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Antiques
What to look for when collecting Egg Cups
Egg cups are inherently small objects and their curved surfaces are not always easy to work on, but craftsmen have managed to produce some fine decorative effects on them. Coloured ornament has been both painted and printed onto the surface, sometimes...
Collectibles
The Top 20 rarest and most valuable U.S. coins
The value of U.S. coins can vary widely based on factors such as rarity, condition, historical significance, and collector demand. Here is our Top 20 list of the most valuable and sought-after U.S. coins: 1933 Double Eagle: Only one 1933 Augustus Saint-Gaudens...
Australian Politics
Meet the Frackers: Gas explorers in Australia
Our index of gas explorers in Australia On this page we follow the share prices, market announcements, incidents and news on Australian Stock Exchange listed companies in the business of fracking, the gas explorers in Australia. Some non-listed private companies are included. The...
Australian Politics
AI jobs are increasing productivity, says PwC
In a significant development for the global labor market, sectors more exposed to AI are experiencing a remarkable surge in productivity, according to PwC's inaugural 2024 Global AI Jobs Barometer. The report highlights that these sectors are witnessing nearly five times higher...
Country Living
Discover the Reimagined Elegance of The Lodge in Queenstown
If you're planning a trip to Queenstown, New Zealand, there's a must-visit destination that blends luxury, heritage, and stunning views: The Lodge by Rodd & Gunn. Following an extensive renovation, this iconic venue has reopened its doors, offering a refreshed experience that...
Australian Politics
International Missing Children’s Day 2024
Every year, on May 25th, the world comes together to observe International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD). It's a day to remember the children who never made it back home, to celebrate the ones who have been reunited with their families, and...
Antiques
Colonel Blood’s plot to pinch the British Crown Jewels
The 2019 theft of €113.8 million in jewels, including the Queen’s Jewellery, from the Historic Green Vault in the Royal Palace Dresden had us wondering if the British Crown Jewels have ever been stolen. It turns out that Colonel Blood tried...
Australian Politics
Government’s Gas Strategy Challenges NSW Net Zero Goals
In a move that could have profound implications for New South Wales' (NSW) ambitious net-zero targets, the Federal Government recently unveiled plans to extend gas extraction well beyond 2050. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from Greens NSW MP and coal...
Art Theft & Fraud
Photographer’s Rights in the New Media Era
Photographer's Rights in an Era of Copyright Infringement UPDATE 18 November 2024: The ABC Australia amicably settled this matter today The saga raised the issue of copyright...
Art Galleries & Museums
OpenField Arts Festival in Berry NSW
A new contemporary arts festival will be held in the historic town of Berry from June 22 to 25, 2023, further establishing the Shoalhaven region as...
Climate Change
First Nations Ancient Wisdom Improves Solar Power Forecasting
Ancient Wisdom Meets AI: First Nations Calendars Power Up Solar Forecasting in World-First Study In the sun-drenched heart of Australia’s Northern Territory, where the desert blooms in...
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Political Prisoner Julian Assange to Address Council of Europe
Julian Assange will give evidence before the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)...
Chinese Restaurant Syndrome – is MSG safe?
In the late 1960s, the term "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" emerged after a letter to the New England Journal of Medicine described symptoms such as...
MPs $64,000 question – Save Koalas or logging trucks
Logging operations will go ahead in known Koala habitat within Kiwarrak State Forest, near Tinonee and Taree. Despite significant opposition from the local community,...
Street Photographer’s To Do List for Paris
This street photographer's guide to the 20 arrondissements of Paris is a working document while I study photography in probably the most photogenic city...
Discovering the Secret Lives of Blue Whales in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, a small island nation in Southeast Asia, has become a vital hub for blue whale research, offering unprecedented insights into the lives of...
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Furniture
Cane Wicker & Rattan Furniture
Cane and wicker, two pliable yet durable materials that can be woven rather than joined, have long been used to make practical, lightweight furniture. Canework first came to Britain in the middle of the 17th century,...
Australian Politics
Defence funding to merge lab-grown human brain cells with AI
Monash University, in a pioneering research initiative led by Associate Professor Adeel Razi, from the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, has secured a prestigious grant of nearly $600,000 AUD from the National Intelligence...
Australian Politics
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...
Australian Politics
Bulga State Forest logging and protests in NSW
Locals banded together to form Save Bulga Forest earlier in 2023, pressuring Forestry Corporation to halt logging until after the state election. Forestry Corp moved their logging operation to the nearby Yarratt State Forest. The resumption...
Climate Change
Biden, King Charles & capitalists meet COP28 President
COP28 President-Designate advances innovative climate finance, leveraging public, business and philanthropic capital during meetings with UK Government, King Charles III and President Biden Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate, met with US President Joe Biden, His Majesty King Charles III,...
Climate Change
Farmers prepare for supercharged El Niño
11 July 2023 - With a possible El Niño on the cards, farmers are being encouraged to get on the front foot. Farmers for Climate Action spokesperson Peter Holding, who farms at Harden NSW, said many...
Australian Politics
Centre For Public Integrity investigation into Freedom of Information (FOI) in Australia.
Centre For Public Integrity investigation into Freedom of Information (FOI) in Australia. FOI delays outside the statutory 30-day period have doubled in the past 10 years, according to research by the Centre for Public Integrity. As well...
Australian Politics
LNG producers must make more gas available to manufacturers
Australian LNG producers have to start supplying businesses and households with gas at a fair price under the new Gas Market Code rules made by the ALP government. Unions, economists, manufacturers and domestic users of gas...
Sailing
Nautical Training Ship NTS Vernon anchors
The Vernon anchors are on public display outside the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney. The Nautical Training Ship Vernon was completed in 1839. In 1867, the NSW Colonial Government moored the Vernon off Cockatoo...
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Dimmies Direct: Melbourne’s Best Dim Sims Direct to Your DoorÂ
Dimmies Direct: Bringing Melbourne’s Best Dim Sims to Your Door Melbourne is a city obsessed with food. From laneway dumpling houses to cult-status bakeries, locals...
“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...
Australian Pre-Decimal Coins ° Australian Penny
The Australian penny is a coin that was used in Australia prior to decimal currency in 1966. They are no longer in circulation but...
Replacing timber power poles saves our forests
The debate over the replacement of timber power poles with fire-resistant fibreglass composite poles has sparked controversy in New South Wales. The NSW Nationals...
Carbon Credits Used to Plug Orphan Oil & Gas Wells for Methane Emissions
Carbon Credits Used to Plug Orphan Oil & Gas Wells American Carbon Registry's (ACR) has published a new methodology for quantifying and validating greenhouse gas...