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As fires rage, we must use social media for long-term change, not just short-term fundraising

Comedian Celeste Barber’s fundraising efforts have gained monumental support. But we need to think of long-term engagement in climate action too.Facebook With 26 fatalities,...

Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire season

It’s the first time since overlapping records began that Australia experienced both its lowest rainfall and highest temperatures in the same year. Dan HIMBRECHTS/AAP The...

Animal response to a bushfire is astounding. These are the tricks they use to survive

Some animals stay put after a bushfire and rebuild their populations from charred landscapes. LUKAS COCH/AAP Have you ever wondered how our native wildlife manage to...

The bushfires are horrendous, but expect cyclones, floods and heatwaves too

Bushfires are not the only weather and climate events set to ravage Australia in coming months. Dave Hunt/AAP Public attention on the disastrous bushfire crisis...

‘I can still picture the faces’: Black Saturday firefighters want you to listen to them, not call them ‘heroes’

Black Saturday firefighters battling flames in Victoria. When we laud fire fighters as heroes, we fail to acknowledge the ongoing impact of the fires....
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The Australian Music Vault unveils a new display honouring 2024 Ted Albert Award winner Bart Willoughby

The Australian Music Vault pays homage to the achievements of the 2024 APRA AMCOS Ted Albert Award Winner for Outstanding Services to Australian music, Bart Willoughby with the...

One week left to vote for the 2024 SheaChangemaker of the Year!

SheaMoisture is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 SheaChangemakers competition, an annual campaign dedicated to celebrating and empowering Melanin Rich and First Nations women...

Exploring the World of Black Tea Bags: Regional Varieties and Flavor Profiles

While black tea bags are a common sight in many homes and workplaces across worldwide, tea enthusiasts frequently value the ritual and intricacy of...

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.