hierarchy. Why, I have no idea.

One bishop has broken ranks and called for its public release. He is the bishop of Parramatta Vincent Long Van Nguyen. As a Catholic and Australian I hope that the hierarchy sees the error of its way. – Michael Kennedy, West Pymble

Inconvenience store

While I wish David Jones success with its revamp, I don’t think that having a range of mini-stores inside the Elizabeth Street store will stop the sales slide (“Luxury concept a buoy for flagship store”, June 21).

The advantage of department stores was convenience, having all the product, say pants, in one location, side-by-side for easy comparison.

The establishment of franchised mini-stores removes this convenience as you have to stroll over multiple floors to see the whole range. I suppose $200 million will buy a nice building to wander around. – Stuart Miller, Ashfield

The greater good

John Hewson has delivered a measured and sensible commentary on the degradation of our political system (“Voters are sick of the blame game” June 21).

There has been an unhealthy shift to ideological positions at the expense of what is for the greater good of Australians. I think Hewson is right to cite the selection of future political players from a narrow pool, which does not allow for those individuals with real world experience to participate.

Democracy is about compromise and negotiation and putting personal ideological biases and the vested interests behind what is in the best interests of our nation. – Danielle Ecuyer, Bondi Junction

KPIs first, workers last

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Haven’t heard the federal government jumping up and down about Telstra’s decision to axe 8000 staff (“Jobs cuts part of a wider trend: experts”, June 21). They readily got stuck into AGL and its CEO about its decision to close Liddell. Where’s the minister for work, or the PM?

Hopefully a large number of these workers will find other work, albeit part-time or casual, and will get their lives back together with minimal financial or personal stress. Decisions made by CEO’s and governments impact on people’s lives, people who worked for you or voted for you. – Jeff Russell, Belmont North

Companies keep saying that they have to make cuts in employment and maintenance “in the Interest of shareholders”. Does money really make the world go round? – Vera Yee, Waverton

What should weigh heavily on Andy Penn is his statement that he is slashing the Telstra workforce in the “long-term interests of shareholders and the company” (“Telstra lay-offs ‘weigh heavily’ on chief Penn”, June 21). How have we reached the point where a service provider looks after the company first and the customers and employees last? – Margaret Grove, Abbotsford

So the decision to cut a quarter of the Telstra workforce is weighing heavily on CEO Andy Penn. My heart bleeds for him but I guess as long as the shareholders are happy and he gets his squillion a year, job losses at the working end aren’t really a problem. – Elizabeth Kroon, Randwick

Looks like Andy Penn is well on his way to meeting his KPIs. Wonder what his bonus will be? – Lee-Ann Groblicka, Turramurra

Savings are really budget cuts

The NSW Government is seeking a 3 per cent efficiency dividend from the public service (“Premier defends budget cuts to the public service”, June 21).

Should this be before or after a 3 per cent reduction in the number of politicians and a 3 per cent reduction in parliamentary expenses of the remaining politicians? – Rob Siebert, Skennars Head

I see the government is squeezing the public service even further by increasing the level of so-called “efficiency savings”. These are more like “inefficiency savings” because they usually require diversion of scarce resources in the quest to fit within a slimmer budget. – Doug Walker, Baulkham Hills

What the government calls “efficiency savings” are nothing more than budget cuts. When salaries make up 80 per cent of an organisation’s operating costs, this means staff cuts. No spin can change that. Call it what it is. – Patrick McMahon, Beverley Park

Mind your back Malcolm

Chook shop brawls, young Liberals, ultra-conservative old Liberals, Barnaby’s Nationals (“Liberal Party acts on chook shop brawl”, June 21).

I feel sorry for Malcolm Turnbull, a potentially great leader, who is living the words once said by a Maori chief: “When you can feel the spears in your back, you know your people are behind you.”

The biggest loser is the nation. – Graeme Stewart, Double Bay

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Industry Expert Confirms DJ Talent is Exceptional in Sydney

Celebrate Entertainment is Sydney's leading DJ hire company. In an interview with Eleven Media, they confirmed that Sydney continues to attract the cream of talent in the entertainment world, including DJ's.

