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63.5% of Australia’s performing artists reported worsening mental health during COVID

Image: Hailey Kean/Unsplash92% of performing artists experienced significant changes to their work during early stages of the pandemic – and at least half experienced...

Lockdowns don’t get easier the more we have them. Melbourne, here are 6 tips to help you cope

  Image: ShuttlestockAs Melbourne heads well into a second week of lockdown, it’s important to recognise the serious toll this is likely to take on...

Best evidence suggests antidepressants aren’t very effective in kids and teens. What can be done instead?

  Picture: ShuttlestockEven before COVID-19 lockdowns, school closures and strict social distancing, depression was on the rise in children and teenagers around the globe.By the age...

Loneliness is a social cancer, every bit as alarming as cancer itself

Young adults and people living in the inner city are among those most likely to be lonely, according to the ABC’s Australia Talks...

Depression: it’s a word we use a lot, but what exactly is it?

People with depression experience symptoms that affect their mood, cognitive function and physical health. from www.shutterstock.com Depression is a serious disorder marked by disturbances in...

Why do I dwell on the past?

Dwelling on the past, like writing in a diary, is part of being human and helps us form our identity. But not all...

No, eating chocolate won’t cure depression

If you’re depressed, the headlines might tempt you to reach out for a chocolate bar. But don’t believe the hype. from www.shutterstock.com A recent study...

We need human oversight of machine decisions to stop robo-debt drama

One former member of Australia’s government review tribunal has described robo-debt as a form of ‘extortion’. Shutterstock Federal MP Amanda Rishworth raised concerns...

Sunday essay: images of mourning and the power of acknowledging grief

These images of Cherine Fahd’s grandfather’s funeral were tucked away in a brown paper envelope for decades. As a society, we too often keep...

Six sharp knocks

I wake suddenly. I had heard a knock? My mind is in dreamland and it takes a moment to swirl back to place and remember. I...
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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.