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Jeff Bridges, the Widelux, Pictures and Pictures Volume Two
Jeff Bridges’ devotion to the Widelux goes beyond nostalgia — it' became's a resurrection. After decades of championing the camera, he helped inspire a small American startup, WideLux New, to bring it back to life. The plan was bold: recreate the panoramic...
Australian Politics
Shocking: Man Charged With A Flat Battery
In a shocking turn of events that could only be described as electrifyingly ironic, a man found himself in a rather "charged" situation as he faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court on April 18, 2024. The 45-year-old, whose identity remains under wraps,...
Climate Change
Towards COP29 and Beyond – Global Energy Transition
The Global Energy Transition: COP29 Charting a Just and Sustainable Path World leaders are gathering in Azerbaijan for the two-week COP29 climate summit, under mounting pressure to increase their commitments to reducing carbon emissions. In the face of climate change and a rapidly...
Australian Politics
Gas exploration hits hurdle offshore Sydney to Newcastle
UPDATE: 20 January 2025 - BPH Energy and Bounty Oil and Gas announced that their joint venture application to explore PEP 11 was refused by National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA). They are considering appealing the decision. This is the latest in...
On Photography
Spring in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris
Sitting inside for months over winter is an endurance test for locals and visitors from the tropics. Sitting inside I vowed that when the sun came out I would head to a park and park my butt. Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in...
Australian Politics
Meet the Frackers: Gina Rinehart & Lakes Blue Energy
Lakes Blue Energy NL - ASX code LKO Lakes Blue Energy NL intends to frack for unconventional forms of oil and gas in Victoria. Unconventional forms include shale oil, shale gas, and tight gas and typically require the controversial hydraulic fracturing technique...
Earth Care
Meet the Frackers: Arrow Energy Holdings Pty Ltd
Arrow Energy is an unlisted company owned by Shell and PetroChina and is one of the largest integrated energy companies in Australia.In 2010 in a takeover valued at $5 billion Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina form a 50/50 joint venture partnership...
Art Galleries & Museums
Bilas: Body Adornment of Papua New Guinea exhibition
Sydney, 2023: Body adornment, or BILAS in the local language of PNG, is a powerful and integral part of Papua New Guinea (PNG) culture. Now, Bilas: Body Adornment of Papua New Guinea, comes to the Australian Museum in a new multimedia exhibition. BILAS celebrates the rich, cultural...
Australian Politics
Is cutting down native forests to burn in wood fired power stations a good idea?
It beggars belief that while the Koala and other species are facing extinction, and climate scientists are warning about the levels of carbon in the atmosphere,...
History of Photography
Musée Maison Nicéphore Niépce: The Birthplace of Photography
The Musée Maison Nicéphore Niépce is more than just a museum; it’s a celebration of the ingenuity and perseverance of Nicéphore Niépce, whose work forever changed...
Fine Art
The fine art of Archibald winner and UNSW alumna
Archibald Prize winner Julia Gutman paints portraits whose stories run deep, and are layered with meaning and with textiles, too. Julia Gutman with her work Head in...
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1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
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The 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games opening ceremony was a grand showcase of cultural pride, athletic spirit, and New Zealand's unique identity. Held on 24...
Tibet government-in-exile Minister visits Australia
Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma, from the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) at the Central Tibetan Administration, is visiting Australia from 14 to...
Pre-Columbian Art: The mystique of ancient artifacts
The term "Pre-Columbian art" encompasses the entire oeuvre of the Western Hemisphere over a time span of 5,000 years. The most commonly recognized examples...
Tennant Creek’s Climate-Smart, Culturally Safe Homes
A House Built the Right Way: Tennant Creek’s Climate-Smart, Culturally Safe Home Nears Completion Tennant Creek has seen many houses go up over the decades,...
NT Govt Signs Deal for Unapproved Fracking Project
Top End groups are raising alarms about the integrity of the fracking assessment process in the Northern Territory, following US petroleum company Tamboran's announcement...
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2023 Monaco Formula E-Prix race report
MONACO. Sat. 6 May 2023 – Nick Cassidy (Envision Racing) fired to the top of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with a storming drive from ninth on the grid to win the race...
Captain Cook's Journal
James Cook journal aboard HMB Endeavour: 7 – 14 May, 1770
After spending a week surveying Botany Bay (Kamay) and replenishing their supplies of fresh water and ray, Cook and the crew aboard H.M.Bark Eneavour headed north into uncharted waters. During this week, Cook gave English...
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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...
Earth Care
Moss is vital for the health of soils – here’s why
Without moss, our ecosystems would be in big trouble. People often see moss as a problem in urban settings when it’s actually playing an important role in nature. Moss is an ancient ancestor of all plants,...
Australian Politics
US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy climbs 60m tree in Huon Valley’s Grove of Giants
2 May 2023 - The US Ambassador, Ms Caroline Kennedy, visited the Huon Valley’s Grove of Giants yesterday to learn about Tasmania’s remarkable forests. The Ambassador was brave enough to take an opportunity to 'climb' 60m...
Australian Politics
Is cutting down native forests to burn in wood fired power stations a good idea?
It beggars belief that while the Koala and other species are facing extinction, and climate scientists are warning about the levels of carbon in the atmosphere, Australian government owned Forestry Corporations are felling native forests...
Climate Change
Are forests the new coal? Is Biomass energy renewable?
There is a new and growing threat to the world’s forests, people and climate: the biomass energy industry, touted as a ‘renewable’ energy. The use of forest biomass as a source of ‘green energy’ is set...
Earth Care
Scientists warn against harvesting forests to burn for electricity
Europe’s continued reliance on biomass burning undoes EU climate credentials The European Parliament’s decision to retain subsidies for burning forest biomass for energy tarnishes the EU’s reputation of leadership on renewable energy as it ignores recommendations...
Australian Politics
Native forest protections are flawed, logging laws value industry over environmental protection
These two academic articles accompany our feature on the issue of logging native forests for wood-fired electricity. Discussed here is the Great Koala National Park, Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs), Threatened Species Expert Panel, and the...
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International experts call for ban of native forest logging
An open letter signed by Australian and international forestry and climate experts has called for the immediate nationwide cessation of all native forest logging in...
TRUE: The Life, Art and Legacy of Kevin Gilbert (1933–1993)
Kevin Gilbert: A Life of Art and Resistance Kevin Gilbert was no ordinary artist. Born on the banks of the Lachlan River in New South...
Is cutting down native forests to burn in wood fired power stations a good idea?
It beggars belief that while the Koala and other species are facing extinction, and climate scientists are warning about the levels of carbon in...
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...
Tibet government-in-exile Minister visits Australia
Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma, from the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) at the Central Tibetan Administration, is visiting Australia from 14 to...