Sydney, NSW, Australia, January 22, 2018 /PressReleasePing/ - Sydney is one of the top ten cities in the world; this has created numerous entertainment opportunities, in all aspects of the industry, across the city.

Australian's have an insatiable desire for music in all different genres and its part of the country's cultural DNA to have music at social gatherings. These include weddings, birthdays, corporate and Christmas events. It is of the utmost importance that event managers hire an experienced and creative disc jockey (DJ), to provide the music ambience that will be unforgettable event for attendees.

Mr Kristiano Carroll, Director of Celebrate Entertainment said, "Our extensive experience and keeping at the cutting edge of music industry changes make us the perfect partner for hiring a DJ for an event organisers want to be memorable." He went on to say, "We have over 30 highly experienced male and female DJ's that we have hand-picked from the exceptional pool of talent we can choose from in Sydney."

Leading DJ's should possess all the following skills:

1/ Thought Out Playlist: The key to attendees having a good 'music' experience is for the playlist to be constructed in collaboration with the event organisor to ensure it matches the music taste of attendees.

2/ Comfortable Sound Level: The sound for individual age bracket differ. DJ's have procedures and equipment capable of making everyone comfortable regardless of their age.

3/ Costumes: Paying attention to little details is critical to a DJ exceeding expectations. Appropriate wedding or corporate theme party costumes worn by the DJ is expected and can add greatly to the ambience and energy of any event.

4/ Motivating a Shy Crowd: The Dj's job is to stimulate the ambience so everyone attending do not have a dull moment, regardless of dancing along or just listening.

5/ World Class Equipment: All instruments are world-class, high-tech equipment capable of bringing out the best sound effects for everyone's pleasure.

To learn more about Celebrate Entertainment and their extensive range of wedding services, visit their website here:

http://www.celebrateentertainment.com.au/

About Celebrate Entertainment

Celebrate Entertainment has over 30 years combined experience throughout their highly experienced team in providing all wedding related services.

These services include AV & photo booth hire, wedding invitation design, graphic design, wedding chair & giant letter hire, dry ice machine & bridal arch hire, as well as wedding photography and videography.

Press Contact: Mr Kristiano Carroll CEO Celebrate Entertainment 337 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW Australia 2000 +61 1800 940 450 http://www.celebrateentertainment.com.au/

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Move to the Gold Coast, Newcastle, Geelong: Jobs, house rates are excellent

However the majority of professionals dismiss the concept, thinking they're not going to get an excellent job outside a major centre.This is altering.

New jobs are being produced in our regions, and this, along with enhancing infrastructure, and working from home choices are offering lots of people the possibility to take the plunge and offer themselves a much better life. Here are five fantastic local cities to think about.

The beaches around Newcastle are spectacular, and a lot more budget-friendly than Sydney. Photo: NSW Tourism.Source: Supplied At 160km north of Sydney, Newcastle still provides access to Australia's largest city while homeowners of the location get to take in ratings of pristine beaches. Ease of access to nearby centres including the Hunter Valley provides a far higher choice of homes. Inning accordance with PRD, the mean home price in the Hunter Valley is $400,000. To live on the beach in Newcastle city itself the cost is more pricey at A$ 1 million dollars.Since BHP left Newcastle it is has forced the location to become more varied, and make that unavoidable pivot to the services sector.The area brings in big traveler numbers, and phases global events from sporting to music concerts.Population: 322,278 (Newcastle city location-- the greater region has a larger population)Industries

: Mining, tourism, commerce, wine, farming and port services.Unemployment Rate: 5.1 percent Typical Salary: $56,639 p.a.(across all markets )Infrastructure: Healthcare facility, airport,

train gain access to and major port Tertiary

Education: University of Newcastle Average Home

Cost: $411,000( Greater Hunter Valley area)Source: payscale.com, PRD, ABS (2016 Census )GOLD COAST/ NORTHERN NSW The updated Pacific Highway now sees the golden strip that is the Gold Coast and increasingly Northern NSW lure more than simply tourists looking for a break.The area is moving

beyond a narrow band of industries in tourist and property development with higher education, research and business industries also taking root in the area.The southern part of the area towards Coolangatta and Tweed Heads provides access to the surrounding hinterland towns and professional opportunities for those desiring a tree modification. It's not everything about beaches on the Gold Coast. Nature enthusiasts can avoid the tourist strip and spend time in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Photo: AAP/ Destination Gold Coast.Source: AAP Population: 569,997(

five year population growth 7.8 percent)Industries: Tourism, commerce, agriculture, light production and logistics.Employment Rate: 5.5 per cent Typical Salary:$52,427

p.a.(throughout all markets )Infrastructure: Medical facility, airport, train access Tertiary

