Politics
As expected, Dutton was unelectable
Early in February 2024, I wrote an article entitled “Why the Conservatives cannot win the next election.” (Link unavailable.) In it, I suggested that: “… the best thing Labor has going for it is Peter […]
Month: May 2025
Politics
Leading technology and engineering Academy sees Albanese Government’s re-election as an opportunity to build a more innovative Australia
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on their historic election win over the weekend. ATSE stands ready, with 50 years of experience […]
Politics
From Ramsay Street to Rabbit Holes: How a Soap Star Became Australia’s Queen of Conspiracy Flop
Snarky Article: The Nicola Charles Chronicles Meet Nicola Charles: a former Neighbours star turned full-time conspiracy carnival barker. Once known for playing Karl Kennedy’s mistress, Sarah Beaumont, she’s now better known for playing fast and […]
Politics
Refashioned History: Liberal Catastrophes and Labor Triumphs
The dust had barely settled on the Australian federal election on May 3 before the hagiographers, mythmakers and revisionists got to work. If history is seen as a set of agreed upon facts, there was […]
Politics
How Car Lobbyists, Political Cowards, and a SkyBus Cult Kept us Stuck in Traffic Since the ‘70s
Article (Snark Edition): Let’s talk about Victoria’s transport “planning” – a term used very loosely here, like calling a Vegemite-coated toothpick a “gourmet canapé”. For decades, Melbourne’s infrastructure strategy has resembled a toddler’s finger-painting: chaotic, […]
Politics
Gina Rinehart Blames Media for Peter Dutton’s Election Loss, Advocates for Trump-Style Revival
Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest individual and a prominent supporter of Peter Dutton, has attributed the Liberal leader’s recent election defeat to what she describes as an “anti-Trump scare campaign” orchestrated by the media. In a […]
Health
Next government must make bold healthcare reforms amid cost-of-living crisis
Consumers Health Forum of Australia Media Release The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is urging the returned Labor government to seize the first 100 days of its second term to make healthcare more affordable, […]
Satire
Australia’s 2025 election: a deep clean for democracy
Australia Woke Up to a Glorious Dawn The 2025 federal election results are in, and oh, what a beautiful morning! Voters have collectively decided that Australia’s future involves not being governed by a coalition of […]
Politics
Can the New Generation of Labor Leaders Revitalise Australian Social Democracy?
At a time when overseas right-wing parties are still in the ascendency in most developed countries, the landslide victory of the Albanese Government now has the capacity to revitalise Australian social democracy. This is not […]
Environment
A resounding win for the world’s nuclear-free clean energy movement
In early analyses of the historic Labor election victory, commentators have tut-tutted over the Coalition’s policies that didn’t impress voters – like reduced tax on petrol, like poor housing plans, and certain Trump-like aspects. These […]
Politics
Shifting the blame: right-wing excuses for Dutton’s election debacle
The right-wing media and LNP supporters have floated several excuses (not reasons) for Peter Dutton’s failure to lead the Coalition to victory, where they not only lost, but saw Dutton unseated in his own electorate. […]
Politics
Thank God for Mississippi
By James Moore There is a story, maybe apocryphal, which has made the rounds in the Texas capitol for about four decades. I suspect more than a germ of truth to the little narrative. A […]
Politics
They’re still blaming Labor
By Jim McIntosh I watched a video earlier (an SBS interview) of an embittered David Littleproud blathering on about how Labor “destroyed the character” of Peter Dutton. It was a jaw-dropping rant worthy of Donald […]
Politics
Ali France’s determination and strength are something special
Ali France’s victory in the federal seat of Dickson is a remarkable story of resilience. After two unsuccessful attempts in 2019 and 2022 against Peter Dutton, the 51-year-old Labor candidate finally unseated him in a […]
Politics
How Labor’s 2025 Victory Could Shape Australia’s Future
By Denis Hay Description Labor’s 2025 victory demands urgent reform. Can bipartisanship, AUKUS, and weak anti-corruption laws be overcome to deliver true sovereignty and accountability? Introduction: A Nation at a Crossroads Election night 2025 Anthony […]