Where Have All The Arts Critics Gone?
When The Australian’s film writer Michael Bodey penned a long article this year about the…More
Author: Ben Eltham
Ben Eltham
Ben Eltham is New Matilda's National Affairs Correspondent.
Will Rudd Pay A Price For Climate Failure?
Make no mistake: Copenhagen failed. As Ross Garnaut said today, it’s not surprising that the…More
The Political Rip Snorter That Was 2009
It’s been a fascinating year in Australian politics. The year that began in the shadows…More
The World's Longest Running Puppet Show
"You’ve got to pity the poor voters of NSW," opined the editors of the Australian…More
Copenhagen Explained
Five weeks ago we began a series of articles dedicated to clarifying some of the…More
Has Turnbull Landed A Killer Punch?
For those of us lucky — or unlucky — enough to get paid to cover…More
Will Billions For Big Carbon Be Enough?
It’s the last dangle of the carrot for a recalcitrant Opposition. But will billions for…More
Waking Up From The Olympic Dream
You might have noticed that sport has been in the news a bit lately. That’s…More
Is Garrett Smarter Than We Think?
Last week’s decision by Environment Minister Peter Garrett to block the Queensland Government’s massive Traveston…More
Lovely Speech … What Do You Do For A Living?
At various times of Kevin Rudd’s prime ministership, commentators, pundits and opposition politicians have predicted…More