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Frank Howson

LOCKED UP IN LOCKDOWN.

There is no doubt that the police enforced lockdown may’ve had a positive effect on our physical health but has, in turn, had a negative one on the mental health of many others. And so it was for me for … Continue reading

REVIEW OF “WHERE’S MY MONEY”

After this long, enforced lockdown, I jumped at the invitation by the Toorak Times to review the new Cracked Actors Theatre presentation, of the...

HERE’S TO THE WOMEN

Here’s to the women  Who gave me nothin’ A peck on the cheek  And a lifeless hug Sayin’ “We must do this again” Like I’m some brainless mug Out on a limb They know I can’t swim And so I … Continue reading

INFECTED

I’ve been poisoned  By too many poisonous demons Posing as friends Posing as human beings Lying about their past and their future intentions  Stealing everything of mine They thought I cared about Money, trophies, and work That I had paid … Continue reading

I DREAMED

I dreamed I was a general With an army ready to serve I dreamed I was a hero  Till I’d wake and lose my nerve  I dreamed I was a good man And always knew what to do But one … Continue reading

3am

Love requires patience  Life takes time But how long must I wait Until the Gods make you mine? Nothing makes sense Until you don’t need it to anymore  We miss our golden chances We take the wrong door  Wish I … Continue reading

I SAW A FUTURE

I saw a future. Or perhaps just a dream. A city where rats the size of dogs scurried along streets, growing stronger feeding on toxic waste. Crowded sidewalks filled with beggars begging beggars for a crumb. Or some leftover soup. … Continue reading

THERE’S A TRAIN A’COMIN’.

I think I was wounded a while ago. Around that time you said goodbye. I remember it rained as if on cue. But you hanged me on every word. I guess I had it comin’. You see, I believed in … Continue reading

HOW THE BIRD SINGS

I remember a place Not far from here In a small town I held someone dear In a strange time My favourite year Now I can’t think of it Without shedding...

I LOOKED AT THE SKY

Today I looked at the sky And wondered why Nothing makes sense down here We judge people on shades And not substance We fall over ourselves To worship...

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Eco Voice Q & A with Nguyen Nhat Ha Chi, ESG Manager at Dragon Capital

Ms. Chi, ESG Manager at Dragon Capital Background Ms. Chi, ESG Manager at Dragon Capital. Her current responsibilities are to oversee the ESG integration into investment of both public and private equities as well as ESG compliance to international standards. Her background is environmental science with a Master Degree on Environmental Engineering and Management. Her […]

The copper and carbon conundrum: solving mining’s double challenge

By Tom Cawley, CEO and Executive Chair, MaxMine Amid the global trend towards decarbonisation, the world faces a significant rise in demand for copper to support electrification and renewable energy goals. With only 30% of the required volume able to be satisfied by recycling; the stark reality is the balance will need to be mined and refined. […]

JAGGAER Awarded Gold Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, announced it has been awarded a Gold Medal from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance. The Gold Medal places JAGGAER among the top 5% of all companies rated by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior. Among the EcoVadis rated industry peers JAGGAER ranks within the top […]

Winners of the Smart50 Awards 2024 announced

Pay.com.au has been named the fastest growing Australian SME at SmartCompany’s annual Smart50 Awards night.  Top 50 fastest growing companies in Australia who made the Smart50 list collectively made $912 million in FY24 alone, up 84% from the previous year. Smart50 also recognises exceptional businesses and leadership in key categories. This year the winners include: […]

Australian-first research program to examine discrimination experiences launches

Monash University’s Campus Cohesion research program – the first major research program in Australia to examine the discrimination experiences of Jewish, Israeli, Muslim, Arab and Palestinian students and staff concurrently – was officially launched today by The Honourable Jason Clare MP, Federal Minister for Education. Led by Director of the Australian...

How Australian podcasts fit into the news cycle & ignite cultural moments

The Australian podcasting news industry continues to grow. While Australian audiences do consume content from international brands like the BBC, they also exhibit strong affinity for independent Australian productions over mainstream sources. In a period of uncertainty amidst Apple’s recent update to automatic download policies Australia’s podcast...

Australia, Can You Contain Your Waste? Join the National Challenge, 18-24 November 2024

Australia, it’s time to reduce, rethink, and contain your waste like never before! Keep Australia Beautiful’s ‘Contain Your Waste’ Challenge is back, running from 18-24 November 2024. This national event invites Australians to rethink consumption habits by aiming to fit an entire week’s worth of waste inside a single container of their choice—whether it’s a bin, box, or […]

‘Pioneering’ ecological park takes out national award

Artist impression of the accessible Tree Top Loop path. Sunshine Coast Council The vision to create a “place of cherished nature and ecological wonder” has been bestowed a national honour. The Sunshine Coast Ecological Park Master Plan took out the Landscape Architecture Award for Landscape Planning at the recent Australian Institute of Landscape Architects national awards. It […]

Hectares of empty factory and warehouse rooftops are the solution to renewables’ tyranny of distance

By Partners in Performance A major barrier to renewable energy expansion in Australia is the strong opposition from rural communities who fear the takeover of arable land by solar farms, wind turbines and transmission pylons, all to satisfy the needs of EV-driving city dwellers. Critics also cite infrastructure costs to connect a myriad of renewable […]

Out of the box: Officeworks launches Bring it Back for Business to help reduce technology waste from landfill

To accelerate efforts in reducing technology waste ending up in landfill, Officeworks haslaunched its ‘Bring it Back for Business’ initiative for National Recycling Week. This program empowers business customers to recycle their unwanted office accessories, including monitors, cables, keyboards, ink, toner, and other hard-to-recycle items.  Expanding its popular ‘Bring it Back’ program, from Tuesday 19 November Officeworks will offer business customers in Victoria, with plans to expand across […]

AUSTRALIA COMMITS TO SUPPORT CLIMATE ACTION FOR APAC NEIGHBOURS

THE HON DR JIM CHALMERS MP TREASURER THE HON CHRIS BOWEN MP MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY THE HON JOSH WILSON MP ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY The Australian Government is supporting action on climate change in our region through guaranteeing up to US$200 million (approximately A$300 million) worth of Asian Development […]

Collecting

Collecting is a fabulous hobby. The problem is when you die you have no control over who gets what…unless you put it in your will. Some collections can be worth a lot and others are worth peanuts. Last year I cleaned out my in-laws house. It was...