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 […]
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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 […]
Last day! – win a family pass to Taronga Western Plains Zoo!
Spring is the perfect time to visit Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo to see new arrivals and enjoy some time in nature. Over the past six months the Zoo has welcomed a male Hippo calf, three Asian Small-clawed Otters and a female Giraffe calf. “All of the new arrivals are […]
What lies beneath: tunnels for trafficking, or just a subterranean service? Time to rescue these spaces from the conspiracists
A tidal drain at South Yarra, Melbourne, in 2008. The installation of litter-trapping equipment now prevents access. Photo: Victoria Kolankiewicz, Author provided Victoria Kolankiewicz, University of Melbourne Digital communications have spread conspiracy theories more widely than ever before, particularly in this uncertain and tumultuous year. QAnon, for example, is a […]
BUFFET RESTAURANT BUSTED AS PATRONS CAUGHT SERVING THEMSELVES
A Korean BBQ restaurant in Strathfield has been fined $5,000 for having an open buffet where diners shared crockery, cutlery and food. When SafeWork NSW inspectors visited Butchers Buffet on 11 September, they observed patrons accessing plates, condiments, serving utensils, bowls and trays of food as well as shared utensils […]
Download the anniversary book celebrating 20 years of Sydney Olympic Park
Celebrate the milestones and progress of Sydney Olympic Park with this 144 page downloadable book The anniversary book has been created to recognise 20 years at the Park, following the Sydney 2000 Olympic & Paralympic Games. This special book captures everything from highlights of The Games, to the thriving suburb […]
Can I still be hacked with 2FA enabled?
Shutterstock David Tuffley, Griffith University Cybersecurity is like a game of whack-a-mole. As soon as the good guys put a stop to one type of attack, another pops up. Usernames and passwords were once good enough to keep an account secure. But before long, cybercriminals figured out how to get […]
“Grand plans – Polish Club embarks on biggest development in its history” by Ben Rossleigh
ClubsNSW is the main organisation representing over 1200 clubs registered in NSW. In September edition of ClubLife magazine Senior Media Officer Ben Rossleigh published an interesting article about history and development of Polish Club Ashfield. The Club is also featured on the cover of the magazine. NA ZDROWIE! The popular drinking expression is set to ring out for years […]
Probus announces International Day of Older Persons as Probus Day!
Thursday 1 October marks the Probus announces International Day of Older Persons as Probus Day! – a United Nations initiative that encourages the celebration of seniors in our community, the date also marks the launch of Probus Day. Established in Australia in 1976, Probus is a not-for-profit organisation with over […]
Vegan leather made from mushrooms could mould the future of sustainable fashion
Shutterstock Mitchell P. Jones, Vienna University of Technology Seven millennia since its invention, leather remains one of the most durable and versatile natural materials. However, some consumers question the ethical ramifications and environmental sustainability of wearing products sourced from animals. This shift in social standards is the main reason we’re […]