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Steve Bannon is right: this election is boring

8 May 2019 9:15 am

A few weeks out from the federal election is the perfect time to recognise a fundamental truth of contemporary Australian…

This weird, nerdy kid from communist Poland’s moment of economic revelation

7 May 2019 5:47 pm

Unlike some people, I’ve never had a religious experience, that moment of staggering clarity when one seems to connect with…

CBD:Convince on climate change for a climate of change

7 May 2019 1:25 pm

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: As the economic policies of the GULAG falter along with BS’s approval ratings it…

If Captain Whacky is setting China policy, we need to know

7 May 2019 8:19 am

It is often said that not a great deal was accomplished in the 35 months Malcolm Turnbull was prime minister,…

Some coral just isn’t sexy enough for James Cook Uni and the Climate Inquisition

6 May 2019 5:00 pm

The First Finding handed down by Judge Salvador Vasta in the Peter Ridd court case concerned Bramston reef off Bowen…

Poor little rich boys, your average boy better beware…

6 May 2019 3:10 pm

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: What is it about some rich kids? They’re wonderful, aren’t they? Wallowing around in…

ScoMo’s enthusiasm just isn’t enough

6 May 2019 12:21 pm

The week in politics, the week to come. My five-month-old daughter Elizabeth loves music. Any music. Even my cack-handed piano…

Why the big miners turned green?

6 May 2019 8:37 am

Big miners like Rio and BHP employ many geologists, chemists and physicists who can show that natural climate cycles have…

Jim Molan’s second surge?

5 May 2019 6:28 pm

In front of over 300 enthusiastic supporters at Balgowlah RSL today, New South Wales Senator Jim Molan made the case…

Creasey come, Creasey go

5 May 2019 1:42 pm

Yesterday, upon the stair, I met a man who wasn’t there He wasn’t there again today I wish, I wish…

Whatever happens May 18 Our ABC is ready to steer democracy

5 May 2019 10:31 am

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: Regardless of the verdict of the visionless voters in Election 19 CBD can confidently…

Why I love fossil fuels

4 May 2019 3:22 pm

I confess: I love coal and I love other fossil fuels, like unleaded petrol for my car. The truth is…

The GULAG cause is so worthy no criticism can be tolerated

4 May 2019 12:31 pm

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: The selfless activism of the Left has always been admired by CBD.  Commitment to…

Why does a good bloke like Tony Abbott attract such vile enemies?

3 May 2019 4:03 pm

All those anonymously plastered up posters of Tony Abbott around his electorate of Warringah defaced with the c word, among…

CBD: the ABC is right not be bothered by the Great Humanitarian’s views on female genital mutilation

3 May 2019 12:21 pm

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: CBD’s staple diet for news on any matter is the balanced yet progressive, inclusive…

Forty years on: The Lady and her legacy

3 May 2019 5:00 am

Australian voters love to complain. We’re currently in an election where voters are complaining about issues as diverse as climate…

Are Rugby Australia racist cultural imperialists?

2 May 2019 4:04 pm

With a third of Australia’s Test line-up being Polynesian, Rugby Australia can ill afford to discriminate on the grounds of…

Time to test catastrophist candidates’ ‘end is nigh’ pie in the sky

2 May 2019 11:56 am

Candidates such as Zali Steggall in Warringah are campaigning on fear of catastrophic climate change. She wants to save the…

CBD: BS and Nut Ally’s lovers tiff over who’s on top

2 May 2019 8:21 am

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: CBD grew up in a loving household where the parents (no gendering necessary) would…

Who’s hot for the hijab honey?

1 May 2019 5:30 pm

In perhaps the most pointless piece of pandering to the gods of diversity and inclusivity, the venerable “Sports Illustrated” swimsuit…

Labor’s childcare splash: for our kids – or their union mates?

1 May 2019 4:04 pm

Last weekend Labor announced a $4 billion funding increase to childcare subsidies. More worryingly, Labor would also intervene to raise…

CBD: Details? Details only distract from the vibe!

1 May 2019 7:49 am

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: The decisive victory by BS in the Leaders Debate has restored CBD’s faith in…

Greta Thunberg, child sacrifice

30 April 2019 7:12 pm

Children have become the latest political pawn in the promotion of climate change catastrophism. As one of the best examples…

CBD: the coming workers’ paradise (artist’s impression only)

30 April 2019 8:02 am

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: CBD has finally found a working practical application of the GULAG vision splendid for…

When Adam Bandt is your MP and the Labor alternative looks barely legal

29 April 2019 8:15 pm

It’s easy at referenda to write “YES we have NO bananas” but the green Reps ballot paper doesn’t give as…