Mass media versus social media
In this guest post George Von Waidkuns reflects about the role of the mass media in the creation of public opinion, and the interaction with […]
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An open letter to Tony Abbott
Independent journalists are finding it difficult to keep up with the supply of stupidity this government has been feeding us. If Tony Abbott could only […]
The myth of political sameness
We are pleased to offer this piece by Ad astra – the well known and popular writer from the long running blog The Political Sword. […]
First Australia, now Scotland – Liberals share their offensive comments with the world
Tony Abbott’s ‘Scottish’ gaffe wraps up what has been another gaffe-ridden week from a gaffe-ridden government, writes Vivien Fleming. In a week when we all […]
The Problem of Unemployment in Australia
Julie Farthing has worked in the employment industry for four decades. She more than anyone has the experience to safely predict that the government’s policies […]
Media mogul Murdoch is buying a Conservative alternate universe
The Abbott Government is leading Australia down America’s path on a range of social and economic issues, and holding the reigns is Rupert Murdoch. American […]
June 28, 1914
A guest post by Alan Knox. Alan lives in California where he studies Sociology at the State University. He was formerly from Burringbar NSW and […]
Australia beckons India: more antagonism from the Abbott Government toward China
Is the Abbott Government playing a major part in inflaming and destabilising the security of the Asia-Pacific Region? Dr Strobe Driver reports. Prime Minister Abbott’s […]
Climate change is irrelevant
In the argument for investment in renewable energy in Australia, the existence, or non-existence of climate change is irrelevant, writes Warwick O’Neill. Like most semi-intelligent […]
The facts about ‘boat people’ – The government and media are lying
“The facts about ‘boat people’ – The government and media are lying” is a title that perfectly sums up the emphasis in this guest post […]
A lesson in how to spot a Conservative
Popular and well-known blogger Hillbilly Skeleton provides an entertaining synopsis on the recognisable traits of a Conservative. Have you ever wondered what makes the conservative […]
Australia flying blind
In this article Warwick Smith reports why the decision by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to discontinue many programs including the Measures of Australia’s Progress due […]
Democracy and diversity: media ownership in Australia
“To protect democracy, governments have an obligation to detect and remove political bias within the media” writes David Vadori. We couldn’t agree more. David, a […]
A Lesson in Displacement at the Bureau of Worldly Advice
Refugees are people. Let’s treat them as such. Loz Lawrey shares a recent experience with some refugees and despairs at the treatment this country affords […]
Greater Australia-Japan Military Ties: another dangerous step for Australia in the coming age of pax-Sino
The upgrading of Australia-Japan defence ties by the Abbott Government sends a dangerous and irresponsible signal to China, writes Dr Strobe Driver. Bishop, Johnston and […]