Does Iemma Deserve to Win?
Over the past week, friends and colleagues have expressed amazement to me that the ‘hopeless’…More
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New Matilda
Launched in 2004, New Matilda is one of Australia's oldest online independent publications. It's focus is on investigative journalism and analysis, with occasional smart arsery thrown in for reasons of sanity. New Matilda is owned and edited by Walkley Award and Human Rights Award winning journalist Chris Graham.
Dry Town
The Todd River flooded briefly and spectacularly in January this year. Television news services leapt…More
A New Voice for Australian Jews
The Jewish establishment claims to speak for all Jews and have Israel’s best interests at…More
Bodies Bought and Sold
The 25th of March will mark the 200th anniversary of the passing of William Wilberforce’s…More
No 'Fork in the Road' in ALP's Education Policy
Anyone in despair over the quality of political debate in Australia should read George Lakoff’s…More
Walking the Line
To paraphrase an old gay rights slogan, why assume I’m Left-wing? There is nothing that…More
Chewin' the Gristle
Hello Gristlers! and welcome to Chewin’ the Gristle, the week’s political bits that we found…More
Down to Earth Star Guide for Skeptics and Cynics
Aries The sun enters your sign, bringing Autumn with it. Other birthdays being celebrated this…More
The Blood of Balibo
In October 1975, five journalists (including the Englishman Brian Peters) went to the border town…More
Downer and Howard – Flippant and Opportunist
John Howard and Alexander Downer have attempted to present themselves as competent foreign policy managers.…More