Your Say: the Carbon Tax
Do you think the carbon tax should be abolished. Why or why not? Hell no! It’s about ensuring our future and it gives funds for investing in the future of renewable energy.” Tess, Lidcombe. “All […]
Opinion
Rant: Another one bites the dust
Without fanfare or hardly anyone noticing, the Inner West lost an old and well-established local newspaper recently. So… should we care? News Ltd quietly shut down the Thursday newsprint edition of the Inner West Courier […]
Inner West Whispers – 219
• The Italian Forum Cultural Centre (IFL) has gone into voluntary administration. SV Partners (the administrators) will be looking at Italian organisations to takeover the management of the organisation. Known as “The Black Hole” and […]
Inner West Whispers – 218
• In the truest of all polls, the betting ring, Centrebet think that Albanese might sure up his margin. At $5, Grayndler is the second favourite to be the safest Labor seat after Batman – […]
Your Say: Politicians on Social Media
Do you follow your local election candidates or the PM himself on social media? “I’m presently trying to avoid contact with politicians. So that nearly rules out ALL forms of media. Certainly wouldn’t let them […]
Righteous Rightie – 218
Righteous Rightie gives the newly elected PM some sensible suggestions on how to get rid of the $100 billion Bowen black hole. Dear RR – Hypothetically speaking, if you were an incoming PM elected […]
Rant: Is the devil in the detail for the rescue of retail?
Is the devil in the detail for the rescue of retail? With an increasing number of shoppers moving away from the Leichhardt and Annandale area, retail sales expert Fiona Golinelli thinks so… It seems that […]
Your Say: What election issue is most important to you?
What election ‘issue’ is most important to you, and will affect your vote come September 7th? “Same sex marriage and mental health are my big issues.” Mark, Newtown. “My #1 issue is climate change. The […]
Inner West Whispers – 217
• You may recall, Haberfield socialite and cultural historian, Emma Brooks Maher sent out a letter to Haberfield residents commenting on the ethics of Ashfield Council Liberal Party Candidate Vittoria Raciti. Maher has since letterboxed […]
Rant: Political Correctness
Since this is a touchy topic, I want to start off by admitting that as a straight, white male from a privileged background, I may be just a little bit biased here. Nonetheless, I want […]