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Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys say they use facial recognition for ‘loss prevention’. An expert explains what it might mean for you

Once the purview of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, facial recognition is now being used to identify consumers in Australian stores. If you’ve seen the...

Simple Ways To Encourage Kids To Think Green

It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the damage being done to the planet. The continual use of fossil fuels, the release of toxins...

When will I be able to upload my brain to a computer?

We don’t know how much information the human brain can store. agsandrew/Shutterstock We often imagine that human consciousness is as simple as input and output of...

Australian frogs are dying en masse again, and we need your help to find out why

Image: A dead Peron’s tree frog (Litoria peronii) Ken Griffiths, Author provided Last winter, thousands of dead and dying frogs were found across Australia. Instead of hunkering...

Hidden costs, manipulation, forced continuity: report reveals how Australian consumers are being duped online

Image: Shutterstock Australian consumers’ choices on websites and apps are being manipulated through online designs taking advantage of their weaknesses. That’s according to research on...

4 reasons our gas and electricity prices are suddenly sky-high

Image: Shutterstock Gas users and the incoming government are describing Australia’s sudden east coast energy crisis as “apocalyptic” and “a perfect storm”. There is no doubt...

Is my dog too cold? How cold is too cold for a walk? Here’s how to tell

Image:Bodi & Lenni - the German Shorthaired Pointers. Picture: June Greaves As winter sets in, you might be wondering: how do you know if your...

3 ways the Albanese government can turn Australia into a renewable energy superpower – without leaving anyone behind

Image: Shutterstock Australians will bear yet another blow to our cost of living in July when electricity prices will surge up to 18.3%, which amounts to over A$250...

When self-driving cars crash, who’s responsible? Courts and insurers need to know what’s inside the ‘black box’

Image: Shutterstock The first serious accident involving a self-driving car in Australia occurred in March this year. A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when hit by a...

The election shows the conservative culture war on climate change could be nearing its end

Image: AAP Image/Diego Fedele Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s shock loss to an independent running on a climate action platform wasn’t a fluke event. “Teal” independents have ousted...
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Thunderpussy Drops New Anthem “I Can Do Better”

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BILLIE EILISH announces HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR

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5-star brunch at a bargain price

Let’s do Saturday brunch? Spanish flair with Huevos Rancheros (2 fried eggs, sauteed potatoes, bacon, sundried tomatoes, toasted bánh mi). Classic Eggs Benedict (poached egg,...

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.