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Korean fermentation recipes: Kimchi Doenjang Makgeolli
Korean cuisine, renowned for its rich flavors and diverse dishes, owes much of its unique taste to the ancient practice of fermentation. This time-honored technique not only enhances the flavors of the food but also boosts its nutritional value, making fermented...
Collectibles
Sacred Kachina dolls of Hopi & Pueblo Native Americans
Kachina dolls, also spelled as "katsina" dolls, are sacred and ceremonial objects created by the Hopi and Pueblo Native American tribes of the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona and New Mexico. These dolls are an important part of the religious...
Commonwealth Games
Shooting at the Auckland Commonwealth Games 1990
Australians Phillip Adams, Ben Sandstrom, and Bruce Quick won medals in shooting competitions at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland. The shooting events required immense skill, concentration, and precision, attracting top marksmen and women from across the Commonwealth. Story continues after this...
Corporate and Event Photography
Covid anti-vaccine pass sanitaire Paris protest
As the world locked down to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, I headed to live in one of the most densely populated suburbs in Europe, the 11th arrondissement in Paris. I was in Paris between September 2021 and September...
Corporate and Event Photography
The Rise of Smartphone Photography
Everyone is a Photographer Now the camera is portable and accessible to social media. Phone cameras have changed live music experience as a sea of phone are held vertical in honour of the people on stage. Stage etiquette was the photographers...
Climate Change
Groundwater Baseline Data Needed Before Fracking Begins
Charles Darwin University researchers are launching a groundbreaking project to involve over 500 citizen scientists in the Northern Territory and Western Australia to collect water samples from their bores. This effort, led by CDU freshwater ecologist Professor Jenny Davis, aims to...
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 land. The 1973 Aquarius Festival featured a...
Country Living
Permaculture – Seeds & Nurseries & Organic Certification
PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE - SECTION 15.SEEDS, PLANT NURSERIES & ORGANIC CERTIFICATION Farmers have bred and tended crops for more than 12,000 years. Slowly, with careful selection of the best plants to save their seeds, farmers have improved wild plants into the valuable...
Country Living
“Paris is always a good idea” & other quotes about Paris
Paris has always attracted the world's greatest artists, writers, philosophers and statesmen who have been inspired to put pen to paper to describe the city's intrigue,...
Australian Politics
Taxpayers hit with $5 million bill to log koala habitat
$5 million to kill koalas: NCC calls for halt on logging in Great Koala National Park. The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state's...
Foodies & Vine
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 nuruk (a...
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George Barbier: Reviving the Elegance of Art Nouveau
In the tumultuous artistic landscape of the early 20th century, one movement stood out for its ornate elegance and graceful curves: Art Nouveau. At...
Traditional Owners and Territorians Condemn NT Fracking Approval
Fracking Fury in the Beetaloo: Traditional Owners and Territorians Condemn NT Government's Approval of Empire Energy's Plans In the heart of the Beetaloo Basin, a...
The French Job: Canberra’s Multi-Million-Dollar Antiques Heist
French Gang Flew to Australia for $10m Luxury Heist It’s not every day Canberra finds itself cast in a plot worthy of Lupin, but October...
Massive Corporate Profits Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Analysis conducted by Oxfam and ActionAid on Forbes' "Global 2000" ranking reveals that the world's largest corporations have reaped astronomical windfall profits, surpassing $1...
How to spot if a photograph has been manipulated in Photoshop
Detecting whether a photograph has been manipulated in Photoshop or any other image editing software requires a keen eye for detail and an understanding...
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Australian actor, director and screenwriter Steve Vidler
Steve Vidler is an Australian actor, screenwriter and director known for his versatile and accomplished career in film and television. Some of Vidler's notable acting roles include films such as Robbery Under Arms (1985), Dogwatch...
Australian Politics
The Great Koala National Park without any Koalas
How the new ALP Government is currently using our taxes to turn it into the Great Koala Memorial Golf Course and Blackbutt Plantation. - by Mark Graham, ecologist. The proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP) on...
History of Photography
Louis Daguerre and the invention of the daguerreotype
The invention of the daguerreotype, one of the earliest forms of photography, is attributed to the French artist and inventor Louis Daguerre. His journey toward this groundbreaking photographic process was a culmination of scientific curiosity,...
History of Photography
The beginning of photography: heliographs and daguerreotypes
The earliest forms of photography, heliographs and daguerreotypes, produced many historically significant images in their early years. Our story on the beginning of photography continues after this advertisement: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...
Australian Politics
Environment law loophole allows new coal and gas
The federal court ruling today in Australia permitting the operation of extensive new coal mines underscores the pressing need for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's environmental legislation. The Federal Court's ruling confirmed that Environment Minister...
Australian history
National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
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 of Australia's performing arts industry and has produced numerous famous actors,...
Photography Gear Reviews & Tips
How to make a print using Multigrade filters and paper
Developing a black-and-white print using Multigrade filters and photographic paper in a traditional darkroom involves several steps. Exposing a photographic print in the enlarger is a fundamental step in traditional darkroom printing. The process involves projecting...
On Photography
What is Ilford Multigrade developer & paper
Ilford Multigrade is a brand of black-and-white photographic paper produced by Ilford Photo, a well-known manufacturer of photographic products. Multigrade paper is designed for darkroom printing in black-and-white photography. What makes Ilford Multigrade unique is its...
On Photography
Using Ilford Multigrade developer chemicals in the darkroom
A step by step guide to using Ilford's Multigrade developer, stop bath and fixer in the darkroom, with dilutions, times and handling tips. ILFORD MULTIGRADE developer is a versatile liquid concentrate developer designed for the dish...
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King Charles III and the new Great Seal of Australia
The Great Seal of Australia: A New Chapter in History The Great Seal of Australia stands as a symbol of authority and continuity, integral to...
Press Council rules against Courier Mail opinion writer
20 December 2022 - The Press Council considered whether its Standards of Practice were breached by an article published by The Courier Mail on...
Nuclear Reactors: A Disastrous Climate Gamble for Australia
The push for nuclear reactors in Australia, as proposed by the Federal Coalition, faces strong opposition from experts, environmentalists, and the public. The plan...
Logging halted after Forestry Corp misidentifies trees
This morning, 11 June 2024, more than 20 individuals, predominantly university and high school students, halted the logging of Orara East State Forest for...
Landscape photography in colonial Australia and New Zealand
Colonial history overflows with commodities. From the early 1800s, wool generated extraordinary wealth for squatters and pastoralists and substantial investment in the Australian colonies. In...