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Australian Politics
High Court Grants Assange Permission to Appeal Extradition
London, May 20, 2024 – In a landmark decision, the UK High Court has granted Julian Assange permission to appeal his extradition order to the United States. This ruling offers Assange a critical opportunity to argue that his right to freedom...
Climate Change
Can We Adapt to a World Without Wine, Coffee, or Chocolate?
No Wine, Coffee, or Chocolate - Is this the End of Civilisation? Picture a world without wine, coffee, or chocolate. Civilizations have collapsed for less. The morning ritual reduced to tepid water; date nights downgraded to teary confessions over chamomile tea; and...
Climate Change
The ImPossible House: Living Off the Grid in the City
The ImPossible House: Redefining Sustainable Living in the City Nestled in the vibrant heart of Newtown, Sydney, a modest worker’s cottage has been transformed into an ambitious blueprint for sustainable urban living. Known as The ImPossible House, this innovative project by Dr....
Country Living
Vivid Sydney Spectacular Displays of Light, Music, and Ideas
Illuminating Humanity: Vivid Sydney 2024 Unveils Spectacular Displays of Light, Music, and Ideas Welcome to Vivid Sydney 2024, where the city transforms into a mesmerizing canvas of light, music, and ideas, captivating the senses and igniting the imagination. From May 24th to...
Global Affairs
Smarter Ageing: How Tech and Training Will Redesign Care
Who Will Care for Us as We Age? Inside Australia’s $129 Million Bet on a Better Future Growing older is something we all hope to do — preferably with dignity, comfort, and the confidence that someone will be there when we need...
Foodies & Vine
The Art of Sauces for Steak: 4 Classic Steak Sauce Recipes
In this essay, we will explore some of the classic sauces that have become synonymous with steak, including Steak Diane and Chimichurri Sauce, Pepper Steak and Béarnaise Sauce, and delve into the nuances that make each one a staple in steakhouse...
Australian Politics
The story of the NSW Rum Corp, Holey Dollar and Dump coins
The "Holey Dollar" is one of the most historically significant coins in Australian numismatics. It has a unique history and is an iconic symbol of early Australian currency. The Holey Dollar was created in 1813 during the British penal colonial era of...
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Photography Appraisals, Auction Agent and Authentication
Photography collectors services: appraisals, auction agent and representation, legal authentication, and valuation of historic and artistic important photographs. Welcome to the realm of photography excellence, where each image holds a narrative and every print carries the weight of history. If you seek...
Artist Profiles
Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri, artist, the Pintupi Nine
Artist profile: Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri.
We acknowledge the Pintupi people who's story we share here, and the Biripi people, the traditional owners of the land on which we are based, who have ongoing connections to this place. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and to all First Nations people.
Fake News, Fake Photos
Iconophages: A History of Ingesting Images by Jérémie Koering
Iconophages: A History of Ingesting Images by Jérémie Koering, translated by Nicholas Huckle, delves into the surprising and often bizarre history of how images have been...
Australian history
Final report on James Cook’s Endeavour from Rhode Island
HMB Endeavour Shipwreck Report The Locating HMB Endeavour Final Report, released this week, is a detailed culmination of physical evidence, historical cross-analysis, and comparative shipwreck studies gathered...
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New Cultural Rights Legislation targets fake Indigenous art
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and businesses have been disadvantaged by the sale of inauthentic arts and crafts, which leads to cultural and...
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...
State Library of New South Wales 20th Century photography
The new Photography Gallery at the State Library of New South Wales opened with an exhibition called "Shot" which featured 400 photographs by 200...
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...
Northern Australia plans for largest citizen science groundwater study in the worldÂ
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)...
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Entertainment
Ringside: from the man behind superstars Cold Chisel
The riveting narrative of a man who propelled Cold Chisel into the limelight of rock and roll stardom. At the tender age of 18, Rod Willis embarked on a journey to London, the epicenter of 1960s...
Global Affairs
Where did the term “Woke” come from? What does Woke mean?
What does Woke mean? The expression "stay woke" first emerged in the spoken afterword of the 1938 song "Scottsboro Boys," a protest song by the Blues musician Huddie Ledbetter, also known as Lead Belly. The...
Australian Politics
Letter Urging the U.S. to End Prosecution of Julian Assange
16 bipartisan Members of Congress sent a letter encouraging President Biden to end the extradition request currently pending against Australian publisher Julian Assange and halt all prosecutorial proceedings against him in an effort to preserve...
Fourth Estate
Australian media coverage of the Israel Palestine War
I've signed the MEAA union letter, printed in full here, encouraging Australian newsrooms to improve coverage of the Israel Palestine War. We do not have the resources to cover this conflict, but we do share...
Collectibles
Magical Action Man & GI Joe action figures
Before the 1960s, it was thought impossible to sell dolls to boys, but Action Man, undeniably macho and virtually indestructible, changed all that. Dolls have long been a popular subject for collectors, but today it's not...
Australian Politics
Land and Environment Court rules, not OK
The North East Forests Alliance (NEFA) has called for ministerial intervention in response to a Land and Environment Court ruling. NEFA, represented by the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO), brought the state government-owned logging company to...
Australian Politics
Era of Change: 1960s-70s Revolution & Welcome to Country
The first Welcome to Country ceremony was at the inaugural Aquarius Festival at Nimbin in 1973, conducted by the last known initiated men of the Bundjalung people in the northern coastal NSW area, Uncle Lyle...
Australian Politics
The first “Welcome to Country” ceremony in Australia
The first Welcome to Country welcoming non-indigenous to country The first Aquarius Festival in Nimbin was celebrated in 1973. Among its notable achievements was the inaugural "Welcome to Country" ceremony that welcomed non-Indigenous Australians to the...
Climate Change
Net Zero+ International Programme for Action on Climate
The global pursuit of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions has become an imperative response to the escalating challenges posed by climate change. The third edition of the Climate Action Monitor, a pivotal deliverable of the Net...
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1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
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The 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games opening ceremony was a grand showcase of cultural pride, athletic spirit, and New Zealand's unique identity. Held on 24...
Bulga Forest defender has case dismissed in Forster court
A magistrate dismissed a charge of 'enter a forest w/o permission if prohibited by notice' after the police failed to provide prima facie evidence...
19th-Century Ship’s Figurehead of First Nations Woman
Figureheads from the 19th century sailing ships are a fascinating blend of maritime superstition, ship branding, and high-seas sculpture. On Australian-built ships, as with...
Rethinking Carbon Emissions in Australia’s Native Forests
Sound Science and Sustainable Solutions: Rethinking Carbon Emissions in Australia's Native Forests Australia's native forests have become a focal point in discussions about carbon emissions,...
Daily Mail wanted a story about children who identify as animals, Twitter obliges
A journalist from the London Daily Mail offered to pay for stories about children identify as animals. The replies are hilarious. The journalist, Helen...