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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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Death Rattle of the Dinosaurs: Murdoch’s Last Gasp to Save a Dying Duopoly (Spoiler: It’s Getting Desperate)

10 May 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 3

Cartoon Pitch (Jeff Hook Style): Scene: A bloated, sweating Murdoch (wearing a “Kingmaker” robe) and a coal-covered mining magnate frantically stack sandbags labeled “Fake News” and “Scare Campaigns” to hold back a tidal wave of […]

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Media Moguls & Political Puppeteers: Time to Drag the ‘Fair Go’ Back from the Boardroom BBQ!

7 May 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 0

Snarky Article by Bazza McSatire Senior Correspondent, The Wombat Weekly Australia, land of sun, surf, and a media landscape so dominated by vested interests that even the koalas are rolling their eyes. Let’s cut through […]

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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, […]

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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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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