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Endangered Burrunan Dolphins Deadly Levels of Toxic PFAS
In the serene waters off Melbourne and Gippsland, a disturbing reality is unfolding for the critically endangered Burrunan dolphins. Recent research has revealed that these dolphins are burdened with the highest concentrations of toxic PFAS chemicals ever recorded in dolphins worldwide. The...
Australian Politics
Grattan on Friday: Government rushes to get though late work
Grattan on Friday: Marles plays a defensive bat on nuclear as the government rushes to get though late work Richard Marles is an ambitious man who hasn’t given up the dream of one day reaching the top job. But, despite being deputy prime...
Antiques
Google Lens Can Help Determine the Worth of Old Collectibles
In the age of smartphones and instant information, the world is at our fingertips like never before. From finding the nearest coffee shop to translating foreign languages, our phones have become indispensable tools in our daily lives. But did you know...
Antiques Auction News
Vivian Maier Vintage Photography Auction Bargains
Cocoon, by Vivian Maier, circa 1950s, credit: Heritage Auctions, HA.com An extraordinary auction of early Vivian Maier photography has netted some bargains for vintage photography collectors. Vivian Maier has captivated the art collector and photography world since her stunning debut a few...
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 flat shapes aimed at making a...
Earth Care
NSW Forestry Corp have a fight on their hands to Save Bulga Forest
March 27th 2023 - Late last week the Forestry Corporation changed the status of a contentious area of Bulga Forest from ‘active’ to ‘suspended’. “We are really pleased that the immediate threat to Bulga Forest has receded somewhat. While the area can...
Australian Politics
International Missing Children’s Day 2024
Every year, on May 25th, the world comes together to observe International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD). It's a day to remember the children who never made it back home, to celebrate the ones who have been reunited with their families, and...
Numismatics
The Spanish dollar aka Piece of Eight or Eight-Real Coin
The Spanish dollar, also known as the piece of eight or eight-real coin, or "Real de a Ocho" in Spanish, holds a significant place in the history of global trade and finance. It played a vital role in shaping international commerce,...
Australian Politics
New AI Tool Protects Nature During Infrastructure Development
New AI Tool Set to Protect Nature During Infrastructure Development In a world where rapid urbanization and economic growth are colliding with the need to protect the...
Commonwealth Games
The Boxing at the Auckland Commonwealth Games 1990
The 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games boxing events were filled with intense competition, remarkable performances, and a fair share of controversy. Held at the 3,000-seat Logan Campbell...
Australian Politics
Transition to plantation timber wins for nature and industry
NSW’s peak conservation group supports the expansion of timber plantations in NSW as recommended by the Upper House timber inquiry as the best way to guarantee...
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Fugitive methane emissions kill Net Zero ambitions
Fugitive emissions of methane in Australia are far higher than reported, meaning industry efforts to meet the country’s net zero targets may need to...
Podunk Weekly Bugle Vol.1 No.3 – Whinger Starts a Rumour
Podunk, the Friendly Town In this edition:Whinger Starts a RumourPodunk River Water Action Group AGMSonny Steptoe & Wife Divorce"Give me all your money!" Whinger Starts a...
Kenya’s Youth Uprising: A Movement in Focus
2025 World Press Photo finalist: Luis Tato of Agence France-Presse By 2025, a new generation of Kenyans had transformed outrage into organised resistance. The photographs...
Police Ephemera ° The value of Victorian reward posters
Police posters and paperwork, especially those relating to notorious murder cases, are of interest to anyone concerned with social history or the quirks of...
Chapter 1: Evolution of Photography
As we look at the concept of Everyone is a Photographer Now and see a thread on the effects that the rise of the...
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Australian Politics
8 animals & 5 plants added to Threatened Species this month
Australia’s threatened species list has expanded once again, with eight animals and five plants added in the past month alone. The new additions highlight the ongoing environmental crisis facing the nation's unique flora and fauna,...
Australian Politics
People’s Court Finds Tasmania Politicians and Loggers Guilty
In a bold citizen-led protest today, the ‘Tasmanian Environmental Court of Law’ took the unprecedented step of finding parliamentarians and logging industry leaders guilty of destroying Lutruwita in Tasmania’s native forests. This symbolic court, driven...
Climate Change
Murray Darling Basin Water Markets Lose $2 Billion
The Southern Murray Darling Basin's water entitlement markets experienced a significant decline in value over the 2023-24 period, with a loss of nearly $2 billion, despite ongoing Commonwealth buybacks aimed at stabilizing the market. According to...
Australian Politics
Air Taxis Coming to Australia: A New Era in Urban Mobility
Imagine zipping across the skies of Sydney or Melbourne in a sleek, quiet, and emissions-free aircraft, bypassing traffic jams and reducing your commute time dramatically. This vision is closer to reality than ever before, as...
Country Living
The Ancient Art of Natural Dyeing: A Journey Back to Pompeii
In a unique blend of history, art, and environmental sustainability, the ancient city of Pompeii has inspired a contemporary project that brings the vibrant colors of its frescoes back to life. Master dyer Claudio Cutuli,...
Earth Care
Taiwan’s Scenic Alishan Forest Railway Resumes
After a long-awaited return, the Alishan Forest Railway has roared back to life, rekindling its century-old charm with the full resumption of operations after a 15-year hiatus. The iconic railway, which has traversed the lush...
History & Antiques
1852 Adelaide Pound: Australia’s First Gold Coin
The 1852 Adelaide Pound holds a special place in Australian history, being the nation's first gold coin struck on Australian soil, directly from the nuggets & dust unearthed by the diggers in Ballarat & Bendigo. Struck...
Entertainment
Daniel Gassin Crossover Band at Duc des Lombards, Paris
When renowned jazz pianist Daniel Gassin graced the stage at the legendary Duc des Lombards in Paris, he delivered an unforgettable performance that captivated jazz enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Known for his innovative approach...
Commonwealth Games
Velodrome & Road Cycling at Auckland Commonwealth Games
The cycling events at the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games were a thrilling display of athleticism and strategy, with competitions held both on the velodrome and the open roads around Auckland. From the high-speed action on...
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Art finance company Art Money on hold, refinances
Update 8 June 2024: "The business I founded, Art Money, has run out of operating capital and I’ve let down a lot of people...
Why Australia Needs Marijuana Law Reform
Australia Needs Marijuana Law Reform Despite setbacks, public support grows for cannabis decriminalisation and legalisation Nestled in the misty hills of the Northern Rivers region, Nimbin...
Fonzie’s Jacket from Happy Days sells at Auction
The Cult of Cool: When Fonzie’s Jacket Hits the Auction Block If you grew up anywhere near a television in the 1970s or early ’80s,...
Why Burn Trees to Make Electricity in the 21st Century?
Many countries have turned to the planet’s forests to meet their need for renewable energy, burning wood chips and pellets produced at home or...
Australian Government’s Future Gas Strategy
The Albanese Government has released the much-anticipated Future Gas Strategy, a pivotal moment for those concerned about the environmental repercussions of fossil fuel consumption....