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This week On Blurt Around The World:
Who is Banksy?
Are we sick of private health insurance.
Why is it so wet in Queensland???
The Chaser’s Guide to not being ‘Woke’.
On Blurt on Politics:
Wencee will gift us with gifts pollies get.
The Kegsta will unpack the shitshow that was Tasmanian state election.
And to round out the show on Science, the Kegsta will chat Giant kelp forests and Wencee will tell us all about the total solar eclipse that will be visible in April.
So, let’s get on with the show!!
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Blurt Around The World
Are you woke? Do you want to know how NOT to be woke? Then read on to find out from the The Chaser team to become un-woke →
The Chaser | The Chaser’s Guide to not being ‘Woke’
We talked about the Kegsta’s glasses and how they are very environmental. Find out more on the Dresden website →
Downpours in Queensland is brining back memories of the 2022 floods that Wencee and his family lived through. Here’s more information about the drenching Queenslanders are getting →
Qld weather: Major rain event causes mass gridlock in Brisbane, another 70mm incoming
Are you sick of the rising cost of private health insurance? We certainly are. What are you options if you don’t want to pay for private insurance? Here is some reading to find out more →
The identity of the artist known as Banksy has been a mystery for many years. An upcoming defamation court case in the UK could reveal the real identity behind the famous art pieces such as “Love is in the Bin” and “Valentine’s Day Mascara”. Find out more here →
ITV News | Banksy's identity could be revealed as High Court defamation battle ensues
Blurt On Politics
To find out the results from the Tasmanian state election that was held on 23 March 2024 read the following ABC news →
ABC News | Tasmania Election 2024
ABC News | Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White resigns after three election losses
ABC News | Jacqui Lambie says she's 'absolutely ropeable' about a Liberal Party website
YouTube -The Juice Media | Visit Tasmania - Government Approved Version
The Australian Institute | Q&A: Native forest logging in Tasmania
What do Australian politicians do in their spare time? Sometimes they are gifted tickets to concerts, sporting events, or even airline lounge access. Find out more information here →
Guardian News | Anthony Albanese among several politicians to declare free Taylor Swift tickets
Science
On 8th April 2024 a total solar eclipse will cross Mexico, USA and Canada. Check the following links for more information about this event →
New York Times | Maps of the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
NASA | 2024 Total Eclipse: Where & When
Time and Date | Total solar eclipse over Australia in 2028
Astronomical Society of Australia | Detailed map for total solar eclipse 2028
Time and Date | Total solar eclipse over Australia in 2030
Astronomical Society of Australia | Detailed map for total solar eclipse 2030
Tasmanian kelp forests are showing hope in surviving the warmer climate. Read more about in at the ABC news site or watch an episode of Back Roads on iView →
ABC iView | Back Roads - Series 10 Tasman Peninsula, TAS
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