Will Berlusconi Sing the Blues?
Italian Prime Minister Silvio BerlusconiTwo weeks ago, many major European bookmakers were confidently predicting the…More
Browsing: Australian Politics
The Dragon and the Cross
Telegenic Chinese Premier Wen’s visit to Australia reminds us that China is not only Australia’s…More
Very Ordinary Parents
A few years ago, my friend’s daughter was accepted into the OC (Opportunity or Selective…More
The Irrelevant Men's Club
There are two really exciting events coming up in the Aussie Islamic calendar. And, as…More
Vulgarity and Politics
Is there a link between vulgarity and politics? I think there is. Three historical examples…More
News Matilda: End of an Era for Independent News
It is with intense sadness and not a little anger that I confirm reports that,…More
Senate Passes New Xylophone-tap Laws
The Senate on Thursday passed new laws giving law enforcement agencies the power to access…More
A Royal Christmas Message, 2008
Dear People of Great Britain, I speak to you today from our new residence in…More
Let the Games Continue
It was either Samuel Johnson or Peter Craven who once said, ‘When a man is…More