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Tag: Australian Politics
Wannabe Presidents of the United States of Australia
History will remember the opening decades of the 21st century for their surprising abundance of Pokémon, choreographed p…
When a Meme Goes into Politics
I love a good meme. But it’s not just me: the number of people enjoying a good meme is on the …
Roll Up! Roll Up! The Ekka is in Town!
For city slickers like me, the Ekka – or, more formally, the Royal Queensland Show – is the event that …
Fight, Cheat But Don’t You Dare Speak: The Moral Code of Cricket Australia
It’s been far from a stellar 12 months for the poor folk at Cricket Australia (CA), suffering scandal after scandal …
Fluoride: Turning Regular Water into a Life Saver
As someone who’s had four fillings, I am very appreciative of the fact that water fluoridation has prevented me from …
NAPLAN: The Windows 8 of Australian Education
As the daughter of a primary school teacher and principal, I’ve definitely listened in on a few tirades about the …
The Right to Live v The Right to Die
A few weeks ago, I found myself trawling through Netflix looking for something to take my mind off the stresses …
I Am, You Are, We Are Australian
When I mention the name John Cena, your first thoughts might be of WWE, jorts or that meme that has …
Making a Stand
Love is Love You’ve probably seen that message plastered over your social media feeds, on street art, and now in …