Politics
How Labor can win
Disclaimer: I want to see Labor returned after the forthcoming election. If it is a minority Labor government, I’ll take it. I’ll be voting Labor. Any criticism of them in this article, in my opinion, […]
Anthony Albanese
Environment
‘No going back’: Greenpeace applauds Albanese gov’s investment into green industry and jobs
Greenpeace Media Release Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Albanese government’s announcement of a new Green Iron Fund in Whyalla today, a move it says will support workers as well as national efforts to tackle […]
Politics
How bloody well informed are we? It doesn’t look good!
This is the dead land* this is cactus land here the stone images are raised, here they receive the supplication of a dead man’s hand under the twinkle of a fading star. […]
Politics
Election 2025: Who let the dogs out?
Before we all plunge into electioneering mode I would like to say a few things about the piss-poor political choices available in Australia, as well as the piss-poor political discussions that we are all about […]
Politics
There are 12 males and 11 females: That’s what I call a cabinet
With the latest Labor cabinet reshuffle, brought on by the resignation of Bill Shorten, comes the realisation that the Government now has 12 males and 11 females on its front bench – quite an extraordinary […]
Politics
Lack of detail Dutton Launches Much to Do About Nothing campaign
You might remember the relentless scrutiny that Peter Dutton applied during the Voice referendum regarding Labor’s proposal. He would challenge the Prime Minister each day, demanding more specifics when many felt the key points were […]
Politics
Who will win the 2025 federal election and why
Predicting the outcome of a federal election involves numerous variables, public sentiment and, it goes without saying, campaign effectiveness. There can only be one winner, and here’s why each major party has that chance. LNP […]
Politics
Democracy: Swings and Merry-go-rounds
Jimmy Carter’s Law Day Speech 4 May 1974: ‘I’m not a qualified to talk to you about law, because in addition to being a peanut farmer, I’m an engineer and nuclear physicist, not a lawyer… […]
Politics
The ugly side of politics
Though our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is a horrid thought knowing that it will eventually be gone, and with it, thousands of articles that are a record […]
Environment
Jesting on the Environment: Australian Mining Gets a Present
Mining magnates seem to have it all. Far more significant than royalty, such figures are the unelected captains of industry who know that governments will do whatever they can to accommodate their wishes and whims. […]