Tony Abbott says ban on live export was “an act of God”
PETER CAMPBELL | Darwin Correspondent | [email protected]
PRIME MINISTER TONY Abbott says the 2011 ban on cattle live export was "an act of God" and that he shouldn't have to apologise for something he wasn't responsible for.
The comments have met wide condemnation by The Nationals and the Northern Territory Cattleman's Association, saying that the prime minister's remarks were deliberately inflammatory...
Senator Leyonhjelm supports Zimbabwe coup d’état
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-Large | [email protected]
FEDERAL SENATOR DAVID Leyonhjelm says he will support any action to overthrow Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe.
"The Coalition should be doing more to destabilise the Mugabe regime by any means necessary," says Senator Leyonhjelm.
"Whether it be through diplomatic channels or with the SAS and JDAMS - I don't really care,"
Senator Leyonhjelm dramatically left the Liberal...
JOSH THOMAS JOINS BOB KATTER IN CAMPAIGN AGAINST GUN CONTROL
27 October, 2014. 11:57
Clancy Overell | Editor-at-Large | [email protected]
CHARTERS TOWERS' Catholic church in Far-North Queensland has played host to a surprise press conference this morning where an Australian comedy icon and a conservative Federal politician have announced an alliance.
Federal MP Bob Katter and 'Please Like Me' star Josh Thomas have today announced that through adversity and compromise, the two of...
Why men are destroying women’s sport
INGRID DOULTON | Professor of Women's Issues | [email protected]
MEN'S SPORT IS in crisis after our "big three" national teams were humiliated over the weekend.
The answer to the problems don't lie in the coaching or support staff, nor the governing bodies behind them. The problem stems from the players themselves. Misogyny is destroying men's sport because it's slowly becoming evident that...
Banksy arrest hoax was publicity stunt
21 October, 2014. 14:21
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-Large | [email protected]
The widely-reported arrest the London-based artist last week was a publicity stunt, which aimed to outline the shortcomings of the modern news cycle.
While Banksy has remained characteristically silent on the incident, sources close to the artist say that the hoax arrest is to be included in a new documentary - made...
WHITE AUSTRALIA CONDEMNS RACIST TEEN WITH ‘ARAB-SOUNDING’ NAME
THOUSANDS of Australians have taken to social media this week to condemn the teenager behind a racist attack on a Brisbane train earlier this month.
The public response was subdued when footage first emerged online of an unnamed youth with an Australian accent racially abusing a railway security guard of African appearance, with most regarding the incident as trivial.
“Lol -...
New Start dole bludgers to be sent to fight in Syria
11 October, 2014. 13:22
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | [email protected]
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THE PLAN to send the unemployed youth of Australia to fight in the Middle East has been passed through the lower house unopposed by Labor.
The legislation outlines that in order for one to receive the government benefit, they must complete a six-month combat tour of the war-torn region.
NewStart recipients are...
Pink Floyd cite Tame Impala as having a “massive influence” on their last album
ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact
One of the highest-selling musical groups of all time has acknowledged the Australian roots of their latest album.
The surviving members of Pink Floyd say that Perth-act Tame Impala has had an overwhelming and massive influence on their first release in over 20 years. In 2007, Kevin Parker and Tame Impala shot to international fame...
