Australia, The Workaholic's Paradise
Australia Day is upon us, the one day of the year when we forget our…More
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Five Trends To Watch In 2010
The spectre of sovereign debt The global financial crisis that gripped the world in the…More
What Causes 'Racism'?
There are many stock standard explanations for Australian racism in general circulation. News, however, of…More
In The Event Of An Emergency, Please Remain Seated
I think it’s time for a little more anarchy and a little less acquiescence. Not…More
Every Weekend Should Be A Long One!
In summer Australians take a well-earned holiday. They pitch their tents by beaches and rivers,…More
Is It Time To Quit Your Job?
For many people working in the contemporary cultural and knowledge economies, the ephemeral character of…More
Can Sunscreen Cause Cancer?
For decades, "slip, slop, slap" campaigns have stressed the importance of wearing sunscreen to help…More
The Crisis In Education Isn't Looming, It's Here
If it ever even was the case that universities were once "hotbeds of leftists", that…More
Who's Hearing The People Smuggling 'Message'?
On Saturday afternoon, on a sweltering street corner in central Perth, an intense silence cut…More
You Call This Reform?
One of the things that went largely unnoticed last week, drowned out by the screams…More