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Sunday essay: rebooting the idea of ‘civilisation’ for Australian soil

Yolngu boys from north-eastern Arnhem Land perform the Bunggul traditional dance during the Garma Festival in 2018. The Yolngu have flourished...

Sunday essay: it’s not funny to us – an Aboriginal perspective on political correctness and humour

Negative stereotyping shouldn't be the trigger for humour. Picture author provided I am from Queensland. Unfortunately, from personal experience I know racism well. An...

Koorie Heritage Trust – new exhibition Undercurrent by Peta Clancy

Massacre sites across Australia lie silenced and hidden from public knowledge on colonised lands. During a 12-month residency at the Koorie Heritage Trust, Peta Clancy...

Koorie Heritage Trust Undercurrent – Peta Clancy

Massacre sites across Australia lie silenced and hidden from public knowledge on colonised lands. During a 12-month residency at the Koorie Heritage Trust, Peta Clancy...

Torch exhibition shines a light on Indigenous incarceration

The Torch exhibition showcasing art by current or former Indigenous offenders is shining brighter than ever on its milestone 10th anniversary. More than 200 artworks...

Sunday essay: back to Moore River and finding family

Children at Norseman Mission. The author’s mum, Violet Newman is in the middle row on the far left.  Image from the collection of...

How Dr G.Yunupiŋu took Yolŋu culture to the world

Dr Yunupiŋu’s music is steeped in the culture of his people,the Yolŋu of northeast Arnhem Land.Dan Himbrechts/AAP The music of Dr G. Yunupiŋu —...

Sunday essay: how the Men’s Painting Room at Papunya transformed Australian art

A close up from Michael Jensen’s Pintupi and Anmatyerr artists in Men’s Painting Room (circa August 1972). Michael Jensen Seismic shifts occur infrequently...
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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.