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Sunday essay: shadows on the Moon – a tale of ephemeral beauty, humans and hubris

A large, sea jelly-like antenna shadow from the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. NASA Between 1969 and 1972, a new type of archaeological site...

Premiums up, rebates down, and a new tiered system – what the private health insurance changes mean

This year’s premium increase is small in comparison to previous years – but it still outweighs wage inflation. From shutterstock.com If you have private...

Are more Aussie trees dying of drought? Scientists need your help spotting dead trees

As climate change threatens Australian trees, it’s important to identify which are at risk. Nicolás Boullosa/flickr Most citizen science initiatives ask people to...

To protect fresh food supplies, here are the key steps to secure city foodbowls

About two-thirds of Australia’s strawberries are grown on the fringes of Melbourne and Brisbane. Xavier La Canna/AAP If you’ve eaten fresh strawberries recently, they...

Pets and owners – you can learn a lot about one by studying the other

The personality of a pet owner can help a veterinarian understand the health and welfare of the pet. Shutterstock/PM Production There’s an old saying that...

Stowaway mozzies enter Australia from Asian holiday spots – and they’re resistant to insecticides

We might not be able to use common insecticides to kill mosquitoes that arrive from other countries. from www.shutterstock.com Planning a trip to the...

Aboriginal Australia’s smash hit that went viral

Gurindji singers Thomas Monkey Yikapayi, Ronnie Wavehill Wirrpa & Topsy Dodd Ngarnjal sing ‘'.Brenda L Croft In a time before radio or even gramophones,...

More than one in four Aussie kids are overweight or obese: we’re failing them, and we need a plan

Obesity among kids in Australia needs to be treated as a serious health problem. From shutterstock.com Alessandro Demaio addressed the National Press Club last Friday, alongside...

Sunday essay: images of mourning and the power of acknowledging grief

These images of Cherine Fahd’s grandfather’s funeral were tucked away in a brown paper envelope for decades. As a society, we too often keep...

Raw meat pet food may not be good for your dog, or your own health

Be careful what you feed your dog. Shutterstock/fetrinka You might think raw meat pet food is good for your dog. But a new study, published...

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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.