Time for some tabloid titillation. In fact, it’s about that virile part of male anatomy. Sometimes pictures really do speak … More
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Abbott’s Demolition Derby
The Abbott Federal government was quick out of the starting box in its environmental demolition derby. Any government body with … More
Kitchen Confidential
Regular readers would know that despite its isolation Kookynie is a social bouillon of new ideas and trend-setting. The foodie … More
Great White Hope
North of Newcastle (NSW) stretches a coast of lightly-inhabited, by humans at least, beautiful beaches and lakes, all the way … More
Winton’s Woes
Tim Winton’s latest book ”Eyrie” is a curious, indulgent rant of a story of disillusionment and alienation, set in that … More
Mombassa Musings
How Chris O’Doherty became Reg Mombassa is not clear. In a recent profile by Nick Galvin (SMH) it’s explained as … More
Quarry or Quandary?
The Indonesian government is implementing a ban on the export of some raw mineral ores, particularly nickel and bauxite, to … More
Unplugged Travel
Or, as Lonely Planet announced without apparent irony in a headline article, How to go OFF THE GRID when you … More
Bush Bogans
Going bush is of course all about getting close to nature and respectful admiration of her manifest beauty. Unless you’re … More
Reefer Madness
So-called Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has approved the construction of three new coal loading terminals at Abbott Point and … More