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Polaroid Land cameras ° Polaroid instant camera
Polaroid was a company known for its instant photography products and cameras. It was founded by Edwin H. Land in 1937. The company's most famous product was the Polaroid instant camera, which allowed users to take a picture and have a...
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Collecting Rookie Baseball Cards: Auction Records and Cards for Beginners
Auction Records and the Best Baseball Rookie Cards for Beginners Rookie cards are the cornerstone of many baseball card collections, often seen as the holy grail for collectors due to their historical significance and the potential value they hold. While some rookie...
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Podunk Weekly Bugle Vol.1 No. 5 – Meet the Candidates
Podunk - the Friendly Town In this Edition:Podunk Council Election Special - Meet the Candidates Running for Municipal Council Podunk Council Election Elections: a sacred tradition of small-town democracy—or, more accurately, a three-ring circus performed in the digital coliseum of internet chat rooms, in...
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How to Manage Wildlife: Encourage and Discourage Strategies
Wildlife Management in Permaculture:Encouragement and Discouragement Strategies Permaculture, with its emphasis on sustainable and holistic agricultural practices, inherently integrates wildlife management into its design principles. A well-managed wildlife system not only supports biodiversity but also contributes to the health and productivity of...
Australian Politics
Environmental Journalists Face Rising Threats
On World Press Freedom Day, UNESCO unveiled a startling revelation: environmental journalists are under siege like never before. The release of their report, "Press and Planet in Danger," shed light on a disturbing trend of violence and intimidation against journalists reporting...
Australian Politics
US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy climbs 60m tree in Huon Valley’s Grove of Giants
2 May 2023 - The US Ambassador, Ms Caroline Kennedy, visited the Huon Valley’s Grove of Giants yesterday to learn about Tasmania’s remarkable forests. The Ambassador was brave enough to take an opportunity to 'climb' 60m up a tree - however no...
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Economic impact of climate change to Victoria = $442b
$442 billion economic loss by 2100: the economic impact of sea level rise and storm surge on Victoria revealed. - Victorian Marine & Coastal Council By 2100, the impacts of sea level rise and storm surge are predicted to result in a $442...
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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 human behaviour. With duties that ranged from the registration of chimney-sweeps to the enforcement of restrictions on the...
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Australian Photographers On Show at Rencontres d’Arles 2025
Warakurna to the World: Australian Photographers Take Centre Stage at Rencontres d’Arles 2025 Photography Festival The global spotlight is squarely on Australian photography this year, as the...
Australian Politics
Remembering the ANZACs at the D-Day Landings
On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in history, storming the beaches of Normandy in an operation that marked the beginning...
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Collecting Old European & Chinese Snuff Bottles
While taking snuff may have fallen out of favor, snuff bottles continue to be treasured. Collectors can now go to eBay and see more than 400...
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Traditional Makgeolli Recipe (Korean Rice Wine)
Makgeolli is a traditional Korean rice wine known for its slightly sweet, milky, and effervescent qualities. It is made from fermented rice, water, and...
National Threatened Species Day 2023
September 7 is National Threatened Species day. A day where Australia should hang it's head. The '2020 State of the Environment report shows we are...
Freshwater Aquaculture: Sustainable Farming
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Freshwater Aquaculture: Sustainable Farming on Inland Waters Freshwater aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms in inland waters such as ponds, lakes, rivers, and tanks, has...
Cirque du Soleil at OutRigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hawai’i
Honolulu, Hawai'i – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is set to premiere their first resident production in Hawai'i, titled "'Auana," at the OUTRIGGER Waikiki...
NSW RFS Aviation Fleet, NSW Rural Fire Service
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is renowned for its exceptional aerial firefighting capabilities, boasting the largest and most advanced firefighting...
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1794 Flowing Hair Dollar, Holy Grail of coin collecting
The 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar is an iconic and highly sought-after coin in the realm of American numismatics. As one of the earliest U.S. silver dollars, it holds a prominent place in the nation's history. The...
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The intriguing tale of the 1933 Double Eagle gold coin
The 1933 Augustus Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Coin, an intriguing numismatic tale, had a unique journey. While approximately 445,000 of these coins were minted in 1933, just months before President Franklin Roosevelt prohibited gold coins...
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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 rich history and a global reputation for producing high-quality precious metal...
Australian Politics
The Royal Australian Mint makes money and collectible coins
The Royal Australian Mint, often abbreviated as RAM, is Australia's official government mint responsible for producing the nation's circulating coins and a range of numismatic products. Established in 1965, the Royal Australian Mint has played...
Australian Politics
Heads or tails? His Majesty King Charles III new coin effigy
For the first time since 1953, the King’s head will appear on an Australian coin. For most Australians, this will be the first time they have held a coin with a King's effigy on it. The...
Australian Politics
Huge demand for community batteries in Australia
The Community Batteries Funding Program's inaugural round, spearheaded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), witnessed a remarkable response, with more than $3.5 billion in funding requests for battery deployment projects. As part of the 2022-23...
Australian Politics
What is a Captured Agency and Regulatory Capture?
A "captured agency" refers to a regulatory agency or government body that has been unduly influenced or controlled by the very industries or entities it is supposed to regulate. In such a situation, the agency...
Climate Change
What is Greenwashing and How to spot it
Greenwashing is a deceptive marketing or public relations practice in which a company or organization falsely presents itself as environmentally responsible or eco-friendly, often exaggerating or misrepresenting its environmental efforts or accomplishments. This can involve making...
Australian Politics
Great Koala National Park Advisory Panels, logging continues
It took over 223 days to establish the Community, Industry, and Aboriginal Advisory groups for the Great Koala National Park, following the election of the NSW Government, which had made the creation of this park...
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Gas Industry’s Manipulation of Traditional Owners Questioned
Senator Lidia Thorpe Calls for Urgent Investigation into Gas Industry’s Manipulation of Traditional Owners Canberra, 1 July 2025 — Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has slammed...
Julian Assange mentioned in Australian Parliament: Hansard
Here are the mentions of Julian Assange in the Australian Parliament, during November 2022, according to the parliamentary minutes, Hansard. Chamber: House of Representatives on 30/11/2022QUESTIONS...
Fake Paintings Sell in Online & Offline Auctions
A gallery and auction house owner, and eBay seller trading under the tag sambuca914, defrauded dozens of people in sales of bogus artworks, according to a...
From Fast Fashion to Sustainable Style: Unfill Our Landfills
Fashion, Darling, But Not as You Know It Once upon a time, Australians prided themselves on their laid-back beachwear and surf-chic style. But now? We’re...
Shooting at the Auckland Commonwealth Games 1990
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Australians Phillip Adams, Ben Sandstrom, and Bruce Quick won medals in shooting competitions at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland. The shooting events required...