Seen and Heard
In an opinion article published last week, Andrew M Potts described as "bizarre" my claim…More
Browsing: Civil Society
It's Time to Act on Abortion, Rob Hulls
Abortion is still a criminal activity in Victoria, NSW and Queensland. Most women are unaware…More
A Fork in the Road
Eat food that is capable of rotting. As unappetising as this may sound, it could…More
Pay Smokers to Quit
Tobacco use in Australia has never been lower. The latest data has 17.9 per cent…More
The Simple Life is Not So Simple
Am I orthorexic? If so, can I have it fixed? Michael Pollan’s latest book, In…More
The Elusive Brethren
Kevin Rudd has rejected calls for an inquiry into the Exclusive Brethren, indicating that the…More
This is No Dog Registry
No, I’m not talking about the ACT’s thwarted attempt at civil partnerships. I’m referring to…More
Kessing in a Holding Pattern
While we were all steeped in the annual fervour that Anzac Day arouses, red lights…More
What, Porn and Firecrackers Weren't Enough?
Every now and then, round my place, a heavy tension settles in the air, as…More
Land of the Rum Rebellion
After relatively little interest in the topic during the Howard years, the first months of…More