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About Lachlan McKenzie
I believe in championing Equity & Inclusion. With over three decades of experience in healthcare, I’ve witnessed the power of compassion and innovation to transform lives. Now, I’m channeling that same drive to foster a more inclusive Australia - and world - where every voice is heard, every barrier dismantled, and every community thrives. Let’s build fairness, one story at a time.
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From Ramsay Street to Rabbit Holes: How a Soap Star Became Australia’s Queen of Conspiracy Flop

6 May 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 5
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 […]
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How Car Lobbyists, Political Cowards, and a SkyBus Cult Kept us Stuck in Traffic Since the ‘70s

6 May 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 3
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, […]
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Satire

Australia’s 2025 election: a deep clean for democracy

5 May 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 6
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 […]
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AIM Extra

Responding to an offensive meme of dog whistling lies

2 May 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 3
This meme I saw shared contains multiple false, misleading, and offensive claims that dismiss the depth and continuity of Indigenous Australian culture. Below the meme is a breakdown of its inaccuracies and the harm they […]
Cartoon depicting Australian politicians with a nuclear meltdown theme.
Politics

Dutton’s Nuclear Meltdown: A Debate Debacle That Proves He’s Unfit for the Lodge

28 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 9
The fourth and final leaders’ debate of Australia’s 2025 election was less a clash of titans and more a masterclass in how not to audition for prime minister. Peter Dutton, the Opposition Leader whose campaign […]
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Politics

Two Out of Three Judges Endorse Chaos: Incoherent Policies and Misinformation Win Leader’s Debate

23 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 10
Snarky Critique: The Dutton Debacle – A Masterclass in Recycled Ideas and Unlearned Lessons Let’s face it: Peter Dutton’s performance in the third leaders’ debate was less a policy showcase and more a nostalgia tour […]
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BYD Atto 3 2025: An EV Noob’s Three-Week Crash Course

21 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 9
Let’s rewind three weeks, when yours truly – a self-confessed EV novice – collected my BYD Atto 3 without so much as a test drive. Yes, really. I dove in headfirst, armed with YouTube tutorials, […]
Monks in a dimly lit stone room.
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If God exists, they defy definition & Paradoxes throughout time

19 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 9
Forward: The Unknowable Divine Across millennia, humanity has painted the divine in countless hues: vengeful storm gods, compassionate saviors, impersonal cosmic forces. From the intricate pantheons of ancient Mesopotamia to the monotheisms that dominate today, […]
Australia map with ballot paper voting concept.
Politics

Struggling to find an objective guide on who your candidates are? Hopefully this list helps (Victorian edition)

19 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 2
Know your candidates: An objective guide Here’s an overview of key candidates for the 2025 Australian Federal Victorian Senate election, their party affiliations, policy priorities, and likely voting stances on major issues: Liberals/Nationals James Paterson […]
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Satire

Dutton’s Genius Plan: Replace TAFE with ‘GINAs’ – Where Aussie Kids Can Train to Be Fossil Fuel Serfs for $2 an Hour!

18 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 3
By Satirica McSnarkington In a bold move that has left the nation breathless with admiration (or maybe just breathless), Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled his visionary plan to revolutionise Australian education: technical colleges. Yes, […]
Two men wearing glasses and suits, talking.
Satire

The Great Debate Debacle: A Masterclass in Political Kabuki (As Reviewed by People Who Definitely Know What ‘Winning’ Looks Like)

17 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 4
Let’s be honest: analysing a leaders’ debate is like judging a synchronised swimming competition in a pool filled with molasses. Everyone’s flailing, no one’s actually in sync, and the only thing drowning is your will […]
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Politics

Nuclear Fantasies and Migrant Fearmongering: Dutton’s Debate Playbook Is a Fact-Free Zone

17 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 3
How Dutton Dodged, Distracted, and Drowned in His Own Déjà Vu Snarky Essay Critique: Peter Dutton’s Greatest Hits (of Avoidance) If leadership debates were Olympic sports, Peter Dutton would medal in mental gymnastics. The ABC […]
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Satire

The Don of Deals: A Reality Show Where Everyone Pays… Literally

13 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 0
Episode 1: “Protection Rackets for Beginners” Premise: Our charismatic host, “The Don,” strolls into America’s economic backyard, slaps a “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN” cap on the Statue of Liberty, and announces a “very beautiful, very […]
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Dear Australia: It’s Time to Ditch Our Healthcare Circus and Fund Medicare Like Adults

12 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 10
Let’s talk about Australia’s healthcare system, shall we? A bizarre carnival where we’ve somehow convinced ourselves that paying for two parallel systems – one public, one private – is “efficient.” Spoiler alert: it’s not. It’s […]
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Politics

The Great American Fleece Job: How to Lose Friends, Influence Markets, and Profit Immensely

10 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 4
In the annals of absurdity, 2025 has already secured its place as the year the United States declared economic war on… checks notes … coral atolls, penguin colonies, and the ghost of Alexander Hamilton’s pet […]

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