What has Australia done to Nauru?
By Nic Mclellan. Originally posted in Overland, Spring 2013
If I Had A Tail
Claims lese majeste overused in Thailand
While there are many stated differences between Thailand’s competing political parties, their one constant – as with all Thais – is a reverence for the Thai royal family. But with new charges facing academics, and censorship being suggested for community radio stations and internet conversations on the king and monarchy, the reasons behind legally imposing … Continue reading “Claims lese majeste overused in Thailand”
Cambodia’s top cop dies in chopper crash
Cambodians celebrating their national day on Sunday woke to the news Monday that their most senior police chief, along with a 4-star army general, had died in a helicopter crash. Chief of Police Hok Lundy had held the position for 14 years, and was a trusted offsider to Prime Minister Hun Sen. Last year, the … Continue reading “Cambodia’s top cop dies in chopper crash”
Mental Notes: May 2005
Ten years of birthdays… I dare you to work it out! Some of these are purely notes that I had to note down after several pints for memory triggers and may not be right. How else does one else spend their birthday eve :/ From notes:
New Journalism’s Dark Prince
Hunter S. ThompsonNew Journalism’s Dark Prince ‘Gonzo’ Journalist Thompson Kills SelfBy Elaine Woo, LA Times Staff Writer
Bush speech reaction: ‘Be very afraid’
Analysis: “Presidential inauguration speeches, especially in time of war, spark intense personal and political passions,” says the Christian Science Monitor, one of thousands of media outlets reporting US President George W Bush’s inaugural speech.
Mental Notes: January 2004
SYDNEY–Jolly new year what! Can’t go into the finer details right now, I have to feign employment at this juncture. In the meantime check the FBI Weekend Overhang tracklists from last weekend. Streaming MP3s online very soon, or even now maybe :) Big ups to the posse. Have a very kinderpool 2004.
Jeepers Creepers, How Did We Get These Peepers? | That Magazine
We like to watch. But while we sometimes may not like to be watched, which wanton watching are we worried with?
Tyranny of Distance? Save your Pity For Yourselves
Article for The Australian – Western Australia feature (Sept, 1996): WA music industry It was during a small, suburban park cricket match in late 1995 that many of us finally realised that Western Australia’s largely unheralded music ‘renaissance’ had finally broken through. Halfway through the Treadmill Eleven’s dashing batting effort on a slow but true … Continue reading “Tyranny of Distance? Save your Pity For Yourselves”
O!; Panelbeater; Bluetile Lounge; Tucker Bs, Grosvenor Hotel, May 24, 1996
Sprinting down Hay Street to the ever-closer sound of the Tucker Bs, greeted at the door by WAM’s James Nagy saying that they were one of his favourite bands, then getting settled to catch a snippet of their snappy timing and joyous riffing … hey, isn’t this what the WAMIs are all about?
