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EPA stops logging at Flat Rock State Forest
UPDATE: 22 Dec 2023 - The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has extended the Stop Work Order for Compartment 34A in Flat Rock State Forest near Ulladulla, preventing Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) from engaging in harvesting activities. The extension of the...
Earth Care
Wind Farms using AI & Cameras for Eagle Conservation
As the world transitions to greener energy sources, wind farms have become a critical component of sustainable energy production. With their ability to harness the power of nature to generate electricity, these towering turbines are often seen as symbols of the...
Australian Politics
Will your energy bills come down? Only if Labor gets serious
If Labor genuinely wants to stop prices skyrocketing, it must forcibly reserve gas for the east coast market. The policy has worked for Western Australia. The question is, does it have the nerve?
Fourth Estate
2 US Military killed two Reuters photographers in Iraq
Part One. Was there a cover-up of alleged war crimes by the US Military? 1EarthMedia was intrigued by the Collateral Murder video released by Julian Assange & Wikileaks, and investigated:
History & Antiques
Was Peter Lik’s world record Phantom photograph a good deal?
With one sale to a single client worth $10 million in 2014, photographer Peter Lik claimed three of the Top 20 spots for most expensive photographs ever sold. Lik had already laid claim to a position in the ranking with a previous $1...
Australian Politics
Lt James Cook aboard HMB Endeavour first sight of Australia
19th April 1770, Lt James Cook aboard His Majesty's Bark Endeavour, made landfall on the east coast of Australia. James Cook's diary records the first sighting of the east coast of Australia by the British. °°° THURSDAY, 19th. In the P.M. had fresh...
Australian Politics
Press Council finds Daily Telegraph breaches Standards of Practice
APC Adjudication | June 7, 2023 - The Press Council considered whether its Standards of Practice were breached by an article published by the Daily Telegraph online on 11 March 2020 headed “Rian Ross Toyer in court accused of killing Mhelody...
Australian Politics
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...
Art Theft & Fraud
New Cultural Rights Legislation targets fake Indigenous art
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and businesses have been disadvantaged by the sale of inauthentic arts and crafts, which leads to cultural and economic harm. Misleading...
Foodies & Vine
What is the Difference between Mulled Wine vs. Glühwein
While both mulled wine and Glühwein are warm, spiced beverages enjoyed during the colder months, they have subtle differences that reflect their cultural origins and preparation...
Australian history
Landscape photography in colonial Australia and New Zealand
Colonial history overflows with commodities. From the early 1800s, wool generated extraordinary wealth for squatters and pastoralists and substantial investment in the Australian colonies. In the 1850s,...
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Finally, U.S Justice Dept story about $332.4 million is a REAL Nigerian scam
United States Repatriates Over $20 Million in Assets Stolen by Former Nigerian Dictator Department of JusticeOffice of Public AffairsNovember 17, 2022 The Department of Justice announced...
Home Hydroponics System Setup Guide for Growing Perch
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Home Hydroponics System Setup Guide for Growing Perch, Barramundi, and Other High-Protein Fish Welcome to the world of home hydroponics! With this instructional manual, you'll...
The 99th Koala: Resilience on Kangaroo Island – Kailas Wild
The 99th Koala: A Tale of Courage and Resilience on Kangaroo Island The summer of 2019-2020, known grimly as Australia’s Black Summer, left a profound...
Collecting and Caring for Apothecary Bottles
The concept of a glass medicine bottle is nothing new. For nearly two millennia, glass bottles have been used to hold medicines and perfumes....
Birdsville, Queensland: A Pilgrimage to the Edge of the Earth
Birdsville, Queensland: A Gonzo Pilgrimage to the Edge of the Earth The road to Birdsville isn’t just a journey; it’s a baptism by dust, heat,...
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Entertainment
Hunter S. Thompson’s elk heart prank on Jack Nicholson
Fear And Loathing At Jack Nicholson’s House … The Loneliest Place In The World When Hunter S. Thompson set out to Jack Nicholson's house near Aspen to mark his 60th birthday on 22 April 1997, he...
Country Living
Bendigo Gig Guide – Entertainment News & What’s On in Central Victoria
The New Bendigonian Gig Guide - Vol.1 No.2 April 2026 What's The Buzz? Tell Me What's Happening around Bendigo. Bookmark if you want, we update our Local's Guide to Bendigo Events regularly. Please scroll down to...
Country Living
Bendigo Gig Guide – Vol.1 No.1 April 2026
Bendigo Gig Guide - Vol.1 No.1 April 2026 - Archive This is the Archive of our Bendigo Gig Guide for April 2026. For the current guide, please visit the BENDIGO GIG GUIDE The New Bendigonian Gig Guide...
Living & Culture
Tiny Homes: A Small Answer to a Growing Housing Crisis
SPECIAL REPORT | Tiny Homes: Small Spaces, Big Questions in a World Short on Shelter There are now more displaced people on Earth than at any point since records began. Wars redraw borders overnight, climate change...
Global Affairs
Have we stopped worrying – and learned to love Israel’s bomb?
Israel’s nuclear arsenal is modern diplomacy’s worst-kept secret Israel’s nuclear arsenal is modern diplomacy’s worst-kept secret: neither officially acknowledged nor formally denied, yet widely understood to exist. Despite decades of UN resolutions and sustained international pressure to...
Foodies & Vine
Harvest Under Scrutiny: Tax Office Vineyard Labour Crackdown
Sour Grapes: Tax Crackdown Shines a Light on SA’s Vineyard Workforce The taxman has arrived in wine country—and he’s not here for a wine tasting. In April 2026, a coordinated strike involving the Australian Taxation Office,...
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...
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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...
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Integrated Pest Management: Sustainable Agriculture
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Integrated Pest Management:A Sustainable Approach to Agriculture Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable and environmentally conscious approach to managing pests in agricultural systems. Unlike...
Beginners Guide to Keeping Chickens in Your Home Garden
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A Guide to Keeping Chickens in Your Home Garden Keeping chickens in your home garden can be a rewarding experience, providing fresh eggs, natural pest...
Wood Pellets Threat to Climate “No Silver Pellet” Leading Scientists Warn
“Wood pellets are no silver bullet for providing electricity and heat without causing climate change. Even if the EU and many national policies incentivise...
Forestry Corp NSW illegal logging while protesters in court
Ballina, NSW, 9 August 2024 - In a striking court ruling today, it was revealed that Forestry Corporation NSW had been engaged in illegal...
The French Job: Canberra’s Multi-Million-Dollar Antiques Heist
French Gang Flew to Australia for $10m Luxury Heist It’s not every day Canberra finds itself cast in a plot worthy of Lupin, but October...