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Solar Printing Workshop Sun Etching Techniques
Join us for an exciting journey into the world of sun etching, a unique and environmentally friendly printmaking process. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to harness the power of the sun to create stunning, one-of-a-kind prints. Sun etching combines traditional...
Australian Politics
Is AUKUS damaging Australia’s relationship with China?
Australia's complex relationship with its largest trading partner, China, has come under increased scrutiny in recent years, particularly in light of evolving geopolitical dynamics and strategic realignments. As Australia deepens its defense ties with the United States and the United Kingdom...
Australian Politics
Forestry Corp surveys nocturnal wildlife during the day
Tony Chappel, the CEO of the Environmental Protection Authority, says EPA is contemplating changes to the existing regulations that currently permit Forestry Corp to conduct surveys for nocturnal animals during the day (refer to details below). Forestry Corp, the publicly-owned logging corporation,...
Australian Politics
State of the Climate 2022 – Continued Warming; More Intense Rainfall
The Bureau of Meteorology and Australia's national science agency CSIRO have released the State of the Climate 2022 Report which found changes to weather and climate extremes are happening at an increased pace across Australia. The State of the Climate 2022 report by CSIRO...
Fine Art
How to Spot Real American Folk Art Paintings
Artists without formal art training have been producing folk art for centuries. But it wasn't until 1924 that the first American folk art exhibition was held at New York's Whitney Museum of American Art (then called the Whitney Studio Club). The...
Artist Profiles
John Radford’s Sculptures in Western Park, Auckland
Western Park on Ponsonby Road in Ponsonby, Auckland, is a history and art treasure trove. Spanning 20 acres, though it appears much smaller from the road, the park features playgrounds, walking trails, and a series of sunken sculptures representing historic Auckland...
Australian Politics
Cost Comparison of Nuclear, Coal, Gas and Renewable Energy
The quest for sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions has led to a diverse mix of power generation methods. Each type has distinct economic, environmental, and community impacts. This comparison examines nuclear power, coal-fired power stations, gas, and renewable energy sources, considering direct...
On Photography
Capturing Nature exhibition ° Early scientific photography from Australian Museum
Australia’s earliest scientific photographs on display at Charles Darwin University's CDU Art Gallery reveal the scientific discoveries of Australian Museum scientists between the 1850s-90s. A new exhibit, ‘Capturing nature: early photography at the Australian Museum 1857 –1893’ opens on November 16 and...
Documentary, Street, Photojournalism
Reuters Photojournalist Resigns Over Gaza Coverage
Valerie Zink Resigns from Reuters: “I can’t conceive of wearing this press pass with anything but deep shame and grief” Canadian photojournalist Valerie Zink has resigned from...
Earth Care
Two more women lock-on protests at Heron Creek Sawmill
6 February 2023 - Two more women were arrested today after chaining themselves to gates leading into the largest saw-mill in NSW to stop logging work...
Fracking Gas
Is fracking produced water safe for diary cattle to drink?
When we wrote this story in 2013 our journalist attracted threats of violence from members of the National Party near Gloucester, NSW. We have republished it...
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Knitting Nanna blocks saw mill & stops logging trucks
January 19, 2023 - At 5am in the morning a Knitting Nanna, Sharyn O’Dell, took action for the future of her children and grandchildren. Before...
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...
Grattan on Friday: Welcome King Charles, farewell a republic
Welcome King Charles, farewell the republic as Albanese casts aside lost causes Anthony Albanese can’t escape the powerful symbolism. In October he is due to greet...
Who Supports Koalas & Native Timber Logging in NSW Election 2023
Political party policies on protecting koala habitat, ending native forest logging, puppy farms, egg battery cages, and establishing an animal welfare authority have been...
Meet the Frackers: Coal seam gas company, Comet Ridge
Comet Ridge is a Brisbane-based ASX listed coal seam gas (CSG) exploration and development company with projects in Queensland, ASX code COI. Their projects include...
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Fine Art
Visual Literacy in the Digital Age
Visual Literacy in the Digital Age is being taught to school children while the elderly are especially vulnerable to digital illiteracy. Everyone is a photographer now with a social media profile and footprint. We have...
Australian Politics
Professional Photography in the Digital Era
After the end of professional photography during the transition to digital the common pyramid where 10% of people earn 90% of the money in the industry became more apparent. Photographers trade on their name, like...
Corporate and Event Photography
Navigating the Future of Professional Photography
Before coming to conclusions about the future of work in photography, the future depends on the individual and there is no shortage of young people giving it a go for a few years to see...
Documentary, Street, Photojournalism
How Getty Images & Disruptors Changed Photography
After a decade of massive change, the 1990s ended with the world passing through the Millennial, and Getty Images storming the scene, disrupting the stock photo industry dominated by AP, Reuters, AAP and other agencies....
Documentary, Street, Photojournalism
Is publishing political pamphlets in Paris risky?
Publishing political pamphlets in Paris, especially for a photographer, can be a venture fraught with risks and challenges, given the sensitive nature of political discourse and the potential for controversy. Here are some potential pitfalls...
Living & Culture
A damned fine cup of coffee in Paris – Bar L’Entrepot’s
Looking for a decent coffee in Paris is a regular topic in many expatriate groups, so when you find a good barista in France, look after them! Bar L'Entrepot's in Ménilmontant, near Belleville, serves a great...
On Photography
Spring in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris
Sitting inside for months over winter is an endurance test for locals and visitors from the tropics. Sitting inside I vowed that when the sun came out I would head to a park and...
Australian history
Theatre production photography of June Salter
June Salter 1932-2001 ° Remembered as a true diva of stage and screen in words and photos by Mark Anning in 1982. This was literally my first commercial theatre production stills photography, and June Salter was...
Artist Profiles
The artists from Belleville, Gainsbourg & Piaf
The artists from Belleville include Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier who debuted at La Java jazz club and Serge Gainsbourg spent a lot of time here in the working class districts (don't call them suburbs)...
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Government’s Gas Strategy Challenges NSW Net Zero Goals
In a move that could have profound implications for New South Wales' (NSW) ambitious net-zero targets, the Federal Government recently unveiled plans to extend...
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...
National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
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The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia's most prestigious and best-known drama school. It has played a significant role in the development...
INTERPOL’s global database of Stolen Works of Art
INTERPOL maintains a global database of Stolen Works of Art, which contains more than 52,000 items from 134 member countries and includes photos, descriptions...
Paris Flower Market, Marché aux Fleurs – Reine Elizabeth II
The Paris Flower Market, known as "Marché aux Fleurs - Reine Elizabeth II" or "Marché aux Fleurs et aux Oiseaux," is a picturesque and...