Year: 2026

By Jack Arnold The Federal Treasurer’s announcement that the Northern Inland Rail (NIR) project would be shelved has triggered loud protests from conservatives, with one of the most vocal being Barnaby Joyce, the PHONey (Pauline […]

Monash University Media Release The by-election for the Federal seat of Farrer takes place this Saturday, 9 May. It has been a safe Coalition seat for decades – previously held by former Liberal Party leader […]

By Jack Arnold  What will the 9 May 2026 Farrer by-election deliver? A strong push is coming from Community Independent Michelle Milthorpe, who is campaigning on the electorate’s urgent needs: a new hospital, affordable housing, and […]

By Denis Hay Description Australia monetary sovereignty changes how federal spending works and exposes major myths about taxes, deficits, and public money. Why Australians Are Misled About Government Money Australians hear the same message every […]

They have become adept flouters of international law. When doing so, they justify such violations with streaky, anaemic interpretations of self-defence and security. The Global Sumud Flotilla’s encore effort to break the Gaza blockade, which […]

Pragmatic Nihilism I. The Hazy Border Between Opportunism and Authoritarianism There is a dangerous habit, on both the left and the right, of reaching for the word “fascist” as a catch‑all for any leader who […]

Scribblers, scribes, authors and publishers – all of these are facing ever worsening conditions in pursuing their work in battling the goons of secrecy and impunity. The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index […]

By Jack Arnold   One Nation’s Candidate Choice in the Farrer By-Election Raises Questions About Party Consistency How does a party like PHONey (One Nation), which positions itself as representing “battlers” and regional working people, pre-select […]

Oxfam Australia Media Release Oxfam Australia is calling on the Australian Government to use the upcoming Federal Budget to tackle rising inequality, invest in communities, and ensure big polluters and the wealthiest Australians pay their […]

In 1969, the British theatre critic Kenneth Tynan devised a nude theatrical revue that he titled after a phonetic French pun. The title was taken from a 1946 painting by the French surrealist Clovis Trouille, […]

Climate council Media Release Australians want budget measures to help electrify their homes and transport, and the government to prioritise renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels, a new poll has found. As people seek […]

I’m delighted that my previous stories about life as a young lad on a Kangaroo Island farm were so warmly received. In many of those tales, the real stars were mischievous or seemingly innocent youngsters […]