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Rolleiflex vs Hasselblad film cameras?

A Comparison of Rolleiflex and Hasselblad Cameras - Are you thinking of getting into film photography and want the best camera possible? Rolleiflex and Hasselblad cameras have been used by the world's top professionals. Which one is right for you? These iconic...

Huge demand for community batteries in Australia

The Community Batteries Funding Program's inaugural round, spearheaded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), witnessed a remarkable response, with more than $3.5 billion in funding requests for battery deployment projects. As part of the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Australian Government earmarked...

Podunk Weekly Bugle Vol.1 No.1 – First Edition

The Podunk Weekly Bugle: Bastion of Truth or Rag of Depravity? Somewhere on the edge of everyman's dream, beyond the shimmering haze of suburban sprawl and corporate opulence, lies Podunk, a town too small for ambition but too stubborn to vanish. And at...

A photograph of an atom wins photo competition

An image of a single positively-charged strontium atom, held near motionless by electric fields, has won the overall prize in a national science photography competition, organised by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). ‘Single Atom in an Ion Trap’, by...

Nikon Z fc Mirrorless Camera Looks Like a Retro Film Camera

The Nikon Z fc mirrorless camera is a delightful nod to the classic Nikon 35mm film cameras, combining vintage design with modern functionality. This camera is perfect for photographers who appreciate the tactile experience of controlling exposure settings with physical dials. The...

Is publishing political pamphlets in Paris risky?

Publishing political pamphlets in Paris, especially for a photographer, can be a venture fraught with risks and challenges, given the sensitive nature of political discourse and the potential for controversy. Here are some potential pitfalls and risks to consider: Legal Risks: Political...

Meet the Frackers: Tamboran Resources fracking company

Tamboran Resources is a controversial Australian ASX-listed gas company that focuses on gas exploration and fracking of unconventional shale gas resources, particularly in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Sub-basin. Founded in 2009, Tamboran Resources primary asset is its substantial acreage in the Beetaloo...

Assange, Free Speech & Democracy: Lawyer Jennifer Robinson

Jennifer Robinson, Australian human rights lawyer and barrister addressed the National Press Club on the topic 'Julian Assange, Free Speech and Democracy'. Jennifer Robinson's legal career includes working in domestic and international cases involving media law, public law and international law. She...

Photo scoop during the 1987 Fiji Coup

How we got a photo scoop during the 1987 Fiji Coup Blog update: General elections were held in Fiji on 14 December 2022 to elect the 55...

Street Photography’s Next Generation Camera Fujifilm X-E5

Fujifilm X-E5: A Classic Reborn for Street Photography's Next Generation Camera August 2025 sees the global release of the Fujifilm X-E5, a camera designed with one group...

The Phenomenon of Everyone’s a Photographer Now

Photography Thesis: The Democratization of Photography: Exploring the Phenomenon of Everyone's a Photographer Now Abstract: In the contemporary digital era, the proliferation of smartphones and social media...

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Cheaper Groceries, Stronger Communities with Box Divvy

How Sharing Groceries is Bringing Back the Neighbourhood Once upon a time, groceries came with a smile and a chat, not a barcode and a...

Remembering the ANZACs at the D-Day Landings

On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in history, storming the beaches of Normandy in an operation that marked...

Harvey Norman Faces Class Action Over Junk Warranties

In a significant legal move, Echo Law has launched a class action in the Federal Court of Australia on behalf of tens of thousands...

Sail the Endeavour on the 2025 Voyages – Amazing Adventure!

Sail the Tallship HMB Endeavour: A Journey Through History Imagine the wind in your hair, the vast open sea stretching out in front of you,...

Magical Action Man & GI Joe action figures

Before the 1960s, it was thought impossible to sell dolls to boys, but Action Man, undeniably macho and virtually indestructible, changed all that. Dolls have...

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A War on Witnesses: Remembering Gaza’s Fallen Journalists

Remembering Gaza’s Fallen Journalists, Photographers & Media Workers They went to work with cameras, not weapons. Notepads, not shields. Press vests hastily duct-taped with the word "MEDIA" in bold capital letters — hoping that visibility might...

A Rolling Memorial: The Journalists of Gaza

A Rolling Memorial: The Journalists of Gaza Each name carries with it a world. Each date, a line in history. These are the Palestinian journalists and media workers who have lost their lives in Gaza since...

Reconciling the Silence: Marching for the Truth on Anzac Day

Reconciling the Silence: Marching for the Truth on Anzac Day For fifteen years, a quiet but powerful procession has walked up Anzac Parade in Canberra each April 25, not in defiance, but in remembrance—seeking recognition for...

High Court win for forest activists against Forestry Corp NSW

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Australian music legend Russell Morris Farewell Tour

After nearly 60 years of touring, Russell Morris has announced "The Farewell Tour," marking his final series of live performances. The tour will commence in August 2025, with dates across Australia, culminating at the Sydney...

Open Letter to the Filmmaking Community from Matthew Holmes

𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦by filmmaker Matthew Holmes(The Legend of Ben Hall, The Cost) This letter is not meant as a complaint, but a stark and sobering reality check on what...

The GLOBAL Chef Knives that Anthony Bourdain recommended

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Meta tried to stop Careless People book by Sarah Wynn-Williams

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Using Sustainable Timbers in Furniture and Renovations

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Capt. Cook’s Journal 1-18 Apr.1770 New Zealand – New Holland

Lt. James Cook journal: 1st - 18th April 1770. Passage from New Zealand to Australia aboard HMB Endeavour. Apart from 12 lashes given to...

Urgent Need for Transitioning to Plantation Timber

As the world faces increasing environmental challenges, the need to reevaluate and transition forestry practices has never been more critical. In New South Wales...

John Thomson Photographing Victorian Street Life in London

John Thomson and Street Life in London: Capturing the Human Face of a Changing City In the dim and smoky streets of Victorian London, where...

Traditional Doenjang Recipe (Korean Fermented Soybean Paste)

Doenjang is a cornerstone of Korean cuisine, known for its deep, savory flavor. This fermented soybean paste is made from soybeans and salt and...

Assange inspired political artworks by Andrei Molodkin

Dead Man's Switch & Date of Freedom by Andrei Molodkin Andrei Molodkin, the provocative Russian artist renowned for his use of crude oil and blood...

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