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How our album of birdsong recordings rocketed to #2 on the ARIA charts

‘Songs of Disappearance’, a still taken from the animation by Mervyn Street & Bernadette Trench-Thiedeman. The Bowerbird Collective, Author provided (no reuse) Australia is losing its birds...

World-first research confirms Australia’s forests became catastrophic fire risk after British invasion

Image: Andrew Brownbill/AAP Australia’s forests now carry far more flammable fuel than before British invasion, our research shows, revealing the catastrophic risk created by non-Indigenous...

March flies prowl Australia’s beaches looking for blood – but why?

While relaxing at the coast this summer, you might have noticed a few fellow beach goers failing to socially distance. You might even have...

National parks are not enough – we need landholders to protect threatened species on their property

Getty Images Over the last decade, the area protected for nature in Australia has shot up by almost half. Our national reserve system now covers 20% of...

Morrison government spends $50 million saving koalas while taking away their homes

Image: Zoos Victoria Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley is reportedly poised to decide whether some koala populations should be listed as endangered, as new research shows her...

Native birds have vanished across the continent since colonisation. Now we know just how much we’ve lost

The critically endangered regent honeyeater. Friends of Chiltern, Author provided In the 250 years since Europeans colonised Australia, native birdlife has disappeared across the continent. Our new research has,...

Queensland has an important network of private conservation areas, but they’re dangerously exposed to mining

Tarcutta Hills Reserve. Bush Heritage Australia, Author provided Australia has the world’s largest network of privately owned conservation areas that protect a range of rare wildlife, from bilbies to endangered fish. There...

Recycle Your Rubbish To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

An Informative Approach to Recycling and Reducing Carbon Footprint Reducing your environmental impact is important for sustainable living and a healthier Earth. We are all...

This WA town just topped 50℃ – a dangerous temperature many Australians will have to get used to

Image: Shutterstock While Australians are used to summer heat, most of us only have to endure the occasional day over 40℃. On January 13th, the temperature...

Fire management in Australia has reached a crossroads and ‘business as usual’ won’t cut it

Image: Darren England/AAP The current wet conditions delivered by La Niña may have caused widespread flooding, but they’ve also provided a reprieve from the threat of bushfires...
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Polished Concrete in Commercial and Industrial Settings

n the flooring world, polished concrete has become a superstar, especially in commercial and industrial spaces. If you’ve walked into a trendy retail store,...

The Role Of Regular Inspections In Sewer Repairs And Maintenance 

The sewer system is a critical infrastructure component, essential for maintaining public health and environmental standards. Effective management of sewer systems can prevent hazardous...

Ari Jacobs Second Release “Permission” – An Exquisite Duet With Sarit Michael Out Now

Mammoth Records NSG Presents ARI JACOB Permission Ari Jacobs Releases the Second Track From Son Called Moon This May Ari Jacobs releases the highly anticipated second track...

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.