Tyranny or Terror? Selling the Politics of Fear.
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last week you will no doubt be aware that ASIO is raising Australia’s terror level […]
How about some other political witch hunts, Mr Abbott?
Tony Abbott promised to do many things if the LNP won the 2013 election. One of these, which was no doubt driven by populism and […]
Time to come clean, Tony
As a matter of public interest it is time for Tony Abbott to tell us whether or not he was holding dual citizenship when he […]
But will China invade Australia?
Jacqui Lambie warns that a Chinese invasion of Australia is a frightening possibility. But is it? Dr Strobe Driver reports. These past weeks have seen […]
The purpose of March Australia: demanding change for the better
Why do we march against the Abbott Government? Admittedly marching will not change the government or the government’s ideology, but it will help to raise […]
Lawmakers or lawbreakers?
The Readers Digest list of the 50 most trusted professions in Australia ranks lawyers at 39 and politicians at 49 just scraping in in front […]
I think it’s time for a re-run
Ok, I think it’s time for a re-run. No, not for the Federal election… Although that is a good idea. Twelve months ago I published […]
I never said that . . . and if I did I didn’t mean it
“In a week or so the governor-general will swear in a new government. A government that says what it means, and means what it says. […]
Abbott’s first year: the media narrative
Since political journalists so love to talk about Labor Party narrative, I think it’s time we turned the tables and talked about mainstream media narratives […]
The Human Race
Welcome to the Human Race! Sean Hurley is your caller. A good afternoon to you all and welcome back to The Bendigo Jockey Club, the […]
The New SRC with the Groan-ups in Charge!
Ha, ha, We won and now we’re the new Student Representative Council. Yes, congratulations. You know why we won? Because we’re awesome and we’re more […]
Tony Abbott could never be trusted with your superannuation
In a 2013 election pitch Tony Abbott promised there will be no ”negative unexpected changes” to the superannuation system. His government’s plan to pause the […]
New James Ashby scandal could ‘rock’ Abbott Government
Author’s Note: 60 Minutes (Channel 9’s) current affairs program will on Sunday night air an interview with James Ashby. The promotional teaser doing the rounds […]