Even though he has been at the forefront of international clinical research and health services developments for young people, Pat McGorry has never expected to be so openly praised for his work, writes Professor Ian Hickie.
January, 2010
Abbott buggered by his own baggage
Tony Abbott is being comprehensively done over in the Australian media, but he has only himself (and the Howard Government) to blame.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: Amanda Vanstone says (hoo) roo to taste
Amanda Vanstone continues in her tradition of sending absolutely terrible greeting cards to Italians.
Crikey Says: Our pollies deserve to be taken in context
Tony Abbott had a big weekend, didn’t he? Abbott’s made it clear he’s not going to tiptoe around potential suicide by soundbite, and that style seems to be cutting through for him.
A principal’s defence of league tables
Although educators are right to be concerned about the government’s new My School website, it will also offer great opportunities for them improve student performance, writes the principal of exclusive Sydney private school The King’s School, Tim Hawkes.
India: the next global economic superpower?
Over the last 20 years, India has become growing force in the world economy, and its fortunes continue to boom. How long before the country is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s top economic forces?
Why Australia welcomes the wacky Windsors
Whether you support the monarchy or not, you have to admit: royal visits down under are a jolly good show, says Jack the Insider. They could sure show the Australian Republican Movement a thing or two about PR.
Should the Feds take over community health?
The states have forfeited the right to run community health services, says psychiatrist Professor Alan Rosen. It’s time for a federal takeover and the establishment of “one-stop-shop” primary health care centres.
When did Woollies buy Australia Day?
Eva Cox nearly became an Australia Day ambassador this year — until she was asked to publicly thank Woolworths for its ‘generous support’ of the program. Does a national holiday really need a corporate sponsor?
Kohler: Wake up, Australia!
Australia needs to wake up from its post-GFC smugness, says Alan Kohler, so he’s rounded up a bunch of commentators to look at the big political, economic and cultural issues Australia will face in 2010. If you thought everything was OK, think again.
How I survived a Baghdad bomb
Don’t believe the press: Baghdad is just as dangerous as ever, says journalist Paul McGeough with a terrifying first-hand account of living through a bombing in the Iraqi capital.
I’d rather be in the Greens’ reality than Mungo MacCallum’s
The Greens’ Tim Hollo hits back against Mungo MacCallum’s claims that the party has been absent from the recent climate change debate.
Daily Proposition: Get your diary out for a world of Hurt
Sometimes, to see the best things tonight, you have to plan. Otherwise organised people will end up sitting in your seats, which is terribly inconvenient. On today’s agenda: STC 2010. Starring William Hurt.
How the media celebrated Australia Day
Every 26 January, Australia is girt by a sea of pundits weighing in on the significance (or insignificance) of the occasion. A round-up of all the Australia Day op-eds you were too busy scarfing burnt chops and luke-warm beer to read.
The Hun‘s halal Vegemite coverage just isn’t kosher
Are the journos at News afraid that we won’t be able to celebrate Australia Day without having a minority group to denounce? asks Dave Gaukroger
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Iran is “serious about developing a bomb”
Der Spiegel has obtained portions of a secret intelligence dossier currently causing great concern in diplomatic circles that says Iran really is developing a nuclear bomb.
The next big earthquake could hit Australia
Foreign Policy looks at the five hot seismic hot spots where the world’s next big quake could hit, including Turkey, Nepal, and — gulp — Australia.
revealed Australian unis infiltrated by organised crime?
The Oz has its hands on a confidential government report that reveals overseas organised crime outfits are attempting to “shoehorn illegal migrants into the country as fee-paying students” via student visas.
Westpoll: 57-43 to Liberals in WA
The latest Westpoll survey shows the Barnett government back to a commanding 57-43 lead, plus the surprising finding that, after a month’s merciless pillorying in the media, support for Police Minister Rob Johnson being sacked is running 22% to 50% against, reports William Bowe.
Semicolons explained (with bears, party gorillas and hairy knuckles)
The Oatmeal explains the dos and don’ts of using the widely misunderstood semicolon in its own unique way: with unicorn burgers and Godzilla.
George Monbiot puts a price on Tony Blair’s head
British writer and activist George Monbiot reckons Tony Blair should be tried for war crimes. So he’s launched an online campaign and is willing to pony up £100 to anyone who attempts a citizen’s arrest.
Honour the flag -– turn!
Barnaby Joyce says he “loves” Australia’s current flag — even though his smelly feet violate it every time he wears his favourite pair of his favourite thongs. Does anyone in Australia actually know how to “honour” our flag anyway? asks Shakira Hussein.
The ALP’s poorest polling in three years
The ALP may be winning the battle for voter numbers, but it is losing the ideological war, reports Possum Comitatus: the latest Essential Report finds the Government is now trailing the Coalition on issues like the economy, national security and interest rates.
Apple’s marketing magic
The buzz around this week’s big reveal of Apple’s new tablet computer has reached fever pitch. How does the company generate the kind hype others would pay billions for without spending a dime?