Education: Bond University, Griffith University Average Home Price: $600,000 Source: CoreLogic, Gold Coast City Council, ABS (Population information 2016 census)Being 130km west of Brisbane, Australia's second biggest inland city is expanding with the airport providing a transformative result on the region with day-to-day flights to major capital cities.The location has typically been strong in farming but has actually been increasing its visitor profile in recent years.Geraint Hudson, who invested a decade working

in the corporate sector in Sydney, made the relocate to Toowoomba for family factors and has actually not recalled."The relocate to Toowoomba was at first to be closer to my wife's family, "he said."Toowoomba has more of community feel and a much better social life."There ready service opportunities in Toowoomba specifically since it is a boom town."It huges enough to have whatever you require and whatever simply came together extremely well. Geraint Hudson has actually relocated to Toowoomba

from Sydney and says his household have actually enjoyed living there.Source: Provided Population: 130,722 (Toowoomba Significant Urban Area, 2016 census)Industries:

Mining, tourist, commerce, agriculture, commerce and logistics Unemployment rate: 2.7 per cent Average Wage:$52,518 p.a.(across all industries)Infrastructure: Health Center, Airport

(Wellcamp Airport-- complete service airport)Tertiary Education

: University of Southern Queensland Average Property Cost:$ 350,000 Source: realestate.com.au, payscale.com, ABS (2016 Census)Orange,

at 200km west of Sydney, has

been on the march for the last years. The region has a strong food and

wine history, exceptional schools, a farming center along with mining through Mount Canobolas.The region's surrounding towns including Millthorpe have long been a magnet for 'tree changers' from the city.Orange has a well established commercial centre with the New South Wales federal government maintaining workplaces for lands and farming while Macquarie Bank opened a workplace in 2015. Recruitment firm Berryman Executive creator, Tim Berryman not only made the relocate to a regional centre but developed an organisation using his experience gained in the

Sydney market."We moved to Orange in 2009 after Ten Years of living and working in Sydney. My better half and I were anticipating our very first child and we had actually constantly desired to raise kids beyond Sydney,"he said. "The way of life on offer is fantastic and we can manage to reside in a fairly great house for rather a lot less than we would have paid in Sydney." We like the access to Sydney, it is

a simple 3.5 hour drive over the mountains." Tim Berryman and his better half constantly prepared to raise their household far from the city, and say Orange has been an excellent move, as it's still close enough to Sydney if you have to go there.Source: Supplied Population: 38,741(Central West 211,129 five year development 3.8%) Industries: Mining, tourist, commerce, wine, farming and federal government services Joblessness Rate: 3.4 per cent Average Wage:$52,518 p.a.(across all markets)Average House Cost:$364,000 Tertiary Education: Charles Sturt University( Orange campus), Bathurst campus(which is the primary university school is 55km away), University of Sydney (rural research studies)Source: realestate.com.au, payscale.com, ABS(2016 Census)When the Ford motor company decided

to no longer produce cars at its Geelong plant, the area was confronted with the prospect of an exodus of the city's workers.Local politicians, organisation leaders and community organisations not only needed to meet this challenge but have actually since followed the course set by Newcastle before BHP closed down the steel works in that city. Geelong has actually reinvented itself over the last few years after the Ford factory closed and numerous brand-new markets are finding a house in the city centre, which is just 75km from Melbourne. Source: COGG Source

