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Explainer: what Western civilisation owes to Islamic cultures

Sculpture of ninth-century Persian scholar Al-Khwarizmi in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Latin discovery of Al-Khwarizmi’s work introduced the numerals 0-9, one of many ways in...

Listen To Older Voices : Laurie Arthur – Part 2

  Listen To Older Voices presents the stories, views and opinions of our older citizens. It is predominantly in a life & times format, with...

Sunday essay: the Australians who pioneered self-sufficiency, generations before Nimbin

Whitlanders in the 1940s. Established in 1941 near the base of Victoria’s Mount Buffalo, this Catholic community celebrated the ‘dignity of manual labour’...

Melbourne’s Blues music community “Playin’ For A Cause”

"There's no problems, only Solutions"   John Lennon "Watching The Wheels Go Round" On Saturday 3rd August, several blues bands have donated their time and will be...

Space Oddity at 50: the ‘novelty song’ that became a cultural touchstone

  David Bowie in the film clip for Space Oddity: the song would become an anthem for space exploration with an enduring appeal. YouTube When...

Australian Gothic: from Hanging Rock to Nick Cave and Kylie, this genre explores our dark side

The ‘gothic’ genre was once thought to be inapplicable to Australia. But there is a strong gothic tradition in Australian literature and film,...

A new exhibition captures the magic and power of tattoos across cultures

Photographs of tattooed Japanese women in the exhibition Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World. Ben Healley Our Bodies, Our Voices, Our Marks, a...

Listen To Older Voices : Laurie Arthur – Part 1

Listen To Older Voices presents the stories, views and opinions of our older citizens. It is predominantly in a life & times format, with...

Emoji aren’t ruining language: they’re a natural substitute for gesture ???

Gestures and emoji don’t break down into smaller parts, nor do they easily combine into larger words or sentences. Shutterstock We’re much more likely to...

See What You Made Me Do: why it’s time to focus on the perpetrator when tackling domestic violence

A new book by ABC journalist Jess Hill is the result of four years’ investigation into the problem of domestic violence.  Shutterstock Review: See What...
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Snowmobiles: The Bridge That Connects Excitement and Danger

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The Link Between Pedestrian Accidents and PTSD

Pedestrian accidents are a significant concern worldwide, affecting countless individuals annually. These incidents often result in serious physical injuries, but the psychological impact can...

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.