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Forestry Corporation NSW has a compliance problem
Forestry Corporation of NSW Under Scrutiny: EPA's Compliance Update Highlights Issues in Native Forestry The operations of the state-owned Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) have come under the microscope, with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) releasing data that reveals ongoing compliance challenges...
Country Living
French and First Nations Fushion Flavours at the Scenic Rim
A Fusion of Cultures: French and First Nations Flavours at Taste of Country in the Scenic Rim In a landmark culinary event for Queensland's Scenic Rim, Taste of Country promises a unique fusion of French and Mununjali flavours. Set to take place...
Earth Care
Australia’s elusive Quolls headed for extinction
Australia's diverse fauna is renowned worldwide, and among its unique inhabitants are the quolls. These small to medium-sized carnivorous marsupials, also known as native cats, play a vital role in the ecosystem. Australia leads the world in mammal species extinctions, with 38...
Climate Change
Meet the Frackers: Blue Energy company information ASX:BLU
Blue Energy (BLU) is an oil and gas exploration company with conventional and unconventional (fracking) gas assets in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Their projects with Authority To Prospect (ATP) permit numbers include: Bowen Basin (ATP814P), Carpentaria Basin (ATP1112A), Galilee Basin (ATP813P),...
Climate Change
Isaac Council wants Blue Energy gas field approval to be revoked
Isaac Regional Council, the council that hosts the highest number of coal mines of any local government in Queensland, wants the state government to “revoke” its recent approval of Blue Energy’s planned 530 coal seam gas wells in the region. The Queensland...
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John Bell re-enacts historic Hitler – Hoffman photo session
In 1925 Adolf Hitler made a controversial set of nine photos with his photographer friend, Heinrich Hoffman, as Hitler practiced his public speaking moves, rehearsing his poses and hand gestures for his public speeches. In 1985, Australian actor John Bell and photographer...
Corporate and Event Photography
Cirque du Soleil Best Photos of LUZIA, Light and Rain
Australian tour Cirque du Soleil info & a picture editor's look at some great circus photographs of Cirque du Soleil by photographers Anne Colliad and Matt Beard. Cirque du Soleil Australian tour of LUZIA Cirque du Soleil, renowned for its unparalleled blend of...
Australian Politics
Winter is Coming – Warren Buffet prepares for bear market
A look at Trump-proofing an investment portfolio This is the second in a two-part series about the election of Trump, his plans to cut the US Government by almost one third and the implications for stock markets and investors. Elon Musk has...
Australian Politics
Browse Basin Gas Project – Western Australia
Browse Basin Gas Project – Western Australia The Browse Basin Gas Project, located 425 kilometres north of Broome in remote offshore waters, is one of Australia’s largest...
Living & Culture
Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2024: A Feast for the Senses
Hong Kong’s highly anticipated Wine & Dine Festival is making a triumphant return this October, transforming the Central Harbourfront into a culinary paradise from the 23rd...
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...
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Vivian Maier’s Personal Photobook Library Shows Her Influences
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Vivian Maier’s Private Library: A Collector’s Glimpse Into the Photographer’s Mind When the name Vivian Maier first surfaced in the early 2000s, the art world...
Where is Australian legendary guitarist Randall Waller now?
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Randall Waller is one of those Aussie rock legends ... Randall Waller is one of those Aussie rock legends that many people have never heard...
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...
Forestry Corp ordered to pay $104,000 for felling hollow trees
Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has been ordered to pay $104,000 for the unlawful felling of hollow-bearing trees in Mogo State Forest on the...
“Rosebud” Sled From Citizen Kane Sells for $14.75 Million
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“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...
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Locals protest NSW Forestry logging in Bulga Forest
Save Bulga Forest Today - This is an invitation to join our small community in resisting the logging of our precious Bulga Forest on Biripi country just down the road from our home. We are inviting...
Australian Politics
‘Central Bank Digital Currency’ – new RBA digital money
Reserve Bank of Australia is looking at 'Central Bank Digital Currency' as a complement to existing forms of money. CBDC would be a new digital form of money issued by the Reserve Bank like a...
Fine Art
How to Spot Real American Folk Art Paintings
Artists without formal art training have been producing folk art for centuries. But it wasn't until 1924 that the first American folk art exhibition was held at New York's Whitney Museum of American Art (then...
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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. And novice collectors often overpay for them. Fakes are even more dangerous....
Climate Change
China Energy Outlook 2060, #NetZero by 2060
Sinopec Releases China Energy Outlook 2060, Anchoring New Path of Energy Transformation Development BEIJING, 30 December, 2022 - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec") officially published the "China Energy Outlook 2060" (the "Outlook") in Beijing. According to the Outlook,...
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Meet the frackers: Mitsui & Co. takeover of AWE
Australian Worldwide Exploration Limited - is an energy company focused on upstream oil and gas exploration and production. AWE Limited (former ASX code: AWE) - AWE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co.,...
Fine Art
German Expressionism: Art Born of Self-Expression
If you could capture your unconscious thoughts, what would you see? This preoccupation with inner emotions propelled the German Expressionists to paint what they felt. This resulted in canvasses with lots of bright colors and...
Antiques
What to look for in collecting Native American Blankets
Native American blankets are a significant and culturally rich aspect of Native American art and heritage. These blankets are often handmade and reflect the artistic traditions, symbols, and designs of various Indigenous tribes across North...
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ANZACs evacuate from Suvla Bay at Gallipoli, Turkey
20th December. On this day in 1915, the ANZACs and allied troops were all evacuated off the Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey, marking the end of one of most disastrous campaigns of World War One. The Mitchell...
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Smarter Ageing: How Tech and Training Will Redesign Care
Who Will Care for Us as We Age? Inside Australia’s $129 Million Bet on a Better Future Growing older is something we all hope to...
LNG Exports Killed Australian Manufacturing
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LNG Exports Cost Australian Manufacturing $118 Billion - Has the Gas Industry Been Worth It? Australia’s manufacturing industry was hit with a $118 billion...
Where is Marina Finlay now? Portrait of an Artist
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Marina Finlay began her creative life as an actor. Marina was all over Australian television, film and theatre in the 1980s. Her TV acting...
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...
Rethinking Carbon Emissions in Australia’s Native Forests
Sound Science and Sustainable Solutions: Rethinking Carbon Emissions in Australia's Native Forests Australia's native forests have become a focal point in discussions about carbon emissions,...