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Climate Change
The history of fracking – its a new technology George Mitchell
The fracking technology currently used was invented in 1998 Don't be fooled by the gas industry spin that "fracking has been done safely for decades". This massive world-wide 'gas rush' is happening because George Mitchell figured out how to do it economically...
Country Living
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 the best plants to save their seeds, farmers have improved wild plants into the valuable...
Australian Politics
Citizen Scientists Take Action in Bulga State Forest
Saving the endangered Koala & Greater Glider: Citizen Scientists Take Action in Bulga State Forest In the heart of New South Wales' Bulga State Forest, the latest battle in the forest wars is beginning between conservationists and the Forestry Corporation of NSW....
Living & Culture
Scuba Diving on the Woodburn wreck, Suva, Fiji
Fiji, often referred to as the "Soft Coral Capital of the World," is a dream destination for divers seeking vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes. Among its many underwater treasures, the Woodburn wreck near Suva stands out as a must-visit...
Australian Politics
Abu Dhabi consortium Santos $30billion takeover bid collapses
2nd bid in two years for Santos collapses The collapse of the nearly $30 billion bid marks a dramatic reversal for Santos and its suitors. Only weeks ago, Santos executives were signalling that a deal was close, granting the XRG-led consortium a...
Art Galleries & Museums
Powerhouse Museum Closure Risks Cultural and Historical Loss
The Looming Closure of the Powerhouse Museum: A Cultural and Historical Loss As 5 February 2024 draws near, the impending closure of the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo has stirred impassioned debate across Sydney and beyond. Despite the NSW Government’s promises of a...
Fourth Estate
Mark Twain & his adventures on SS Warrimoo
In 1895, while facing significant financial challenges, Mark Twain embarked on a journey to Australia aboard the S.S. Warrimoo. Twain's sole means of rescuing his family from financial ruin was through writing and public speaking. He devised an extensive 13-month global lecture tour...
History of Photography
Andre Kertesz, a pioneer of street & fine art photography
Who was Andre Kertesz? André Kertész (1894–1985) was a Hungarian-born photographer known for his significant contributions to the field of photography, particularly in the areas of street photography and fine art photography. Kertész is an important photographer who had a direct influence on...
Country Living
Unveiling Absinthe: The Mythical Green Fairy
Absinthe, often referred to as "The Green Fairy," is one of the most enigmatic and storied spirits in the world. With a history steeped in mystique,...
Australian Politics
Noam Chomsky: A Life of Thought and Activism
Noam Chomsky, a towering figure in the fields of linguistics, cognitive science, philosophy, and political activism, has left his mark on the intellectual landscape of the...
Documentary, Street, Photojournalism
This Working Photographer’s Life: Rob Walls
"At various times, I’ve been a press photographer, photojournalist, fashion photographer, corporate and documentary photographer. I’ve covered papal visits, political campaigns, rock and roll tours; film and television production. I’ve photographed, childbirth and food, sport and industry, celebrities and artists." - Rob Walls
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“Made in USA” Isn’t the Food Safety Stamp It Used to Be
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Buyer Beware: Why “Made in USA” Isn’t Always the Safety Stamp It Used to Be For decades, “Made in USA” carried the glow of trust....
Fake Photo: Manipulated photography before Photoshop
Faking It: Manipulated Photography before Photoshop was a photographic exhibition held between 2012 and 2013 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Washington's National Gallery of...
Darbuka Drums: The Rhythmic Heart of Middle Eastern Music
Darbuka, also known as the doumbek or goblet drum, is a popular percussion instrument with a rich history in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean music....
Photo essay ideas on what it means to be human
Here's some ideas for creating a photo essay on "what it means to be human" with examples, which I put together while doing my...
Scuba Diving on the Woodburn wreck, Suva, Fiji
Mark Anning - 0
Fiji, often referred to as the "Soft Coral Capital of the World," is a dream destination for divers seeking vibrant marine life and stunning...
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Australian Politics
Historic WWII wreck that sank with 1080 people found
The wreck of the Montevideo Maru, one of the worst international maritime disasters in history, has been located at a depth of more than 4,000 metres off the coast of the Philippines – 80 years after...
Australian Politics
Secret Orders to Captain James Cook on H.M. Bark ENDEAVOUR
Here is the transcript of the Orders, classified Secret, given to Lt. James Cook of the HMB Endeavour, only to be opened on completion of his mission to Tahiti to observe the transit of Venus...
Captain Cook's Journal
List of Persons who left England in H.M.B. Endeavour, 1768.
A list of H.M.B Endeavour's officers, marines, crew and civilians, totalling 94 men and boys when the ship sailed from England on August 26, 1768. 38 men died on Cook's first voyage, including 26 people in...
Captain Cook's Journal
James Cook journal: 20th – 28th April, 1770 on HMB Endeavour
Lt James Cook's journal entries Friday, 20-28th April 1770, sailing north from Point Hicks to Botany Bay (Kamay) during his First Voyage in H.M Bark "Endeavour" 1768-71. The captain and crew aboard His Majesty’s Bark Endeavour...
Captain Cook's Journal
An account of the life of Captain James Cook
CAPTAIN COOK'S life, or the account of so much of it as is recoverable, has been so often recounted that there is no occasion to insert more in this publication than is necessary as a...
Captain Cook's Journal
Captain Cook’s ship Endeavour confirmed found in Newport Harbour, USA
In 1778, only seven years after Cook's historic First Voyage to the South Seas, the British Navy deliberately sank (scuttled) his ship, the HMB Endeavour by then renamed the Lord Sandwich, in Newport Harbor. There, at...
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,...
Fourth Estate
Is ChatGPT safe at work? You may give away company secrets
Curious about how ChatGPT can help you at work? Be careful what company information might be given away while experimenting, warns a UNSW Business School professor. Is it safe to use ChatGPT at work? Be careful...
Antiques
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 of the theft. This is the only global database...
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What is Lens Fungi and does your lens have it
Lens fungi, also known as lens mold or lens fungus, is a type of fungal growth that can develop on camera lenses, particularly in...
Numismatics: Fake Coins to Watch For
Coins that are relatively worthless may appear intriguing and possibly valuable to the untrained eye. But they're of little interest to experienced coin collectors....
Western Sydney Oyster Festival Surprises in August, Shucks!
Mark Anning - 0
From the Estuary to the Esky: Rooty Hill’s Oyster Festival Brings Farm-Fresh Bivalves and a Shuckload of Fun to Western Sydney Let’s be honest—Rooty Hill...
Growing Herbs in Containers on Apartment Balconies
Mark Farmer - 0
Living in an apartment doesn't mean you have to give up on the joys of gardening. Growing herbs in containers on your balcony can...
Is NSW Environment Protection Authority a “captured agency”?
Has the industry that is affected by the laws, rules & guidelines enforced by the government watchdog taken over the watchdog? After the massive destruction...