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“Lost tribe happy in modern world” says Melbourne newspaper

The story of the 'Last Nomads' - the 'Pintupi Nine' desert nomads who walked out of the desert in 1984 searching for other Pintupi members, unaware of white colonisation of Australia. °°° THE old warrior, looking theatrical in his psychedelic Jesus T-shirt, had...

“Rosebud” Sled From Citizen Kane Sells for $14.75 Million

“Rosebud” Sled From Citizen Kane Sells for $14.75 Million—Becomes Second Most Valuable Movie Prop Ever Auctioned On July 16, Heritage Auctions sold the iconic Rosebud sled from Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane for an astonishing $14.75 million, including buyer’s premium—making it the second...

2024 Pager Bombings and Operation Trojan Shield: Deceptive Devices

In an age where technology and crime increasingly overlap, the 2024 Lebanon pager bombings and Operation Trojan Shield (also known as Operation Ironside) stand out as two events marked by subterfuge, where deceptive devices led to devastating consequences for those who...

Gas Industry’s Manipulation of Traditional Owners Questioned

Senator Lidia Thorpe Calls for Urgent Investigation into Gas Industry’s Manipulation of Traditional Owners Canberra, 1 July 2025 — Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has slammed gas industry tactics aimed at manipulating First Nations communities, following explosive revelations published by The Guardian last...

Using Sustainable Timbers in Furniture and Renovations

IconByDesign Shares Top Tips for Using Sustainable Timbers in Furniture and Renovations IconByDesign craft furniture designed to last for decades. By using sustainably sourced American oak and walnut, this family-run business ensure high-quality, environmentally responsible materials. These timbers offer exceptional durability, longevity,...

The Illegal Ivory Trade: A Crisis of Conservation and Crime

The illegal ivory trade is one of the most pressing issues in wildlife conservation, a shadowy industry that has driven several species to the brink of extinction while funding organized crime and corruption across the globe. Despite international bans and widespread...

Recipes for Celery and Carrot Pulp from Juicing

Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Celery and Carrot Pulp from Juicing If you're a fan of fresh juices, especially celery and carrot blends, you probably find yourself with leftover pulp after each juicing session. Instead of tossing it out, why not turn...

What is Lemon Socialism? Privatise profits, socialise losses

"Lemon socialism" is a term used to describe a situation in which the government or public sector takes ownership or control of failing or distressed companies or industries, typically in order to prevent their collapse or to address economic crises. The term...

Permaculture – Seeds & Nurseries & Organic Certification

PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE - SECTION 15.SEEDS, PLANT NURSERIES & ORGANIC CERTIFICATION Farmers have bred and tended crops for more than 12,000 years. Slowly, with careful selection of...

Nesting Boxes: Creative Upcycling for Wildlife Conservation

In a world increasingly conscious of sustainability, finding new uses for old items is both an art and a necessity. Repurposing everyday objects not only reduces...

INTERPOL’s global database of Stolen Works of Art

INTERPOL maintains a global database of Stolen Works of Art, which contains more than 52,000 items from 134 member countries and includes photos, descriptions and details...

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Forest protesters lock out Forestry Corporation’s HQ

Forestry Corporation Locked Out. Access roads into the FC HQ have been blocked by a tree-sit and human padlock. Calls for Forestry Corporation to...

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr – Paris Auction House

Paris Antique Auctions - Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, 6 Av. Hoche, 75008 Paris, France

Australian Pre-Decimal Coins ° Australian Penny

The Australian penny is a coin that was used in Australia prior to decimal currency in 1966. They are no longer in circulation but...

SD Cards: The Ultimate User Guide to SD Cards

25 Years of SD Cards: The Tiny Storage Giants That Changed the World When the SD Association (SDA) launched the first Secure Digital (SD) memory...

Rupert Murdoch: From a 22-year-old ‘zealous Laborite’ into a tabloid tsar

In September 1953, Rupert Murdoch arrived in sleepy Adelaide to take up his inheritance of News Limited. He was only 22 and had little...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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Biden Drops The Charges, Assange Walks Free!

US President Joe Biden will announce today that the US Justice Department will drop all charges against WikiLeaks founder and publisher Julian Assange. This...

Scenarios for the Future of Murdoch’s Empire

Rupert has failed to change the family trust, so what will become of his media empire? In a significant legal development, Rupert Murdoch's attempt to...

Forest action spreads to Doubleduke & Lorne State Forests

Following publication of photographic evidence of giant trees being felled by Forestry Corp in DoubleDuke State Forest in April, 2023 the NSW Environment Protection...

Australian film & TV industry needs more than content quotas

Screen industry consultation needs to consider more than content quotas to ensure a strong and thriving Australian screen industry, says UNSW expert. Content quotas are...

Meet the Frackers: Qld Gasfields Land & Water Commission

A new "independent" government authority the Gasfields Land & Water Commission was established in 2012 to oversee the new coal seam gas industry in Queensland at...

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