Two Nations Under John
I have stolen my title from a novel (which I am ashamed to say I…More
Browsing: Australian Politics
When Respect Is Not Enough
Since the revelation that the London suicide bombers of 7/7 were homegrown in England’s ‘multicultural…More
In Praise of the Long Lunch, Part I
Anxiety can be good for art. I have fond memories of the culture of creative…More
Bullying the ABC
My research into the ABC’s news and current affairs programs has been particularly focused on…More
Outside the Razor-wire
Two former Baxter inmates plead with their support worker to be taken back to Baxter…More
Feedback
What you’re saying about New Matilda Last week we received more birthday wishes: Congrats on…More
Beating up Beattie
‘Hello, my name is Peter, and I’m a recovering media-holic. I know that it’s killing…More
New broom, same old mess
You’ll probably know what I’m talking about when I tell you about this pair of…More
War on Terror
There is now no doubt whatsoever that government in Australia – both State and Federal…More
Spinning Populism
What values are needed to beat conservative populism? This question is not as simple as…More