Australia

Pull up a chair, folks, because we’ve got a whopper of a paradox to dissect. It’s our beloved ‘Lest We Forget’ mantra, the darling phrase of a nation that’s honed the art of selective amnesia. And the star of this narrative dodge-and-weave? None other than the ever-glorious ANZACs, the heroes…

Our next seven nights were spent in comfort at a house sit in Bargara. We had the pleasure of looking after a very sweet and gentle seven month old border collie called Mav. What a contrast he was to Buoy from Lake Conjola, who was a similar age. Mav definitely…

Let’s talk about military conscription, shall we? You know, that outdated, morally questionable practice where governments force their citizens into military service, much like a parent making their kid finish their peas. Only in this case, the peas are potentially lethal, and the dinner table is a battlefield. Oh, the…

Let’s talk productivity, shall we? Or, more accurately, let’s talk about the obsessive, relentless, and somewhat delusional chase of productivity that seems to have taken hold of modern society. And who better to exemplify this than the good ol’ Productivity Commission of Australia? Buckle up, folks, because we’re about to…

A trip the Fitzroy Island in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia — As much as we enjoy New Zealand, too much of anything can get old. So when my mother suggested a trip to the Australian Great Barrier Reef, we readily agreed. Australia is New Zealand’s nearest neighbor, and their friendly relations are maintained like all genial neighbors by a suitable barrier…

Settle in, mates, for a tale as old as time — or at least as old as World War I. It’s our beloved ANZAC story, the crown jewel in the tiara of national memory, gleaming with tales of bravery, mateship, and a disturbing tendency to selectively remember history. Isn’t it…

SoSo are a pop punk band from the south of Sydney made up of vocalist Rhys de Burgh, guitarists Christian Doyle and Harrison Zatschler, bassist Tahlia McLennan, and drummer Tom Doy. Since 2020, the band have released various singles — one of which was their successful, very fun, “Yeah Nah”…

Big Updates in 2023 Kathleen Kolbigg is either a grieving mother who tragically and unusually lost four of her babies — or she’s Australia’s worst female serial killer. It really depends on who you ask. …

By Corinne Podger As Justice Besanko prepared to deliver his decision last week, there were more than 9,000 people watching the live broadcast I was following. Unsurprising, given the national and international interest in the case, and its implications for how public interest journalism is done. There was extensive coverage…