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Rob Greaves

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I have been with the Toorak Times since April 2012. I worked as Senior Editor of the Toorak Times until 2023, when I retired. I now work as a special features contributor for both the Toorak Times and Tagg. I've been in the Australian music scene as a musician since 1964, and have worked in radio and TV and newspapers (when they were actually printed on paper) as well as working in the film industry, as the Film Unit manager on Homicide for several years. I also have extensive experience in audio production and editing.

My time as a ‘scary girl’ on Doctor Who

Sylvester McCoy was Doctor Who in 1987, when Julie Collins appeared as Leader of the Red Kangs in the TV show.  In 1987, I...

Victoria may soon have assisted dying laws for terminally ill patients

  Assisted dying legislation is likely to be introduced inVictorian Parliament within a month, and be based on a report launched today by Brian...

In banning plastic bags we need to make sure we’re not creating new problems

What will we do for bin liners now? AAP Image/James Ross The recent decision by Australia’s big two supermarkets to phase out free single-use plastic bags within...

New complementary medicine health claims lack evidence, so why are they even on the table?

The Australian drugs regulator is overhauling the health claims made by suppliers of complementary medicines, including homeopathic therapies. And some curious options are up...

Grattan on Friday : Abbott shapes up in Liberals’ fight over their ‘internals’

Abbott, for his part, is showing no sign of backing off his continual challenge to the government in his public commentary. Brendan Esposito/AAP Cory...

In the absence of national leadership, cities are driving climate policy

The City of Sydney is aiming to get 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. HjalmarGerbig  Imagine a future in which every one of...

The new Department of Home Affairs is unnecessary and seems to be more about politics than reform

Peter Dutton (right) is set to assume responsibility for the newly created home affairs portfolio. AAP/Mick Tsikas It is difficult not to give in to cynical...

How building your child’s spoken word bank can boost their capacity to read

Children benefit from previous understanding of spoken words before reading them.Africa Studio/Shutterstock Children’s oral vocabulary – their knowledge of the sounds and meanings of...

Australia doesn’t have a constitutional right protecting freedom of the person – it needs one

Migration legislation does not require judicial authorisation for a person to be deprived of their freedom.  The recent wrongful detention of two Australian citizens by...

Listen To Older Voices : Pat Wilson – part 3

Welcome to Listen To Older Voices, a program produced by Rob Greaves for Wesley Mission Victoria and podcast through the Toorak Times and...

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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.