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Making small changes to something as simple, yet at times confusing, as washing and drying your clothes on laundry day can massively reduce your household’s carbon footprint, whilst also helping you to save money. What changes are being made to Australia today, and...Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://thecityjournal.net/news/hung-out-to-dry/https://thecityjournal.net/innovation/technology-reflections-2022/the-art-of-scrollytelling/The New Age of Digital Storytelling Jack O’Shea-Ayres As a journalist working in the digital age, it’s important to keep up with the latest and greatest in immersive storytelling in order to keep readers engaged and entertained.  Scrollytelling is an interactive experience of journalistic storytelling, where text jumps into view, images materialise, and an abundance of media can be incorporated for readers’ leisure.  As the name suggests, and as J-Tech 2022 has taught me, scrollytell...Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://thecityjournal.net/innovation/technology-reflections-2022/the-art-of-scrollytelling/https://issuu.com/furstmedia/docs/furstmixdown329/24Mixdown Magazine’s print edition number 329 is out now around the country! This issue, we speak to Devo about their last ever tour and celebrating 50 years of whippin' it. This issue is also our Guitar Special - chock full of features, tutorials and reviews that will level up your playing. Grab a copy from your local music shop, record store, venue, rehearsal studio, or music and audio school today! Mixdown Magazine’s print edition number 329 is out now around the country! This issue, we sp...Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/furstmedia/docs/furstmixdown329/24https://issuu.com/furstmedia/docs/furstbeat1712_v1ResourcesDive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace. Resources Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/furstmedia/docs/furstbeat1712_v1https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd.in%2FghT9ze87&urlhash=JE38&mt=_CSUOpXhfl1bNPTyDpihKictK6xDvc2FbFa3gIIfbkNR7tpsubKnUK3xSHb1AQsc24irZEwS7y3RWTH4ZY511i6RO56U3DnCfaTHfaZ0K1jm4cBU7AGVlZ-uZmA&isSdui=true&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BPtK2mjdGQy%2BILSPf2t2ohw%3D%3DThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd.in%2FghT9ze87&urlhash=JE38&mt=_CSUOpXhfl1bNPTyDpihKictK6xDvc2FbFa3gIIfbkNR7tpsubKnUK3xSHb1AQsc24irZEwS7y3RWTH4ZY511i6RO56U3DnCfaTHfaZ0K1jm4cBU7AGVlZ-uZmA&isSdui=true&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BPtK2mjdGQy%2BILSPf2t2ohw%3D%3Dhttps://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd.in%2Fgx-E9Htb&urlhash=TT3D&mt=cPlOl8TmWvkEjKDWBix3S4obkxTn5yjLZn1FnKZ9kaUJKoNosBus_sm6kFRKF2CYQ8Vl2r6829bHzlzmmPhrp1EqZYmmtQXPDzuAThaIOLKEnk97uqwRdOjtpOQ&isSdui=true&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3B8R48PQiqT9Gg16lWqL2YUA%3D%3DThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd.in%2Fgx-E9Htb&urlhash=TT3D&mt=cPlOl8TmWvkEjKDWBix3S4obkxTn5yjLZn1FnKZ9kaUJKoNosBus_sm6kFRKF2CYQ8Vl2r6829bHzlzmmPhrp1EqZYmmtQXPDzuAThaIOLKEnk97uqwRdOjtpOQ&isSdui=true&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3B8R48PQiqT9Gg16lWqL2YUA%3D%3Dhttps://www.streetmachine.com.au/events/ysmoty/turbo-rb30-powered-lc-torana-in-hare-forbes-machineryhouse-young-smotyFew would have expected a 19-year-old from a tiny town in Victoria to roll into Street Machine Summernats 36 with one of the coolest and most surprising Toranas at the event, but Nintingbool panel beater Seth Fuhrmeister clearly pays little mind to others’ expectations. For proof of that, look no further than his eyebrow-raising choice of powerplant for his LC: a 400rwhp turbo RB30. We had a chinwag with Seth to find out more about this Monaco Maroon Torry’s brutal blend of old-school muscle and...Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.streetmachine.com.au/events/ysmoty/turbo-rb30-powered-lc-torana-in-hare-forbes-machineryhouse-young-smotyhttps://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/keeping-the-curtain-raised-on-community-theatre/On any given rehearsal night for an amateur community theatre company, the magic doesn’t just begin when the curtain rises, it starts much earlier, in the quiet hum of conversation as volunteers unpack their costumes, adjust lighting, shuffle scripts, and welcome newcomers through the door. For the people behind Moonlite Theatre in Bacchus Marsh, those moments matter just as much as the applause when that faithful curtain draws, as Jack O’Shea-Ayres discovers. Since its early beginnings in...Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/keeping-the-curtain-raised-on-community-theatre/https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/transmission-tensions-and-power-plays/A controversial push to fast-track one of the state’s biggest energy transmission projects has intensified after confirmation energy giant AusNet applied for compulsory land acquisition powers for the Western Renewables Link project, causing the controversial project to enter a new and increasingly bitter phase, Jack O’Shea-Ayres spoke to farmers to find out what the project means for the west’s landowners. AusNet’s Western Renewables Link (WRL) project culminates in a proposed high-voltage...Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/transmission-tensions-and-power-plays/https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/bridging-the-dancing-gap/The Western Ballet Project is bridging the gap between star-class ballet and theatre productions and its accessibility in the west. Founded by artistic director Sophie O’Donnell, the Western Ballet Project is a youth ballet production company which instructs out of studios and theatres in Melbourne’s western suburbs and across regional Victoria, and it’s ensuring more people are getting into it with every Plié, Tendu, and Relevé, as Jack O’Shea-Ayres discovers. On any given Sunday, it’s pro...