Tom Keneally’s latest historical novel imagines the extraordinary life of John Mitchel, a celebrated Irish rebel during the Great Famine … More
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Harry Horror
KC has avoided commentary on the bulimic, salacious, trivial, true confessions of Harry, English non-heir to the throne. However his … More
‘Stolen Focus’
By Johann Hari, subtitled ‘Why You Can’t Pay Attention’, this book takes us on a personal three year voyage of … More
‘In Praise of Idleness’
At the last turn of a century I departed salaried employment to ‘have a break’ from corporate life, which then … More
Christmas Tree Correction
Well, who knew: the Christmas Tree is like Volkswagen – invented by the Germans and then exported to the world. … More
Cancelled Call-Up
On this day 50 years ago, the Australian people voted to end twenty-three years of conservative rule and a reformist … More
Amazon Amigo
Jeff Bezos of Amazon is the world’s richest man, with a personal fortune of about US$120 billion. Amazon avoided about … More
Flag Flies
While you’re ruminating on the febrile Australian attachment to the English monarchy, have a think about that other cringeworthy relic … More
Solar Champions: Go Aussie!
Surprising factoids seem popular, so here’s anothery in our new series, as Andrew Blake, Professor of Engineering, Australian National University, … More
Holy Smokes!
Today we’re inaugurating an occasional showcasing, without commentary, of a randomly interesting and/or surprising new factoid, which must be shared. … More
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