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Australian history
National Sorry Day: Remember the Past, Bring the Babies Home
National Sorry Day: Remembering the Past, Demanding Justice Now Each year on May 26, Australia pauses to reflect on a deep national wound. National Sorry Day commemorates the grief, trauma and loss experienced by the Stolen Generations—the thousands of Aboriginal and Torres...
Climate Change
Moratorium on New Coal, Gas and Oil Bill 2022
The Moratorium on New Coal, Gas and Oil Bill 2022 did not proceed to a vote in Parliament in 2022 due to the Australian federal election being called. Moratorium on New Coal, Gas and Oil Bill 2022 amends the: Environment Protection and Biodiversity...
Australian Politics
Woodside’s North West Shelf (NWS) Gas Project
Woodside’s North West Shelf Gas Project Woodside’s North West Shelf (NWS) Gas Project is one of the largest and longest-running fossil fuel operations in Australia. Located near Karratha in Western Australia, the project consists of multiple offshore gas fields and onshore processing...
Art Galleries & Museums
Bendigo Blast Off: LEGO® Rockets, Mars Rovers and Big Ideas
CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO® Bricks Opening Tuesday 3 March 2026 at the Discovery Science and Technology Centre, CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO® Bricks lands in Bendigo like a brightly coloured intellectual explosion. Equal parts engineering lab, art installation and childhood fever dream,...
Australian Politics
A National Forest Protection & Workforce Plan for Australia
Labor Environment Action Network - A National Forest Protection and Workforce Plan for Australia
Art Galleries & Museums
Australian Photographers On Show at Rencontres d’Arles 2025
Warakurna to the World: Australian Photographers Take Centre Stage at Rencontres d’Arles 2025 Photography Festival The global spotlight is squarely on Australian photography this year, as the renowned Rencontres d’Arles festival in France unveils its first-ever regional focus on Australia. Running from...
Antiques
What to look for in Antique Native American Jewelry
You may not realize it, but some of the best antique jewelry wasn't made with gold, diamonds, or pearls. Navajo and other Native American artists used silver, turquoise, coral, and other materials to create unique and intricate pieces. Antique Native American jewelry...
Country Living
Chinese Restaurant Syndrome – is MSG safe?
In the late 1960s, the term "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" emerged after a letter to the New England Journal of Medicine described symptoms such as headaches, flushing, and sweating following the consumption of Chinese food. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a common ingredient in these...
Climate Change
Megan Herbert wins inaugural Climate Council Cartoon Award
Cartoonist Megan Herbert clinched the inaugural climate award at the Australian Cartoonists Association Stanley Awards. Among the top 20 climate-themed cartoons of the year handpicked by the...
Art Galleries & Museums
Stolen Crown Jewels from the Royal Palace Dresden
Five burglars who stole €113.8 million in jewels, including the Queen's Jewellery from the Jewel Room, Historic Green Vault at the Royal Palace Dresden were found...
Australian Politics
Who Protects Our Drinking Water From The Gas Industry?
This page examines the Australian federal government and each state's efforts to regulate and monitor the onshore gas industry. The Australian Drinking Water Guidelines constantly evolves The Australian Drinking Water...
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Police forensic artists explain Missing Persons age progressed images
If you have a minute, please look at these images of missing persons that have been 'age progressed' to show how the person might...
Meet the Frackers: Apex Energy company information
Apex Energy - Burragorang Region (PEL 454) Apex Energy was an unlisted private company. Apex Energy have stated on their website: "Our position is...
Jesus Christ Superstar Australian Cast – Theatre Photography
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A year after rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar made its US Broadway debut in 1971, the Australian theatre production hit the stages and an...
Meta launches Threads, their rival to Musk’s Twitter
5 July 2023 - The launch of Threads as a competitor to Twitter is a gamechanger. Other platforms have attempted to serve as alternatives to...
1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games Swimming
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The 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games were a pivotal moment in the history of the event, particularly in the swimming and diving disciplines. Held at...
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Australian history
The Forgotten Bunkers of Australia’s Strategic Fuel Reserve
Running on Empty: What WWII Can Teach Us About Fuel Storage in a Crisis Australia is currently rediscovering a hard truth: a nation without fuel is a nation at a standstill. As the Middle East conflict...
Australian Politics
Grattan on Friday: A fuel plan should be on Albanese’s agenda
Grattan on Friday: A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda Using one lens, you could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan opposition as pragmatism versus populism. A...
Country Living
Bendigo Gig Guide – Entertainment News & What’s On in Central Victoria
The New Bendigonian Gig Guide - Vol.1 No.1 April 2026 What's The Buzz? Tell Me What's Happening around Bendigo. The first edition of our Bendigo Gig Guide ... this is the collector's edition! Bookmark if you...
Collectibles
Collecting Kewpie Dolls & Kewpie Cartoons
Kewpie dolls are collectible vintage dolls known for their unique and charming design. Kewpie cartoons are also collectible and can be valuable. "Kewpie" is derived from the word "cupid," which reflects the dolls' angelic or...
Australian Politics
LINA Summit 2026: Local News Is Still Here
There's something reassuring about a room full of journalists who aren’t trying to conquer the world—just determined to cover it properly, one postcode at a time. This week, that room happens to be in Murray...
Australian Politics
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government’s Middle East ‘stress test’
Albanese government struggles under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war Crises “stress test” governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of COVID, which put immense pressures on the Australian economy, the federation and Commonwealth and state...
Art Galleries & Museums
Harley Parker’s 1970s Live Music Photography in Melbourne
Harley Parker’s Photography - 'Just One in the Crowd' In 1971, Melbourne’s live music scene was gathering momentum — loud, unpredictable, and full of possibility. Bands were finding their sound, audiences were finding their voice, and...
Australian Politics
The Snow Gum’s Fight for Survival – FoE Summit
Dying Snow Gums Signal a Looming Crisis for Australia’s Water and Ecosystems 20 March 2026 - High in the Australian Alps, where the air thins and the seasons still carry a memory of winter, the snow...
Australian Politics
Gas Giants in the Crosshairs as War Profits Debate Heats Up
No More War Profits: Gas Giants Face Tax Push Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing mounting pressure to tax the extraordinary profits of Australia’s gas exporters, as environmental groups line up behind reports the government...
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A Farmer’s Guide to Growing Bamboo
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Bamboo is rapidly becoming a favored crop among farmers due to its numerous benefits, including fast growth, low maintenance, and high economic potential. Here's...
Palm Sunday Peace Rally and March for Nuclear Disarmament
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Tens of thousands of Sydneysiders took to the streets in a mass display of protest, unity, and Aussie humor, led by notable figures such...
Amiga computers online before the internet
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Before websites and the internet, the Amiga computer 'Megadisc' magazine on a 3.5 inch, 880 kilobyte floppy disk was sold by mail order and...
Robert Capa, a prolific & great war photographer
Robert Capa, one of the most prolific and greatest war photographers, died on 25 May 1954 in Indochina after stepping on a land mine...
FEATURE: All About Pottery & Ceramics
Decorative arts expert Al Bagdade wrote the book on ceramics — literally. Your guide on everything from rare 18th-century porcelain to grandma's tea set....