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Guide to Keeping Goats in Your Home Garden
Essentials Guide to Keeping Goats in Your Home Garden Goats are versatile and hardy animals that can provide milk, meat, fiber, and natural weed control for your garden. However, keeping goats requires careful planning, proper housing, and a commitment to their care....
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Tallships Nave Amerigo Vespucci and Villaggio Italia in Darwin
Historic Visit: Nave Amerigo Vespucci and Villaggio Italia Sail to Darwin For the first time in its 93-year history, the legendary Italian Navy training ship Nave Amerigo Vespucci will visit Darwin, Australia. Arriving on October 3, the Vespucci will dock at Fort...
Australian Politics
Wire service photography ripping yarns …
Stories from a Wire Service Picture Desk. In the days before digital photography, news photographers used film and telephone lines to send their photos back to the newspaper ...
Climate Change
Meet the Frackers: Schlumberger aka SLB
Schlumberger Limited is an oilfield services company based in Houston, Texas that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Euronext Paris, the London Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange. Schlumberger has an office in Roma, Australia and has petro-technical teams in Australia,...
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 the earth or service the diggings....
Australian Politics
Taxpayers hit with $5 million bill to log koala habitat
$5 million to kill koalas: NCC calls for halt on logging in Great Koala National Park. The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state's leading environmental advocacy organisation, has today released analysis showing that 17.7% of state forest that...
Australian Politics
UN Secretary-General Calls for Fossil Fuel Advertising Ban
Antonio Guterres calls for a global ban on fossil fuel advertising In a powerful speech in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a global ban on fossil fuel advertising, likening the need for restrictions to those imposed on tobacco...
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 only claimed the lives of 10...
Art Galleries & Museums
Bendigo Blast Off: LEGO® Rockets, Mars Rovers and Big Ideas
CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO® Bricks Opening Tuesday 3 March 2026 at the Discovery Science and Technology Centre, CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO® Bricks lands in Bendigo...
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Ageism Awareness Day 2024: Ending Ageism in Advertising
Ageism Awareness Day 2024: Ending Ageism in Advertising On October 9, the world marks Ageism Awareness Day, an initiative by EveryAGE Counts aimed at addressing and dismantling...
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🔥 Why do we Remember Remember the 5th of November?
🔥 REMEMBER, REMEMBER, THE 5TH NOVEMBER ... It started as a plot to kill a king and ended as a bonfire of myths — a powder-fueled anthem...
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Notre-Dame de Paris’s Grand Return After Paris Fire
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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...
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...
Formula E electric cars ° 2023 CORE Diriyah E-Prix results
VICTORY FOR PASCAL WEHRLEIN AND PORSCHE - 2023 CORE DIRIYAH E-PRIX ROUND 2 REPORT ° TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team driver Pascal Wehrlein wins...
Hasselblad Data Camera on the moon
Astronauts used the world-renowned Hasselblad camera on the moon. The name Hasselblad is synonymous with exceptional quality in the world of photography, but its...
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...
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The ten best Vodka cocktail recipes
Vodka, a versatile and beloved spirit, has been a staple in the cocktail world for centuries. Its clean, neutral flavor makes it the perfect canvas for a myriad of concoctions, allowing bartenders and mixologists to...
Climate Change
What is “Net Zero” and How do we get there?
"Net Zero" is a term increasingly used in discussions about climate change and sustainability. But what exactly does it mean? Here's a simple breakdown: Net Zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gases...
Foodies & Vine
What is the Difference between Mulled Wine vs. Glühwein
While both mulled wine and Glühwein are warm, spiced beverages enjoyed during the colder months, they have subtle differences that reflect their cultural origins and preparation methods. While mulled wine and Glühwein share similarities, the cultural...
Antiques
The ‘Golden Fleece’ Pirate Ship of Captain Joseph Bannister
Pirate Captain Joseph Bannister and his infamous ship, the Golden Fleece may not be the best known pirate. His daring exploits included avoiding sentencing at his trial, a midnight escape from Port Royal in Jamaica...
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...
Australian Politics
Lobbying saves Great Barrier Reef from World Heritage listing
The Great Barrier Reef remains off the United Nations' World Heritage Committee (WHC) list of in-danger sites following a decision made overnight at the 46th WHC session in India. Each year, UNESCO reviews the latest research...
Australian Politics
Fracking Planned in Kimberley, Western Australia
The first fracking proposal for the Western Australia since the state lifted its moratorium has been referred to the Federal Government, sparking outrage from community groups. These groups fear the project will lead to the...
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...
Australian Politics
Top Wealthiest 1% Amasses $42 Trillion in a Decade
Over the past decade, the richest 1 percent of the world's population have accumulated a staggering $42 trillion in new wealth. This amount is nearly 34 times greater than what the bottom 50 percent of...
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Charvin Art Supplies: Excellence in Parisian Artistry
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Nestled in the heart of Paris, Charvin Art Supplies stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of fine art craftsmanship. With roots dating...
Perth Mint is known for its exquisite numismatic coins
The Perth Mint, located in Perth, Western Australia, is one of the world's most prestigious and renowned mints. Established in 1899, it has a...
NSW EPA fines against coal seam gas fracker, AGL in 2013
While the Gloucester community awaited the government decision on whether AGL could start fracking for coal seam gas just 300m from family homes, they...
First ever Five Eyes summit in Silicon Valley
The FBI Hosts First-Ever Five Eyes Summit to Bolster Innovation Security Against Intelligence Threats In an unprecedented collaborative event, leaders from the Five Eyes intelligence...
Forest action spreads to Doubleduke & Lorne State Forests
Following publication of photographic evidence of giant trees being felled by Forestry Corp in DoubleDuke State Forest in April, 2023 the NSW Environment Protection...