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Syrian refugees: Thanks but no thanks for the Ozpitality

Syrian refugees: Thanks but no thanks for the Ozpitality

by Troy Maguire | Jan 27, 2016 | Featured, Satire, Society

With Abbott’s 12,000 refugees deciding to say “Yeah nah” to Australia, there’s a small group who are happy about it, explains serial satirist Troy Maguire.

LaPorte’s kids marginalised by foreign numbers

LaPorte’s kids marginalised by foreign numbers

by Troy Maguire | Dec 29, 2015 | Featured, Satire, Society

Troy Maguire has kept an ear to the ground after the Cheryl LaPorte fiasco and has uncovered more shocks in the teaching scandal.

Cronulla race riots celebrations: Get ready for a beach bash!

Cronulla race riots celebrations: Get ready for a beach bash!

by Troy Maguire | Dec 7, 2015 | Featured, My take on.., Residents

With the event celebrating the anniversary of the terrible 2005 Cronulla race riots to go ahead on Friday, Troy Maguire has an advance copy of the schedule.

Artist interview: Blanc Verse and Roosh V

Artist interview: Blanc Verse and Roosh V

by Troy Maguire | Oct 24, 2015 | Featured, Satire, Society

After a spate of artists being denied entry to Australia, Troy Maguire speaks to contentious “rap” duo Julien Blanc and Daryush Valizadeh.

Ignoring paedophilia won’t make it disappear

Ignoring paedophilia won’t make it disappear

by Troy Maguire | Mar 10, 2015 | Featured, The Big Smoke Arena

It’s time we acknowledged and openly discussed paedophilia, with Troy Maguire believing the only way to cure this problem is by first admitting there is one.

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