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10 Wikileaks Collateral Murder video aftermath
Page 10 of our investigation into the Assange case. Was there a cover-up of alleged war crimes by the US Military? Where are they now?
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Coal Seam Gas showdown with AGL in Gloucester
16 November 2013 - The NSW Government is considering an application by giant gas company AGL to begin the controversial and risky process of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, at Forbesdale, just south of Gloucester in the Manning Valley NSW – less...
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 Federal Budget, the Australian Government earmarked...
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 of the end of World War II in Europe. While the bravery of American, British, and...
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Letter from Julian Assange to King Charles III
5 May 2023 To His Majesty King Charles III, On the coronation of my liege, I thought it only fitting to extend a heartfelt invitation to you to commemorate this momentous occasion by visiting your very own kingdom within a kingdom: His Majesty’s...
Australian Politics
Narrabri Gas Project – New South Wales
Narrabri Gas Project – New South Wales The Narrabri Gas Project, led by Santos, is a major coal seam gas development proposed for northwestern New South Wales. Valued at A$3.6 billion, the project would involve drilling up to 850 gas wells across...
Australian Politics
Proof that weather modification exists
Weather modification, including cloud seeding, is a well-documented practice supported by empirical evidence and scientific research. Here's a brief overview of the evidence for weather modification and cloud seeding, along with clarification regarding its connection to chemtrail conspiracy theories: Advertisement: ...
Australian Politics
Labor rejects ban on native forest logging
The ALP National Conference has rejected a motion from their environment arm, LEAN to end native timber logging in Australia. LEAN did not secure a ban on native forest logging but they did get a commitment from the ALP to rewrite...
Antiques
Brisbane Airport’s Lost & Found Goes Under the Hammer
Lost & Found Fortune: Brisbane Airport’s Treasure Chest Goes Under the Hammer If you’ve ever left your laptop at airport security or said a tearful goodbye to...
Fake News, Fake Photos
Fake photo? Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre & Ghislaine Maxwell
Is it a fake photo? Prince Andrew, Virginia Giuffre, and Ghislaine Maxwell photo forensically examined by former newspaper picture editor, including with the Mail On Sunday.
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What is on in Paris ° Auctions, Galleries, Exhibitions
What is on in Paris? Galleries, museums, exhibitions, events
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“Packing Up” by Vivian Maier in New York, 1955
The title, "Packing Up," offers a clue to the narrative unfolding before us. Is the nanny preparing to depart, bidding farewell to the young...
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...
Putting together a newsroom photo studio with Nikon F camera
During my newspaper editor career, I had to complete numerous capital expenditure forms (do they still call them Capex?) to provide Nikon camera gear...
US art collectors love Norman Lindsay
Part Two of Norman Lindsay's adventures in the USA examines his success in the art world especially with discerning art collectors ... Part One...
SLAPP = Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation
A SLAPP, which stands for "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation," refers to a type of legal action that is often filed by one party...
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Nikonos III 35mm underwater film camera
The Nikonos III is a 35mm underwater film camera that was manufactured by Nikon. It is part of the Nikonos series of cameras, which were specifically designed for underwater photography. The Nikonos cameras were popular among...
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Olympus OM-2n film camera
The Olympus OM-2n is a 35mm film SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera that was manufactured by Olympus Corporation, a Japanese camera and optics company. It was part of the Olympus OM (Olympus Maitani) series, which...
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Heinz Schulz-Neudamm: Fritz Lang’s Metropolis Iconic Poster
In the dazzling world of movie memorabilia, few artifacts ignite the imagination quite like Heinz Schulz-Neudamm’s towering three-sheet poster for Fritz Lang’s Metropolis. Designed in 1926 to promote the premiere of the groundbreaking German expressionist...
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Sindy Dolls 1960s fashion doll flashback
Pedigree's Sindy dolls were the great success story of the 1960s toy industry, cleverly catching the mood of the new teenage culture. Sindy dolls, first made in 1963 by the Pedigree Company, is the best-selling 'teenage'...
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Collecting Teddy Bears, a favourite hobby
Teddy bears are stuffed toy bears that are typically made of soft materials like plush fabric and filled with stuffing such as cotton or synthetic fibers. They are named after Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, the 26th...
Earth Care
EPA’s Stop Work Order extended in Tallaganda State Forest
UPFDATE 20 December 2023 - The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has extendeded the Stop Work Order affecting specific areas within Tallaganda State Forest, near Captains Flat. This extension of the Stop Work results from Forestry...
Fourth Estate
We asked ChatGPT to write “The Future of ChatGPT”
We asked ChatGPT to write an article about the future of ChatGPT. It wrote this: The Future of ChatGPT: Advancements, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations The development and deployment of ChatGPT, powered by GPT-3.5, marked a significant milestone...
Collectibles
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...
Collectibles
Bisque Dolls from childhood playthings to prized collectible
For more than 150 years, bisque dolls have been dressed in finery, sitting down to tea with their friends and loved ones. Now highly collectible, bisque dolls were originally purchased as toys — some for...
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Assange, Free Speech & Democracy: Lawyer Jennifer Robinson
Jennifer Robinson, Australian human rights lawyer and barrister addressed the National Press Club on the topic 'Julian Assange, Free Speech and Democracy'. Jennifer Robinson's...
Nikon Z fc Mirrorless Camera Looks Like a Retro Film Camera
The Nikon Z fc mirrorless camera is a delightful nod to the classic Nikon 35mm film cameras, combining vintage design with modern functionality. This...
Earth has become less peaceful, by the numbers
The 18th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) from the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) reveals that the world is at a...
Fossil fuels driving energy price crisis: IEA
Coal, gas and oil are driving skyrocketing power prices which are hurting households, businesses and industries both in Australia and around the world, IEA’s...
Myanmar’s Revolution in Award-Winning World Press Photos
A Nation in Conflict: Myanmar’s Revolution Captured in Award-Winning World Press Photo Series by Ye Aung Thu In one of the most gripping and powerful...