Time to switch off the news
“There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.”Oscar Wilde I am fairly certain...
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Australia: A Racist Country (?)
Just recently, it was reported that one of the few remaining respected journalists made a comment at a writers’ festival that Australia was a...
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God save the King?
(Why the Republican debate leaves me cold)
It was pleasing to read that Australia’s Prime Minister had elevated, as a priority, constitutional recognition of Australia’s First People ahead of a second...
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(Why the Republican debate leaves me cold)
The Grace Tame affair
28 January 2022 It was my intention to leave poor Grace Tame[1] alone. Literally countless column space and social posting has been devoted to Ms Tame’s...
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Australia Day: the National Day that isn’t
25 January 2022 Tomorrow, 26 January, is Australia Day; Australia’s national day, the day the nation is supposed to celebrate our nation, its people,...
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The Djokovic Farce
18 January 2022 Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia and will not be competing in the Australian (Tennis) Open in Melbourne. For most of...
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Scott Morrison’s trip to Glasgow in doubt over environment policy
In a sign of further dysfunction within the Federal government over climate change policy, there are indications that Scott Morrison is now reconsidering his...
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Coalition’s secret negotiations with The Wiggles over climate change exposed….
In what has already been a torrid week for Australian performing group, The Wiggles, its management company today confirmed reports that negotiations between The...
Pink Floyd sues Liberal Party over election campaign snub
Iconic British rock band Pink Floyd will take legal action against the Liberal Party Australia, over the decision by the party to ditch its...
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Why we don’t need a religious freedom law
8 October 2021 When it comes to freedom of expression, I live by a very basic credo: I will respect your opinions and beliefs...
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