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Report highlights pandemic’s impact on phone and internet consumers

The first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic saw telco call centres affected by global lockdowns leading to consumers being unable to contact their...

Whether a ratings chase or ideological war, News Corp’s coronavirus coverage is dangerous

 Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation, in significant parts of its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, has become a clear and present danger to the welfare...

Got a COVID-19 test in Victoria and still haven’t got your results? Here’s what may be happening — and what to do

Picture: ABC News: Tom Maddox Stories are emerging of Victorians who have followed advice and sought a COVID-19 test, only to find they’re still...

By persisting with COVIDSafe, Australia risks missing out on globally trusted contact tracing

Image: Scott Barbour/AAP Image Australia has ruled out abandoning the government’s COVIDSafe contact tracing app in favour of the rival “Gapple” model developed by...

The vaccine we’re testing in Australia is based on a flu shot. Here’s how it could work against coronavirus

Image: Shuttlestock A new trial has begun in Victoria this week to evaluate a potential vaccine against COVID-19. The vaccine is called NVX-CoV2373 and is from a US...

UniSA brings industry expertise and research together to strive for Zero homelessness

The pursuit of zero homelessness in Australia is one step closer this week as renowned social change expert and Industry Adjunct with the University...

Binge drinkers beware, Drunkorexia is calling

Mohito, appletini or a simple glass of fizz – they may take the edge off a busy day, but if you find yourself bingeing...

Fake news checklist to fight against COVID-19 misinformation

Fake information about coronavirus is diverting precious resources away from Australia's fight against COVID-19, says Responsible Technology Australia as it launches a checklist for...

Getting creative with less. Recipe lessons from the Australian Women’s Weekly during wartime

Image: Giorgio Trovato/Unsplash Over the past few weeks, Australians have become used to seeing empty shelves in their local supermarkets. Coronavirus-induced panic buying has quickly...
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Roy Lucian Baza delights with euphoric alt-pop anthem ‘Aim For The Heart’

In a resounding return to the music scene, 28-year-old singer-songwriter Roy Lucian Baza, formerly known as Dom Baza, is set to unveil his second...

Chloe DeMore stuns with pop country gem ‘Side Effects’

Born and raised in Orange County, CA, Chloe DeMore is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter with a penchant for writing infectious tunes and relatable narratives. Inspired...

BRANDEUS Drops New Gem “Paro”

Australian artist Brandeus just dropped a new track, "Paro", under the Canadian independent label Aesthetics Records. “Paro” (which translates to “Plan”) is about achieving...

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.