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POLITICS OF SPORT

As the Ukraine war drags on, how secure will Putin’s hold on power remain?

Image: MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV / KREMLIN POOL / SPUTNIK/ EPA There has been constant speculation for most of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 22 years in power as to what it would...

What the Ash Barty and ‘Special K’ tennis triumphs say about Australia and the buttoned-up sport industry

Image: Mark Baker/AP The lead-up to the 2022 Australian Open was dominated by the unvaccinated top-ranked male tennis player...

Sportswashing: how mining and energy companies sponsor your favourite sports to help clean up their image

AAP Image/Darren England Fossil fuel and carbon-intensive industries have an image problem. As awareness of their environmental impact grows,...

Secrecy surrounding Djokovic’s medical exemption means star can expect a hostile reception on centre court

Image:  AAP/AP/Michael Probst Novak Djokovic, nine times Australian Open tennis champion, has confirmed via social media – after much speculation –...
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As the Ukraine war drags on, how secure will Putin’s hold on power remain?

Image: MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV / KREMLIN POOL / SPUTNIK/ EPA There has been constant speculation for most of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 22 years in power...

What the Ash Barty and ‘Special K’ tennis triumphs say about Australia and the buttoned-up sport industry

Image: Mark Baker/AP The lead-up to the 2022 Australian Open was dominated by the unvaccinated top-ranked male tennis player Novak Djokovic’s ignominious deportation from Australia. Djokovic’s absence prompted...

Sportswashing: how mining and energy companies sponsor your favourite sports to help clean up their image

AAP Image/Darren England Fossil fuel and carbon-intensive industries have an image problem. As awareness of their environmental impact grows, energy and mining companies in particular...

Secrecy surrounding Djokovic’s medical exemption means star can expect a hostile reception on centre court

Image:  AAP/AP/Michael Probst Novak Djokovic, nine times Australian Open tennis champion, has confirmed via social media – after much speculation – that he will indeed be competing...
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listen to older voices: john michael (mick) pacholli – part 3
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.