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IPCC finds the world has its best chance yet to slash emissions – if it seizes the opportunity

Image: Shutterstock The world has its best chance yet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions quickly, but hard and fast cuts are needed across all sectors...

Poor policy and short-sightedness: how the budget treats climate change and energy in the wake of disasters

Image: Shutterstock This year’s federal budget is characterised by an avalanche of immediate handouts in response to cost-of-living pressures, some sound initiatives and deferral of more...

Roadside trees stitch the ecosystems of our nation together. Here’s why they’re in danger

Image: Shutterstock You may know of marvellous tree-lined roads that lead into your favourite rural and regional towns. Sometimes they have an arched, church-like canopy,...

It may not be cute, but here’s why the humble yabby deserves your love

Image: Cherax destructor; the common yabby. Author provided For children growing up in rural areas, going “yabbying” in farm dams is a rite of passage. The common...

The floods have killed at least 21 Australians. Adapting to a harsher climate is now a life-or-death matter

Image: Jason O'Brien/AAP The devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales highlight, yet again, Australia’s failure to plan for natural disasters. As we’re seeing...

The east coast rain seems endless. Where on Earth is all the water coming from?

Image: Jason O'Brien/AAP At any one time, Earth’s atmosphere holds only about a week’s worth of rain. But rainfall and floods have devastated Australia’s eastern regions for...

We can’t keep relying on charities and the food industry to supply food after disasters – the government must lead

Image: Shutterstock Australia is facing yet another “unprecedented” weather event as extreme flooding across Queensland and New South Wales submerges entire towns. In the immediate aftermath, there’s a new challenge...

New IPCC report shows Australia is at real risk from climate change, with impacts worsening, future risks high, and wide-ranging adaptation needed

Getty Images Climatic trends, extreme conditions and sea level rise are already hitting many of Australia’s ecosystems, industries and cities hard. As climate change intensifies, we...

Like rivers in the sky: the weather system bringing floods to Queensland will become more likely under climate change

Flooding in Gympie, Queensland, February 26, 2022. AAP Image/Supplied by Brett's Drone Photography The severe floods in southeast Queensland this week have forced hundreds of residents...

Taking action on climate change

Council and community action on climate change is progressing with 87% of the 67 actions in the Climate Emergency Corporate Response Plan for 2021-2023...
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Secret Chelsea Nightlife Spots in London

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MEMO MUSIC HALL Friday 10 May, 2024 TWIST & SHOUT A SALUTE TO 50's & 60's ROCK n ROLL An International Tribute Celebrating The Hits of The Rock n...

Enjoying a Cozy Night in With Japanese Takeaway in Hastings

Imagine the scene: the rain softly tapping against your window, the warmth of your cozy blanket enveloping you, and the tantalizing aroma of freshly...

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.