Politics

2013

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More Left than Right

Friday, May 24 2013

Matthew Lesh

Matthew Lesh responds to Edition Two’s feature ‘Same Love’.

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September is Coming

Friday, May 24 2013

Thomas Abildgaard

This is an election year. A desperate time for everyone in this vast and empty country, but especially for those men and women in cheap polyester suits and $10 haircuts whom we call politicians. Soon, the more reflective among the nation will plunge into a miasma of despair, out of which, there is no clear path.

Who Even Are You?

Thursday, May 16 2013

Daniel Carr

Walking into Senator John Madigan’s office it’s obvious he’s not your average politician. Ned Kelly paraphernalia adorns the walls. A plethora of blacksmithing tools, a nod to his former vocation, are displayed about the room.

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Where's Our Education Revolution?

Thursday, May 16 2013

Michelle See-Tho

Michelle See-Tho reports on the two steps forward, one step back education policy that’s costing us millions.

Malcolm Fraser: The View From Here

Friday, May 3 2013

Derrick Krusche

Derrick Krusche talks to ex-Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser.

Swinging in Western Sydney

Friday, April 19 2013

Zoe Moorman

Zoe Moorman explains the pressures of living in one of the country’s most marginal federal seats.

Universities Campaigning Smart

Friday, April 19 2013

Daniel Carr

Daniel Carr on smart universities and the money to make them happen

The Greens: Selling Out or Settling in?

Thursday, April 4 2013

John Harris

Baillieu's departure months in the making

Thursday, March 28 2013

Derrick Krusche

Many were surprised to find that Ted Baillieu had resigned earlier this month. But if you look at what has been happening the past six months it is really no surprise at all.

Baillieu Gets The Boot

Tuesday, March 26 2013

Christine Todd

Christine Todd says Baillieu has broken promises to blame for the knife in his back.

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Angst and 'New Adulthood'

Veronica Sullivan

If you’re reading this, you’re probably a young person. Maybe you enjoy reading. If so, you are—whether you like it or not—part of the target demographic for ‘new adult fiction’, a genre invented to bridge the gap between young adult and general fiction.

Columns

Melbored: Melbourne Magistrate's Court

Kevin Hawkins

When people put together their bucket list, going to court doesn’t usually make the cut. Much like prisons, brothels, and the Docklands, the courts are one of those places Melbournians have cruelly stigmatised.

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Eight Memories

Melissa Di Giacomo

YOU MUST TAKE THE URINE-STAINED STRETCH of sidewalk leading to the nearest station.

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More Left than Right

Matthew Lesh

Matthew Lesh responds to Edition Two’s feature ‘Same Love’.

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