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True or false? Agenda 21 is a plan for a world government
Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. It was a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. Despite its benign objectives...
Collectibles
Hermès bag terminology and terms, bag styles & sizes
These terms provide a glimpse into the world of Hermès bags, showcasing the diversity of styles, sizes, and accessories available within the brand's collection. Birkin Sellier vs. Birkin Retourné: Sellier refers to the rigid, structured style, while Retourné indicates a softer, more...
Australian Politics
Pentarch Sawmill blockaded after sourcing logs from koala park
Port Macquarie, June 17, 2024 – This morning, conservationists targeted the Pentarch Sawmill near Port Macquarie, blocking entrances to protest the mill's consumption of logs sourced from native timber forests within the proposed Great Koala National Park. The protest follows recent...
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
Premier Chris Minns: Please protect NSW public native forests from logging
Premier Chris Minns52 Martin Place,Sydney NSW 2000 Dear Premier, Please protect NSW public native forests from logging. It is with great concern that I write to you regarding the ongoing logging in public native forests. It is deeply shocking that such ecologically significant native forests...
Country Living
Effervescent Charm of Champagne Cocktails, 10 Best Recipes
From timeless classics like the French 75 and Kir Royale to innovative twists such as the Champagne Mojito and Black Velvet, Champagne cocktails bring an added layer of sophistication and excitement to the art of mixology. These sparkling concoctions blend the...
Australian Politics
ABC’s Media Watch: A New Era with Linton Besser at the Helm
Media Watch: ABC Australia's Guardian of Media Accountability In the fast-paced, often chaotic world of Australian journalism, one show stands apart as the quiet conscience of the industry. Since its debut in 1989, ABC Australia’s Media Watch has carved a niche for...
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Moonwalk to Immortality: The Michael Jackson Story
Any conversation about 1980s era of pop music and the conversation soon turns to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. A brilliant and chameleon-like performer trapped in a circus inside a Never, Never toy world with no chance to escape his...
Australian Politics
A message from Julian Assange re: Australian federal election
Julian Assange is currently in Rome after attending the funeral of Pope Francis. This message from Julian was sent via his brother Gabriel Shipton ..."With the...
Australian Politics
Labor rejects ban on native forest logging
The ALP National Conference has rejected a motion from their environment arm, LEAN to end native timber logging in Australia. LEAN did not secure a ban...
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Vivian Maier’s Personal Photobook Library Shows Her Influences
Vivian Maier’s Private Library: A Collector’s Glimpse Into the Photographer’s Mind When the name Vivian Maier first surfaced in the early 2000s, the art world was stunned....
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Tree-sitting continues a tradition of forest protest
Lola Koala is sitting on a platform high up on a native tallow-wood tree inside an area to be logged in the Bulga Forest...
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The Democratization of Artistic Expression
The role of the artist is to create discussion, cause controversy and debate, and create change. Photographers jobs are coveted for their potential that...
Anthony Bourdain’s favourite recipes
Anthony Bourdain had a deep appreciation for authentic, simple, and flavorful dishes from around the world. While he explored a wide variety of cuisines,...
Submission to NSW Chief Scientist’s CSG Review
Submission to the NSW Chief Scientist following the meeting with Manning Clean Water Action Group on 16th of December 2013. Date: 2nd January 2014 -...
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Cobb & Co: The Pioneers of Australia’s Stagecoach Era
In the mid-19th century, as gold fever swept through Australia, the demand for reliable transportation across the vast and rugged landscape surged. Enter Cobb & Co, a name synonymous with pioneering spirit, innovation, and the...
Australian Politics
Targeted Logging Threatens Great Koala National Park
A recent analysis by the Forest Alliance NSW has uncovered alarming logging activities within the proposed Great Koala National Park. According to the report, the rate of logging in these forests is three times higher...
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Affordable Art Fair returns to Melbourne
The Affordable Art Fair is set to return to Melbourne this winter, transforming the Royal Exhibition Building with thousands of new artworks from over 55 of Australia's top boutique galleries. Running from August 29 to September...
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Chemist’s Cure for Classic Car Collectors
A remarkable collection of rare vintage and classic cars, amassed over nearly 60 years by twin brother pharmacists, is set to go under the hammer this Saturday 29 June 2024 at Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers. The...
Australian Politics
Replacing timber power poles saves our forests
The debate over the replacement of timber power poles with fire-resistant fibreglass composite poles has sparked controversy in New South Wales. The NSW Nationals and the logging industry are facing criticism for prioritizing profits over...
Australian Politics
The Frackers: Senex, Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Energy & Posco
Senex Energy is privately owned by Gina Rinehart's Hancock Energy Corporation Pty Ltd (49.9%) and K-A Energy 1 Pty Ltd, a company owned by Posco International Corporation (50.1%). UPDATE: 25 June 2024 - Federal Environment Minister...
Australian Politics
James Steele, Engineer, Australian Agricultural Company
An account of the life of Newcastle pioneer James Steele, the Engineer & later Colliery Manager of Australian Agricultural Company coal mines in Newcastle, the site of Australia's first railway. Words by Mark Anning, Mr....
Australian Politics
Julian Assange is on his way home to Australia
Julian Assange is on his way home to Australia after reaching a plea deal with the US Justice Department. The WikiLeaks founder will plead guilty to a felony charge, securing his release from prison in...
Australian Politics
Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships
Hold on to your hats and dust off those boots, because the Mount Isa Rodeo Festival is back! Running from August 3 to 11, 2024, this year's event promises to be bigger and better than...
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Australia’s eSafety Commissioner’s a legal notice to Twitter
The eSafety Commissioner of Australia has taken a significant step by issuing a legal notice to Twitter, requesting information regarding the actions taken by...
Leonardo da Vinci’s Saint John the Baptist in Abu Dhabi
Musée du Louvre has loaned of Saint John the Baptist by Leonardo da Vinci, to Louvre Abu Dhabi to mark their fifth anniversary. Saint John the...
Weight Watchers Reinvents Itself for the GLP-1 Generation
The Post-Ozempic Plan: Inside Weight Watchers’ New GLP-1-Ready Platform For more than six decades, Weight Watchers has been quietly doing something radical in the weight-loss...
Bilas: Body Adornment of Papua New Guinea exhibition
Sydney, 2023: Body adornment, or BILAS in the local language of PNG, is a powerful and integral part of Papua New Guinea (PNG) culture. Now, Bilas: Body Adornment...
Tasmania’s Extinction Debate: Maugean Skate or Jobs?
Tasmania’s Maugean Skate Debate: Another Extinct Species or Jobs? Macquarie Harbour in Tasmania is the defining example of man's efforts to save a species from...