Current Affairs Wrap: Venezuela’s pseudo coup, AusPol’s latest week from hell, the MP who congratulated himself
A GoFundMe has raised $13,000 to bring Julian Assange home
A prominent WikiLeaks activist has started a GoFundMe campaign to bring Julian Assange home. At the time of writing, it has already surpassed its original mark.
Bull on parade: Last night’s debate illustrated a complete lack of personality
Last night, the first televised leader’s debate kicked off. What followed was boredom interspersed with recycled talking points, briefly interrupted by Mathias Cormann’s questionable behaviour.
Current Affairs Wrap: Dem Joe’s fightin’ words, Anning sours rhetoric, Lime scooters wring lols
Well, as far as weeks go, it was almost tolerable. Joe Biden decided he wants to be President, Fraser Anning’s mob doubled down and one joke targeted something we all loathe.
Anning supporter arrested after ‘physical altercation’ with media
Well, it seems another of Fraser Anning’s press conferences has turned violent, this time with one of his supporters lead away by police. Whether we’ve learned anything from the egg incident, remains to be seen.
Our own Watergate: A deluge of scandal our media ignored
Our Watergate sees water bought with taxpayer funds, filtered through a Cayman Island company owned by sitting politicians. Yet, our media has been reticent to cover it. Why?
Lest we forget our own: Why I’m boycotting ANZAC Day, and why you’re lucky
This ANZAC Day, I’m pausing to remember those who fought for us. Those who returned to this country only to find that their sacrifice and heroism didn’t count. Lest we forget who we are.
Current Affairs Wrap: Notre backlash damned, the Lindi Chamberlain sequel, life imitates art once more
Well, what a week it was. The Notre Dame drove white-hot discussion, and Australia dipped to yet another unwanted sequel. What is this life?
Donald Trump clearly obstructed justice – but he won’t be impeached for it
The full release of the Mueller report clearly illuminated one issue. Donald Trump repeatedly obstructed justice, and he certainly abused the power he was given. But, don’t count on impeachment.
There are no social media constraints in Israel Folau’s contract – is that enough to save him?
News this morning states that Israel Folau’s contract has no clauses that forced him to behave on social media. However, one legal expert believes that his employer’s case may not need it.
The Notre Dame burns, takes Paris with it
This morning, the legendary Notre Dame is burning. With the spire already lost, it is likely that we’ll lose a thousand years of Paris, and with it, one of her more identifiable features.
Obama declined to charge Julian Assange, suddenly he broke the law
To his critics, Julian Assange’s arrest proves that he isn’t above the law. However, with his lawyers crying foul over his treatment, I’m wondering what law he actually broke.
Extradited for journalism: Why Australia must fight for Assange
Last night, the Metropolitan Police served an extradition request on Julian Assange. This is nothing short of silencing the press, and it represents an important turning point in history. We must act.
The problem with Morrison calling the election at 7am
This morning, Scott Morrison drove to Peter Cosgrove’s house to ask the election to be called. However, it was his chosen time to do so that we should register.
Vegan protestors face up to five years in jail
The vegan protestors who took to the streets of Melbourne to have their say now face up to five years in prison. Is this a fitting punishment?
I’m a dairy farmer – I have a problem with the vegan protests
This morning, vegan protestors disrupted the country, stopping traffic, annoying the police and forcing the Prime Minister to comment. I have a problem with this.
Current Affairs Wrap: Assange gets eviction notice, mother of two charged with murder, grandad watches football
What a week it was. Julian Assange got a serious note from his landlord, a mother of two was charged with prolicide and one family member went to the football…long after his death.
The Brexit deadline has passed…so what happens now?
Well, we’ve passed the deadline set for Brexit with no deal in sight. So, what options are left on the table, and where do they go from here?
Current Affairs Wrap: Brexit jumps shark, One Nation’s big week, the goodest boy of all
It’s been a week of relative detritus what with One Nation and Brexit. But there was a dog…and perhaps that is enough.
Pauline Hanson’s gun platform gives us too much ammunition
This week, the gun issue has returned to our shores in a matter so ham-fisted, so half-cocked, that it could only come from one source.
No thanks, One Nation – Our gun laws work just fine
Despite the exposure our gun lobby is getting, I believe that the calibre of the rhetoric will fall short.
McGregor’s retirement has nothing to do with sexual assault: Conor’s legal team
Conor McGregor retiring the day before the details of a sexual assault investigation became news is apparently nothing to worry about; at least according to his legal team.