Tasmanian Times
National
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871The refugee crisis, captured in one staggering animated graphic
It can be difficult to fully comprehend the scope of the refugee crisis flaring up across Europe based on the numbers alone....
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Did Murdoch win?
our years ago Rupert Murdoch was on the brink. Now he’s resurgent. Martin Hickman, co-author of Dial M for Murdoch, asks whether...
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The Framing of Gender Apartheid: Amnesty International and Prostitution
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may tread me in the very dirt But still,...
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The Oxymoron of Self-Publishing
Image from here When I first heard the phrase ‘self-publishing,’ I envisioned myself at a printing press: paperbacks flying across the garage...
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Japan’s whaling gambit shows it’s time to strengthen the rule of science in law
Earlier this week it was revealed that Japan has prevented the International Court of Justice from hearing cases about its controversial whaling...
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Has FT turned the corner?
A bit of lipstick makes no difference. It’s still a pig. Resources Minister Harriss’ media release that accompanied FT’s 2015 Annual Return...
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What happens if a major political donor doesn’t disclose?
People who don’t vote – unless they persuade the Australian Electoral Commission that they have a compelling excuse – are subject to...
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Who’s a Liberal donor gonna call? Rentbusters!
Federal Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, has confirmed that she is considering a proposal by Australia’s private pathology industry lobby group to...
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The private pathology industry emerges as major Tasmanian Liberals donor
In the past three years a Canberra-based lobby group for Australia’s $2.5 billion a year private pathology industry – together with two...
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Federal Hotels’ predicament
*Pic: From ‘Team Mulawa’ here: “Greg Farrell Jr, “Mr. Mulawa”: Greg is by nature very hands-on – activity done translates into learning...
