"Here is the remarkable story of a West Australian born into relatively humble circumstances in the remote fishing and farming town of Albany rising to the pinnacle where his prime minister offered, then urged him to accept, the role of ambassador to the US," writes ROBERT MACKLIN.
"In the few days immediately after my AstraZeneca shot, I was suddenly aware that my lungs felt much more expansive. The 50 laps in the pool – previously a bit of a struggle towards the end – were easy as pie," writes ROBERT MACKLIN.
ROBERT MACKLIN discovers he's not alone when it comes to robbery in Canberra – there are around five burglaries and three cars stolen every day. But what about the mental wellbeing of the victims?
The last weeks and months in Australian journalism demonstrate that all is not lost, says "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN. "Against the odds, investigative journalism lives on despite the forces of repression that would bury it forever."
Author and "CityNews" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN shares the horror of waking to discover thieves had been in his bedroom as he slept...
"What really troubles me is that even before I get that second needle AstraZeneca might well be obsolete. There’s absolutely no guarantee that one of these new killer strains won’t have slipped through the borders and run riot in one of our big cities," writes "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
"At a time when Australia’s women have found their voice to confront generations of aggressive paternalism at the hands of tone-deaf, middle-aged-male entitlement, Scott Morrison makes an irresistible target," writes "Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
"Australian men of all stripes and colour today will need time to adjust to the new reality. The danger is that elements will combine in a kind of rearguard action of violent retaliation," writes "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
"What of the animal terrorists we’ve imported, bred in their millions and set loose upon the native wildlife? What of the feral cats, foxes, cane toads, wild pigs, donkeys, horses and camels that ravage the land and its unique and fascinating inhabitants?" writes "The Gadfly columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
"The element of the story I found most troubling was the moral vacuum that was the hallmark of the Packer organisation under James’ father Kerry. His wealth, it seemed, entitled him to ignore all the constraints of civilised behaviour," writes "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
"Whatever the future holds, our wondrous capital city, rich with character, learning and politesse, is undoubtedly the place to be," writes "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
"So what, we may ask, has Margaret Court done between 2007 and 2021 to deserve such a grandiloquent gesture from Scotty, aside from publicly pursuing the strictures of his fellow Pentecostal beliefs," asks "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
