Newspaper masthead ‘desecration’

The Australian Newsagency Blog has a section devoted to “newspaper masthead desecration” with 37 posts. Read more

Papal apology unnecessary

The Pope has apologised to people sexually abused by members of the clergy in Australia. Read more

Mark Vaile The National Party has struggled for leadership since the days of Doug Anthony and arguably Ian Sinclair. Read more

Stott-Despoja and Chipp I can’t say I’ve shed any tears at the demise of the Australian Democrats.

They were political prostitutes who never had to concern themselves with the responsibility of government.

That said, they appear rational and businesslike compared with the senate successors The Greens.

The Democrats gave us some characters like Don Chipp and the feisty Janine Haines. Natasha Stott-Despoya was pretty good looking too.

But there’s not much to lament about their political passing except the rise of an extreme left-wing alternative.

Alexander Downer’s impending retirement from the Federal Parliament is no surprise. Read more