Police violence and ignored celebrity: Musings on a march for the planet gone awry
As the police met the those striking for the planet, I saw it turn violent, and felt the gallantry of humble celebrity ignored.
If you need a friend, get a dog: Trump’s NATO treatment is par for the course
The bullying of Donald Trump at the recent NATO summit shouldn’t shock, as political relationships are a complex, fragile thing.
Linotype, fax machines and ashtrays with doors: Musings on six decades in the press
January will mark my sixtieth year in as a member of the press, I’ve witnessed the birth of both the 24/7 news cycle and the smokeless journalist.
The solution to aged care (that’s staring us in the face)
The industry has failed. Government has failed. But our aged-care system can be revamped through a slight change in our thinking.
Peter Greste: “Silencing journalists is a threat to our democracy”
With most broadsheets blacking out their front pages in protest, we spoke to Peter Greste, a man trying to walk back the criminalisation of legitimate journalism.
Reflections on witnessing the final performances of Sinatra, Pavarotti and Kristofferson
I recently had the privilege of being wowed by an 83-year-old Kris Kristofferson. However, being present for the latter performances of other legends, I wasn’t nearly as lucky.