What’s the go, Albo? (Part 1)
OK, Albo’s no Italian stallion – despite the euphoria of love on the rebound – especially after our abusive relationships with a series of cads, […]
Politics
Builders or wreckers – the contrast is stark
The Coalition came to power in 2013 with the promise to wreck things and they didn’t disappoint. Labor had introduced a price on carbon that […]
Predictable Monstrosities: Priti Patel Approves Assange’s Extradition
The only shock about the UK Home Secretary’s decision regarding Julian Assange was that it did not come sooner. In April, Chief Magistrate Senior District […]
About “Boofhead”
A person’s appearance is the most challenging thing to write about because one doesn’t want to be insulting. Nevertheless, when such things have a direct […]
We tried letting Sky News run the country and look where it got us
Whilst there are many factors contributing to our current energy woes, there is general agreement that “the simplistic, ideological nonsense that has substituted for policy […]
Was Angus Taylor running dead, or was he not so bright?
Angus Taylor was the previous Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, and he is arguably one of the best educated people in our parliament, with […]
Three things Labor should reconsider
Governments, despite what they may have said in the past, have to be flexible enough to respond to changing circumstances. There are three things that […]
From being horrible in government to being hypocritical in opposition
1) I am somewhat surprised at the lack of remorse from the outgoing Government. It’s as if this terrible loss came as a surprise to […]
A pox on both your houses
By 2353NM As the hostilities resume on Capital Hill, it is probably time to consider some of the ramifications of the May 2022 Federal Election. […]
Post-Election Australia: Talking up the case for the journal through citizen journalism
By Denis Bright Despite the formation of a majority Labor Government, the rebuilding of the labour movement is a work in progress. Popular leaders in […]
Why branch stacking is a really bad idea
There are a few reasons why parties might engage in branch stacking. One could be genuine grassroots support for a worthy local candidate who has […]
What is the “mad left”?
Even before the Albanese government was certain that it would have a clear majority, the Sky News chorus had begun baying about the “mad left” […]
Why is Scott Morrison remaining in the Parliament?
The answer to my headline will be revealed a little later, or it may not, depending on how you digest what l am suggesting. Tony […]
As the world turned to shit, the Coalition turned to religion
With all that’s going on in the world – a pointless war, a global pandemic, rampant global heating leading to increasingly severe and compounding natural […]
Dutton and Trump politics
The mainstream media in Australia is currently whitewashing fascist politics. It is not just sycophantic, or lazy, journalism. It is dangerous. When Peter Dutton was […]