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Beatlemania seen through the photographs of Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney, the legendary musician, carried a Pentax film camera with him at the height of Beatlemania. These photos brilliantly show what it is like at in the Eye of a Storm. "Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm" invites visitors...
Australian Politics
Australian Climate Case in Torres Strait to force government action
Hearings for the potentially game changing Australian Climate Case are taking place on Country in the Torres Strait (Zenadth Kes) from Monday 5 June to around 19 June, 2023. Guda Maluyligal plaintiffs Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai from the islands...
Documentary, Street, Photojournalism
Comparing Compact Cameras: Big Fun in Small Packages
Comparing Compact Digital Cameras: Which one is right for you? In a world increasingly dominated by smartphones, you might wonder—why bother with a compact digital camera at all? The answer is simple: control, quality, and the joy of shooting. Compact cameras offer...
Corporate and Event Photography
Where is Angry Anderson & Rose Tattoo now?
One of the power houses of 1970-80s Australian pub rock, Rose Tattoo is famous for its diminutive (in size, not stature) singer Gary Angry Anderson. With hard rock hits including "Bad Boy for Love", "Rock 'n' Roll Outlaw", "Nice Boys", "We Can't...
Foodies & Vine
Australia’s best tasting heirloom tomatoes
Black Cherry tomato has emerged victorious as Australia's premier tasting heirloom tomato. In a celebration marking the 30th anniversary of the inaugural Diggers Great Tomato Taste Test, a distinguished panel of gardening luminaries and culinary experts bestowed this honor upon the...
Fourth Estate
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 On Censorship, RSF, Freedom Of The Press Foundation – have written a letter to US Attorney General...
Corporate and Event Photography
Hays Code, “Thou Shalt Not” by Whitey Schafer
Schafer's 1940 photograph, "Thou Shalt Not," serves as a satirical commentary on the restrictive guidelines of the Hays Code. In this parody, Schafer ingeniously includes ten forbidden elements outlined by the code, effectively challenging its censorship rules. Depicting a sex worker, a...
History of Photography
Robert Capa, a prolific & great war photographer
Robert Capa, one of the most prolific and greatest war photographers, died on 25 May 1954 in Indochina after stepping on a land mine while photographing for Life Magazine. Capa hated war and he used the photographic medium to draw worldwide attention...
Collectibles
Absinthiana: Collectible Absinthe Spoons and Accessories
Absinthiana is the hobby of collecting Absinthe spoons and accessories. These collectibles are not just functional items; they are pieces of art and history. These items...
Collectibles
What to collect in Barbershop Memorabilia
During the period of 1880 to 1925, there was one place in every town that was the principal gathering place for men from all walks of...
Australian Politics
Martin Ferguson “makes a mockery” of ministerial code of conduct
Australian Greens' leader Christine Milne says the appointment of former Resources Minister Martin Ferguson as an executive of natural resources for Seven Group Holdings, and as...
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Koonalda Cave Vandals Destroy Ancient Aboriginal Treasure
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Koonalda Cave Vandalism: Desecration of an Ancient Aboriginal Treasure Deep beneath the windswept expanse of the Nullarbor Plain lies Koonalda Cave, one of the most...
Was Peter Lik’s world record Phantom photograph a good deal?
With one sale to a single client worth $10 million in 2014, photographer Peter Lik claimed three of the Top 20 spots for most expensive...
Shooting at the Auckland Commonwealth Games 1990
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Australians Phillip Adams, Ben Sandstrom, and Bruce Quick won medals in shooting competitions at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland. The shooting events required...
Former Coal, Oil and Gas Workers Transition to Net Zero Jobs
The global shift towards renewable energy has created a significant transition for many professionals who previously worked in the coal, oil, and gas sectors....
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...
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Canada’s Wildlife at Risk: Growing List of Imperiled Species
860 Canadian wildlife species at risk and counting As the list of imperiled wildlife species in Canada continues to grow, the urgency for conservation efforts becomes ever more apparent. This week, the Committee on the Status...
Country Living
Podunk Weekly Bugle Vol.1 No.2 – Magical Mood Making Machine
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A solar passive home on a productive suburban block
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Podunk Weekly Bugle Vol.1 No.1 – First Edition
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Antiques Auction News
The Magical Art of Magic: The Gathering
The Early Artists of Magic: The Gathering This feature explores the history of Magic The Gathering’s art, the artists who have shaped its vision, the themes that dominate its worlds, what’s hot for collectors, and the...
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A Guide to “Magic: The Gathering” for Collectors
The Magic of Collecting: A Guide to “Magic: The Gathering” for Collectors Since its debut in 1993, Magic: The Gathering (MTG) has enchanted millions of players and collectors worldwide. Created by mathematician Richard Garfield and published...
Documentary, Street, Photojournalism
Electric Lightning pilot ejects in this famous photo
One of the most famous aviation photos Jim Meads, a photographer living in near the Hatfield aerodrome, Hertfordshire, UK, captured one of aviation history’s most iconic moments. On 13 September 1962, a pilot friend told Meads...
Art Galleries & Museums
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 in his politically charged works, has taken his defiance to a...
Art Galleries & Museums
Notre-Dame de Paris’s Grand Return After Paris Fire
Notre-Dame de Paris Reopens After 2019 Fire Amid Unfinished Work Visitors are once again stepping inside Notre Dame, experiencing the magnificence of one of the most historic and beloved landmarks in Paris. After years of being closed...
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Murujuga Art listed as Australian Cultural World Heritage site
Murujuga World Heritage Listing Sparks Calls to Block Gas Hub Expansion “Today, Australia rewrote the World Heritage listing in the interests of the gas industry.”—...
APEC Warns AI Will Double Electricity Demand by 2060
Electricity has always been the quiet utility in the background — flip a switch, don’t think too hard. Artificial intelligence has ended that arrangement....
A Review of Jung Eun Chae’s Korean Slow Food
In the fast-paced world of modern cuisine, where convenience often trumps tradition, Jung Eun Chae's cookbook, "Chae: Korean Slow Food for a Better Life,"...
A quick update on the Julian Assange story
Julian Assange is an Australian journalist, computer programmer, and founder of WikiLeaks, a non-profit organization that gained international prominence for its role in publishing...
Meet the Frackers: Apex Energy company information
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