THERE has been much written about Australia’s national character emerging from a bush ethos: the idea that a specifically Australian outlook emerged first amongst workers in the Australian outback. Banjo Paterson, perhaps more than any other writer, … [Read more...] about Campaigning for National Parks is Against Australian’s Bush Ethos: Part 1, Buying Back Tooralee
Government Spoils Resolution on Whaling
The Australian government is more virtuous and extreme on the issue of whaling than your average conservation group. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Government Spoils Resolution on Whaling
Peter Costello on the Kyoto Protocol and the Australian Greens
For nearly twelve years Australia was ruled by a Coalition government with John Howard as Prime Minister and Peter Costello the Treasurer. After their defeat in the election just last November, Mr Costello decided to write his memoirs. He said … [Read more...] about Peter Costello on the Kyoto Protocol and the Australian Greens
How to Save the Red Gum Forests: A Note to Mr Kelvin Thomson MP
Kelvin Thomson is the federal member for Wills, representing inner-city northern Melbourne. He was the Shadow Attorney-General in early 2007 when it was discovered that he had provided a notorious Melbourne gangster, Tony Mokbel, with a personal … [Read more...] about How to Save the Red Gum Forests: A Note to Mr Kelvin Thomson MP
Kingmakers: Greens Win Balance of Power in ACT
Following an election last weekend in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), the major parties will have to negotiate with the Greens as they now hold the balance of power. The result is a huge win for the Greens; a party that continues to grow in … [Read more...] about Kingmakers: Greens Win Balance of Power in ACT
An Old Queen Parrot
Since moving to the Blue Mountains late last year I've made some new friends including a King Parrot and a Magpie. The young male King Parrot sits on my back landing and looks through the glass door into my study when the bird-feeder is … [Read more...] about An Old Queen Parrot
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
