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Australian frogs are dying en masse again, and we need your help to find out why

Image: A dead Peron’s tree frog (Litoria peronii) Ken Griffiths, Author provided Last winter, thousands of dead and dying frogs were found across Australia. Instead of hunkering...

The election shows the conservative culture war on climate change could be nearing its end

Image: AAP Image/Diego Fedele Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s shock loss to an independent running on a climate action platform wasn’t a fluke event. “Teal” independents have ousted...

Almost 90% of us now believe climate change is a problem – across all political persuasions

Image: Getty If a week is a long time in politics, three years is an eternity. Since the 2019 election, Australia has endured devastating megafires...

Scorched dystopia or liveable planet? Here’s where the climate policies of our political hopefuls will take us

Image: David Mariuz/AAP The federal election campaign takes place against a background of flooding on Australia’s east coast, where some residents remain in temporary accommodation a month...

Find out what threatened plants and animals live in your electorate (and what your MP can do about it)

Image: Gouldian finch. Shutterstock More than 1,800 Australian plants and animals are considered at-risk of extinction, and yet protecting threatened species is almost entirely absent from the current election...

4 ways we can change our behaviour to adapt to the climate crisis

AAP Image/Jason O'Brien Only four months into 2022, and Australians have already watched several climate disasters unfold across the continent, from coral bleaching to devastating floods and bushfires. These are...

How to control invasive rats and mice at home without harming native wildlife

Image: Shutterstock As I write this article, a furry blur of a rodent has just scampered across the room and under the couch. It’s autumn...

Multi-coloured plants are suddenly a home decor ‘must-have’. Here’s how to keep them alive

Image: Shutterstock Fads and fashion have always influenced the plants we keep. And so it is with variegated plants, which have become very popular with indoor plant...

How climate-friendly is an electric car? It all comes down to where you live

Image: Shutterstock If you’re thinking about buying an electric vehicle, whether due to soaring fuel prices or to lower your greenhouse gas emissions, where you...

Time’s up: why Australia has to quit stalling and wean itself off fossil fuels

Image: Getty If the world acts now, we can avoid the worst outcomes of climate change without any significant effect on standards of living. That’s...
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Secret Chelsea Nightlife Spots in London

As the sun sets, London reveals a more secretive side. This is where exclusive night spots come alive, hidden away from the public eye....

TWIST & SHOUT – A SALUTE TO 50’s & 60’s ROCK n ROLL performed by the William Brothers

MEMO MUSIC HALL Friday 10 May, 2024 TWIST & SHOUT A SALUTE TO 50's & 60's ROCK n ROLL An International Tribute Celebrating The Hits of The Rock n...

Enjoying a Cozy Night in With Japanese Takeaway in Hastings

Imagine the scene: the rain softly tapping against your window, the warmth of your cozy blanket enveloping you, and the tantalizing aroma of freshly...

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.