Rant: the power of sport
In a year where World Cup football unites the globe, it is a timely reminder of the power of sport. Through the World Cup, different cultures and races are brought together to compete in what […]
politics
Latte Leftie – 235
Latte Leftie bemoans the culture of complaint Australian turkeys indulge in after enthusiastically voting for Christmas. Dear LL – Is it just me or are you left shaking your head at those Howard Battlers, or […]
Risky Business
The climate may or may not change. It might change tomorrow or it might change in millions of years. It might change a little or a lot. The change (if any) can be measured and […]
Your Say: Budget verdicts
What do you think of the Federal Budget 2014? Is it the budget that had to happen or just plain evil? “Official verdict: pretty poo poo.” Chadwick, Enmore. “Cuts needed to be made. The fact […]
Latte Leftie – 234
It is Latte Leftie’s melancholy duty to pour a bucket of cold water over claims of an heroic uprising of the oppressed masses. Dear LL – Are you as delighted as I am that the […]
Inner West whispers – 234
Balmain developments, rhyming radicals, local jeweller conquers Top Ryde • Some of you may know the Roche family for their tasty wines – borne out of the Hunter Valley, their partnership with McGuigan Simeon Wines […]
Righteous Rightie – 233
Righteous Rightie maintains his regal dignity in the face of outrageous provocation from layabout socialist students. Dear RR – I’d just like to register my absolute disgust with those commo, trainee pseudo intellectuals who had […]
Inner West Whispers – 233
Verity’s political comeback, a bright addition, DAs done right, vale Melinda • Verity Firth has won the ‘opportunity’ to win back the seat of Balmain, which she lost to Jamie Parker in 2011. Leichhardt Mayor […]
The Inner West’s mother hen
Tanya Plibersek didn’t grow up in the Inner West (believe it or not, she’s a Shire girl) but for the past 16 years the well-loved Member for Sydney has been taking a motherly concern, where […]
Your say: Barry O'Farrell and Winegate
In the wake of Barry O’Farrell’s resignation, we ask locals what they think of the situation… “Stupid to accept it, stupid thing to lie about, stupid thing to end his leadership. I think his integrity, […]