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Two years into the pandemic, why is Australia still short of medicines?

Image: Alex Bascuas/ShutterstockThis might be a familiar scene. You pop into your local pharmacy to fill a script and you’re told your regular medicine...

Grattan on Saturday: Government management of Omicron blighted by false assumptions, bad planning

Image: Mick Tsikas/AAPAustralia’s journey through Omicron is like the bus tour from hell. Steering awry, seat belts forgotten or not working, and the driver’s...

Relax, Australia does not have (and is not likely to have) a shortage of food

Image: James Ross/AAPAustralia does not have a food shortage. Supply has been disrupted in some locations due to staff absences caused by COVID, that’s...

Why has my child’s vaccination been cancelled? We’re reliant on overseas supply and a complex logistics network

Image: ShutterstockReports of GPs cancelling or postponing COVID vaccine appointments for 5-11 year olds are piling up, with desperate parents expressing anger and fear about how...

Australian booksellers are facing a supply chain ‘crisis’. Here’s how books get into your hands – and how you can keep reading

  Image: Pj Accetturo/UnsplashAustralians have been warned to do their Christmas shopping early, as international supply chain issues are impacting global shipping. One industry under particular...

Why hasn’t my parcel arrived yet? Delivery and supply chain problems are multiplying – and yes, it’ll probably affect Christmas

  Image: ShutterstockDoes it feel lately like your parcels are taking forever to arrive? You might have seen online retailers warning customers to expect...

We modelled how a COVID vaccine roll-out would work. Here’s what we found

Image: Shuttlestock How well we distribute and administer a COVID-19 vaccine will have massive health, social and economic ramifications. So attention is turning to...

When to buy Christmas gifts online to get them in time? The answer is now

Picture: Shuttlestock Santa Claus is the ultimate global logistics worker, magically delivering gifts all over the world in a single night.The rest of us...
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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.