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APEC Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
Natural catastrophes frequently strike APEC economies, increasing the risk of economic loss and threatening the livelihoods of the most vulnerable populations. To address these challenges, APEC members, through the Emergency Preparedness Working Group, are intensifying their cooperation to enhance disaster prevention and...
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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...
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Jason Statham diving at 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games
Before he became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable action stars, Jason Statham was an elite athlete, representing England as a diver at the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games. Known today for his tough-guy persona in blockbuster films, few people are aware that...
Australian Politics
NSW Waits for New Biodiversity & Conservation Laws
The New South Wales Government is slow to act on calls for new environment laws in the Henry Independent Review of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. The Henry report gave a damning assessment of the Premier Mike Baird era law. The...
Earth Care
Aquaculture: Towards Sustainable Seafood Production
Aquaculture: A Modern Solution for Sustainable Seafood Production Aquaculture, also known as fish farming, is the practice of cultivating aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants under controlled conditions. This method of food production has grown significantly in recent decades,...
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Dynamic Ticket Pricing Disrupts Live Entertainment Industry
Dynamic Ticket Pricing and the Global Influence of Multinationals Dynamic ticket pricing has shaken up the live entertainment industry worldwide. From music concerts to sports and theater, this strategy has given promoters and venues a powerful tool to capitalize on demand. But beneath...
Australian Politics
A Pattern, Not a Slip-Up: Inside NSW Forestry Corp’s Rising Fine Tally
“Serial Offender” or Systemic Failure? How NSW’s Forestry Corporation Has Accumulated Millions in Environmental Fines and Charges SYDNEY, NSW — A government-owned forestry agency is back in the headlines — not for sustainable forest management, but for a mounting ledger of fines, prosecutions...
Australian Politics
Taxpayers hit with $5 million bill to log koala habitat
$5 million to kill koalas: NCC calls for halt on logging in Great Koala National Park. The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state's leading environmental advocacy organisation, has today released analysis showing that 17.7% of state forest that...
Australian Politics
First Contact: indigenous Australians & Cook on Endeavour
Even before Captain Cook and his men rowed ashore at Botany Bay Kamay in 1770, he shot an Australian indigenous man who was protesting the landing....
Earth Care
Meet the Frackers: Origin Energy ASX:ORG company information
Origin Energy Limited - ASX code ORG - is an integrated energy company in Australia. Origin Energy is also involved in the generation of electricity, and the...
Ceramics
V&A acquires Wedgwood tea & coffee set from Karl Lagerfeld
A rare tea and coffee set designed by Paul Follot for Wedgwood and the accompanying set of design drawings has been acquired for the V&A Wedgwood...
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Keeping Alpacas in Your Backyard
Mark Farmer - 0
A Guide to Keeping Alpacas in Your Home Garden Alpacas are gentle and curious animals that can bring charm and utility to your home garden....
Civil rights groups call for US to drop charges against Julian Assange
A coalition of 21 freedom of press and human rights organisations – including Committee to Protect Journalists, ACLU, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Index...
The Piano Man: The Life and Music of Billy Joel
Mark Anning - 0
Billy Joel sat alone at his piano, the dimly lit stage of Madison Square Garden an ocean of expectant faces before him. The crowd...
Beetaloo Basin fracking gas approval sparks outrage
The Northern Territory government's approval of gas company Tamboran’s Environment Management Plan for fracking in the Beetaloo Basin has sparked widespread concern and outrage. This...
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus
The famous editorial "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" written by Francis P. Church appeared in the New York Sun on Tuesday, September...
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Victoria lifts gas exploration moratorium & banned fracking
It’s bad news for the climate Melbourne, Victoria, 18 March, 2020 - Amid coronavirus chaos, the Victorian government announced its decision earlier this week to lift the ban on onshore gas exploration, but also to make the temporary state-wide...
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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?
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‘Why investigative journalism matters’ by Gavin MacFadyen
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Media as resistance: Disrupting and shifting power.
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The Kiss in Times Square photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt
"The Kiss" photograph, captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt, is one of the most iconic images in the history of photography. Taken on August 14, 1945,...
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...
A Pattern, Not a Slip-Up: Inside NSW Forestry Corp’s Rising Fine Tally
“Serial Offender” or Systemic Failure? How NSW’s Forestry Corporation Has Accumulated Millions in Environmental Fines and Charges SYDNEY, NSW — A government-owned forestry agency is back...
Moonwalk to Immortality: The Michael Jackson Story
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Any conversation about 1980s era of pop music and the conversation soon turns to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. A brilliant and chameleon-like...
Guide to Keeping Guinea Pigs and Rabbits in Your Home Garden
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A Guide to Keeping Guinea Pigs and Rabbits in Your Home Garden Guinea pigs and rabbits are delightful additions to any home garden, offering companionship,...