By Thomas Frank, The Guardian A month ago I tried to write a column proposing mean nicknames for president-elect Donald Trump, on the basis that it would be funny to turn the tables on him for the cruel diminutives he applied to others. I couldn’t pull it off. There is a darkness
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Why Hillary Clinton lost the election: the economy, trust and a weak message
By Dan Roberts, The Guardian. HOW HILLARY CLINTON managed to lose an election to a candidate as divisive and unpopular as Donald Trump will baffle observers and agonise Democrats for years to come. Once the shockwave passes, some glimpses of rational explanation may become visible. Incumbent parties rarely hold on to power
Araluen Sports Day
Male beauty contest in the late 70s pulled one of biggest crowds ever The picturesque Araluen Valley is situated 24 kms from Braidwood. The Valley is steeped in history known not only for its bushrangers and gold rush years but for its stone fruits, vegetables, sheep and beef and a family- friendly hotel. It
The ICE ‘epidemic’ real and perceived
Drug and alcohol services come back into focus Language is a powerful force isn't it? The skill to inform, while simultaneously scaring our pants off, is a skill usually reserved for politicians and their spin doctors. Recent reports concerning the use of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) in our community are alarming, and when
Trying to catch the member for Eden-Monaro for a Gonski chat
Caption: From left: Anna Brown, Bryce Wilson and Bronwyn Lochrin outside Peter Hendy’s office in Queanbeyan. By Bryce Wilson, President Jerrabomberra P & C (Delegate, Federation Of NSW P&Cs) A group of P & C and teacher representatives presented recent Reachtel Polling data to Peter Hendy’s office in Queanbeyan at lunchtime on
Historic Braidwood at merger crossroads
Originally named the Eastern Capital City Regional Council, Palerang Council was proclaimed on February 11, 2004, when Tallaganda Shire was amalgamated with the area southeast of Canberra. The new council area included the town of Bungendore and, to celebrate the new identity, a brand spanking new council chambers was built
Queanbeyan ‘Ice’ Forum – community asked to be part of the solution
Burrunju Gallery celebrates Spirits of Place
The Burrunju Aboriginal Arts Gallery on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin (west of the ANU) is of the region’s better kept secrets, something the Huddleston family would rather were not so. Michael (Garmarroongoo) Huddleston, resident of Queanbeyan, whose paintings are in international collections, has just held a major exhibition of
Men’s violence: the only thing to forgive is the unforgiveable
Fifty-two [52] It's a small number on a printed page isn't it? Two digits, almost insignificant against the daily billions of numbers our modern brains have to deal with - dollars spent fighting terrorism, tons of polluting carbon, et cetera. Currently, it is a depressingly huge number, representing the number of
Stamps and global warming
Chris Yardley writes about his research showing how postage stamps reflect public discussions. Stamps have reflected the changing climate of talk about global warming in Australia over two decades. The postage stamp is a ‘time capsule’, a representation of an ideal or a situation at a certain point in time Regardless