Politics
Has Trump been trumped by Iran?
By Walt Zlotow Has Trump been trumped by large, powerful, resolute Iran? Last June Israel attacked Iran, got blooded bad enough to beg Trump to negotiate a ceasefire. Trump got a reality lesson as well. […]
Year: 2026
Politics
Boxed in like Tulloch
We’re into the straight and Australia pounds against the rails, all muscle memory and destiny, everybody’s favourite, yet going nowhere. Boxed in like Tulloch. Truth, Due Diligence and Duty of Care have been scratched on […]
Politics
Shades of Terra Nullius, Curious Invitations, Investigations and Genocide
Insanity What will it take for our leaders to see the light, to shake them out of their ivory towers? On Monday morning, 9 February 2026 we face the utter insanity of a State visit […]
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Courage in Politics: Why Australian Leadership Falls Short
By Denis Hay Description Why courage in politics is missing in Australia, and how fear, media pressure, and conformity undermine genuine leadership. Introduction: Courage Is the Missing Ingredient Australia does not suffer from a lack […]
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Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Blood: The Olympic Spectacle as the Perverse Conscience of a Genocidal Age
As the 2026 Winter Olympics commence in Italy, a choreographed spectacle of “global unity” and “human excellence” unfolds against the backdrop of the live-streamed genocide in Gaza. This anrticle argues that the Olympics are not […]
Politics
When history repeats itself: John Howard and the echo of 1901
In 2001, as Australia debated refugees, borders, and national sovereignty, Prime Minister John Howard delivered one of the most enduring lines in modern Australian politics: “We will decide who comes to this country and the […]
Health
How Modern Monetary Theory Explains Australia’s Economy
By Denis Hay Description Modern Monetary Theory explains why Australia’s budget is not like a household, and how this myth drives privatisation and hardship. Introduction – Why This Myth Matters For more than forty […]
Politics
Australia Isn’t Revolting. It’s Oliver Twist – Asking for a Spoonful More Sovereignty
Australia isn’t plotting rebellion. It isn’t burning flags. It isn’t storming embassies or tearing up treaties on live television. It’s Oliver Twist at the end of the table – bowl in hand, asking for a […]
Health
Why I Cannot Stand By: Protesting Israeli President Herzog’s Visit to Australia
When the Jewish Council of Australia says ‘not in our name,’ we have a moral duty to stand with them. Join us on 9th February 2026. By Sue Barrett This Monday, I’ll be protesting Israeli […]
Politics
The Opportunity Cost of Permanent War: How Australia is Bankrupting Its Future
This article quantifies the true cost of Australia’s strategic and political choices: the opportunity cost of permanent war and security theatre. By tracing capital flows away from societal foundations (housing, health, education, infrastructure) and towards […]
Politics
Clarke and Dawe: The Messages That Refused to Disappear
BRYAN: Good evening. Tonight I’m talking to the man in charge of making sure journalists at our national broadcasters keep absolutely everything. JOHN: Good evening, Bryan. Delighted to be here. Although I should mention I’m […]
Politics
Class warfare and the feral right
The Liberal and National Parties lost the last election because Peter Dutton was more off-putting than Scott Morrison. Dutton’s abrasive nature and Morrison’s aloof disposition painted them as unyielding figures, embodying a typical conservative image. […]
Politics
Inside China’s biggest show: What it says about the country
By Chen Ziqi For millions of people in China, Chinese New Year’s Eve begins the same way: a long journey home, a table slowly filling with dishes, and conversations that stretch late into the night. It’s […]
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The One Nation Inflation Solution
Inflation has recently reared its ugly head again and it’s all the fault of Labor’s spending. The general consensus amongst economists and most other political parties is that Labor needs to rein in their spending […]
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Cancel Herzog tour; defy police intimidation
Stop the War on Palestine Media Release Stop the War on Palestine rejects police intimidation and threats of arrest against protesters at the rally opposing the Isaac Herzog visit on Monday, 9 February, 5:30pm at […]