The first study to examine how refugees interpret Australia’s immigration policy deterrence messages shows that measures such as Temporary Protections Visas (now abolished) and detention debt are not “guaranteed deterrents”, reports Sophie Black.
June, 2009
Wilfred Rhodes: the one-man university of cricket
Cricinfo looks at two of the greatest books on one of the greatest allrounders ever.
Could tighter copyright laws save journalism?
How can quality journalism be preserved in the era of online rehashed churnalism? Connie Schultz thinks American copyright laws need reforming.
Just privately: Facebook, Twitter & co. for sale
Rachel Metz explores a novel idea that could allow company insiders to sell shares in their companies, even before they go public.
Back to the Future fan modifies ute to run on waste
A US man who claims he was inspired by the Back to the Future films has modified his 1989 Ford F150 to run on biomass.
Financial regulation not dumb enough: Justin Fox
Time economist Justin Fox says we don’t need more or less financial regulation - we just need to make existing regulations simpler.
Siberian Las Vegas?
The Kremlin is shutting down casinos across Russia, leaving thousands unemployed and giving proprietors one option: relocation to the furthest reaches of the republic, such as Siberia.
Politicians who vote against climate change guilty of treason
So the House passed the Waxman-Markey climate-change bill. Great, says Paul Krugman. But as for the 212 representatives who tried to say no, they’ve offended the planet.
Jackson doctor’s money issues
So Gawker doesn’t mince words: “Michael Jackson’s Doctor Is A Bankrupting Sketchball”. Turns out Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson’s personal physician, is in a spot of financial bother.
Future space travel: some serious issues to consider
Will the navy or the airforce be in charge of our future star fleets? John Birmingham explores.
Four wheels bad, two wheels good: German town
The south-west German town of Vauban has brought in what The Independent is punningly dubbing an “auto-ban”, forcing residents to eschew cars in favour of bikes and public trams.
Madoff to meet his un-maker
The man behind the largest Ponzi scheme ever, Bernard Madoff, faces sentencing today — and he could be jailed for 150 years.
Enough Rudd on Rove
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s third appearance on Rove was his dullest yet, says David Knox.
The lipstick indicator
New York Magazine has a regular series called shop-a-matic that’s like capitalism porn, showcasing the best buys on a theme. For these recession times, 115 lipsticks.
Australia’s greatest lyricist comes a gutser
Don Walker — the man who wrote the lyrics to Flame Trees or Khe Sanh — is probably Australian rock’s greatest songwriter. But nonetheless, I call bullshit on his memoir, says Tim Dunlop.
The world can no longer afford Africa’s poverty
With refugees spilling over borders, pirates hijacking ships, and terrorists finding shelter, it is clear that, although Africa’s solutions are its own, its problems are not, writes Robert Skidelsky.
Why Wimbledon grass is greener for Hewitt
There is a frantic grace to Hewitt on grass and he never looked like losing the third set, writes Mikey Stafford of Lley Lley’s third-round Wimbledon win.
Boston Globe: buy one, get one free!
Media bargain of the day: buy the Boston Globe and the New York Times Co. will kick in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette as well. Call now and receive a free comfort wipe.
SBS News used as vehicle for Top Gear
Why did SBS news include a three-minute story on putting automatic stabilisers into Australian cars? Perhaps because it was just a convenient cross-promo for another SBS show.
Guy Rundle: Lateline and the ‘Latvian hooker’ index
Following Godwin Grech’s hospitalisation, there has been some soul-searching in the media about putting manifestly wrong people in front of the camera. Just ask Tony Jones.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Leave Michael alone
Readers tell us to lay off Jacko, plus comments on Utegate, Christmas Island, burqas and more.
Morning Market Report: Wall St down
Wall St was down 34 on Friday, with metals and oil struggling.
International carrier bloodbath: Qantas slows
International travel at the moment is a mutually destructive blood bath for carriers world-wide, with none of the major global airlines nor the two Australian flag carrier international routes expected to generate profits in the second half of this calendar year.
The Porsche soap opera beats Dynasty for drama
Of all the situations to have emerged since the credit crunch and recession erupted almost two years ago, the Porsche soap opera is by far the most intriguing and the most farcical.
