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“This occupation is a proclamation of solidarity with the millions of people occupying cities around the world right now. They and we seek economic, political and social change that will lead to a more just and equitable society. We are the 99%.” This is the unofficial statement of Occupy Melbourne, a burgeoning movement for social [...]

Roller derby is one contact sport that is not for the faint hearted. Each team consists of five brave players who fasten on their roller skates along with a whole lot of protective gear. Helmets, knee and elbow pads, wrist and mouth guards are all strapped on to play in what they call 30 minute [...]

My name is Brad Hemming aka ‘the Glamour Boy’ and I am a professional boxer.  I started Karate at the age of seven, moved to Kickboxing at 14 and had my first Muay Thai fight at 15. With 20 bouts under my belt I travelled to Japan to fight against a world champion in the [...]

An anti-Islam demonstration organised by the Australian Defence League took place in Brisbane’s King George Square on Saturday, October 6 2011. The small group of demonstrators was quickly overwhelmed by a growing group of left-wing activists who organised a counter protest. The Australian Defence League is an anti-Islam movement that was created after a story, [...]

“Crowds of city folk rush to pet a calf, watch a lamb be born, or gawk at an unusual looking rooster. The Ekka is the one time of the year where the rural and urban elements of Queensland come together in one place, and I chose to document this particular phenomenon.” Show-bags, carnival rides, and [...]

“They are used to being photographed while performing tricks, but when it came down to a one-on-one relationship with the camera, they were very intimidated. I was able to capture a sweetness to them…” ePhotojournalist Zoe Koris sets out to build a typology of Gold Coast skateboarders and challenge the prevailing cliché of, “backwards-hat-wearing, rebellious [...]

A short series of photos from the 2011 ANZAC Dawn Service. Photos by Solange Newton.

Summer leaves the Gold Coast with a bang this year as the worlds best surfers flock to Snapper Rocks for the Quicksilver Pro. Bringing with them hundreds of spectators crowding the shores to watch ASP’s top 34 surfers fight for the crown. But it’s ten-time world champion, Kelly Slater with his unprecedented form who wins [...]

The 2011 season opening Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix was cancelled, due to the recent unrests in the Middle East and North Africa, therefore the championship instead kicked off with the Qantas Australian Grand Prix.

With over thirty years of experience in the field, Barry Davies has received two awards from the William Angliss Australian EcoGuide of Excellence, putting him at the top of Australia’s environmental tour guides. In addition to arranging tours and spotting birds, Davies has been part of several environmental projects. He designed a walking track system [...]