Category Archives: Australia

Crimes Against Journalism

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Mark

Nothing makes me madder than stupid, incompetent journalism. The Sydney Morning Herald’s latest entry in this category is here. if you read nearly half way into the article you find this: This week the Independent Commission Against Corruption named Mr … Continue reading →

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Where You May And May Not Take Your Vacation

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Mark

The Australian Tourism Minister, Martin Ferguson, is quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald as saying that Australians saving vacation time for overseas trips is a “disgrace” and that “We’ve got to change our own mindset [and get people to realise … Continue reading →

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Give with the Left, Take with the Right

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Mark

I haven’t lived in Australia for a few years, but I like to keep an eye on what is going on there. The NSW State Elections are coming up next weekend, with the Liberal-National Coalition challenging the incumbent Labor administration. … Continue reading →

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