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How I banished the worst ad jingle ever

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John Hanscombe

How I banished the worst ad jingle ever

latest 3

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Heads I win. Tails I also win: Trump's crass coin

Heads I win. Tails I also win: Trump's crass coin
yesterday 6

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Heads I win. Tails I also win: Trump's crass coin

Heads I win. Tails I also win: Trump's crass coin
yesterday 8

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Heavy traffic on this highway is delightul

Heavy traffic on this highway is delightul
previous day 6

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Heavy traffic on this highway is delightul

Heavy traffic on this highway is delightul
previous day 4

Canberra Times

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Roll up, roll up! Clowns, dirty laundry aplenty

Roll up, roll up! Clowns, dirty laundry aplenty
08.10.2025 8

The Examiner

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Roll up, roll up! Clowns, dirty laundry aplenty

Roll up, roll up! Clowns, dirty laundry aplenty
08.10.2025 5

Canberra Times

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Interstellar visitor gets my eyes on the sky

Interstellar visitor gets my eyes on the sky
07.10.2025 9

The Examiner

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Interstellar visitor gets my eyes on the sky

Interstellar visitor gets my eyes on the sky
07.10.2025 6

Canberra Times

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Get real, the good old days weren't that good

Get real, the good old days weren't that good
06.10.2025 8

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Get real, the good old days weren't that good

Get real, the good old days weren't that good
06.10.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Tilly Norwood's movie career is dead on arrival

Tilly Norwood's movie career is dead on arrival
05.10.2025 8

The Examiner

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Tilly Norwood's movie career is dead on arrival

Tilly Norwood's movie career is dead on arrival
05.10.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

When you clock off for the day, remember this

When you clock off for the day, remember this
01.10.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

When you clock off for the day, remember this

01.10.2025 8

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

The more our CEOs say sorry, the easier it gets

The more our CEOs say sorry, the easier it gets
30.09.2025 9

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

The more our CEOs say sorry, the easier it gets

The more our CEOs say sorry, the easier it gets
30.09.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

It may sound boring but boredom is good for you

It may sound boring but boredom is good for you
29.09.2025 7

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

It may sound boring but boredom is good for you

It may sound boring but boredom is good for you
29.09.2025 6

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Next year could see a second giant leap for humanity

Next year could see a second giant leap for humanity
28.09.2025 8

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Next year could see a second giant leap for humanity

Next year could see a second giant leap for humanity
28.09.2025 6

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Bad news for all you loners out there. You're not alone

Bad news for all you loners out there. You're not alone
25.09.2025 3

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Bad news for all you loners out there. You're not alone

Bad news for all you loners out there. You're not alone
25.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

As young people move out the brush-turkey moves in

As young people move out the brush-turkey moves in
24.09.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

As young people move out the brush-turkey moves in

As young people move out the brush-turkey moves in
24.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Things keep going from bad to worse for the Israeli PM

Things keep going from bad to worse for the Israeli PM
23.09.2025 8

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Things keep going from bad to worse for the Israeli PM

Things keep going from bad to worse for the Israeli PM
23.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Proof the best spy fiction is drawn from fact

Proof the best spy fiction is drawn from fact
22.09.2025 9

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Proof the best spy fiction is drawn from fact

Proof the best spy fiction is drawn from fact
22.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Here's some politicians I think might actually be bots

18.09.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Here's some politicians I think might actually be bots

18.09.2025 20

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

White ants chomp on the Liberal Party structure

17.09.2025 10

The Examiner

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White ants chomp on the Liberal Party structure

17.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Orwell would have thought 'd---head' on the big screen

16.09.2025 5

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Orwell would have thought 'd---head' on the big screen

16.09.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Business as usual in a country wedded to guns

14.09.2025 9

The Examiner

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Business as usual in a country wedded to guns

14.09.2025 8

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Trump needs to make America relevant again

10.09.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Trump needs to make America relevant again

10.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

When despots dream of living forever, we cringe

09.09.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

When despots dream of living forever, we cringe

09.09.2025 6

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Sorry, Gordon, but your fave dish is off the menu

08.09.2025 6

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Sorry, Gordon, but your fave dish is off the menu

08.09.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Coalition masters the art of shooting itself in the foot

07.09.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Coalition masters the art of shooting itself in the foot

07.09.2025 9

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Our way of life tastes a lot better than it used to

03.09.2025 9

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Our way of life tastes a lot better than it used to

03.09.2025 6

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

The Pizza Index and the garbage bag stoke the American rumour mill

03.09.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

The Pizza Index and the garbage bag stoke the American rumour mill

03.09.2025 10

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe