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Zagranitsa: Mystical Wonderland [CD&91; - Q'd Up

The central focus of this recording is music inspired by and performed during a concert tour that Q’d Up was fortunate to undertake to five Russian cities during the fall of 2017. With the help and work of Artem Chirkov, one of Eric’s close bass colleagues in St. Petersburg, a two-w..

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Rise, My Soul [CD&91; - BYU Women's Chorus

RISE, MY SOUL is the third full length album the BYU Women’s Chorus has recorded under the direction of Jean Applonie. The album features songs that assure and nourish the soul, and affirm faith, hope, and love.


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Coronavirus in Ireland: how locals are coping

Tonight, we're heading all the way to Dublin, Ireland, where the football stadium has become a drive-through testing clinic and medical students have had their exams fast-tracked so they can become doctors sooner.



  • Infectious Diseases (Other)

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Tech Head: YouTube take the fight to fake news

YouTube are stepping up their fight against fake news by introducing an all new fact checking feature.




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What do we know about Kawasaki syndrome and COVID-19?

As debate about when schools should resume face-to-face teaching continues, there are new concerns about what impact COVID-19 can have on children after they've recovered from the virus.




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Julie Bishop says 'we should scale down the rhetoric' on China and COVID-19 investigation

Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia should "scale down the rhetoric" towards China and an international coronavirus inquiry, suggesting instead "more calm and quiet diplomacy" would be more effective.




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The Wrap: COVIDSafe app and don't forget the truckies

Have privacy concerns and legal worries about the COVIDSafe app been addressed adequately by the Government? And truck driving is a tough job that's been made more difficult by the restrictions and fears created by COVID-19.



  • Government and Politics
  • Business
  • Economics and Finance

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Let's Get Quizzical with Nazeem Hussain and Gen Fricker

Have you been paying attention to the news this week?



  • Government and Politics
  • Business
  • Economics and Finance

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Your guide to teaching at home, without the tears and tantrums

If the home teaching ideas are starting to run thin, trust us, you're not alone. Dr Karl joins RN Drive to share a few great ideas for making science fun at home.




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Kindness in the time of coronavirus: Dancing with myself

Where many are likely bored of their home surroundings and ready to break loose into the world, Neridah in Brisbane is inspiring her community to stay indoors with her Quarantine Dance Class.




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Warriors touchdown in Tamworth, leaving families and loved ones behind

The New Zealand Warriors have arrived in Tamworth, ahead of the proposed NRL launch on May 28.




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Country Drive: What's next for troubled Paradise Dam?

RN Drive's Country Drive ploughs through some of the most important news of the week from rural and regional Australia.




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Outbreaks in some states, while other ease restrictions

The successes of eradicating the virus between states and territories is varying widely - South Australia has recorded its 12th consecutive day of no new cases, but in Victoria there were 22 new cases today after an outbreak at a meatworks.




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Govt gives businesses industry-specific guidelines on how to continue in "COVID-safe" manner

The Government has updated the SafeWork Australia website with industry-specific guidelines for businesses to re-open and carry on in a "COVID-safe" manner.




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Hit to economy grows by $4 billon every week

The Prime Minister is urging Australians to start returning to Covid-safe workplaces, as the number of people unemployed grows to one million.




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What does Australia need to do before creating trans-Tasman bubble?

Australia's National Cabinet was joined by the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to discuss the possibility of a trans-Tasman travel 'bubble' - but what do we need to be sure of before that can become a reality?




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NZ Deputy PM says we should expect trans-Tasman bubble 'as soon as possible'

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today joined Australia's National Cabinet meeting to discuss the possibility of a trans-Tasman bubble, and her Deputy PM Winston Peters says he hopes it can be established as soon as possible.



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Business and Finance: Mapping the new normal for Qantas

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has spoken to the airline's new normal saying "The Qantas of 2021 and 2022 will not be the Qantas of 2019".




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Cracks and kinks on the rise as we continue to #WFH

As we continue to sit at out home desks and take less breaks to stroll around the block, physiotherapists are reporting higher rates of neck and back pain.




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Malawi blocks lockdown as experts worry about COVID-19 in Africa

Last month, the government of Malawi tried to impose a lockdown, but was knocked back by the courts.



  • Infectious Diseases (Other)

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Will our arts industry have the same support it had pre-COVID?

