Michael Taylor

Liberation Day, or Self-Aggrandisement Day?

You might have heard President Trump talk of “Liberation Day” - a term he has used to describe significant policy…

3 months ago

The Kennedy Files: A Deep Dive into the Latest Release

For those old enough, most, if not all, will remember where they were and what they were doing when the…

3 months ago

Climate, conflict, chaos: our worries multiply

The world is definitely in a state of chaos right now and we have much to be concerned about. First,…

3 months ago

Why the ‘woke’ don’t like Peter Dutton

Peter Dutton ranks high in most lists of unlikeable politicians, and the reasons for the widespread dislike are multifaceted. Here’s…

3 months ago

“Peter Dutton says … “ nothing when it comes to policy details

Peter Dutton has outlined key policies heading into the election including public service cuts, nuclear power investment, migration reductions, and…

3 months ago

How are the tariffs going, Donald?

Not good, apparently. Several countries have initiated or are continuing boycotts of American goods in response to President Trump’s tariffs,…

3 months ago

The Quiet Erosion: Is Australia’s Democracy Slipping Away?

Introduction In the summer of 2023, as Australians voted down the Voice to Parliament referendum, a quieter story unfolded online:…

3 months ago

Sleeping with the enemy

Donald Trump’s relationship with Russia, particularly with Vladimir Putin, has been a subject of intense scrutiny and debate throughout his…

3 months ago

President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine – what happens next?

Military genius, a winning diplomatic move, or just a man baby seeking revenge on President Zelenskyy for not saying “thank…

3 months ago

Danger signs

Donald Trump is a very dangerous man. It would seem that the consensus from various critics, academics, legal experts, progressive…

3 months ago

Peter Dutton carries Abbott, Turnbull and Morrison baggage into the election

After nine shambolic years of the Abbott, Turnbull, and Morrison governments (2013 to 2022) it’s hard to see a Dutton…

4 months ago

With Elon Musk running the show, what could possibly go wrong?

By now any observer of US politics would have heard of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), and Elon Musk’s role…

4 months ago

Trump’s tariff trap

Editorial Donald Trump’s announcement of imposing a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States is…

4 months ago

Trump’s America: It could get worse

Editorial As the outside world gazes into the fishbowl that is the U.S.A. under the autocracy of Donald Trump’s second…

4 months ago

A more expensive Australia

Has the cost-of-living in Australia always been in “crisis” mode? Let’s find out. Let’s compare the cost-of-living in Australia today…

4 months ago