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Essays


A city has a Soul
Every city has a soul and a story. This fact is incontestable. And a soul can be destroyed, hardened, changed beyond recognition.
May 24, 2024


The Tyranny of Data (and polls)
Politics and Journalism have become a parody of what they once were, slowly losing the human and relying solely on 'data'.
Sep 23, 2023


Modern Trains in Victoria: Modern Problems, Modern Solutions
Modern Trains in Victoria are a bland, beige and boring experience; but they could be so much more.
Sep 1, 2023


A Professor Refuted (Or why we must fight the Culture Wars)
The fight against Capitalism goes hand in hand with the societal revolution.
Jul 11, 2023


The Power of Symbols
Symbols are more than just symbolic. That sentence might seem like it’s a contradiction but it is a fundamental truth of life.
Feb 10, 2023


On the Misunderstanding of History
There is a general ignorance in the community about what history is. And this is dangerous.
Dec 31, 2022


The Lies of Monarchy
The monarchy everywhere, but especially in a country such as Australia, a realm not naturally inclined towards Kings and Crowns, has to...
Sep 20, 2022


Who or What is a Journalist?
Browsing through twitter the other week, I came across what, at first, seemed liked a simple question: who, or what, is a journalist?
Aug 15, 2022


On Climate Action and Impossible Treaties
In 1922 IRA leader and Irish politician Michael Collins was sent to negotiate a treaty between the Irish Republic and Great Britain...
Aug 4, 2022


Sport dies if the Arts are forgotten
It's time for two worlds to unite Melbourne became AFL Premiers for the first time since 1964 on September 25th. But the meaning of this...
Oct 24, 2021


A Mid-September Tragedy
The following is certainly independent; but it is not journalism.
The actions of September 18th to 22nd were a disgrace.
Sep 29, 2021


On Political Violence
I have always been against any type of violence infecting the political system. But sometimes, greater measures are needed.
Jun 9, 2021


An Ascent Towards Anarchy
I've always been left of centre politically. How far left has depended on the issue. But lately I've noticed a change.
May 27, 2021
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