: Supplied Geelong is building on its production legacy with a billion dollar transportation hub at Avalon airport, a $300 million investment in CSIRO's Animal Health Laboratory and, like Newcastle, it has carried out a comprehensive waterside redevelopment near the city centre.The location's distance to Melbourne (75km away)makes the location accessible to Melburnians looking for to extend their residential or commercial property dollar, although the one hour and 10 minute train commute supplies an engaging case for improving the train link to this area.Population: 278,929(Greater Geelong location)Industries: Manufacturing, building, government services Joblessness Rate: 5.2 percent Average Income:$52,310 p.a.( across all markets)Infrastructure: Medical Facility, Airport (Avalon) Average Home Rate: 500,000 (Greater Geelong location) Tertiary Education: Deakin University, Geelong Waterside campus Source: realestate.com.au, payscale.com, ABS(2016 census) THE thought of leaving the rat race, and in fact having a

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Today's 13 Awesome Jobs In Music That Could Be Yours

Some of the Australian music world’s biggest names often leave doors of opportunity ajar, just waiting for the right kind of professional music fan to come knocking.

Our regular Music Jobs column is the place where we’ll help you grab the proverbial handle and walk on through, as we take the pain out of scrolling through endless (and sometimes shady) job listings to provide you a selection of killer career opps in the music world.

No free work or internships here, just authentic chances to break into the music industry. So update your CV, brush up your cover letter writing chops, stop dreaming, and start doing what you love for a living.

Recorded Music Manager at Unified

Full-time / Melbourne, VIC

“UNIFIED is the soundtrack of good people working together to achieve extraordinary results. We exist as an artist services company; giving choice and freedom back to our artists on how they manage their career and music. One such way we achieve this is by creating artist owned and led record labels.

“The newly created position of Recorded Music Manager will oversee our artist led labels including ONETWO (Illy’s label), NLV Records (Nina Las Vegas’ label) and House of Beige (Remi’s label) as well as the other labels in our group – Hopeless Records and UNFD.”

More info can be found here.

Touring Coordinator at Unify Presents

Full-time / Melbourne, VIC

“UNIFIED’s newly created Touring Department, UNIFY Presents, was launched in 2016 and already boasts successful tours by artists like Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, The Amity Affliction, A Day To Remember, Northlane and many more.

“As the department expands, UNIFIED is looking to hire a co-ordinator to help operate its tours and build the brand awareness and social media strategy.”

More info can be found here.

Ecommerce Manager at Universal Music Australia

Full-time / Sydney, NSW

“As part of the wider eCommerce function, the eCommerce Manager champions an innovative and inclusive culture that seeks out new opportunities to develop digital marketing strategies to grow an engaged audience/fan base to maximise engagement.

“Plan, develop and deliver new online revenue generating opportunities across bespoke store plays along with ensuring existing online stores revenue/product development is maximized.”

More info can be found here.

Project Coordinator at Melbourne Uni (VCA & MCM)

Full-time / Melbourne, VIC

“The Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (VCA & MCM) offers programs in music, visual arts, performing arts and film to emerging artistic practitioners in the midst of one of the world’s most vibrant arts precincts at Southbank.

“You will be responsible for identifying and leading a program of key projects and business improvement initiatives across the Faculty to deliver process and system improvements in priority areas. You will be the Faculty expert in process improvement and liaise with the University’s Continuous Improvement Centre to adopt and train staff across the Faculty in Agile and Lean Six Sigma solutions. You will also act as the Executive Assistant to the Faculty Executive Director.”

More info can be found here.

Director of Instrumental Music at Brisbane Girls Grammar School

Full-time / Brisbane, NSW

“Brisbane Girls Grammar School is a leading secondary school for young women in Australia. Established in 1875, it is one of the original Grammar Schools in Queensland with an outstanding reputation and enjoys a proud tradition of women’s achievements.

“The Instrumental music programme at Brisbane Girls Grammar School aspires to promote music education of the highest quality. It aims to balance traditional concepts with innovative musical experiences to instil a sense of purpose for the relevance of music education.

“Reporting to the Dean of Co-Curriculum the Director of Instrumental Music is responsible for developing and delivering a contemporary and innovative Instrumental Music programme supported by specialist Instrumental Music and Choral Teachers committed to producing high quality performances and standards.”

More info can be found here.

