What has Australia done to Nauru?
By Nic Mclellan. Originally posted in Overland, Spring 2013
one fellow's political coverage, music ramblings and general hijinks across decades under a range of guises at several locations often in a state of awe.
By Nic Mclellan. Originally posted in Overland, Spring 2013
MELBOURNE–The kids are alright. Bowie is plucking tricky sentences from the air and Parker’s trying to follow.
WAROONA–By golly does having the hire car make a huge difference when in a country town. Headed up to Perth and the Pt Walter foreshore with Gene, Jacq and Chris for a bit of seagull chasing.
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There has been a call for the entire Tongan cabinet to resign following the Commission of Inquiry report into last year’s ferry disaster, which criticises the government for buying an unsafe and unseaworthy vessel.
“Breaking Barriers – Access to Information”: Mark Scott, Session 6 Relationships and Role of Development Partners – Friends or Neo-Colonialists Pacific Partner, Pacific Friend: ABC International
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”
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”
Sue and Adam are wed in the bright yellow of an autumn sunset.
A newspaper report from Hong Kong says the man expected to be China’s next leader has been brought-in to oversee Beijing’s Olympic preparations. The South China Morning Post says Xi Jinping will take charge of crisis management in human rights issues, air pollution strategies and security planning for the Games. But the position could be … Continue reading “New head of Beijing Olympics’ risky role”