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The sun’s shining and snakes are emerging, but they’re not out to get you. Here’s what they’re really up to

  Picture: Shuttlestock It’s early spring in southern Australia and the sun is, gloriously, out. You decide to head to your local patch of greenery...

Scientists still don’t know how far melting in Antarctica will go – or the sea level rise it will unleash

  Picture: Torsten Blackwood/AAP The Antarctic ice sheet is the largest mass of ice in the world, holding around 60% of the world’s fresh water. If it...

The daily dance of flowers tracking the sun is more fascinating than most of us realise

  Picture: Julien Christ/Unsplash When I was a child, I was intrigued by the Queensland box (Lophostemon confertus) growing in our backyard. I noticed its leaves hung...

Why tiny ants have invaded your house, and what to do about it

Picture: Shuttlecock It’s nigh on impossible to calculate with accuracy how many ants are on Earth, but estimates put the number at about ten billion billion. And...

Bushfire survivors just won a crucial case against the NSW environmental watchdog, putting other states on notice

  Picture: Shutterstock This week was another big one in the land of climate litigation. On Thursday, a New South Wales court compelled the state Environment Protection...

Ordinary people, extraordinary change: addressing the climate emergency through ‘quiet activism

  Picture: Shuttlestock Across the world, people worried about the impacts of climate change are seeking creative and meaningful ways to transform their urban environments....

Planning to plant an Australian native like wattle? Read this first — you might be spreading a weed

  Coastal wattle. Dr David Chael, Author provided Australian native plants are having a moment in the sun, with more of us seeking out and planting native species than in...

There’s no end to the damage humans can wreak on the climate. This is how bad it’s likely to get

  Picture: Alexander Beltes/ EPA A major new report published last week by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) contained grave warnings on where Earth’s climate...

Make your Home Pest-free with Professional Pest Control

Pest control is structured to be a solution that makes your home a safe, hygienic, and pest-free place. All said and done, there are...

With the release of a terrifying IPCC report, Australia must face its wilful political blindness on climate

  Picture I remember the acute frustration of watching one of the US news feeds on September 11, 2001 — 20 years ago next month. With...
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7 Tips for Creating Instagram-Worthy Photo Booth Shots

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Breakfast crêpe? Bean there, done that

“A light breakfast this morning,” I told myself. This pancake is huge – but don’t panic! – it’s mostly shredded yam bean, which surely...

Discovering Fort Walton’s Maritime Treasures: Exploring Boating, Yachting, and Fishing Culture

Nestled along the sandy shores of Florida's Panhandle, Fort Walton embodies a captivating blend of coastal beauty and rich maritime history. Here, the gentle...

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.