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17 Jan 2013

Belt Up About The Economy Already

Ben Pobjie

Inflation this. Terms of trade that. Economics is all we ever hear about! Why does everyone want a civilised debate informed by facts when nobody gets how the economy works anyway, cries Ben Pobjie

satire

20 Dec 2012

What Did We Do To 2012?

Ben Pobjie

Does 2012 mark the moment in history when Australia collectively decided to have a bit of a lie-down? Ben Pobjie looks back at the year that was and wasn't

satire

14 Dec 2012

Planning a trip to Indonesia to write your next novel or do a spot of freelance journalism but don't know where to start? Tim Hannigan has a few helpful tips for the aspiring writer - no Indonesian required!

satire

6 Dec 2012

They're Having A Baaaaaaaby!

Ben Pobjie

Behold Will and Kate's mighty progeny! Sometimes the only light that shines through the drudgery is the light of unearned privilege and hereditary wealth. A pox on your republicanism, says Ben Pobjie

satire

22 Nov 2012

A Modest Proposal For Gaza

Ben Pobjie

Why do Israel and Palestine hate each other so much? Is there a way we could potentially make money from that hatred? Unrepentant problem-solver Ben Pobjie proposes a simple solution to the violence

satire

8 Nov 2012

When In Doubt, Excise!

Ben Pobjie

Racism and brutality may have worked to keep asylum seekers out in the past, but modern times call for modern measures. What if we could make the whole country disappear altogether, muses Ben Pobjie

satire

25 Oct 2012

The Day The Egalitarianism Died

Ben Pobjie

The baby bonus is what kept this country breeding and spending. It's been reduced to a shadow of its former fertile self and just like Tony Abbott, Ben Pobjie is outraged

satire

11 Oct 2012

The Greatest Victim Of Them All

Ben Pobjie

Was Julia Gillard's tirade against Tony Abbott justified? Come now, the man loves Downton Abbey! Ben Pobjie checked the facts and found out the shocking truth about misogyny in Parliament

satire

27 Sep 2012

Why Are Muslims So Angry?

Ben Pobjie

Islam. Who gets it? In a better world, we could have a calm conversation about whether Muslims really are innocent. In the name of religious tolerance, Ben Pobjie has taken it upon himself to explain Islam

satire

13 Sep 2012

Gospel Truth About Gays And Cigarettes

Ben Pobjie

What's the deal with gay people? And lesbians - what's going on there? Will they die faster than smokers? Lucky we've got the God Squad to clear up the answers, writes Ben Pobjie

satire

30 Aug 2012

Finally, The Return Of True Marriage

Ben Pobjie

Let's face it, the Anglican church was going a bit soft. It was about time they toughened up the old marriage vows. Let us join together and submit to Ben Pobjie's wisdom

satire

16 Aug 2012

Has Any Country Ever Been So Kind?

Ben Pobjie

The measure of any country is its compassion, and this week Australians have shown we've got bucketloads of the stuff. No wonder asylum seekers flock here, says Ben Pobjie

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2 Aug 2012

Hang In There, Disabled Australians

Ben Pobjie

People are upset about the NDIS being turned into a political football. What they don't get is that there are plenty of excuses - reasons, sorry - for holding off on disabled support, writes Ben Pobjie

satire

19 Jul 2012

Swanny Brings The Big Picture Back

Ben Pobjie

Don't fret about the lack of 'big pictures' in politics. Wayne Swan's here - and he's brought the Asian Century. We've got a big 88 years to show Asia we know the right end of a chopstick, writes Ben Pobjie

satire

5 Jul 2012

Stop The Boats, Once And For All

Ben Pobjie

Boat people are a real bummer, so why don't we wreck the place so they won't want to come? Ben Pobjie wants a break from your tired, your poor, your huddled masses...