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- Aker sacking an example for political parties
It seems appropriate that Jason Akermanis was sacked in the middle of an election campaign. The tensions between conflicting interests that led to his sacking have also been exhibited in the election campaign. But in politics they have been negotiated much more disreputably.
Issue 14 : Published 23-Jul-2010
- World Cup bid looks to Australia's self-serving aid program
We assume aid is 'helping people'. But the 2006 White Paper on Australian Aid specified its purpose to help countries 'reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia’s national interest'. We'd be mortified if a church agency came out with such a self-serving clause.
Issue 13 : Published 05-Jul-2010
- Football racism evokes ugly past
Timana Tahu left the NSW State of Origin team after racist comments by assistant coach Andrew Johns. AFL heavyweight Mal Brown described Aboriginal players as cannibals. Why is it an insult to call someone black?
Issue 11 : Published 18-Jun-2010
- Value lessons from Jessica Watson
The arrival of Jessica Watson back in Australia was small news in
cosmic terms, but provoked a great deal of discussion around the
coffee pot. Most had to do with values. Some questions said more about the questioners than about the sailor.
Issue 9 : Published 20-May-2010
- Storm blows Anzac values
The salary cap in sport is one of the last remnants of Australian
egalitarianism. This is one of the reasons why the Melbourne Storm's
behaviour is so offensive. It is an offence against one of the values Australians hold so dear, especially at Anzac Day — a
fair go.
Issue 8 : Published 23-Apr-2010
- Winter Games cool Aussies' long hot summer
The Winter Olympics make for beautiful television — skiers hurtling down
the slopes, snowboarders doing somersaults in the air, skaters dancing
on the ice. Yet they occupy an unusual place in our imagination. They feel more like recreation than competitive sport.
Issue 3 : Published 15-Feb-2010
- Australian Open's soul is in its tail
Everyone from Roger Federer to Kim Clijsters would know that when you're in the top 100, tennis is a mental contest. It's when you walk around the outside courts at the Australian Open that you discover the players who really set tennis apart from other sports.
Issue 1 : Published 19-Jan-2010
- Best of 2009: Boobs, booze and Muslim feminists
She'd rather be wearing jeans, but is compelled to dress like a Christmas tree for
the Spring Racing Carnival. Her desire to be desired for the depth of her
cleavage is nominated by the designs of men in her society. No wonder some Muslim women feel the hijab subverts patriarchy. November 2009
Issue 25 : Published 04-Jan-2010
- Boobs, booze and Muslim feminists
She'd rather be wearing jeans, but is compelled to dress like a Christmas tree for
the Spring Racing Carnival. Her desire to be desired for the depth of her
cleavage is nominated by the designs of men in her society. No wonder some Muslim women feel the hijab subverts patriarchy.
Issue 21 : Published 03-Nov-2009
- End of the road for Sydney cyclists
It's serious business cycling in Sydney. Cyclists tell of cycleways that suddenly finish, and recently, when one cyclist was hit by a car, instead of checking on his injuries, the driver got out and abused him. In Sydney, the car dominates.
Issue 14 : Published 21-Jul-2009
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