Australia's $15 billion arts industry has been smashed apart by the restrictions put in place to tackle coronavirus, so when restrictions do finally lift, will our arts industry have the same support?



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Royal Commission's findings into George Pell reveal knowledge of abuse by clergy in the 1970s

Cardinal George Pell was aware of abuse being committed by clergy as early as the 1970s, and failed on two occasions to take action to remove paedophile priests, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has found. Cardinal Pell said he was surprised by some of the views of the Royal Commission about his actions, and he said these views are not supported by evidence.




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Will I suffer burnout thanks to Covid-19?

According to a new model of measuring burnout symptoms, our personality types, along with our at-home juggle, may be impacting our achievement levels.




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What the world can learn from South Korea's COVID success

South Korea has this week further relaxed their social distancing rules, allowing a phased reopening of businesses as the nation has largely managed to get on top of the coronavirus outbreak.




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Research Filter: Seal comes off second best after fight with Australian ghostshark

Extensive medical scanning of a seal found at Cape Conran on the Victorian east coast has revealed not one, but six fish spines embedded in the seal's face after the fight of its life.




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Privacy experts warn of dangers in implementation of COVIDSafe app legislation

Parliament is set to pass legislation introducing tough penalties for people or agencies who access data from the COVIDSafe app in violation of its stated purpose.




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The Wrap: Adelaide Uni ICAC, and making water from nothing

On The Wrap this week, we take a look at why South Australia's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption announced he's investigating allegations of improper conduct at Adelaide University, and a scheme to bring water to a remote community in the Northern Territory.



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  • Economics and Finance

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Let's Get Quizzical with Tom Ballard and Mel Buttle

Have you been paying attention to the news this week?




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My Feed: Peering through windows around the world

One Facebook page is giving people a pristine view out of windows from around the globe and they feature everything from picturesque mountains and lakes, to the concrete jungle of New York City.




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Raul Malo - Around the World

An exquisite-sounding live recording from the Mavericks frontman.




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The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow

A timeless, anachronistic debut record from the double-Grammy-winners.




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Justin Townes Earle - Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now

The Nashville singer is due some rather larger crowds based on this great fourth LP.




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Willie Nelson - Heroes

Simple virtues and matchless instinct from a legend at 79.




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Sara Watkins - Sun Midnight Sun

Watkins has created a sound that grittily avoids tired country clichés.




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Kenny Chesney - Welcome to the Fishbowl

Stadium-swelling country abounds on Chesney’s 15th studio album.




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Dylan LeBlanc - Cast the Same Old Shadow

LeBlanc’s second album presents proof positive that break-ups aren’t all bad.




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Old Crow Medicine Show - Carry Me Back

Old-time stylists make a fiery bid for the spotlight.




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Lady Antebellum - On This Winter’s Night

A nice little stocking filler for the country lovin' type.




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Emmylou Harris - Old Yellow Moon

Smiles and tears from country friends reunited.




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Bellowhead - Broadside

Album four from one of folk’s 21st century success stories.




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Show of Hands - Wake the Union

Those already under this band’s wingspan are sure to be richly rewarded.




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Willy Mason - Carry On

Mason’s third album finds him exploring fresh sonic dimensions.




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Heidi Talbot - Angels Without Wings

A fifth solo album somewhat unbalanced by inappropriate guest turns.




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The Black Twig Pickers - Rough Carpenters

Disciples of tradition return with their best offering yet.




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Faustus - Broken Down Gentlemen

Traditional folk arrangements redrawn in a refreshingly sophisticated style.




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Ernest Bloch - Voice in the Wilderness, Schelomo, From Jewish Life; Kol Nidrei (cello: Natalie Clein; BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra; conductor: Ilan Volkov)

A lovely piece of programming, tenderly performed.




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Carl Nielsen - Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 (New York Philharmonic; conductor: Alan Gilbert)

Rich and hugely enjoyable performances.




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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - La Finta Giardiniera (Freiburger Barockorchester; Rene Jacobs)

An overwhelmingly joyous account of one of Mozart’s lesser-known operas.




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Johann Sebastian Bach - Harpsichord Concertos (Retrospect Ensemble; harpsichord/director: Matthew Halls)

A fresh-feeling recording of ear-popping brilliance.




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Felix Mendelssohn - Violin Concertos / The Hebrides (violin: Alina Ibragimova; Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment; conductor: Vladimir Jurowski)

Ibragimova’s svelte, unforced violin tone is just right.