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March flies prowl Australia’s beaches looking for blood – but why?

While relaxing at the coast this summer, you might have noticed a few fellow beach goers failing to socially distance. You might even have...

We asked hundreds of Aussies whether they’d eat insects, and most said yes – so what’s holding people back?

Image: ShutterstockInsects are sustainable, nutritious and delicious. They’re eaten by more than two billion people worldwide, mostly in the tropics, and have been a...

Moths eating your clothes? It’s actually their hungry little caterpillars – here’s how to get rid of them

Image: ShutterstockHave you opened your post-lockdown wardrobe, only to discover some of your beautiful summer clothes have holes in them? You’re probably blaming clothes...

These 3 tips will help you create a thriving pollinator-friendly garden this winter

  Picture: ShuttlestockThe busy buzz of pollinating bees is a sound most of us associate with summer. If you live in temperate regions of...

4 reasons insects could be a staple in Aussie diets, from zesty tree ants to peanut-buttery bogong moths

  Picture: Bryan Lessard, Author providedWith the global population predicted to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, one of the biggest challenges in our lifetimes will be securing enough...

Photos from the field: zooming in on Australia’s hidden world of exquisite mites, snails and beetles

   Dragon springtails (pictured) are widely distributed in forests of eastern Australia — yet they’re still largely unknown to science. Nick Porch, Author providedWhich animals are...

Bzzz, slap! How to treat insect bites (home remedies included)

Picture: Shuttlestock It’s the holidays and we’re spending more time outdoors. This means we’re exposed to the more annoying and painful aspects of summer —...
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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.