A recent report by pediatric experts at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians changes its official stance on ‘unnecessary’ circumcision for boys, acknowledging that it does…
Pathetic Packer
A new biography of James Packer, inheritor of Australia’s biggest fortune, apparently reveals little of uplifting value to the community, only inside stories and celebrity voyeurism. The…
Barracking for Obama
Devilishly-cunning Norwegians know how to apply the blowtorch to Obama’s behind or feet or wherever, with a ‘premature’ award of the Nobel Peace…
Killer Kokoda
Another Australian has died walking Kokoda Track in the footsteps of our soldiers fighting in WWII against Japanese invaders heading towards Australia through PNG’s mountain…
Coles & Old Cows
Beef eaters have some new revelations (SMH 10-11 Oct) about their meat choice to chew on. Apparently up to 30%…
Afghanistan Agony
Afghanistan has rocks and hard places galore, and the U.S. and its allies are firmly stuck between them, including Australia.…
Little Leaders
Christopher Henning’s review (SMH Sep 26-27) of a new biography of early C19th wheeler & dealer W.C. Wentworth, is worth quoting from: “Like…
The English Surgeon
‘The English Surgeon’ is a masterful documentary film about hard lives, brain surgery and hope in Ukraine. Brain surgeon Henry Marsh has been…
Dole Doldrums
Against the backdrop of ongoing excessive executive pay packages, and the recent increase to federal politicians’ salaries, an OECD report…
Executive Snouts in the Trough
Corporate porkers are easily identified during company financial reporting season, which unveils excessive executive salary packages. Despite the GFC and southward-heading company profits, their greed…
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