Tony Abbott: is the cur taking a whipping?
This could well be wishful thinking on my part, however… Yesterday, as I watched the anointing of the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, […]
What does ChAFTA really mean for Aussie jobs?
The Chinese-Australia fair trade agreement (ChAFTA) began negotiations in May 2005 with the agreement formally signed on the 17th July 2015, by Australian Minister for […]
Have Another Beer Because There’s No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!
Now, I know that some of you have trouble understanding basic economics. That’s because you’re all Labor supporters. Or even worse, you’re one of those […]
Some climate change denialists are really stupid
Above is a photo of some place in Greenland. The unknown place looks a lot more hospitable than most of the photos I’ve seen of […]
You can’t do this because it’s against my religious beliefs
With the cross-party bill on marriage equality likely to be introduced next week, debate is hotting up. In a show of solidarity, the owners of […]
The Pynes have never seen the fireworks . . . Right this wrong!
In defending a $5000 cost for Christopher Pyne and three of his family members to fly to Sydney from Adelaide over the Christmas/New Year period, a […]
Why shouldn’t retired politicians be made to wait too?
I saw this comment on Facebook that struck a chord with me and was too good not to share: “Joe Hockey wants us to work […]
Alchemy, phonics and the future of our children
As alchemist Abbott tries to turn coal into gold and professor Pyne pushes phonics, our children’s future is being placed in jeopardy. A recent report […]
What does the government want from George Pell?
What do the Pope, George Pell, George Brandis, Tony Abbott and climate change have in common? Quite a lot, suggests Vanessa Kairies. I have been […]
Unemployment rises with no plans for growth
This week’s unemployment figures should have seen the MSM frothing at the mouth. With over 800,000 Australians looking for work and no sign of any […]
The election: hope versus fear
Abbott is gearing up for an election. First he wants to ensure he will be the leader who takes the Liberal National Coalition to an election, […]
While Abbott Isn’t The Yakka Skink, Greg Hunt May Be The Ornamental Snake!
Last week, as I pointed out, there are plenty of coal mines up for sale. So why is Adani so determined to build a new […]
Things that would make the Murdoch media scream (if Labor was in power)
Hardly a day goes by where we don’t learn of something utterly terrible happening to our environment, our economy, our reputation, or our people. And […]
I have a bad feeling . . .
Whilst we have all been distracted by Choppergate and passionately discussing Adam Goodes and marriage equality, I have a sinking feeling we have been sold […]
When Abbott Commits, You Can Be Sure Of . . . Something
From the Prime Minister’s website: “As Prime Minister, Mr Abbott has promised to spend a week each year living and working in an indigenous community. In […]