Head of Choral and Vocal Studies at Lauriston Girls’ School

Contract / Melbourne, VIC

“We are seeking a passionate musician and teaching professional to lead our choral department. Working closely with the Director of Music you will be responsible for the overall management and direction of our choral and vocal studies program.

“It is imperative the successful applicant will have a strong interest in developing opportunities for our students to perform with other schools and at Victorian, national and international choral events.”

More info can be found here.

Digital Strategy Manager at Southern Cross Austereo

Full-time / Sydney, NSW

“Southern Cross Austereo, one of Australia’s most exciting and innovative media companies is on the lookout for a passionate and committed person to join our Digital Sales team in the role of Digital Strategy Manager. Reporting directly to the National Digital Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the growth of strategic thinking within the digital team.

“The Digital Strategy Manager will be primarily responsible for interpreting client briefs and developing strategic direction that delivers the best outcome for clients investment delivered across SCA’s digital audience and assets. This role facilitates higher quality outcomes for Account Management and SCA’s integration unit, Studio.”

More info can be found here.

Country Finance Manager at SONOS

Full-time / Melbourne, VIC

“Our band is large. And while there’s plenty of room for all kinds of personalities and skill sets to succeed, there are certain qualities that will help you thrive here.

“Like a never-accept-less work ethic. An exceptionally low ego-to-talent ratio (none of the first, tons of the latter). A relentless craving to push past your limits and try new things. The smarts and the humble confidence to take on big challenges, make mistakes fast and early, embrace tough feedback, then recover quickly with fresh, startlingly perfect solutions. A fearless willingness to defend great work. And a tendency to totally geek out on music.”

More info can be found here.

Regional Drive Presenter at ABC

Contract / Brisbane, QLD

“ABC Regional provides a national voice for the one third of Australians who live outside our capital cities. At a time when the regional presence of commercial media is shrinking, the ABC’s role is more important than ever. ABC Regional’s more than 400 staff prepare and present almost 1,000 hours of live local programming every week, while linking the stories, people and conversations of regional communities to local, national and international audiences through broadcast, online and mobile services.

“ABC Regional in Queensland has a vacancy for a highly motivated content maker with the ability to thrive in a time critical environment. Working with the Regional Editor you will create engaging cross-media content for the audiences in six regional Queensland locations, and present the Regional Drive program but may be required to create content elsewhere.”

More info can be found here.

Regional Drive Producer at ABC

Contract / Brisbane, QLD

“Queensland Regional Radio has a vacancy for a highly motivated content maker to produce the Regional Drive program based at the ABC’s South Bank headquarters in Brisbane. Reporting to the Regional Editor, you must be able to create engaging cross-media content in a time-critical environment for a statewide audience.

“The successful applicant will be working initially on the regional Drive program but may be required to create content elsewhere. You will have a great news sense, enjoy creating innovative content and be able to thrive in a time critical environment.”

More info can be found here.

Campaign Manager at Pandora

Full-time / Sydney, NSW

“We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to provide seamless digital campaign execution while maintaining a high-level of client service support for assigned Advertisers and Agencies. Our ideal candidate will be a key contributor in the Advertising Operations team and will be responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining and enhancing digital and audio buys.

“Partnering with the assigned Sales Executives, this role will involve both pre and post-sale support of campaigns, including but not limited to pulling available inventory, developing and formulating media plans according to appropriate market metrics, providing advertising creative deadlines, technical specifications, reporting; and tracking and optimising campaign delivery.”

More info can be found here.

Digital Designer at Pandora

Full-time / Sydney, NSW

“The Creative Services function works closely with marketing, sales and the sales support teams to provide professional creative to a variety of advertising clients.

“Based in Sydney, Australia, the Digital Designer will report to the Head of Digital Design, and play a key role in growing the business in Australia and New Zealand. Our ideal candidate has a passion for designing effective creative that drives results and finds satisfaction in solving difficult visual problems in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.”

More info can be found here.

Industry Relations at Pandora

Full-time / Sydney, NSW

“The Music Maker Group is responsible for delivering on Pandora’s promise to strengthen the bonds between artists and their fans. Teams spanning Industry Relations, Custom Content, Events, Promotions, and Analytics work collaboratively to identify, source, and deliver compelling artist programs with their fans on Pandora.

