Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat
If the Federal elections of 1983 and 1996 are any guide to the longevity of…More
Tagged: climate change
Australia the Go-Between
Forget acting on global warming for our children’s sake. Nobel laureate Al Gore brought home…More
Weather the Weather
If governments are to meet the demands of climate change, they will need more rather…More
From Baby Bonus to Breathing Tax
It was greeted with shrill indignation by some, skepticism by others, and just plain disbelief…More
Conservative Correctness
Thanks to Sharyn Raggett. Remember ‘political correctness’? In 1996, the Howard Government came to power…More
Me Too or Me (and Mine) Only?
Last week, the Sydney Theatre Company sent me a flier promoting their production of Tales…More
Fear of Flying
To put the environmental impact of airline travel into perspective, the next time you fly…More
The Point of No Return
I am an occasional optimist, but I suspect that’s only because hope is the last…More
The Greenhouse Mafia
Last month I wrote about author and former Howard Government adviser Dr Guy Pearse’s take…More
Partners in Crime
It’s one thing for Peter Garrett to inject some power and passion into political debate…More