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Bushfires, bots and arson claims: Australia flung in the global disinformation spotlight

A targeted, coordinated online campaign has tried to mislead the public. While the myths have been debunked, the culpable parties remain unknown. SEAN DAVEY/AAP In...

How wildfire smoke affects pets and other animals

A rural fire service crew attempts to protect a property in New South Wales in December 2019. Dean Lewins/AAP Images via AP Catastrophic fires across the...

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...

Nine things you love that are being wrecked by climate change

If coffee and wine are things you love, then you need to pay attention to climate change. Shutterstock/Ekaterina Pokrovsky There are so many stories...

New study: changes in climate since 2000 have cut Australian farm profits 22%

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences farmpredict model finds that changes in climate conditions since 2000 have cut farm...

Now Australian cities are choking on smoke, will we finally talk about climate change?

Smoke is blanketing Australia’s most populated city, making it impossibly to ignore the reality of climate change. Joel Carrett/AAP I moved to Sydney less than...

The most important issue facing Australia? New survey sees huge spike in concern over climate change

Nearly half of Australians aged 18-24 view climate change as the biggest problem facing Australia in new national survey. James Ross/AAP While most Australians still...

New report shows the world is awash with fossil fuels. It’s time to cut off supply

Australia’s coal production is expected to jump by 34% to 2030, undercutting our climate efforts. Nikki Short/AAP A new United Nations report shows the world’s...

Drought and climate change were the kindling, and now the east coast is ablaze

Multiple large, intense fires are stretching from Australia’s coast to the tablelands and parts of the interior. AAP Image/Supplied, JPSS Last week saw an unprecedented...
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Creative Ways to Incorporate Liqueur with Your Next Waffle Breakfast

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THE WAREHOUSE PROJECT ANNOUNCES FIRST INTERNATIONAL SHOWS IN AUSTRALIA

The world renowned Manchester institution has chosen two unique locations in Melbourne and Sydney for its Australian debut First wave of line up is now...

SWOON SERIES 2024.

Amagh Toorak. 226 Kooyong Road Toorak THE Swoon Series as presented by internationally acclaimed/ multi award winning pianist/ composer, Warren Wills is an eclectic suite...

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.