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Plantation Forestry in Australia: Barriers and Opportunities
Plantation Forestry in Australia: Barriers to Entry and Opportunities for Growth Plantation forestry has long been a critical component of Australia’s forestry sector, contributing to the economy, supporting biodiversity, and providing sustainable timber resources. However, while the benefits of plantation forestry are...
Antiques Auction News
The Story of the Goggomobil: A Tiny Car with a Big Heart
The Story of the Goggomobil: A Tiny Car with a Big Heart In the world of classic cars, few vehicles have as much personality packed into such a small frame as the Goggomobil. This diminutive German microcar, born in the post-war era,...
Corporate and Event Photography
Corporate Photographer’s Essential Checklist
Corporate Photographer's Essential Checklist for Annual Reports, Brochures, and Advertising Assignments Corporate photography encompasses a diverse range of projects, from annual reports to brochures and advertising campaigns. As a corporate photographer, it's crucial to be well-prepared and equipped with the right gear...
Australian Politics
Native forest protections are flawed, logging laws value industry over environmental protection
These two academic articles accompany our feature on the issue of logging native forests for wood-fired electricity. Discussed here is the Great Koala National Park, Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs), Threatened Species Expert Panel, and the problems faced by governments: NSW logging laws...
Country Living
Notre Dame de Paris: A Tale of Resilience and Restoration
Notre Dame de Paris, one of the most iconic symbols of French Gothic architecture, has stood proudly on the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris for over eight centuries. Its history is intertwined with the rich tapestry of...
Collectibles
Australian Pre-Decimal Coins ° Australian Penny
The Australian penny is a coin that was used in Australia prior to decimal currency in 1966. They are no longer in circulation but remain a collectible item for numismatists and collectors of vintage coins. The story of Australian pre-decimal pennies begins...
Fake News, Fake Photos
Why Musk closed the Global Engagement Center
The Global Engagement Center Shuts Its Doors: Fallout from Elon Musk’s Criticism and Congressional Defunding Elon Musk has drawn first blood in his campaign against what he sees as government inefficiency and overreach, successfully lobbying for the closure of the State Department’s...
Formula E
Nick Cassidy wins USA Formula E race & Jake Dennis takes Championship lead
NICK CASSIDY WINS USA FORMULA E RACE AS JAKE DENNIS TAKES CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD - ROUND 12 - 2023 SOUTHWIRE PORTLAND E-PRIX Nick Cassidy triumphs for Envision Racing in Formula E’s debut in Portland, Oregon. Jake Dennis finishes second but takes a one-point...
Australian Politics
RFS Firefighters Unite North America and Australasia
Wildfires are a natural disaster that know no borders. As climate change intensifies, the frequency and severity of these fires have increased, posing significant challenges...
Formula E
2023 CORE Diriyah E-Prix ° Race 2 Formula E race report
° Pascal Wehrlein wins both night races in 2023 CORE Diriyah E-Prix, battling from fifth on the grid ° Jake Dennis takes second in as many days,...
Australian Politics
Photographer Frank Hurley on the Great Barrier Reef future
Australia’s celebrated explorer, photographer and filmmaker, Frank Hurley (1885-1962), announced in the Sydney Sun newspaper in 1926 that “there is little new to be seen on the surface...
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Victorian Government to end native forest logging
23 May 2023 - Conservationists celebrate reports that state government will end native forest logging by the end of the year. This morning the ABC has reported that...
Spring in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris
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Sitting inside for months over winter is an endurance test for locals and visitors from the tropics. Sitting inside I vowed that when...
Woodside’s North West Shelf (NWS) Gas Project
Woodside’s North West Shelf Gas Project Woodside’s North West Shelf (NWS) Gas Project is one of the largest and longest-running fossil fuel operations in Australia....
Event Photography: Wingham Akoostic Music Festival
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The Wingham Akoostik Music Festival is an annual three-day music festival held in Manning Valley on the NSW Mid Coast. Event photography by Mark...
The GLOBAL Chef Knives that Anthony Bourdain recommended
GLOBAL Marks 40 Years with Limited-Edition Collection There are kitchen tools you admire, and then there are those you trust with your life—if your life...
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Australian Politics
The Global Threat to Electoral Credibility: A Rising Concern
In an increasingly interconnected world, the legitimacy of elections—a cornerstone of democratic governance—is facing unprecedented threats. A new report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) sheds light on the growing...
Artist Profiles
Writer James Matthews: South Africa’s voice of resistance
World renowned South African poet James Matthews has died at 95. His was the last great voice of an era of writers who worked against South Africa’s repressive and racist system of apartheid, which resulted...
Earth Care
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital is well worth a visit!
Nestled in the coastal town of Port Macquarie, New South Wales, lies the world-renowned Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting one of Australia's most beloved yet vulnerable species: the...
Country Living
The Future of Caravan Towing: Roof-Hitched Caravans
For decades, caravanning has been a beloved way to explore the open road, offering flexibility and freedom to adventurers who prefer to bring their accommodations along with them. However, one challenge has always remained: maneuverability....
Australian Politics
Remembering the Jakarta Embassy Bombing 20 Years on
On September 9, 2004, a devastating event shook both Australia and Indonesia. A suicide bomber detonated a one-tonne bomb hidden inside a truck just outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. This act of terror not...
Fake News, Fake Photos
Iconophages: A History of Ingesting Images by Jérémie Koering
Iconophages: A History of Ingesting Images by Jérémie Koering, translated by Nicholas Huckle, delves into the surprising and often bizarre history of how images have been consumed—literally eaten or drunk—throughout Western history. This scholarly yet...
Australian history
A history of Phillip St Theatre, Sydney
To illustrate this history of Phillip St Theatre are production photos of The Anniversary starring June Salter, John Hamblin, Zoe Bertram, Alan Wilson, Malcolm Thompson and Rebecca Giblin; and God's Favourite, starring Ron Frazer and...
Corporate and Event Photography
Australian actress Zoe Bertram
Zoe Bertram is a talented Australian actress best known for her work in television, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s. Photos of Zoe Bertram during production of The Anniversary featuring the cast of The Restless...
Living & Culture
Eating Out in Dubai: A Gastronomic Adventure
Dubai, a city known for its towering skyscrapers, luxurious shopping malls, and opulent lifestyle, also boasts a culinary scene that rivals its architectural wonders. From traditional Emirati cuisine to international gourmet experiences, eating out in...
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Guide to Keeping a House Cow in Your Yard
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Thinking About Keeping a House Cow in Your Yard? Keeping a house cow in your yard can provide a sustainable source of fresh milk, manure...
“Packing Up” by Vivian Maier in New York, 1955
The title, "Packing Up," offers a clue to the narrative unfolding before us. Is the nanny preparing to depart, bidding farewell to the young...
Reactions to new Federal Environment Protection Agency
Canberra, 29 May 2024 – Today marks a significant step in Australia's environmental protection efforts as the Federal Government introduces legislation to establish the...
Surat Gas Project Phase 2 – Queensland
Surat Gas Project Phase 2 – Queensland The Surat Gas Project Phase 2 is a major coal seam gas expansion located in the Surat Basin...
The French Crown Jewels stolen from the Louvre, Paris
For centuries, the French Crown Jewels have embodied the splendour and turbulence of France itself — symbols of royal power, revolutionary fury, and national...