Well, for once Australia has scored big time against Germany (not to mention those world wars, of course). Nah, it’s … More
Category: Society
Bosch, Kaput!
Homage to another loyal domestic companion (see Vale Miss Breville), and this time we’re in the tools section of the … More
Jab in the Anzus
After stuffing up vaccine supplies, PM (Pleased Minister) Scotty and his merry band have taken to imploring the US government, … More
Posthumous Polites
Roaming the CBD streets of Adelaide you soon notice a one-word sign on the facades of dozens of city buildings: … More
Pollies & Property!
Prices of Australian real estate are going crazy again. Shane Wright (SMH 26 June) demonstrates the massive conflict of interest … More
Fairies Exist!
Well, book fairies do, at least. Recently I was sitting inside at a table looking out the front window of … More
‘The Lieutenant’
I’m a latecomer to Kate Grenville’s writing. So, this is my first book of hers, and what an engaging story, … More
Our Afghanistan: War Weary
The US announcement of its 11 September withdrawal of armed forces from Afghanistan was followed a few days later by … More
‘Humankind: A Hopeful History’
Translated from Dutch, Rutger Bregman (Utopia for Realists) has made a compelling case in this book, debunking the fundamental belief … More
Bad Boys
Here we go again! In the same week, two glaring examples of the nefarious consequences of the ageing ‘elephant-in-the-room’ in … More