The recrudescence of the orange putresence They enthusiastically embraced a convicted felon and known rapist to be their country’s exemplar. Not hesitatingly, not with caveats, not in ignorance of his crimes but knowingly and cheerfully. A tainted vulgarian represents their nation, its ethos, its character. He’s their role model – a man who ran for…
by Jon Chesterson Time for a Break from the Curse of this Intrusion ~ ‘Pity a nation that despises a passion in its dream, yet submits in its awakening’. ‘Pity the nation whose breath is money and sleeps the sleep of the too well fed’. I think we all need…
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Monash University is calling for Australia’s federal and state governments to take a bold leap on transitioning the nation to a sustainable and innovative circular economy. In a submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the circular economy, Monash has recommended a raft of policy, funding and regulatory settings that could make Australia the global leader…
Last election I voted for Monique Ryan but I certainly won’t be at the next federal election and I’ll explain the reason later but it would be remiss of me to ignore the obvious event that’s probably affecting the mood of so many people… Trump won. It’s really quite amazing on so many levels but,…
By Denis Hay Description: Human Behaviour How do culture and environment shape human behaviour in Australia? Discover how Australia can build a more compassionate society using its economic sovereignty. Introduction Australia, often celebrated for its “fair go” ethos, often blames individuals for social issues like crime, poverty, and unemployment. This perspective ignores the broader environmental…
The Climate Council: Media Release The Australian Energy Regulator’s latest State of the Energy Market report has found Australians are an integral part of the switch to cleaner electricity sources, with increasing investment in rooftop solar, batteries and electric vehicles. Rooftop solar in particular now exceeds 20 gigawatts in the National Electricity Market – making…
It takes some skill to make Donald J. Trump look good. Two Democrats have succeeded in doing so: Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Kamala Harris in 2024. The conceit of both presidential campaigns, and the belief that attacking a staggeringly grotesque moral character for being such, was laughable. (When a Clinton mocks groping philanderers and…
Climate Council Media Release DONALD TRUMP can act like a cheerleader for the coal, oil and gas industry but he can’t change the way the wind is blowing on clean energy, says the Climate Council. Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: “As Trump dials up the climate delay and denial, Australia can keep dialling back…
Black Dog Institute Media Alert A landmark Lancet Commission report reveals cultural and societal issues are driving an increase in self-harm, underscoring the urgent need for governments to address this crisis. Over the last five years, a global team of more than 40 experts has brought together new perspectives on self-harm, bringing knowledge from those…
I do love my morning beach walks. Between 6 and 7, ride the bike down to the beach, greet the various regulars down there, James collecting bits of glass washed up overnight among the shells, Rob and Luke, taking the dogs for a run, Janet likes a swim before heading off to work. The wildlife…
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