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Don’t bring COVID home on election day. Plan your vote to stay safe

Image: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi Given what’s happening in some places in the world right now, we should take a moment to appreciate how lucky...

A recent study suggests red wine may protect you from COVID. But I wouldn’t drink to this yet

Image: Shutterstock A study published last month in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition made headlines around the world. Among a number of findings concerning alcoholic drinks and COVID, it reported...

Should we give up on COVID-zero? Until most of us are vaccinated, we can’t live with the virus

  Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP We’re currently in the midst of one of the most challenging times during the pandemic in Australia, and we’re all struggling. Frustration...

Concerned about the latest AstraZeneca news? These 3 graphics help you make sense of the risk

 Dan Peled/AAP Image The recent announcement the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine would now only be recommended for the over 60s has highlighted the many ways we think...

Yes, dogs can sniff out COVID. But not after dinner, when they need a nap

  Picture: Scitech Daily The idea of cute puppy dogs playing a role in leading us out of this pandemic is about as tantalising a...

I’m over 50 and hesitant about the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine. Should I wait for Pfizer?

  Picture: Richard Wainwright/AAP It’s been well documented that there’s a significant level of vaccine hesitancy in the Australian community at the moment. This appears to be...

Here we go again — Perth’s snap lockdown raises familiar hotel quarantine questions

  Richard Wainwright/AAP Image Perth is the latest Australian city to head into a snap lockdown aimed at stamping out a coronavirus cluster resulting from...

Where is Australia at with the COVID vaccine rollout? Our interactive shows how we compare with the rest of the world

 Image: Shuttlestock As COVID vaccination programs roll out around the world, our new interactive tool allows you to see where each country is at with...

5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science

 Image: Shuttlestock It’s not a new thing for people to try to mislead you when it comes to science. But in the age of COVID-19...

Yes, another lockdown in Victoria hurts. But it might be our only way to avert a third wave

 Picture; James Ross/AAP Victoria went into stage 4 lockdown from 11.59pm Friday, as the cluster from the Holiday Inn quarantine hotel continues to grow. Premier Daniel...
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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.