Finally the fires calm at the CommissionThe Royal Commission into the Black Saturday bushfires has been a scene of fiery debate, but finally the experts are in agreement: Victoria should burn off 5-10% of its public forests annually, writes Jane Cowan.
March, 2010
You can’t punish people who make poor health choices
Why should we pick up the tab for people who overeat and smoke? It’s a common argument for those against health care. But personal responsibility is a messy and tricky issue, writes cardiologist Sandeep Hauhar.
Google explains the internet with a printed leaflet
As part of a goal to get all Britons online by 2012 Google has produced a handy paper leaflet to distribute explaining exactly what the internet is and does. So the future of the internet is actually in print?
Album review: The Tallest Man on Earth’s The Wild Hunt
Yes, Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Masson — stage moniker, The Tallest Man on Earth — was obviously subjected to heavy and repeated in-the-womb exposure to Bob Dylan, but this album has really grown on me, writes Tim Dunlop.
Warning to academics: prepare to be Bolted
Attention academics, do you have any of these traits? Gender studies, feminism, Indigenous affairs, a public profile, a willingness to stand up for yourself. Well, expect to be Bolted, warns Dave Gaukroger.
Birdwatchers = terrorists & criminals?
Are people who wander around the country with binoculars and cameras terrorists and criminals? Some police and members of the public seem to think so, writes Bob Gosford.
Climategate scientists cleared of manipulating data. Hello? Anyone listening?
Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee rejected the assessment that the leaked “Climategate” emails showed researchers hid, exaggerated or fiddled the data to support the consensus view. Did you get get that?
World Cup: 
Maradona felled by the hand of dog
Argentina football legend and coach Diego Maradona has had to undergo plastic surgery after being attacked by his own dog.
The littlest prize in sport: The Minigolf Masters
Past The Windmill and through the Loop-the-loop, The Independent looks at the greatest smallest golfing competition in the world.
The four pillars of Demetriou
In an interview with AFL boss Andrew Demetriou The Age’s Jake Niall, Demetriou identified expansion, social responsibility, a strong central administration and a commitment to change with the game as the foundation of his vision.
Deconstructing the IPL gravy train
Ashok Malik takes a look at all the crazy places where money is being promised, and made, in the phenomenon that is the Indian Premier League.
Dead wrestler of the week: André The Giant
It’s not news, but it’s Andre the Giant. And we simply couldn’t resist.
Crikey wrap: It’s who you know, not Hu, you know?
Following on from the Stern Hu case, Crikey intern Tom Cowie wraps what the media is saying about verdict implications, including Chinese-Australian relations and foreign investors in China.
Barnaby Joyce explains the Large Hadron Collider
And the stimulus package and sandwiches and particular physics
PolliGraph Debate Drilldowns. Part 1: The Overview
The owner of the Morgan Reactor technology that powered Channel Seven’s PolliGraph — has shared respondent level data with Pollytics and Crikey.
Video of the Day: A talk with the editor of Time
An interesting interview by Katie Couric with Nancy Gibbs, the executive editor of Time magazine. Nancy talks her top cover stories, the benefits of online vs. print and the future of journalism.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: A teacher spills on the BER
As a teacher in a NSW high school we are unable to comment on the computer rollout or building program. Which means I couldn’t possibly say that both of these programs are a disgusting waste of money for fear of the reprisals.
Guy Rundle: Rundle’s UK: your cut out ‘n’ keep pocket guide to the UK election
Labour remains by far the largest party, Guy Rundle writes in previewing the UK election. With an absolute majority of around 55 seats even a substantial swing is far from certain to pitch them out of power.
Part two: The family feud that made national headlines
In part two of a special report into the family feud in the indigenous Noongar community that made national headlines, Kayt Davies details the night in question.
Serious questions over safety oversight at Qantas
Last night’s 747 turnback to Sydney airport was an inconvenient non-event for passengers. But this is not true of another area of doubt at Qantas — safety oversight and record keeping.
Media briefs: Who hacked Anna Bligh’s Wiki? … Twitter and the UK election …
Uni students hack Bligh’s reputation, according to their IP address. Plus, good news for the ad market, Twits give the verdict on the UK election and other media tidbits from around the globe.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Environmental impact? Don’t forget food
Crikey readers write to us about population growth and our Spinning the Media series. And our own letter writers tell you how to write a letter to the editor.
Business As Usual: Chi-X Australia wins favour … matter of timing on AXA, NAB
Yesterday was a busy time for funds manager and insurer AXA Asia Pacific and the National Australia Bank, BHP Billiton will now be a tougher company to read, a new lease of life for a Melbourne printer and other business news.
Morning Market Report: Low volume trading as Easter break approaches
Economic data was better than expected and kept the markets out of negative territory. Wall Street closed up 11. The Dow was up 44 at best and down 29 at worst and is now at an 18 month high.
Sue Cato spins for Gunns, not that Q&A let on
Q&A defends itself against allegations of impropriety in the wake of an appearance from Gunns spin doctor Sue Cato on Monday night’s program.
