Relax ‘Straya, You’re Not Talking Like Illiterate Drunkards
The Australian accent does not indicate laziness, stupidity or a liking for alcohol, writes Thomas Batchelor.…More
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Imagine No Religion: A Subtle Tweak To The 2016 Census Form Might Finally Deliver A Truly Secular Australia
If you’re a rationalist like Hugh Harris, then you’re probably looking forward to the results of…More
Red Meat And Cancer: Where Are Slater And Gordon When You Need Them?
Geoff Russell, a regular New Matilda contributor weighs in on all the good reasons to…More
Zane Alchin ‘Likely To Plead Guilty’ After Tinder Dispute Turned To Violent Threats
The story, initially broken by New Matilda in August, yesterday took a new turn, as 25-year-old…More
‘Flexibility’ Won’t Stop Women Retiring In Poverty
The Coalition’s new direction on super is supposed to deliver more equity via flexibility. The real solution…More
The Coalition’s War On Trade Unions Puts Your Super At Risk
Dramatic Senate Estimates testimony yesterday raised serious allegations about the conduct of Australia’s financial regulator…More
Political Zombie: Tony Abbott Re-emerges Just In Time For Halloween
Things are getting spooky in the lead-up to October 31, with a former Prime Minister…More
‘Stop Playing The Anti-Muslim Card You Stupid Muslims’: Complaint Of Hijab Discrimination Sparks Racist Backlash
A woman who says she was told she would not be welcome back to a…More
Why Only Some Women’s Lives Matter To Michaelia Cash
When brown or black women can be used for political capital the new Minister for…More
BDS Campaign Set To Escalate In Australia After Pro-Palestinian Network Offers Support
A senior member of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network says the shift in position will be…More