Noel Wauchope, Author at The Australian Independent Media Network

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The death of professional journalism?

11 May 2026 Noel Wauchope 7

As a person who’s always been fascinated with Journalism, although myself pretty much an amateur, I have admired those writers who bring us the facts – “Just the facts, ma’am”. But in reality, even the […]

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If scientific facts are uncomfortable to us, well don’t worry – they can be changed

2 May 2026 Noel Wauchope 4

Some recent studies of adolescent health found that depression and anxiety are becoming more common in teenagers. It’s attributed to personal factors like suffering loneliness and bullying. And I certainly don’t doubt the importance of […]

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The new nuclear weapons are so much better and cheaper – they’re the enemy’s nuclear sites!

19 April 2026 Noel Wauchope 4

Yes, ain’t it grand! We, the God-fearing, God-loving, West and Israel don’t really need any longer to put our $billions of tax-payer money into those horribly expensive nuclear missiles, bombs, submarines. Good old new technology […]

Titanic misconceptions that things will be OK

28 March 2026 Noel Wauchope 8

Last night I watched a terrific programme on SBS world television. It was all about the sinking of the Titanic, covering so many aspects never shown on TV before. I was struck by the atmosphere […]

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Me and the Pope – but is he the Antichrist?

19 March 2026 Noel Wauchope 8

Following my recovery from Catholicism, I never imagined that I would become a fan of the Pope. Perish the thought that I would ever sink back into believing those weird dogmas, and agreeing to Catholicism’s punishing rules […]

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Why should Trump get all the blame?

10 March 2026 Noel Wauchope 27

I’ve just read an article about planning nuclear power for a “post-Trump world” I’m wondering how many people are actually doing just that – planning for a “post Trump world.” Well, Donald Trump isn’t one […]

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The complex, long-form writers – but is anybody listening?

11 February 2026 Noel Wauchope 3

I sympathise with readers who have a short attention span. I myself am one of those. And nowadays, well – that’s pretty much everybody. And yet, people keep writing long, and very long, articles. Are […]

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Beware these dangerous writers in the world of journalism

3 February 2026 Noel Wauchope 18

I had in mind to look at Australia’s dangerous writers, in no particular hurry. But that’s changed. You see, the Australian Prime Minister, in his wisdom, decided to invite Isaac Herzog, the President of our […]

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Harsh realities in the world of journalism

28 January 2026 Noel Wauchope 3

Probably the harshest reality is that people all too often do not cut through the cackle of commentary and opinion, and look for the facts. However, the harsh realities that I’m talking about today are […]

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The brave journalists of the old-fashioned media

21 January 2026 Noel Wauchope 6

It’s not easy being a journalist in a paid job in corporate print, TV or radio media. You have to toe the corporate line. It’s best to be writing on a specialised topic where you’re […]

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Raw, Rude, and Angry – in the new world of journalism

13 January 2026 Noel Wauchope 8

Amongst the many types of new independent journalism, my favourite is Raw, Rude and Angry, a type that would never have got into conventional “mainstream” media, which keeps up the facade of respectability (even while […]

The new world of journalism

12 January 2026 Noel Wauchope 9

Journalism is in a mess, and it is changing so fast. Meanwhile the world is changing even faster, and we need good journalism more than ever. The old world of journalism is dead. Long live […]

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The World Nuclear Association looks forward to a successful 2026

5 January 2026 Noel Wauchope 1

On January 1st, the World Nuclear News was upbeat about the industry’s prospects, with an edited transcript of World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León’s World Nuclear News podcast interview. “What do you […]

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Looking to 2026 in nuclear-related news

28 December 2025 Noel Wauchope 0

There are really a lot of good things happening, involving a huge number of good people. My favourite is that very persistent, won’t-be-beat boat – the Golden Rule, with its crew and supporters – Veterans […]

Ethics matter more than ever – even in Israel

19 December 2025 Noel Wauchope 5

Who’d have thought, in this time of crisis, lies and propaganda, that it might be the Jerusalem Post that showed us an ethical direction? And, on another matter of ethics – the Jerusalem Post, again. […]

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