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/bridging-the-dancing-gap/https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/the-big-mystery/For decades, Aussies have cooled off in summer with the sweet taste of flavoured milk, flowing from a carton of bold colours and bold flavours, donning the letter ‘M’ right across the front. But it’s that same capital M which has fueled debate around Victoria. Jack O’Shea-Ayres dives into the true origin of Big M, and whether Melton might be its true home. On a hot summer’s day in Victoria, few things feel as instinctively right as folding back the spout on a carton of Big M. Cold, sweet a...Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/the-big-mystery/https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/the-quiet-contender-capturing-australias-heart/Before the spotlight found her, Jacinta Guirguis was already fighting to be heard, not just as a singer, but as herself. Now, on one of the country’s biggest stages, she talks to Jack O’Shea-Ayres about turning vulnerability into her greatest strength, and being backed by the unwavering support of the people who know her best. On a stage built for big voices and even bigger personalities, 25-year-old Jacinta Guirguis is quietly stealing the hearts of the nation, letting people in to see the...Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/the-quiet-contender-capturing-australias-heart/https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/the-foundry-floor-shapes-more-than-metal/In an era dominated by screens, automation and rapid turnover, the clang of tools and the glow of molten metal feel like relics of another time – but not in what’s now a rare sight of a foundry tucked away in Castlemaine. At just 22 years old, Trentham local Declan Whitehouse is helping ensure it doesn’t fade away. While many young Australians are encouraged toward university pathways and digital careers, Declan Whitehouse has taken a different road, committing himself to the centuries-old...Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/the-foundry-floor-shapes-more-than-metal/https://northern.starweekly.com.au/news/where-the-engines-stopped-the-memories-live-on/Car manufacturing may have disappeared from Broadmeadows, but its legacy continues to shape the identity of Hume. Panagiotis Theodorelos, known locally as Peter, and son Chris, chat with Jack O’Shea-Ayres about the important legacy that was left by the Ford manufacturing plant, and its everlasting effect on Australian culture today. From its opening in 1959 until its closure in 2016, the Ford Broadmeadows Assembly Plant stood as one of Australia’s largest car manufacturing hubs. At its he...Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://northern.starweekly.com.au/news/where-the-engines-stopped-the-memories-live-on/https://northern.starweekly.com.au/news/from-hume-to-centrestage/Victoria Mantynen has skills in music performance, dancing and circus training, but it’s juggling all that with running her own production company that proves the most inspiring part of her story. Mantynen talks performing arts and its place in the world with Jack O’Shea-Ayres. For former Hume local Victoria Mantynen, there has never been a time when the performing arts weren’t part of her life. “I couldn’t even tell you a time where I wasn’t involved in music, arts and creativity,” Manty...Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://northern.starweekly.com.au/news/from-hume-to-centrestage/https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/the-evolution-of-aussie-icon-kylie-minogue/In the ever-evolving landscape of pop music, few names shine as brightly or as enduringly as that of Aussie icon Kylie Minogue. From her humble beginnings as a soap opera actress to her meteoric rise as a pop sensation, Kylie has not only conquered the charts but also cemented her status as an icon in the muniments of music history. The more you look and listen to the works of the pop diva we know and love as Kylie Minogue, the more evident her influence on the world of pop music becomes; and it...Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/the-evolution-of-aussie-icon-kylie-minogue/https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/kurt-cobain-demos-exploring-the-makings-of-nirvanas-origins/The group was formed in 1986 and featured Kurt Cobain on lead guitar and vocals, Krist Novoselic on bass guitar, and various different drummers. The band’s first album, Bleach, was released in 1989 and included some well-liked tracks like “Floyd the Barber” and “About a Girl”, which landed Nirvana their first U.S. tour, as well as their first international concert in Newcastle, England.  Kurt Cobain’s musical success had begun in his twenties and was heightened by his forming of the band Nirvana...Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/kurt-cobain-demos-exploring-the-makings-of-nirvanas-origins/https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/i-still-wanna-rock-dj-remembering-robbie-williams-controversial-music-video-for-rock-dj-24-years-on/Robbie Williams’ release of “Rock DJ” and its accompanying music video in July of 2000 left an undeniable mark on the world of music and its association with videos for its defiant and unruly visuals, an incredible originality and its ‘Take That’ style of storytelling. Read all the latest features, columns and more here. Nestled within the bustling heart of the English music industry, the creation of “Rock DJ” was a collaborative effort fuelled by creativity and a desire to push boundaries. Dire...Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/i-still-wanna-rock-dj-remembering-robbie-williams-controversial-music-video-for-rock-dj-24-years-on/https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/famous-drummers-who-stole-the-show/Behind every great band are great, often famous drummers sat at their drum kit who carry the show, the groove, the heart and the soul of all the favourite tracks of the rock genre and its many variations.  English born drummer Charlie Robert Watts kept the sticks moving for Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Rolling Stones from 1963 right through to his death in 2021.  Originally trained as a graphic artist, Watts developed a passion for jazz at a young age, going on to join the band Blues Incorpo...Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/famous-drummers-who-stole-the-show/https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/five-prophets-of-the-sequential-circuits-prophet-5/In the ever-evolving landscape of music, certain instruments become more than just tools; they become icons that etch their mark on the very fabric of sound. The Prophet-5, an analog synthesizer introduced in the late 1970s by Sequential Circuits, is undeniably one such icon. Throughout its storied history, the Prophet-5 has been a driving force behind a myriad of sonic revolutions, shaping genres, and influencing countless artists. Unveiled in 1978, the Prophet-5 was a groundbreaking creation w...Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/five-prophets-of-the-sequential-circuits-prophet-5/https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/les-rita-mitsouko-an-enigmatic-history-remains-largely-unheard-of-by-aussies/Les Rita Mitsouko; a global phenomenon born out of the French new-wave scene which inspired the sounds that later made bands like Daft Punk, Modjo, and Stardust who they are. A band who, however, remain largely unheard of by Australian audiences.  Read all the latest features, columns and more here. The iconic and critically-acclaimed French pop-duo of the 1980s saw multi-instrumentalist Fred Chichin and Catherine Ringer join forces out of the French new-wave scene; first forming in 1979, the du...Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/les-rita-mitsouko-an-enigmatic-history-remains-largely-unheard-of-by-aussies/https://beat.com.au/huge-concert-announced-in-support-of-the-yes-campaign-hilltop-hoods-baker-boy-paul-kelly-and-more/Set to take place on Friday, October 6th at the Shepparton Showgrounds on Yorta Yorta land, Now & Forever is a resounding celebration and a powerful call to action. With net proceeds set to be donated to non-profits and charity organisations, the massive concert is a testament to the strength and unity of Australia’s First Nations peoples and an invitation for all Australians to stand in solidarity with the community ahead of the crucial 2023 Referendum. Keep up with the latest music news, featu...Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://beat.com.au/huge-concert-announced-in-support-of-the-yes-campaign-hilltop-hoods-baker-boy-paul-kelly-and-more/https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/behind-the-scenes-of-the-rolling-stones-music-video-angry/The single was paired with a music video starring Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney, which has already racked up over 16 million views on YouTube. The album is set to release after an 18 year hiatus of original songs by The Rolling Stones and was hinted at in an email sent out to fans to hype up the album.   The infamous band officially debuted the new single and introduced their Hackney Diamonds era to audiences internationally with Jimmy Fallon on a special global live stream event earlier this mo...Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/behind-the-scenes-of-the-rolling-stones-music-video-angry/https://mixdownmag.com.au/news/magic-dirt-cover-the-saints-for-mushroom-records-50-singles/In celebration of Australian punk rock history, Mushroom Group has unveiled the latest jewel in its Mushroom 50 project: a reimagined version of The Saints’ legendary track “(I’m) Stranded”, reinterpreted by Magic Dirt.  Read all the latest product & music industry news here. Frontwoman Adalita of Magic Dirt exudes an undeniable reverence for the track and its cultural significance: “This is an Aussie punk rock anthem. It’s ingrained in our musical heritage, both as a band and as Australian musi...Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://mixdownmag.com.au/news/magic-dirt-cover-the-saints-for-mushroom-records-50-singles/https://beat.com.au/big-wett-announces-australian-tour-in-celebration-of-her-debut-ep-puy/Known for her iconic and dynamic performances and a completely liberated approach to music, BIG WETT will kick off her tour in Brisbane, before hitting Sydney, Perth and Melbourne.  The mystical and elusive artist appeared in the spotlight through a foggy dancefloor back in 2021 and rapidly gained a cult following through word-of-mouth of energetic live shows and Soundcloud demos, which put her at the forefront of Melbourne’s electronic and dance scene.  Keep up with the latest music news, featu...Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://beat.com.au/big-wett-announces-australian-tour-in-celebration-of-her-debut-ep-puy/https://mixdownmag.com.au/reviews/review-jackson-pro-plus-series-soloist-sla3/“Unlock your full potential as a player with the innovative Jackson Pro Plus Soloist™ SLA3, the final word in high-tech guitar design. A high-performance evolution of the electric guitar, this ergonomic instrument opens up new horizons of playability, resetting the bar of what’s possible in guitar design.” From its earliest beginnings as an independent electric guitar manufacturer in 1980, before the Fender Musical Instrument Corporation (FMIC) acquired the Jackson brand in 2002, to its designs...Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://mixdownmag.com.au/reviews/review-jackson-pro-plus-series-soloist-sla3/