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Earth Care
John Butler should thank Big Oil & Gas for plastic
During an attack on musician and activist John Butler, Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA), the peak body of the oil and gas industry, says he should thank them for the earth's plastics. Now that Big Oil & Gas have claimed...
Antiques Auction News
The Magical Art of Magic: The Gathering
The Early Artists of Magic: The Gathering This feature explores the history of Magic The Gathering’s art, the artists who have shaped its vision, the themes that dominate its worlds, what’s hot for collectors, and the iconic pieces that have stood the...
Corporate and Event Photography
What is film photography? The bridal trend that takes us back in time
The concept of film photography intrigues most of our clients. The most common misconception is confusing film with a form of video. Sometimes, when I turn up at a photo shoot and they see me rolling my film, they are in awe...
Corporate and Event Photography
Martha Graham inspired Bangarra Dance Theatre
In 1989 during the early days of Bangarra Dance Theatre, they performed an innovative interpretation of Martha Graham Lamentation called Butterfly Dreaming choreographed by Raymond Robinson for dancer Sylvia Blanco Green. Words and Photos of Butterfly Dreaming by Mark Anning ©. Martha...
Australian Politics
Prosecution of Julian Assange is a PR Disaster for the USA
In the coming weeks, the world will witness a pivotal moment in the legal saga of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. On May 20th, the UK High Court will decide whether Assange can appeal his extradition to the United States...
Documentary, Street, Photojournalism
Reuters and AP Photographers Win 2024 Pulitzer Prizes
In a remarkable display of excellence in journalism, both Reuters and the Associated Press (AP) have been honored with Pulitzer Prizes for their outstanding work in photojournalism in 2024. These awards underscore the significant contributions of both news organizations in capturing...
Australian Politics
Australia’s Billion-Dollar Fossil Fuel Subsidies
State and federal governments allocated a whopping $14.5 billion in subsidies to fossil fuel producers and major consumers during the 2023-24 fiscal year. To put this into perspective, that's equivalent to $27,581 for every minute of every day, or $540 for...
Entertainment
Australian music legend Russell Morris Farewell Tour
After nearly 60 years of touring, Russell Morris has announced "The Farewell Tour," marking his final series of live performances. The tour will commence in August 2025, with dates across Australia, culminating at the Sydney Opera House on September 7, 2025....
Art Galleries & Museums
Are the German Expressionists important?
During the 1910s and 1920s, artists in Germany and Austria challenged themselves to devise expressive techniques to create art that captured a deeper understanding and more...
Australian Politics
Grattan on Friday: Government rushes to get though late work
Grattan on Friday: Marles plays a defensive bat on nuclear as the government rushes to get though late work Richard Marles is an ambitious man who hasn’t given...
Australian Politics
How The Australia Institute Helped Build the NACC
The Long Road to Integrity: The Australia Institute & the NACC In 2017, a conference in Canberra planted a seed that would take six long years to...
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Forestry Corp NSW illegal logging while protesters in court
Ballina, NSW, 9 August 2024 - In a striking court ruling today, it was revealed that Forestry Corporation NSW had been engaged in illegal...
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...
LNG Exports Killed Australian Manufacturing
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LNG Exports Cost Australian Manufacturing $118 Billion - Has the Gas Industry Been Worth It? Australia’s manufacturing industry was hit with a $118 billion...
Global Food Production Dilemma: Grow & Buy Local
Mark Farmer - 0
The world doesn't have a problem producing food, it has a problem transporting and distributing it. In an era of unprecedented technological advancement and connectivity,...
An account of the life of Captain James Cook
CAPTAIN COOK'S life, or the account of so much of it as is recoverable, has been so often recounted that there is no occasion...
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Country Living
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 charming place to visit if you have an interest in flowers,...
Australian Politics
Climate Cartoon People’s Choice Award goes to Cathy Wilcox
The Climate Cartoon People's Choice Award voting has officially concluded, and after counting all the votes, Cathy Wilcox is your People's Choice winner. Congratulations, Cathy! Cathy's artwork powerfully depicts the issues of complacency and crisis, serving...
History of Photography
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 photographers over 3 centuries. This page chronicles the photographs in the...
Climate Change
Emissions wildly underestimated from fracking in NT
An independent assessment of the anticipated carbon and methane emissions resulting from the proposed gas fracking project in the Beetaloo Basin of the Northern Territory (NT) and the proposed processing activities at the Middle Arm...
Fourth Estate
Mark Twain & his adventures on SS Warrimoo
In 1895, while facing significant financial challenges, Mark Twain embarked on a journey to Australia aboard the S.S. Warrimoo. Twain's sole means of rescuing his family from financial ruin was through writing and public speaking. He devised...
History of Photography
State Library of NSW new Photography Gallery exhibition Shot
The State Library of New South Wales has launched a groundbreaking exhibition within its newly unveiled underground Photography Gallery. This remarkable showcase, appropriately called "Shot," represents the library's most extensive and noteworthy photographic exhibition to...
History of Photography
The first photograph taken in Australia was by Captain Lucas
Captain Augustin Lucas (1804-1854), a visiting French naval officer, is credited with capturing the first photograph in Australia in 1841. His daguerreotype of Bridge Street in Sydney marked the beginning of the photographic journey in...
History of Photography
The oldest surviving Daguerreotype in Australia, 1845
The earliest surviving photograph known to have been taken in Australia is believed to be a daguerreotype portrait of Dr. William Bland, created by George Baron Goodman, Australia's first professional photographer. This portrait is probably...
History of Photography
Australia’s first professional photographer George B Goodman
Commercial photography officially began in Australia on 12 December, 1842, when George Baron Goodman opened his 'Daguerreotype Gallery' on the rooftop of Sydney's then tallest building, The Royal Hotel at 49 Hunter Street. The Englishman is...
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A solar passive home on a productive suburban block
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A Permaculture Home Design: solar passive house on a productive suburban block I did my Permaculture Design Certificate in 1997-98 on the Sunshine Coast in...
It’s Paris Photo Week ° November 8–13, 2022
PARIS PHOTO FAIR November 10–13, 2022. Grand Palais Ephémère, Paris Paris Photo, the leading international fair dedicated to the photographic medium, is held each November in...
It’s time to tell the truth – David Marr’s Killing for Country
David Marr's Killing for Country: A Family Story David Marr was shocked to uncover that his own ancestors had served in the notoriously violent Native...
Are the German Expressionists important?
During the 1910s and 1920s, artists in Germany and Austria challenged themselves to devise expressive techniques to create art that captured a deeper understanding...
The GLOBAL Chef Knives that Anthony Bourdain recommended
GLOBAL Marks 40 Years with Limited-Edition Collection There are kitchen tools you admire, and then there are those you trust with your life—if your life...