We’re all familiar with the police. Violent enforcers of the law. Untouchable killers. Huggers of children? If the last statement perplexed you, you are not alone as the residents of Portland were confronted with this very scenario late last week. Elias… Read More ›
Matthew Farthing
‘We Did It!’ Daniel Andrews Wins Victorian Election, Which We Always Supported
Daniel Andrews, the man we’ve obviously always supported during this election, so much so that it would be foolish to go through our archives to try and find evidence against that claim, has taken the Victorian Labor Party to an… Read More ›
The (un)Australian Asks America: What Were You Thankful For?
As part of our ongoing series about America, The (un)Australian takes a firsthand look at American culture and politics to help Australians understand their obese older brother. We fight their wars and host their satellite tracking stations, but how much… Read More ›
‘How Can I Explain Ferguson To My Son?’
Tony Willis tries to remain stone-faced, but his voice possesses a slight quiver when he talks. A resident of Kirkwood, Missouri, about 18 miles (29 kilometers) out of Ferguson, the events of the past couple of days have clearly had… Read More ›
Australians Put On Brave Face, Throw Party For Dying Music Industry
We’ve heard such feel-good stories before. Turning San Francisco into “Gotham” so a kid with leukemia can be “Batkid” for a day, or a kid with half a heart getting to fist bump John Cena. But perhaps the most heart-warming… Read More ›
Melbourne’s Music Week Gives Residents More Chances To Be Seen At Gigs
Having just completed its fifth year, the Melbourne Music Week was better than ever at providing the residents of Melbourne with more chances than ever for them to be seen attending concerts. Funded by Melbourne City Council, the 10 day,… Read More ›