You have the right to be crucified and beheaded: Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
An international campaign has been launched to try and prevent the crucifixion and beheading of young Saudi man, Ali Mohammed al-Nimr.
Mr al-Nimr was arrested...
Mainstream media narrative vs much more complicated reality
Mainstream media narrative: All migrants coming to Europe are fleeing civil war in Syria.
Reality: It is much more complicated. A large majority of them...
Time to embrace the new economy
Much angst has arisen from traditional taxi services around the world with the recent emergence of the 'ride-share' scheme, UberX. Uber was founded in...
Australia’s bridegroom of the year re-elected in Sydney council
In breaking news, Australia's bridegroom of the year, Cr Salim Mehajer has been re-elected as Deputy Mayor of Sydney's Auburn Council for a second...
Quote of the Day: “No one can tell me what to do.”
Our Quote of the Day for Wednesday September 23 is about as an epitome as an epitome comes:
"They can settle me in France, it...
Open the Gates of Vienna
The current EU crisis is akin to opening the Gates of Vienna. When in 1529, and again in 1683, a great Islamic surge to Europe...
Saudi to be head of UN human rights committee
There were smiles and congratulations all round (though no champagne corks popping - the prophet does not approve) as Faisal Trad, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador...
“Charity worker” killed in Syria
The ABC traditionally thinks the best of those who would seek to destroy the values and traditions of the country for which it is...
Push to take away people’s vote on same-sex marriage
Pressure has been mounting on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to hasten the push for same-sex marriage legislation. Turnbull, who is himself a supporter of...
Independent Body recommends government regulate walking.
An independent body has recommended that the government regulate walking. This expert advice comes in response to reports that growing numbers of people are...
