The great land grab of 2015 continues
The Western Australian ‘Recognition’ is a stitch up, backed by the Abbott Government writes Vanessa Kairies. It is no coincidence that the Abbott Government has […]
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Labor need to stand for more than just climate change
The latest email from Labor read: Roswell — In case you missed it: last week Tony Abbott committed all of us to one of the […]
We stand with Coonana
I am hoping to raise funds to help Annette Paul, an Indigenous Australian living in Coonana; a remote community that the Western Australian government has […]
“I’m black and I’m proud to be”
The Adam Goodes’ saga reminds us that racial vilification is one of sport’s most contentious issues. Racism in sport historically has been a display of […]
The Whitlam SJ Model – the small electric car that saved Australia
Ford, General Motors, and Toyota have pulled the pin on us and tens of thousands of Australians are about to be dumped on the job […]
Avoiding data retention
In her article ‘Good luck citizens, we’re on our own’ Sally Baxter warned that: Deep end or shallow, Australia’s data retention laws are a reminder […]
An amazing recovery
After falling three storeys from a rooftop onto concrete in March last year, Paul McMahon’s loved ones feared the worst. Would he survive? And how […]
Operation Kombi Borders
By Keith Davis My first People Smuggling trip will be on Sunday 28th June and I fully intend to smuggle a Kombi load of people, […]
World Championship Politics
By Ross Hamilton Welcome to the Great Hall at Parliament House, ladies and gentlemen. And it’s the big night you’ve all been waiting for – […]
Arthur’s last hurrah: Calwell, Whitlam & the Ky visit to Australia*
By Phillip Deery In the torrent of tributes for Gough Whitlam after his death in October 2014, it is easy to forget the rancour and […]
Ward 8B North, Bed 32
By Ross Sharp “What are you doing?!” the nurse snaps at the man in the bed opposite mine. The man is a recalcitrant patient. He will […]
Another meaning of 25 April – when words are stones
By Dr George Venturini Born in the grandfather’s home which was frequently honoured with the presence of Giacomo Matteotti, one of the most famous victims […]
Bed time – Scourge of the Toddler World
Getting children to bed can often be an exercise in frustration and a test of patience. Guest blogger Matt Rae offers some suggestions. A question […]
Drugs and Depression
Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot believed to have deliberately guided Flight 4U9525 into the French Alps killing all 150 people on board was reportedly suffering from depression, and […]
iPad winners announced
After 3 weeks the wait is over and the winners have been drawn. But before we announce the winners we would like to take this […]