Dry Town
The Todd River flooded briefly and spectacularly in January this year. Television news services leapt…More
Tagged: australian politics
A New Voice for Australian Jews
The Jewish establishment claims to speak for all Jews and have Israel’s best interests at…More
Bodies Bought and Sold
The 25th of March will mark the 200th anniversary of the passing of William Wilberforce’s…More
No 'Fork in the Road' in ALP's Education Policy
Anyone in despair over the quality of political debate in Australia should read George Lakoff’s…More
Walking the Line
To paraphrase an old gay rights slogan, why assume I’m Left-wing? There is nothing that…More
Chewin' the Gristle
Hello Gristlers! and welcome to Chewin’ the Gristle, the week’s political bits that we found…More
Down to Earth Star Guide for Skeptics and Cynics
Aries The sun enters your sign, bringing Autumn with it. Other birthdays being celebrated this…More
The Blood of Balibo
In October 1975, five journalists (including the Englishman Brian Peters) went to the border town…More
Nelson's Toys
Even by the drunken-sailor standards of Australian defence procurement, it’s been a marquee week for…More
Torture By Any Other Name
Approved CIA methods of interrogation have been termed by the White House and Right-wing media…More