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In-depth analysis of the day’s news, plus stories and gossip from Australian politics.

Some coral just isn’t sexy enough for James Cook Uni and the Climate Inquisition

6 May 2019 5:00 pm

The First Finding handed down by Judge Salvador Vasta in the Peter Ridd court case concerned Bramston reef off Bowen…

Poor little rich boys, your average boy better beware…

6 May 2019 3:10 pm

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: What is it about some rich kids? They’re wonderful, aren’t they? Wallowing around in…

ScoMo’s enthusiasm just isn’t enough

6 May 2019 12:21 pm

The week in politics, the week to come. My five-month-old daughter Elizabeth loves music. Any music. Even my cack-handed piano…

Why the big miners turned green?

6 May 2019 8:37 am

Big miners like Rio and BHP employ many geologists, chemists and physicists who can show that natural climate cycles have…

Jim Molan’s second surge?

5 May 2019 6:28 pm

In front of over 300 enthusiastic supporters at Balgowlah RSL today, New South Wales Senator Jim Molan made the case…

Creasey come, Creasey go

5 May 2019 1:42 pm

Yesterday, upon the stair, I met a man who wasn’t there He wasn’t there again today I wish, I wish…

Whatever happens May 18 Our ABC is ready to steer democracy

5 May 2019 10:31 am

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: Regardless of the verdict of the visionless voters in Election 19 CBD can confidently…

Why I love fossil fuels

4 May 2019 3:22 pm

I confess: I love coal and I love other fossil fuels, like unleaded petrol for my car. The truth is…

The GULAG cause is so worthy no criticism can be tolerated

4 May 2019 12:31 pm

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: The selfless activism of the Left has always been admired by CBD.  Commitment to…

Why does a good bloke like Tony Abbott attract such vile enemies?

3 May 2019 4:03 pm

All those anonymously plastered up posters of Tony Abbott around his electorate of Warringah defaced with the c word, among…

CBD: the ABC is right not be bothered by the Great Humanitarian’s views on female genital mutilation

3 May 2019 12:21 pm

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: CBD’s staple diet for news on any matter is the balanced yet progressive, inclusive…

Forty years on: The Lady and her legacy

3 May 2019 5:00 am

Australian voters love to complain. We’re currently in an election where voters are complaining about issues as diverse as climate…

Are Rugby Australia racist cultural imperialists?

2 May 2019 4:04 pm

With a third of Australia’s Test line-up being Polynesian, Rugby Australia can ill afford to discriminate on the grounds of…

We can’t get a Greta, but bring on Bella…

2 May 2019 1:37 pm

Gaia be praised! Greta Thunberg was otherwise occupied, but Richard Di Natale’s got himself his very own election klimate katastrophist…

Time to test catastrophist candidates’ ‘end is nigh’ pie in the sky

2 May 2019 11:56 am

Candidates such as Zali Steggall in Warringah are campaigning on fear of catastrophic climate change. She wants to save the…

CBD: BS and Nut Ally’s lovers tiff over who’s on top

2 May 2019 8:21 am

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: CBD grew up in a loving household where the parents (no gendering necessary) would…

Who’s hot for the hijab honey?

1 May 2019 5:30 pm

In perhaps the most pointless piece of pandering to the gods of diversity and inclusivity, the venerable “Sports Illustrated” swimsuit…

Labor’s childcare splash: for our kids – or their union mates?

1 May 2019 4:04 pm

Last weekend Labor announced a $4 billion funding increase to childcare subsidies. More worryingly, Labor would also intervene to raise…

CBD: Details? Details only distract from the vibe!

1 May 2019 7:49 am

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: The decisive victory by BS in the Leaders Debate has restored CBD’s faith in…

Greta Thunberg, child sacrifice

30 April 2019 7:12 pm

Children have become the latest political pawn in the promotion of climate change catastrophism. As one of the best examples…

Dr Dick and his Smokin’ Tokens

30 April 2019 11:07 am

Someomes it’s best just to let the original speak for itself: (Of course, it would be even more egalitarian if…

CBD: the coming workers’ paradise (artist’s impression only)

30 April 2019 8:02 am

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: CBD has finally found a working practical application of the GULAG vision splendid for…

When Adam Bandt is your MP and the Labor alternative looks barely legal

29 April 2019 8:15 pm

It’s easy at referenda to write “YES we have NO bananas” but the green Reps ballot paper doesn’t give as…

CBD: how dare opinion polls disrupt the landslide narrative?

29 April 2019 5:51 pm

Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: While toiling a full six-hour day to ensure BS becomes PM the pressure is…

Backwards & Forwards: watch out Bill. This is all very Magpies and Blues, grand final 1970

29 April 2019 3:14 pm

The week in politics, the week to come. Looking back The Coalition shaded Labor last week, but this time by…