September 23, 2021
There is a light
Culture
Andrew O’Hagan’s ‘Mayflies’ and what might endure from our irresponsible but spirited youth
Martin McKenzie-Murray
By this author
August 27, 2021
The expedition journals of David Gonski
Society
One man’s journey inside his own puzzlingly large house
September 10, 2021
Dissent horizon
Society
Why do we object more to mandated vaccination than mandated lockdowns?
August 13, 2021
The great deceiver
Politics
The prime minister preaches faith but lies, deflects, dissembles and seeks to detach us from reality
July 30, 2021
A rallying crime
blog
For a country that loves invoking the virtues of wartime sacrifice, why have our leaders failed to appeal to the greater good during the pandemic?
July 16, 2021
Football’s coming home
Society
Home truths from the Euro 2020 tournament
July 2, 2021
Dear Jon
Society
An open letter to Jon Faine: esteemed commentator, vintage car lover and schadenfreude enthusiast
June 18, 2021
Alien renaissance
Society
A revived interest in alien visitation only underscores how little we know about the universe
June 4, 2021
She’ll be right, mate
Politics
On Scott Morrison’s complacency
June 1, 2021
Australian purgatory
Society
The permanent damage of temporary protection
May 21, 2021
Matters of opinion
Society
What is the cost of persistently reporting one’s observations?
May 7, 2021
Vice grip: ‘The Virtues’
Culture
Shane Meadows’ astonishing series stems from a late reckoning with his own childhood abuse
April 23, 2021
One for the fans
Society
After an extraordinary week in football, fans of all stripes have something to celebrate