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A message from Julian Assange re: Australian federal election
Julian Assange is currently in Rome after attending the funeral of Pope Francis. This message from Julian was sent via his brother Gabriel Shipton ..."With the federal election fast approaching, many Australians have asked me: What role did Prime Minister Anthony...
Australian Politics
Former Coal, Oil and Gas Workers Transition to Net Zero Jobs
The global shift towards renewable energy has created a significant transition for many professionals who previously worked in the coal, oil, and gas sectors. This transition to Net Zero is not just about changing jobs; it's about embracing a new mindset,...
Australian Politics
Lt James Cook aboard HMB Endeavour first sight of Australia
19th April 1770, Lt James Cook aboard His Majesty's Bark Endeavour, made landfall on the east coast of Australia. James Cook's diary records the first sighting of the east coast of Australia by the British. °°° THURSDAY, 19th. In the P.M. had fresh...
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Te Urewera: The Living Ancestor of TÅ«hoe People
Te Urewera: The Living Ancestor of Tūhoe PeopleBy Tatsiana Chypsanava, Pulitzer Center & New Zealand Geographic | Finalist – World Press Photo 2025 Long-Term Projects In the dense, mist-cloaked forests of New Zealand’s North Island, the land of Te Urewera breathes with...
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Hergé and the Timeless Adventures of Tintin
Hergé and the Timeless Adventures of Tintin In the vibrant world of 20th-century comics, few characters have had as significant an influence as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter created by Belgian artist Hergé, whose real name was Georges Rémi. First appearing in...
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Jane Birkin: Inspiration for the world’s most valuable handbag
Jane Birkin's iconic Birkin handbag fetched a jaw-dropping €8.6 million (US$10.1 million) at Sotheby’s Paris on 10 July 2025. That price makes it the second most valuable fashion item ever sold at auction — topped only by the $32.5 million paid...
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 up the dream of one day reaching the top job. But, despite being deputy prime...
Australian Politics
Beetaloo Basin Gas Development – Northern Territory
Beetaloo Basin Gas Development – Northern Territory The Beetaloo Basin Gas Development is one of Australia’s most ambitious and controversial fossil fuel expansions. Located approximately 500 kilometres southeast of Darwin, the basin spans 28,000 square kilometres and is estimated to contain up...
Australian Politics
COP29 Roundup: Climate Finance, Gender Equality & No Targets
COP29: Lofty Promises, Stark Realities, and a Call for Justice The COP29 climate summit concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, leaving behind a trail of frustration and unmet expectations....
Australian Politics
Victoria’s Offshore Gas Drilling Approval Condemned
In a move that has sparked widespread outrage, the Victorian government has approved Beach Energy's new offshore gas drilling project near Port Campbell, close to the...
Australian Politics
LNG Exports Killed Australian Manufacturing
LNG Exports Cost Australian Manufacturing $118 Billion - Has the Gas Industry Been Worth It? Australia’s manufacturing industry was hit with a $118 billion setback and...
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Amiga computers online before the internet
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Before websites and the internet, the Amiga computer 'Megadisc' magazine on a 3.5 inch, 880 kilobyte floppy disk was sold by mail order and...
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...
Koonalda Cave Vandals Destroy Ancient Aboriginal Treasure
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Koonalda Cave Vandalism: Desecration of an Ancient Aboriginal Treasure Deep beneath the windswept expanse of the Nullarbor Plain lies Koonalda Cave, one of the most...
Japan adds vulnerable Fin Whales to commercial whaling hunt
In a move that has reignited international criticism, Japan has added fin whales to its commercial whaling quota. Fin whales, the second-largest whale species...
Grattan on Friday: A fuel plan should be on Albanese’s agenda
Grattan on Friday: A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda Using one lens, you could view the present contest between...
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Maserati victory at FIA Formula E World Championship in Jakarta
Maserati MSG Racing driver Maximilian Günther claims first win for Maserati in single-seat motorsport since Juan-Manuel Fangio's legendary win at the Nurburgring in 1957 Second race in the 2023 GulaVit Jakarta E-Prix double-header sees Jake Dennis...
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Rupert Murdoch: From a 22-year-old ‘zealous Laborite’ into a tabloid tsar
In September 1953, Rupert Murdoch arrived in sleepy Adelaide to take up his inheritance of News Limited. He was only 22 and had little experience of working at a newspaper, let alone running one, but...
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Packer, ACXIOM, Andrew Robb, Privacy & 1984
In 2002 Kerry Packer sold his 50% stake in Acxiom back to the US parent company but they still operate in Australia. The list of companies who partner with Acxiom Include: Facebook, eBay, Prosper Insights...
Australian Politics
Uluru Statement from the heart & Paul Keating’s 1992 Redfern Speech
We, gathered at the 2017 National Constitutional Convention, coming from all points of the southern sky, make this statement from the heart: Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tribes were the first sovereign Nations of the...
Documentary, Street, Photojournalism
This Working Photographer’s Life: Rob Walls
"At various times, I’ve been a press photographer, photojournalist, fashion photographer, corporate and documentary photographer. I’ve covered papal visits, political campaigns, rock and roll tours; film and television production. I’ve photographed, childbirth and food, sport and industry, celebrities and artists." - Rob Walls
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NSW Nationals motion on the Forestry Industry, 31 May 2023
Here are the speeches in reply to a motion in NSW Legislative Council as recorded in Hansard – 31 May 2023 – Proof FORESTRY INDUSTRY The Hon. SARAH MITCHELL (21:21): I move: (1) That this House notes the decision of the Victorian Labor...
Australian Politics
Tasmania should end native forest logging
Federal MPs, an Olympic champion and acclaimed authors are among dozens of high-profile names urging the Tasmanian government to end to native forest logging and reinvest the money into housing, health and education. Independent federal MPs...
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First Nations perspective on what should happen to native forests when logging ends
The end of native forest logging in Victoria announced last week was met with joy from conservationists and shock from timber industry workers. To date, this has been how the story has been told: a win for the...
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Meet the Frackers: Schlumberger aka SLB
Schlumberger Limited is an oilfield services company based in Houston, Texas that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Euronext Paris, the London Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange. Schlumberger has an office in Roma, Australia...
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Mark Anning Fashion Photography Portfolio
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Mark Anning is an Australian fashion, commercial and fine art photographer with more than 40 years experience working with some of the biggest names in...
Vivian Maier gives a photography lesson in exposure
“Narrow Street in Saint Bonnet en Champsaur I & II“, by Vivian Maier in France, 1950 or 1951. Two vintage prints included in the...
Australian Federal Police Underwater Crime Scene Program
In a groundbreaking move, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has introduced a pioneering program to enhance its forensic capabilities in aquatic crime scenes. This...
Midcoast Council tells Forestry: Save Bulga & Kirrawak Forests
MidCoast Koala Conservation Strategy Adopted by Councillors - In a significant step towards koala conservation, the MidCoast Koala Conservation Strategy has been officially adopted...
Traditional Doenjang Recipe (Korean Fermented Soybean Paste)
Doenjang is a cornerstone of Korean cuisine, known for its deep, savory flavor. This fermented soybean paste is made from soybeans and salt and...