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Forest protestors against logging in Boambee State Forest
With the koala population in NSW facing extinction by 2050, the concept of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) was suggested by the ALP who were campaigning to be elected as NSW government for the first time since 2011. After the ALP...
Country Living
The Best of Australian Wine: Halliday Wine Companion
Halliday Wine Companion, founded by Australia's renowned wine critic James Halliday, is the definitive guide to Australian wine. Each year, Halliday and his expert tasting team review thousands of wines from across the country, offering detailed tasting notes, ratings, and insights...
Australian Politics
Native forest logging CO2 emissions is greater than domestic aviation
Recent reports have found that native forest logging in south-eastern Australia emits 11.2 million tonnes of carbon each year. That’s equivalent to the annual emissions of 2.6 million cars and is greater than the annual emissions of Australia’s domestic aviation industry. Our...
Country Living
Exploring the World of Man-Made Created Diamonds
In the sparkling world of gemstones, diamonds have always held a special allure. However, a revolution is unfolding that is transforming the diamond industry: the rise of created diamonds, also known as man-made and lab-grown diamonds. These gems offer the same brilliance...
Australian history
Birdsville, Queensland: A Pilgrimage to the Edge of the Earth
Birdsville, Queensland: A Gonzo Pilgrimage to the Edge of the Earth The road to Birdsville isn’t just a journey; it’s a baptism by dust, heat, and the ghosts of mad explorers who dared to cross this cracked, sun-bleached expanse. It sits at...
Commonwealth Games
1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games, New Zealand
XIV Commonwealth Games, 1990 Auckland, New Zealand - a pictorial record of the Australian team
Australian Politics
Northern Australia plans for largest citizen science groundwater study in the world
Limited resources for research into Northern Australia’s groundwater means not a lot is known about aquifer systems, but a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) study will take a giant leap in our understanding through citizen science. The NT government began the exploration...
Collectibles
Putting together a newsroom photo studio with Nikon F camera
During my newspaper editor career, I had to complete numerous capital expenditure forms (do they still call them Capex?) to provide Nikon camera gear to working staff photographers. The industry standard was Nikon, and now we can put comparable kits together...
Australian Politics
Who Protects Our Drinking Water From The Gas Industry?
This page examines the Australian federal government and each state's efforts to regulate and monitor the onshore gas industry. The Australian Drinking Water Guidelines constantly evolves The Australian Drinking Water...
Australian Politics
The Truth About Richard Denniss and The Australia Institute
Richard Denniss and The Australia Institute: Economics in Plain English Economics is often seen as an abstract discipline, filled with jargon and complex theories that seem far...
Australian Politics
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government’s Middle East ‘stress test’
Albanese government struggles under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war Crises “stress test” governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of COVID, which put immense pressures on...
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Will US tariffs on China affect Australia?
How U.S. Tariffs on China Could Affect Australia With the Trump administration’s potential move to introduce sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, Australia faces complex challenges...
History of Australia’s Nuclear Energy Policy
Australia's nuclear energy policy has evolved from early exploration and ambitious plans for power generation to a focus on uranium mining and stringent export...
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,...
2010 Letter Catherine Tanna, QGC to Anna Bligh, Qld Premier
Official documents have a habit of being removed from the internet or moved onto different locations on government websites so we publish the 2010...
Meet the Frackers: Gas explorers in Australia
Our index of gas explorers in Australia On this page we follow the share prices, market announcements, incidents and news on Australian Stock Exchange listed...
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Photo essay ideas on what it means to be human
Here's some ideas for creating a photo essay on "what it means to be human" with examples, which I put together while doing my masters in photography. The "photo essay" offers a rich opportunity to...
Australian Politics
Noam Chomsky: A Life of Thought and Activism
Noam Chomsky, a towering figure in the fields of linguistics, cognitive science, philosophy, and political activism, has left his mark on the intellectual landscape of the 20th and 21st centuries. Known for his groundbreaking work...
Australian Politics
Women in Media Industry Insight Report 2024
The Women in Media Industry Insight Report 2024 paints a concerning picture of career dissatisfaction among women in media. Financial pressures, limited promotional opportunities, and an increasing fear of redundancy are driving many to consider...
Australian Politics
Meet the Frackers: Tamboran Resources fracking company
Tamboran Resources is a controversial Australian ASX-listed gas company that focuses on gas exploration and fracking of unconventional shale gas resources, particularly in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Sub-basin. Founded in 2009, Tamboran Resources primary asset is...
Country Living
Nesting Boxes: Creative Upcycling for Wildlife Conservation
In a world increasingly conscious of sustainability, finding new uses for old items is both an art and a necessity. Repurposing everyday objects not only reduces waste but also provides unique solutions for environmental challenges. One...
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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 who believed in it, and in me," Paul Becker, founder &...
Country Living
Building nesting boxes to save wildlife impacted by logging
A recent study has revealed a troubling decline in natural tree hollows is leading to a decrease in arboreal mammal populations in Northern Australia. Conducted by Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Research Institute for the Environment...
Australian Politics
Reactions to Dutton’s large nuclear reactor policy
The announcement of the Coalition Liberal National Party's (LNP) energy policy under Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has sparked significant backlash and concern among energy experts, climate advocates, and regional communities across Australia. The policy, which includes...
Corporate and Event Photography
Get Ready for the Mount Isa Rodeo Festival
Get Ready for the Mount Isa Rodeo Festival: August 3 to 11, 2024 Hold onto your hats and polish those boots because the Mount Isa Rodeo Festival is back from August 3 to 11, 2024! Known...
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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...
Coordinated joint climate editorial with news organisations around the world
November 2022 - The Guardian has organised a global climate leader, with newspapers and media outlets around the world co-publishing an editorial calling for urgent...
Parisian Street Art in Support of Ukraine
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75013 Butte Aux Cailles - 13th arrondissement of Paris. Most of these photos were within 50m on the same street in Butte Aux Cailles,...
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...
2024-2025 Formula E World Championship Season
2024-2025 Formula E World Championship Season The 2024-2025 Formula E World Championship spans 17 races across 11 locations, across iconic cities like São Paulo, Mexico...