Shutterstock Dora Marinova, Curtin University and Diana Bogueva, Curtin University Making eco-conscious choices at the shops can be tricky when we’re presented with so many options, especially when it comes to milk. Should we buy plant-based milk, or dairy? We’ve looked at the evidence to help you choose. Read more: […]
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What ‘The Birdman of Wahroonga’ and other historic birdwatchers can teach us about cherishing wildlife
Russell McGregor, James Cook University Under the first coronavirus lockdowns, birdwatching increased tenfold in Australia, with much of it done in and near the watchers’ own backyards. And as Melbourne settles into stage 4 restrictions, we’ll likely see this rise again. The increase in backyard birding is good news for […]
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Jerzy Marian Moskała, OAM 15.08.1927 – 03.10.2020 Aged 93 years. Late of Ashfield, formerly of Kraków Poland. Beloved husband of Danuta (dec.), loved father of Hania and Ela; grandfather of Christopher, Joanna, Adam, Tomasz and Karina; father-in-law of Ryszard and Krzysztof. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul of […]
White Cane Day
On International White Cane Day (15th October), we at Guide Dogs NSW/ACT want to highlight the need for awareness of white canes. White Cane Day was created to highlight the important role mobility assistance devices play in helping people with low vision or blindness lead safe and independent lives. This […]
Zmarł biskup Jan Szarek
W wieku 84 lat zmarł biskup senior Jan Szarek – zwierzchnik Kościoła Ewangelicko-Augsburskiego, prezes Polskiej Rady Ekumenicznej, prezes Diakonii Polskiej. Zachorował na COVID-19. Śp. bp Jan Szarek zmarł 8 października w szpitalu w Cieszynie. Zachorował na COVID-19. Informacja o uroczystościach pogrzebowych zostanie podana w terminie późniejszym. Bp Jan Szarek urodził się […]
Adele is the 2020 McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrity™
Increase in online scams target Aussies searching for content around big name celebrities English singer-songwriter Adele, best known for smashing the charts since 2008 with hit songs including ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You’ – tops McAfee’s Australian list of most dangerous celebrities to search for online. For […]
Going cashless isn’t straightforward. Ask Sweden, or Zimbabwe
“No Cash Accepted” signs are increasingly common in Australian shops, thanks to COVID-19. Even before the the pandemic struck, though, we were well along the cashless path, with demand for coins halving between 2013 and 2019. For the most part Australians have taken cashless payments in their stride. A fully […]
Cooper&Smith celebrate the launch of their handcrafted propagation stations.
After COVID-19 restrictions on travel and gatherings left cruise ship entertainer Liam Cooper and wedding makeup artist Amy Cooper out of work, they swapped their instruments and brushes for power tools. This month the husband and wife duo celebrate the re-launch of their online store Cooper&Smith (cooperandsmith.com.au) fully stocked with […]
Spring is here and wattles are out in bloom: a love letter to our iconic flowers
Shutterstock Gregory Moore, University of Melbourne Spring has arrived, and all over the country the hills and riversides are burnished with the green and gold of Australian wattles, all belonging to the genus Acacia. It’s a spectacular sight, but not a surprising one as there are about 1,000 Australian species […]
Skocz po sajder do teskacza, czyli o Ponglishu słów kilka
Można się z niego śmiać, można z nim walczyć, ale na obczyźnie nie ma przed nim ucieczki. Mowa o Ponglishu – specyficznym języku, jakim posługują się polscy emigranci w Wielkiej Brytanii, mieszając, na karkołomne nieraz sposoby, polski i angielski. Polak mieszkający w Wielkiej Brytanii nie pracuje na zmiany, nie wyrabia […]