Media reporting of the Boston bombing is hypocritical
MOHAMAD ABDALLA: Western media was quick to associate the Boston murders to the fallacious fact that the brothers were ‘devout Muslims.’ This means, by extension, that Islam is to blame, again. By definition, a ‘devout Muslim’ is one who abides by the laws and dictates of Islam, including the command not to murder. Islam is explicit … [Read More...]
Friday night footy isn’t what it used to be
BEN WILSON: Friday nights from March to September were always hallowed nights in the Wilson household. When I was in high school I would tear down Spring Hill after band practice finished at 4:30, stop in at the Myer Centre Woolies for a bag of Twisties and a two litre coke, and then jump on the 5 o'clock bus home where I would sit on the floor of … [Read More...]
Five reasons you should see the Great Gatsby
ANGELA RANKE: The Great Gatsby is due to hit the big screen in May. Ever since I read the book by the same name back in high school, the GG has held a special place in my heart. When I saw the trailer in the cinemas recently I sat reverentially in my seat and shushed my friend into a respectful silence. As Big Kev would say "I'm excited!". Here's … [Read More...]
My Kitchen Rules: A melting pot of bullying?
CHRISTINE BARTON: Public outrage has broken out on the social media-sphere, following the departure of everyone’s favourite ‘yummy mummies’ on My Kitchen Rules. The TV war between feisty contestants Angela and Melina, and Ashlee and Sophia, has been slammed on social media sites like Facebook, with some users even going as far to comment … [Read More...]
The federal election is all but over – here’s why
DAVID FORDE: Based on the latest leadership challenge that wasn’t a challenge and the public reaction, the federal election on September 14 is a foregone conclusion. If we even try to ignore that latest debacle and just went by the polls – and they are generally accurate when averaged over a period of time – it is also over if it is a contest … [Read More...]
10 reasons behind Australia’s love/hate relationship with Bernard Tomic
CHRISTINE BARTON: Lately, it feels like every time I hear words come out of Bernard Tomic’s mouth, my immediate reaction is “What a knob!”. But then I actually sit down and watch him play a game of tennis and I can’t help but marvel at just how talented and fit the young Australian sportsman really is. Then he starts talking again and the … [Read More...]
Australian attractions: the weird and wacky
CHRISTINE BARTON: Australia is known as the place where the outback meets the sea, where the sun shines all year round and where world famous icons like the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and the Sydney Opera House can be found. Traverse this great southern land and you will find some of the world’s … [Read More...]
