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Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group speech by AFP Commissioner
Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group speech by AFP Commissioner, Reece Kershaw 22 May 2023 - Last year, Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group principals and representatives met in Sydney to supercharge our collective efforts in combatting current and emerging threats. Off the back of...
Australian Politics
Michelle Grattan: Anthony Albanese won’t be at COP27 but energy will be on his mind
Anthony Albanese leaves late next week for another round of international diplomacy, starting with the East Asia Summit in Cambodia, followed by the G20 in Indonesia, and APEC in Thailand. But the PM will be notably missing from the COP27 leaders summit...
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Podunk Weekly Bugle Vol.1 No. 5 – Meet the Candidates
Podunk - the Friendly Town In this Edition:Podunk Council Election Special - Meet the Candidates Running for Municipal Council Podunk Council Election Elections: a sacred tradition of small-town democracy—or, more accurately, a three-ring circus performed in the digital coliseum of internet chat rooms, in...
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Press Council finds Daily Telegraph breaches Standards of Practice
APC Adjudication | June 7, 2023 - The Press Council considered whether its Standards of Practice were breached by an article published by the Daily Telegraph online on 11 March 2020 headed “Rian Ross Toyer in court accused of killing Mhelody...
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Green Energy Revolution: How to Save $50 Trillion
In the quest for a sustainable future, financing the transition to green energy is paramount. Deloitte's latest report, "Financing the Green Energy Transition," unveils insights into how innovative financing mechanisms can slash the cost of capital, making the energy transition not...
Art Galleries & Museums
Lift Technician Mistakes Museum Artwork for Trash
Lift Technician Mistakes Museum Artwork for Trash A humorous mix-up occurred at the LAM Museum in Lisse, Netherlands, when a lift technician who was unfamiliar with the museum’s unconventional art placements, mistook an artwork for rubbish and threw it away. The artwork...
History & Antiques
Investing in Rare Coins: A Trove for Your Coin Portfolio
When it comes to diversifying an investment portfolio, rare coins are often overlooked gems that can offer substantial returns. Whether you’re a seasoned numismatist or a novice investor, acquiring rare coins can be a fascinating and profitable venture. Highlighting some extraordinary...
Foodies & Vine
Enjoy These Delicious Rum Cocktail Recipes
Rum, with its rich history and versatile flavour profile, has been a beloved spirit for centuries. From the sun-soaked beaches of the Caribbean to the bustling bars of major cities worldwide, these rum cocktail recipes have captivated the palates of drinkers...
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Lola Koala’s diary from high in a tallow wood tree in the Bulga Forest
Lola Koala is sitting high in a native tallow-wood tree inside an area to be logged in the Bulga Forest on the NSW mid-north coast. Lola...
Country Living
Ancient Art of Dyeing with the Dyeing Plants of Pompeii
In Roman society, the color of one's clothing often signified their social status, profession, or even political affiliations. The art of dyeing fabrics was highly valued,...
Australian Politics
Iconic Australian Knitting Mill Rescued by Fashion Powerhouse
Adelaide, Australia – In a remarkable turn of events, the historic 73-year-old knitting mill, Silver Fleece, has been saved from closure by Dean and Melanie Flintoft,...
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Fossil fuels driving energy price crisis: IEA
Coal, gas and oil are driving skyrocketing power prices which are hurting households, businesses and industries both in Australia and around the world, IEA’s...
Podunk Weekly Bugle Vol.1 No.7 – Save The Old Pool
Podunk Election Special In this Edition:Save the Old Podunk PoolPodunk DividedOne question, pleasePopoff & the Art of LitigationMassive earthquake hits Podunk Save the Old Podunk Pool Council's...
The Dark Truth about Blood Diamonds
Diamonds have long been symbols of love, wealth, and status. Their sparkle adorns engagement rings, necklaces, and crowns. However, behind the glittering facade lies...
Mark Twain & his adventures on SS Warrimoo
In 1895, while facing significant financial challenges, Mark Twain embarked on a journey to Australia aboard the S.S. Warrimoo. Twain's sole means of rescuing his...
From Australian Spinifex Arts desert to New York art galleries
From Tjuntjuntjara to Gramercy Park, Manhattan The art world’s centre of gravity is quietly shifting this month from the red sands of Western Australia’s Great...
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The French Job: Canberra’s Multi-Million-Dollar Antiques Heist
French Gang Flew to Australia for $10m Luxury Heist It’s not every day Canberra finds itself cast in a plot worthy of Lupin, but October delivered an art-crime drama that could make even seasoned collectors clutch...
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Report Shows Sharp Rise in First Nations Deaths
Record Number of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Sparks National Outcry Australia is facing its worst year for Aboriginal deaths in custody in nearly half a century, with a new Australian Institute of Criminology report confirming 33...
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Marilyn Monroe’s Final Photo Session by Bert Stern for Vogue
The Last Sitting: Marilyn Monroe’s Final Photo Session In June 1962, just six weeks before her death, Marilyn Monroe checked into Suite 261 and Bungalow 96 at the Hotel Bel-Air for what would become one of...
Australian history
Landscape photography in colonial Australia and New Zealand
Colonial history overflows with commodities. From the early 1800s, wool generated extraordinary wealth for squatters and pastoralists and substantial investment in the Australian colonies. In the 1850s, gold motivated tens of thousands of people to work...
Australian Politics
NSW Is Paying Millions to Log Forests That No Longer Exist
NSW is the Only State Paying to Destroy Its Own Forests The NSW Forestry Corporation’s native forest logging division has become the most expensive loss-making habit in the state—an operation so deeply unviable it makes the...
Antiques Auction News
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, you didn’t need a compass to find True North. You just...
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When Your Car Knows Too Much: Smart Cars Used in Domestic Abuse
When Your Car Knows Too Much: How Smart Vehicles Became the New Battleground in Domestic Abuse The modern car can parallel-park itself, call emergency services before you reach for your phone, and warm the seats with...
Australian history
The Steel family of Newcastle and the suburb Jesmond
How Jesmond Was Founded by Coal, Convicts, and One Remarkable Family Most Australian suburbs begin with a surveyor’s line and a speculative estate map. Jesmond began with a family. Long before its streets filled with post-war cottages...
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A New EPA, Old Fears: Australia’s Environment Laws Get a Makeover
A Long Time Coming: Australia Finally Confronts the Need to Fix Its Broken Environment Laws For a quarter of a century, Australia’s national environment law—the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC)—has been criticised as outdated,...
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LNG producers must make more gas available to manufacturers
Australian LNG producers have to start supplying businesses and households with gas at a fair price under the new Gas Market Code rules made...
Counting the Cost of an Outdated Shark Control Program
Shark Nets Under Fire: Queensland’s Outdated Control Program On the sunlit shores of Queensland, a dark reality lurks beneath the waves. Conservation groups have launched...
Building nesting boxes to save wildlife impacted by logging
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A recent study has revealed a troubling decline in natural tree hollows is leading to a decrease in arboreal mammal populations in Northern Australia....
Are Collectible Japanese Netsuke valuable?
Although netsuke were originally made as a dress accessory, their lively and intricate carvings have been accepted as art objects in the West for...
Best Places to Take Photos & Things To Do in Budapest
Budapest, the stunning capital of Hungary, is a city that effortlessly blends historic charm with modern vibrancy. From its grand architecture and picturesque riverbanks...