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Australia’s threatened species plan has failed on several counts. Without change, more extinctions are assured

  Picture: Alex Asbury/AAPAustralia is globally renowned for its abysmal conservation record – in roughly 230 years we’ve overseen the extinction of more mammal species than...

Next time you see a butterfly, treasure the memory: scientists raise alarm on these 26 species

  The bulloak jewel (Hypochrysops piceatus) Michael Braby, Author providedIt might sound like an 18th century fashion statement, but the “pale imperial hairstreak” is, actually, an...

To fix Australia’s environment laws, wildlife experts call for these 4 changes — all are crucial

 Picture: ShuttlestockThe independent review of Australia’s main environment law, released last week, provided a sobering but accurate appraisal of a dire situation.The review was led by...

Clicks, bonks and dripping taps: listen to the calls of 6 frogs out and about this summer

 The banjo frog, Limnodynastes dumerilii Jodi Rowley, Author providedFrog calls are iconic sounds of summer in Australia. There are more than 240 species native to Australia, almost all...

How We Can Protect Animals from Extinction?

Humans are naturally selfish. In fact, most of the time we fail to see the ‘big picture’. Nature has a way of supporting life...

Snowy 2.0 threatens to pollute our rivers and wipe out native fish

Picture:Schopier/Wikimedia The federal government’s Snowy 2.0 energy venture is controversial for many reasons, but one has largely escaped public attention. The project threatens to devastate...

Nine things you love that are being wrecked by climate change

If coffee and wine are things you love, then you need to pay attention to climate change. Shutterstock/Ekaterina Pokrovsky There are so many stories...
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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.