First Dog on the Moon


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A Community Service from First Dog on the Moon

Much loved Crikey cartoonist First Dog on the Moon explains the unfortunate incident of the “Miss March” imaged used in this year’s Crikey calendar, offering instead a variety of less-offensive substitute images.

Tony Abbott before and after: a special announcement from First Dog on the Moon

For years Crikey’s resident cartoonist First Dog on the Moon has chronicled the mishaps, mayhem and marvel of Tony Abbott’s penis. Now First Dog makes a special announcement: Tony Abbott’s penis will be replaced by Mr Rabbit. Be strong, everybody.

The Cephalopods of Summer (Part 1) The arrival of Robert

First Dog on the Moon may be relaxing on a beach, but he doesn’t stop him working. Let him introduce you to his newest friend, Robert the stuffed squid.

Video of the Day: First Dog on the Moon does Insiders

Crikey’s own celebrity cartoonist First Dog on the Moon made his long awaited return to Insiders on the weekend, starring in ‘Talking Pictures’ with Mike Bowers to discuss the best in political cartoons and photos from the week.

First Dog draws election night

If you missed out on the hilarity and wit of Crikey’s election liveblog, then check out First Dog on the Moon’s terribly depressing contributions.

The night I saw Deep Purple in concert

First Blog on the Moon guest poster Paul writes about a night out at a Deep Purple concert. Yes, they are still loud and proud and busted out classic rock movements all night.

First Dog draws the 2010 AFL season: Round 6

The latest in the ongoing hilarious yet poignant series of cartoons about the AFL 2010 season — as lived by the Western Bulldogs — by First Dog on the Moon. May this cartoon be the last time the Dogs vs. Saints game is ever spoken of.

First Dog draws the 2010 AFL season: Round 5

First Dog on the Moon draws the winning Round 5 game of the Western Bulldogs. It was a bumper of a game, even if the cartoonist was cruelly forced to drink his beer outside Nandos.

The Boat Boat

Oh no, muslims are coming to steal Kristina Keneally’s hair!

Daily Proposition: Read First Dog on the Moon’s ebook!

Most days, Daily Proposition sends you off gallivanting into the world at large, to see operas and make Yiddish grandmother soups. But today, the suggestion is closer to home!

First Dog on the Moon’s guide to ethics

Crikey’s celebrity cartoonist First Dog on the Moon talks the ethics of political cartooning and what it’s like to make biting political satire at the expense of others. “Sometimes I enjoy being mean and I feel ashamed” he says.

First Dog on the Moon: Not good enough Australia!

Australia’s favourite cartoonist First Dog on the Moon indulges in a rant against Australia. Why is no one buying First Dog’s beloved bumper stickers? Has he jumped the shark?

First Dog: An invitation to guest blog on the Greatest (Laziest?) Blog of All Time

So why should I do any work when other people can do it for me? asks First Dog On The Moon. How would you like to appear on this hugely and widely read blog, the most respected blog in the history of the internet?

Journalists have memories like goldfish. Discuss.

What does Tony Abbott’s penis stand for?

The Jock Wrap: Scientologists are sports people too

Resident Crikey sports buffs First Dog on the Moon and Leigh Josey give their wrap on this week in sport, from zombie bob sledding to whether we should go to war with New Zealand.

Crikey Says: Rudd as balloon head

Kevin Rudd’s bubble hasn’t exactly burst, but it has definitely deflated this week.

Crikey Competition: Socks appeal: First Dog’s “name the porno” puts our filter to the test

The entries for our “Name Jasper and Abigail’s Pornographic Movie” competition” are in. What a grubby little bunch Crikey readers are.

First Dog on the Moon: Why does Mogo Zoo hate water buffaloes?

Follow First Dog on the Moon’s summer holiday adventures, including a bicycle trip past the Mogo Zoo to visit the water buffaloes, where he was also met with disdain by an Englishman on a motorcycle. It’s hard being a tourist.

First Dog on the Moon: What I’m doing on my holiday…

Stuck working in the city during the summer holidays? Take a quick trip to the beach with First Dog on the Moon, with highlights including Bateman’s Bay Bowling Club, Sulphur Crested Cockatoos and Phillip Adams.

Crikey’s end of the world Advent Calendar

Join us to celebrate the forthcoming end of the world and Baby Jesus’ birthday all at the same time with the Crikey First Dog On The Moon Advent Calendar! Huzzah! Every day until we get sick of doing it you can relive the magic of your lonely abusive childhood by coming to this cynical simulacra […]

Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Kyle and the meeja

Crikey readers continue to weigh in on Steve Fielding’s spelling issues and whether Godwin’s Law will bring down vile Kyle Sandilands.

Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The cash splash of the stimulus

Crikey readers weigh in on the economic stimulus ‘cash splash’, Senator Steve Fielding’s learning disability and the idea of a boycott on Israel.

Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Climate change, dog eating and female wage parity

A Crikey apology to Oscar Humpries. Plus, Crikey readers weigh in on eating dogs in Vietname and female wage parity.

Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The First Dog complaint form letter

A Crikey reader helpfully compiles a generic First Dog on the Moon complaint letter, plus other readers on The Wilderness Society, Melbourne Uni, the Fairfax Digital Puzzle Administrator and more.