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Kodak Brownie camera
The Kodak Brownie is a historic series of simple and affordable box cameras manufactured by Eastman Kodak Company. The Brownie cameras were introduced in the early 20th century and played a significant role in popularizing photography among the general public. The first...
Fake News, Fake Photos
Faked photos for Soviet propaganda
During the era of Stalinist Russia, it was a common practice to revise Soviet history by expunging inconvenient individuals, frequently men and women who had initially supported the Communist Revolution in its early stages but had later incurred the disapproval of...
Australian Politics
ABC’s Media Watch: A New Era with Linton Besser at the Helm
Media Watch: ABC Australia's Guardian of Media Accountability In the fast-paced, often chaotic world of Australian journalism, one show stands apart as the quiet conscience of the industry. Since its debut in 1989, ABC Australia’s Media Watch has carved a niche for...
Australian Politics
Will US tariffs on China affect Australia?
How U.S. Tariffs on China Could Affect Australia With the Trump administration’s potential move to introduce sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, Australia faces complex challenges in navigating the ripple effects of these trade policies. Experts from the UNSW Business School have warned...
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Top 10 French Cocktails for Paris Olympics
French seems to be flavour of the month, with the Olympics on between 26 July - 11 Aug 2024. Here are some French cocktails, complete with recipes to enjoy while watching the Olympic Games: Our guide to French-inspired cocktails continues after this...
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Williamson Pink Star – Pure pink diamond sets auction record
The 'Williamson Pink Star' diamond has set a world auction record price per carat for any diamond or gemstoneÂ
Art Theft & Fraud
Photographer’s Rights in the New Media Era
Photographer's Rights in an Era of Copyright Infringement UPDATE 18 November 2024: The ABC Australia amicably settled this matter today The saga raised the issue of copyright infringement and we've taken a few steps to minimise this in future. We appreciate our readers...
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Bruce Davidson’s Circus Photos: Early Career Breakthrough
Bruce Davidson: His Early Years and The Circus (1958) Bruce Davidson’s journey into photography began long before his Magnum years, rooted in childhood curiosity and a supportive family. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1933, he picked up his first camera at...
Australian Politics
Labor rejects ban on native forest logging
The ALP National Conference has rejected a motion from their environment arm, LEAN to end native timber logging in Australia. LEAN did not secure a ban...
Australian Politics
Endangered gliders at contested coal-mine: intervention urged
Endangered gliders at contested Gemini coal-mine: federal intervention urged Three endangered greater gliders have been found at the site of the controversial Gemini coal mine in central...
Australian Politics
NSW Forestry Corp Losses Double, Compliance Issues Mount
Forestry Losses Double to $29 Million Sparking Calls to End Native Forest Logging The Forestry Corporation of New South Wales (FCNSW) has reported a staggering $29 million...
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What Can We Learn From Photographer, Susan Meiselas?
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Susan Meiselas: Seeing with Empathy, Shooting with Fire A Tribute and Critique by a Former Student, Mark Anning Susan Meiselas isn’t just a Magnum Photos and...
Logged native forests mostly end up in landfill
The first myth we want to address is logging native forests is beneficial because the carbon is stored in wood products. This argument depends on the proportion of forest biomass ending up in wood products, and how long they last before ending up in landfill.
Premier Chris Minns: Please protect NSW public native forests from logging
Premier Chris Minns52 Martin Place,Sydney NSW 2000 Dear Premier, Please protect NSW public native forests from logging. It is with great concern that I write to you...
Meet the Frackers: Coal seam gas company, Comet Ridge
Comet Ridge is a Brisbane-based ASX listed coal seam gas (CSG) exploration and development company with projects in Queensland, ASX code COI. Their projects include...
Taiwan’s Scenic Alishan Forest Railway Resumes
After a long-awaited return, the Alishan Forest Railway has roared back to life, rekindling its century-old charm with the full resumption of operations after...
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OpenField Arts Festival in Berry NSW
A new contemporary arts festival will be held in the historic town of Berry from June 22 to 25, 2023, further establishing the Shoalhaven region as a thriving regional artistic destination. OpenField Arts Festival Program! Over...
Formula E
Formula E driver Jake Dennis wins first race of 2023 in Mexico
14 Jan. 2023 - Jake Dennis produced a dominant drive to win the 2023 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix for his Avalanche Andretti Formula E team. UK's Jake Dennis also clocked the TAG Heuer Fastest Lap...
Australian Politics
Out of control Forestry Corporation caught destroying more Koala habitat
The Land and Environment Court’s decision to fine NSW Forestry Corporation for destroying koala habitat at Cattle Creek near Coffs Harbour in July 2022 shows Forestry Corporation is woefully unfit for managing our State Forests. Forestry...
Australian Politics
National Parks Association says “it’s time to transition our dying native timber industry”
National Parks Association of NSW says "it's time to transition our dying native timber industry into sustainable plantation timber". NPA is aware of the risks to the endangered koala, the need to create more National...
Australian Politics
Lola Koala’s diary from high in a tallow wood tree in the Bulga Forest
Lola Koala is sitting high in a native tallow-wood tree inside an area to be logged in the Bulga Forest on the NSW mid-north coast. Lola says she's not coming down until Forestry Corporation of...
Climate Change
Tree-sitting continues a tradition of forest protest
Lola Koala is sitting on a platform high up on a native tallow-wood tree inside an area to be logged in the Bulga Forest on the NSW mid-north coast. Lola says she's not coming down...
Australian Politics
NSW Forestry Corp fines exceed $1,000,000 since 2019 fires
Forestry Corporation of NSW has a long history of fines from the Environmental Protection Authority. Either the workplace culture at Forestry Corporation is toxic, with inherent and blatant disregard for environmental protection policies and laws,...
Australian Politics
Forest activists arrested in Bulga State ForestÂ
09 January 2023 - NSW Forestry Corporation had their plans to destroy native forests at Bulga temporarily delayed by the selfless actions of forest defenders early this morning. More than 50 people attended the blockade...
Australian Politics
Koalas, Logging & Bushfires in State Forests: NSW Election 2023
Native forestry in NSW is directly costing NSW residents $441 per hectare of forest that is destroyed. The hardwood that is harvested from public native forests is a huge waste of the resource considering that...
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Myanmar’s Revolution in Award-Winning World Press Photos
A Nation in Conflict: Myanmar’s Revolution Captured in Award-Winning World Press Photo Series by Ye Aung Thu In one of the most gripping and powerful...
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...
Jean-Éric Vergne wins the first-ever ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race in India
Nick Cassidy finishes second for Envision Racing, António Félix da Costa promoted to third after investigation demotes Sébastien Buemi Calamity strikes Jaguar TCS Racing as...
Exploring Aniseed Drinks: Arak, Ouzo, Pernod, and Absinthe
Aniseed drinks have a rich history and cultural significance across the Mediterranean and Europe. Known for their distinct licorice-like flavor, these spirits are enjoyed...
WANTED: Australian Federal Police appealing for information on wanted fugitive
Australian Federal Police (AFP) is appealing to the public for information on Paul Casey, an Irish national who is a person of interest to...