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Permission To Shine opens with Big Prizes and announces First Judges!

Play It Forward, together with Dr Jonathon Welch AM, is thrilled to announce that round one of Permission to Shine is open. This online...

Celeste Barber’s story shows us the power of celebrity fundraising … and the importance of reading the fine print

Picture: Joel Carrett/AAP Comedian Celeste Barber’s whopping $51 million bushfire fundraiser showed us just how generous people can be in times of trouble. But the need to seek...

Road crashes, assaults and being spat on: the dangers facing Australian police in the line of duty

The Victorian Police Academy is lit up in blue in honour of the four officers killed in last week’s road tragedy.  AAP/Michael Dodge The horrific deaths...

Refugees need protection from coronavirus too, and must be released

Picture: AAP/Dan Peled Pressure is growing to release people from immigration detention, with lawyers from Australia’s Human Rights Law Centre mounting a court case on behalf of...

The summer heat calls for a cold beer, but be careful where you drink it. Being drunk in public is a crime

Public intoxication is illegal in every jurisdiction in Australia. Shutterstock 'Tis the season to be jolly. We all enjoy the sentiments of this well-known carol...

Islamophobic attacks mostly happen in public. Here’s what you can do if you see it or experience it

Picture by Muhammad Ruqiyaddin/Unsplash The second Islamophobia in Australia Report launched last month, in the same week a graphic video showing a pregnant Muslim woman being...

New research shows prejudice still high in Australia, but many people seeking to promote social inclusion

About a quarter of Australians have experienced a form of major discrimination in the past two years. James Ross/AAP Australians like to think of themselves...

As bushfires intensify, we need to acknowledge the strain on our volunteers

The vast majority of bushfire fighters in Australia are volunteers. And their job is only getting harder. Picture: Dean Lewins/AAP The early and ferocious...

The biggest hurdle for the Coalition’s religious discrimination bill: how to define ‘religion’

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils says the bill doesn’t go far enough to protect religious minorities in an increasingly intolerant society. Dan Himbrechts/AAP The...

Let’s CONNECT, COLLABORATE AND CELEBRATE at Social Inclusion Week 2019

Social Inclusion Week will be held from Saturday 23rd November to Sunday 1st December in 2019.  Social Inclusion Week aims to help all Australians...
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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...

8 Thoughtful and Practical Presents for Honeymooning Newlyweds

As newlyweds embark on their honeymoon, they step into a world of adventure, romance, and unforgettable experiences. While the journey ahead is filled with...

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.