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Australia must control its killer cat problem. A major new report explains how, but doesn’t go far enough

 Image: Shuttlestock Australia is teeming with cats. While cats make great pets, and can bring owners emotional, psychological and health benefits, the animals are a scourge...

To fix Australia’s environment laws, wildlife experts call for these 4 changes — all are crucial

 Picture: Shuttlestock The independent review of Australia’s main environment law, released last week, provided a sobering but accurate appraisal of a dire situation. The review was led by...

How to help dogs and cats manage separation anxiety when their humans return to work

 Pets can develop separation anxiety when their people are suddenly gone When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed...

Protect your dog from this new deadly disease outbreak. We still don’t know how it got here

 Picture: Shuttlestock While we continue to be occupied with the COVID pandemic, another life-threatening disease has emerged in northern Australia, one that’s cause for considerable...

10 million animals are hit on our roads each year. Here’s how you can help them (and steer clear of them) these holidays

 This is Noojee, a joey koala who was rehabilitated in Healesville Sanctuary after being hit by a car. Healesville Sanctuary, Author provided Last month I came...

Shutterstock Drones, detection dogs, poo spotting: what’s the best way to conduct Australia’s Great Koala Count?

Picture: Shuttlestock Federal environment minister Sussan Ley this week announced A$2 million for a national audit of Australia’s koalas, as part of an A$18 million...

Research shows whipping horses doesn’t make them run faster, straighter or safer — let’s cut it out

Picture:AAP The Melbourne Cup is upon us. This year will be different due to COVID-19 — but one thing we don’t expect to change...

Photos from the field: Australia is full of lizards so I went bush to find out why

A lace monitor (Varanus varius) Kristian Bell,  Author provided Though it may not be as famous a stereotype as shrimps on the barbie, deadly snakes or...

Environment Minister Sussan Ley faces a critical test: will she let a mine destroy koala breeding grounds?

Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas In the next few weeks, federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley will decide whether to approve a New South Wales quarry expansion...

Predators, prey and moonlight singing: how phases of the Moon affect native wildlife

Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND Humans have long been inspired and transfixed by the Moon, and as we’re discovering, moonlight can also change the behaviour...
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Kaelin Ellis returns with his synonymous and dynamic hip-hop style in ‘Ain’t You Mad’ feat. Guapdad 4000, Buddy & Kenny Mason

Hailing from Lakeland, FL, multi-instrumentalist and producer Kaelin Ellis has been carving out his own path in the music industry, drawing inspiration from a...

Hobo Johnson returns with his unique brand of modernised pop rap in ‘DADS BED’ and ‘METAVERSE’

Sacramento's beloved spoken word lyricist, Hobo Johnson, makes a triumphant return after a two-year hiatus, gracing fans with not one, but two brand new...

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.