“As a member of the Industry Relations team, you will be responsible for the campaigns and initiatives for major labels and Pandora. You will nurture professional relationships and constantly be on the lookout for new opportunities for Pandora to engage with labels. You will work in coordination with labels and other internal teams to ensure the seamless execution of artist-driven events, promotion, and custom content programs.”

More info can be found here.

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This Week's 9 Amazing Jobs In Music That Could Be Yours

Some of the Australian music world’s biggest names often leave doors of opportunity ajar, just waiting for the right kind of professional music fan to come knocking.

Recorded Music Manager At Unified

Full-time / Melbourne, VIC

“UNIFIED is a collective of forward thinking music lovers that share a simple goal: to simplify the lives of artists. We exist as an artist services company; providing label, management, merchandise, publishing and touring services. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London and New York, UNIFIED is one of the fastest growing companies in Australia.

“We are excited to be expanding our team further with two important new roles opening up to facilitate our growth. Please read the descriptions and instructions carefully on each role before applying.

UNIFIED is looking for a senior label manager to oversee its ever growing Recorded Music department. This person will oversee the label group that includes UNFD, ONETWO, NLV Records and Hopeless Records amongst others. This role is a senior role for someone with Label Management experience.”

More info is available here.

Touring Manager At Unified

Full-time / Melbourne, VIC

“UNIFIED is looking for a junior co-ordinator to assist with its touring venture launched earlier this year. The role will include Social Media, Marketing and Admin, and is the perfect role for those looking to enter a career as a promoter from a junior level.”

Find out more here.

Music And Events Co-Ordinator At ABC

Full-time / Sydney, NSW

“ABC Music and Events are looking for a Digital Coordinator to coordinate content promotion and delivery across all major service providers.”

“ABC Commercial manages a range of media businesses which create, distribute and market content, products and services related to the programming and Charter activities of the ABC. The division develops products including music, books, magazines, licensed merchandise, and adult and kids video entertainment which it distributes through ABC Shop Online. ABC Commercial distributes ABC and other content domestically and internationally to other broadcasters and platforms.”

Find out more at ABC.

Ecommerce Manager At Universal Music Australia

Full-time / Sydney, NSW

“Plan, develop and deliver new online revenue generating opportunities across bespoke store plays along with ensuring existing online stores revenue/product development is maximized.”

Have a gander over at LinkedIn.

Digital Content Producer At Australian Radio Network

Full-time / Adelaide, SA

“ARN (Australian Radio Network) is one of Australia’s most progressive and dynamic media and entertainment companies with a portfolio of brands including the KIIS Network, Pure Gold Network and Edge radio brands as well as music streaming and internet radio platform iHeartRadio. ARN is wholly owned by APN News and Media.

“Our Digital Content Producers are an integral part of our Digital team – work closely with our Mix102.3 breakfast show”Jodie and Soda” whilst extending our brands onto into the digital world, creating engaging and entertaining content and we’re on the search for the next great digital mind to work with our very talented on air teams.”

Give this one a look at LinkedIn.

Country Finance Manager At Sonos

Full-time / Melbourne, VIC

“Our band is large. And while there’s plenty of room for all kinds of personalities and skill sets to succeed, there are certain qualities that will help you thrive here.

Check this one out over at LinkedIn.

Social Media Coordinator (Arts And Music) At Foxtel

Full-time / Sydney NSW

“We’re an entertainment brand that’s been built by great people who work together as one to achieve amazing things. We’re storytellers. We operate in an exciting action-packed industry where everything’s always moving and changing, and it takes lots of determination to keep up. With us, there will never be a dull moment. You’ll have continuous opportunities to push yourself further, and the support of a team that’s always quick to lend a hand and celebrate its wins. This is a place where you can create your own story.

“The Arts and Music team is now looking for a Social Media Coordinator to join the team in North Ryde! You will ensure that our channels fully exploit the potential of social media to promote our content, engage and entertain our subscribers and potential subscribers, and deliver the best cross channel entertainment package possible.

“If you have at least a year’s experience in a digital or social role, and a passion for the arts and music, then this could be your next gig!”