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If only Albo's heart wasn't so inconsistent and selective

If only Albo's heart wasn't so inconsistent and selective

As I write, our often hard-hearted nation is showing some tender-heartedness towards the Iranian soccer players who want to stay in Australia....

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The Examiner

Ian Warden

If only Albo's heart wasn't so inconsistent and selective

If only Albo's heart wasn't so inconsistent and selective

As I write, our often hard-hearted nation is showing some tender-heartedness towards the Iranian soccer players who want to stay in Australia....

previous day 8

Canberra Times

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In praise of tortoise trains that foster a welcome change of pace

In praise of tortoise trains that foster a welcome change of pace

"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a railway carriage, alone with his thoughts, on a five-hour...

06.03.2026 10

The Examiner

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In praise of tortoise trains that foster a welcome change of pace

In praise of tortoise trains that foster a welcome change of pace

"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a railway carriage, alone with his thoughts, on a five-hour...

06.03.2026 10

Canberra Times

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Where is Albo's vaunted compassion and kindness now?

"Q: Why do so many people take an instant dislike to Bronwyn Bishop? Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading A:...

27.02.2026 10

The Examiner

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Where is Albo's vaunted compassion and kindness now?

"Q: Why do so many people take an instant dislike to Bronwyn Bishop? Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading A:...

27.02.2026 9

Canberra Times

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Five decades later, my UK hometown still plucks at my heartstrings

I met my love by the gasworks wall Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Dreamed a dream by the old canal I kissed...

19.02.2026 10

The Examiner

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Five decades later, my UK hometown still plucks at my heartstrings

I met my love by the gasworks wall Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Dreamed a dream by the old canal I kissed...

19.02.2026 10

Canberra Times

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Shifty men and their superficial tinsel - Lord, help me

You see yonder fellow called 'a lord,' Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Who struts, and stares, and...

16.02.2026 20

The Examiner

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Shifty men and their superficial tinsel - Lord, help me

You see yonder fellow called 'a lord,' Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Who struts, and stares, and...

13.02.2026 10

Canberra Times

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A sure sign that Australian television has gone to the dogs

05.02.2026 10

Canberra Times

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Should I have done things differently, dear readers?

30.01.2026 9

Canberra Times

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A week of rueful days leaves me grateful for thrills and delights

24.01.2026 10

Canberra Times

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Vividly remembering my first ever pin-up

16.01.2026 10

Canberra Times

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What does your reflection say each morning when you look in the mirror?

09.01.2026 10

Canberra Times

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Cry me a river, Sussan. Not everyone likes to shed tears in public

02.01.2026 10

Canberra Times

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Singing sacred music in the Gents ends my self-imposed solitude

26.12.2025 20

Canberra Times

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Who allowed those shameless Daleks in The House?

19.12.2025 10

Canberra Times

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A Christmas miracle that every Canberran can witness for free

12.12.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Without this, Lake Burley Griffin is a characterless waste of space

06.12.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Feel chummy with famous people? There's a word for that, you know

29.11.2025 10

Canberra Times

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A giant statue of Whitlam atop Black Mountain? Now there's a big idea

21.11.2025 8

Canberra Times

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One of those dreams: night terrors of our terrifying times

14.11.2025 5

Canberra Times

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A Schadenfreude Jamboree: Why Andrew's fall feels so good... and so wrong

07.11.2025 10

Canberra Times

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What transported me from my smug life in this smug city

25.10.2025 10

Canberra Times

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On my recent holiday, I gave in to the yearnings of my inner ape

18.10.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Ever stopped to wonder why we're getting more stupid?

10.10.2025 10

Canberra Times

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What do Albo and jellyfish have in common?

04.10.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Vicarious embarrassment: who cares about a bit of national shame?

26.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Real men don't read fiction, you say? Pass me the tissues

20.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

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What if Robert Menzies could counsel the Liberal Party from the grave?

12.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

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When patriotism is an ugly and irrational thing

05.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Okay, I know I'm going out on a limb here but hear me out

29.08.2025 10

Canberra Times

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A little ditty for our city's NIMBYs and their knotted knickers

23.08.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Are they having a laugh? All it's missing is a stylised bullet hole

15.08.2025 9

Canberra Times

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My tribute to Tom Lehrer featuring every ACT suburb - all together now!

08.08.2025 7

Canberra Times

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Speak of the Devil, there he is now - on South Park and in my dreams

31.07.2025 9

Canberra Times

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If the shoe fits: why worn-in footwear is like an imprint of our souls

25.07.2025 10

Canberra Times

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It can't be all bad when you can see Jesus singing. That's a miracle

18.07.2025 9

Canberra Times

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My garden has shrubs with more personality than Mr Albanese

11.07.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Why every Canberran should have their head in the clouds

03.07.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Why are Australian politicians so pathetically beguiled by US presidents?

27.06.2025 5

Canberra Times

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Ever wished you could understand what your pet is trying to tell you?

21.06.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Let's face it, life is just a comedy of (forced) errors

12.06.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Would I really want to live to 150? Let's talk about that old chestnut

05.06.2025 10

Canberra Times

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I sprinted to the dictionary to find the meaning of this word

29.05.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Has the misogynistic Liberal tradition given their first female leader a poison chalice?

24.05.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Believing in UFOs an alien concept in sensible circles

16.05.2025 10

Canberra Times

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After Dutton's failed election, let's edit our national anthem

09.05.2025 8

Canberra Times

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In the cosmic scheme of things, Australia's election is trivial at best

02.05.2025 10

Canberra Times

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