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Flu vaccine won’t definitely stop you from getting the flu, but it’s more important than you think

won't-stop While the flu vaccine cuts your chance of coming down with influenza, that’s not the whole story As we head towards a southern hemisphere winter,...

The number of new flu viruses is increasing, and could lead to a pandemic

 After the Spanish flu we didn’t see any new flu strains for forty years. Now novel strains are increasingly popping up Influenza has affected humans...

Whole body vibration: a genuine therapy or just another ‘weight loss’ fad?

 Is whole body vibration just another fitness fad? Vibration machines have popped up in gyms alongside traditional equipment, and manufacturers claim ten minutes of vibration...

Banksy’s Bethlehem hotel is an example of how tourism can be political

We have all been tourists, and therefore think we know what tourism is. In the modern world, tourism is viewed as an important industry,...

The search to extend lifespan is gaining ground, but can we truly reverse the biology of ageing?

 A potential anti-ageing drug is likely to be more effective at maintaining health than extending lifespan It was once a fringe topic for scientists and...

Yes, your doctor might Google you

Information doctors find out about you online may affect your treatment. But not all of it is accurate or relevant When we think about Google...

The Cashless Debit Card causes social and economic harm – so why trial it again?

 Almost half of the participants in the Cashless Welfare Card trial said it had made their lives worse The federal government’s Cashless Debit Card trials...

Hazelwood closure: what it means for electricity prices and blackouts

Hazelwood’s closure does not mean imminent blackouts for Victoria Victoria’s Hazelwood power station shut down this week after nearly 50 years of supplying electricity. The...

Millions of Australian adults are unvaccinated and it’s increasing disease risk for all of us

Flu vaccination uptake rates are low in adults, including among those who work in health, aged care and childcare Public attention has recently focused...

What languages should children be learning to get ahead?

The languages children learn in school might not be the most useful for their future There are 7,099 known languages in the world today. Choosing...

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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.