The charms of a lousy Christmas
There's something to be said for a really lousy Christmas. A nice Christmas with family and friends can be a joy and a treasured memory forever. But a really shitty December 25? That can have its own charms too.
Blunt Instrument - by John Birmingham
Ain't no party like a home office Christmas party
It has come to the attention of the CEO that some staff have been disgracing themselves before the appropriate time, that is, before the corporation's annual Christmas party.
Tyrone's death shines harsh light on political poofter-bashing
I was only eight years old when I realised I was straight. Of course, I didn't think of it like that. My thoughts ran more along the lines of "Gee, I like Cheryl Bazely. I wonder if I could sit next to her?"
Hey Fitz, I too am off the grog - but not forever
I've just had a year off the grog, or the better part of one anyway. I blame, or credit, Peter FitzSimons, writes John Birmingham.
How a Trump or a Brexit could happen in Australia
Donald Trump is what happens when a country gets rich but its people don't.
Roberts' incredible climate report kicks science to the kerb
John Birmingham says he read Senator Malcolm Roberts' scorching indictment of the CSIRO's criminal conspiracy to ruin us all, so you wouldn't have to.
Cream cheese or eggs with your salmon?
John Birmingham discusses the big salmon question - cream cheese or scrambles eggs.
Hidden danger looms after Trump loses presidential race
Donald Trump has done nothing wrong.
Smashed avo toast our rightful national dish
There is no such thing as twenty-two dollar avocado toast.
In a cynical world, can people still take us by surprise?
Working in the media can make it hard to see the lighter side.
Our new reality: the rising politics of stupid
The flat-earthers and denialists are rising.
Our cherished rights could be gone in a flash
We must stand, and bend over, for a precious Australian tradition.
Everyone is watching my personal fitness hell
How many exercise reminders can you stand?
Government to unveil pointless cost of pointless plebiscite
How much will be given to sweating pig circus of morons?
Fair corporate tax? Hey look, a new iPhone!
Later this week, you'll be freaking out.
Everyday horror of our climate change future
Prepare to pay $8 for a flat white coffee.
Movie magic a smashing opportunity for Brisbane
Can we bring more destructive blockbusters to Brisvegas?
'Off his chops' cop stop could have been less funny
Most of us have been off our chops at one time or another.
They've taken fun out of the census
Thanks Australian Bureau of Statistics, you've ruined everything.
Count the members of the Jedi, we must
Listen to humourless atheists a Jedi does not.
Ghosts of extreme free speech could haunt Twitter
Twitter could suffer from extreme politicization of everything.
Sonia Kruger fed the very danger she fears
It's hard to believe I have to do this again.
The think piece you've been waiting for on Pokemon Go thingies
Pokemon Go thingies have taken over our streets.
Instability's hardly normal, Gerry, but not all bad
A billion dollars doesn't make you smart. It just makes you rich.
Elite survive while young, poor to pay Brexit price
I have a confession to make.
How can Eddie McGuire still think it's funny?
It's Collingwood's decision whether to get rid of Eddie.
Orlando shooting: Prayers from hypocrites don't help
The enemy of my enemy is my friend, as the old saying would have it. Unless they're gay, in which case… awkward!
Men can be feminists, but there is a limit
Can a man really, truly commit to ideal of gender equality?
Reef doomed but our dome will save us
It's a pity. That reef was beautiful. Oh well.
Australia could have its own Donald Trump
Conditions already exist to make it possible in Australia.