Responsible pet ownership seems to be key.
75 percent of Aussies currently choose cremation.
There’s been a worrying increase in hospitalisations among users.
Responsible pet ownership seems to be key.
75 percent of Aussies currently choose cremation.
There’s been a worrying increase in hospitalisations among users.
While they admit ‘Pants off Friday’ might be a challenge, Melissa Tracina and Danielle Hadj tell upstart’s Natalie Savino their new radio program will give all who listen a taste of something different.
As the political crisis in Libya continues to unfold and thousands of people stage demonstrations calling for change, Santilla Chingaipe says there are good reasons why the rest of the continent isn’t falling like dominoes in to a similar turmoil.
Until Sunday, Natalie Savino thought the only animal named Skippy was a famous television bush kangaroo. Now she knows the name is shared with a handsome 15-year old horse that turned her into a professional rider…well, close to.
Punk might be hard to define, but it’s more than just a musical genre, and its legacy is both intriguing and enduring, says George Galanis.
The Svalbard seed vault exists to protect the world’s food supply in case of a global disaster. But what happens when genetic modification becomes an intrinsic part of the world seed market? Helen Lobato takes a look at the seeds, the market and the multinationals.
This feature on the West Gate bridge failed to find a home in a newspaper. One section editor explained that ‘our readers aren’t interested in the West Gate bridge. Our readers hate the West Gate bridge!’ But why? Rachel Buchanan reflects on this “un-Melbourne” landmark and issues an invitation.
George Galanis delivers a very interesting morality tale – the morally ambiguous story of the execution of infamous prisoner #C29300 at San Quentin State Prison back in 2005.
Who will care for us in our old age? The release of the Productivity Commission’s report on aged care fails to address some key issues, says Helen Lobato.
After 13 years together, seminal garage rock band The White Stripes have decided to call it a day. Renee Tibbs takes a trip through their shiny tops and soda pops.
Refugees have fled life-threatening situations in hopes of being welcomed by fairer and freer countries like Australia. But is Australia really as fair as it likes to think? Beau Donelly talks to refugees, activists and politicians and asks the question, are ‘illegal’ asylum seekers really illegal at all?
The Ramones were a genre-defining punk band that polarised the music world. But love ’em or hate ’em, you can’t deny they made their mark. George Galanis gives the myth some shock treatment.
From humble beginnings, the Brunswick Cycling Club has become one of the most successful cycling clubs in Australia. Kyle Sheldon headed down to the velodrome.
‘Trekkies’ might be a dirty word, but 40 million fans worldwide can’t be wrong. Renee Tibbs, a self-confessed Trekkie, explores the Star Trek phenomenon.
The Chelsea Hotel is a counter-culture icon and has housed everyone from Jack Kerouac to Bob Dylan throughout its notorious history. George Galanis takes a look at the history book.
Another Meredith has been and gone, and this year the legendary music festival turned 20. Renee Tibbs was there to experience the debauchery.
Sheenal Singh finds out why writing memos on premium black notepaper with a white gel pen never felt so good.
In a world filled with modes of transport as advanced as stealth planes, it’s nice to know that the humble bicycle will always have a place. Renee Tibbs reveals how those who want to get about Melbourne on a bike are able to with ease – especially if they don’t have one.
No longer does Indonesia’s national news service print (or not print) what the government tells it to. So what does it mean when a book praising former dictator President Suharto is publicly launched in the same building where his once not-free press used to operate without interference? Beau Donelly went along to find out.
Who are hotrodders and what makes their culture so appealing? Tammy Lovett explores a unique world of car enthusiasts.
Fixed gear cycling — no breaks or gears — has become the latest craze in global cities. What’s next? No seats or wheels? George Galanis breaks it down.
