Crikey Counterpoint


Crikey Counterpoint: two verdicts on The Punch

Day one of News Ltd’s bold new online venture The Punch, and the verdicts are in from Guy Rundle and Mumbrella.

Bob Ellis v Margot Saville: from farts to Ingmar Bergman

Author and sometimes Crikey contributor Margot Saville reviewed Bob Ellis’ And So It Went: Night Thoughts in a Time of Change for the Sydney Morning Herald. Bob Ellis begged to differ

Crikey Counterpoint: the Australian property market

Australia’s residential property market delivered a resilient performance during the first quarter, with the RP Data-Rismark National Dwelling Value Index rising 1.6%, writes Christopher Joye. Poppycock, says Adam Schwab.

Counterpoint: Noel Pearson’s resignation

Alex Mitchell says Pearson is a tragic loss. Chris Graham thinks his resignation is the height of hypocrisy.