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Feeding Fido Right: Why Healthy Dog Food Is Now a Non-Negotiable for Pet Parents

In 2025, pet care has become a deeply personal, informed, and purposeful part of everyday life. Dogs, once simply our loyal companions, are now cherished family members whose physical...

Kitten Feeding for Optimal Growth

The day you’re bringing a kitten into your home is an exciting one, no doubt. But you better...

What Dog Breed Should You Get?

Getting a new dog is always exciting, but it’s not an easy decision. There are so many different...

Dog Daycare Brisbane: A Fun and Safe Place for Your Furry Friend

For pet owners looking for reliable and engaging dog daycare in Brisbane, finding a facility that provides top-tier...

5 Essential Nutrients Every Pet Owner Should Look for in Pet Food

With the way business is carried out today, one may get confused when choosing food for their pets....

Penalties for animal cruelty double in SA, but is this enough to stop animal abuse?

Australian states and territories have in the last decade reformed their animal welfare laws. Tim Golder/Unsplash Australia is a nation of animal lovers, so...

The Editors Opinion : The RSPCA claim to be politically neutral – but are they?

Promoting the Liberal Parties policies but nothing about the other parties The Toorak Times was made aware yesterday by one of our readers that the...

Dog don’ts and do-do’s in warmer months

Council is on the look-out for dog owners breaking local laws, with more residents enjoying time outdoors with their pets as the weather warms. The...

Senate inquiry calls for tougher rules on pet food in Australia

Pet owners need to know the food they feed their pets is safe. Compulsory rules for the standards and labelling of pet food in...

Are you walking your dog enough?

A running dog is a happy dog! James Ting/Unsplash Australia has nearly five million dogs, with nearly 40% of Australian households owning one. But it seems that 40%...

Why decisions to desex male dogs just got more complicated

Golden retriever puppies, among Australia’s favourite pet dogs. Shutterstock/BIGANDT.COM  Behavioural problems in male dogs may be affected by how early in their life they are...

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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.