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John Hanscombe

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All good fun until the silly season turns stupid

All good fun until the silly season turns stupid
yesterday 9

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

All good fun until the silly season turns stupid

All good fun until the silly season turns stupid
yesterday 8

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Teen ban ignores the elephant in our pockets

Teen ban ignores the elephant in our pockets
10.12.2025 7

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Teen ban ignores the elephant in our pockets

Teen ban ignores the elephant in our pockets
10.12.2025 5

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

No return or refund when an MP defects

No return or refund when an MP defects
09.12.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

No return or refund when an MP defects

No return or refund when an MP defects
09.12.2025 8

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

The rules on taxpayer-funded frolics at fault

The rules on taxpayer-funded frolics at fault
08.12.2025 7

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

The rules on taxpayer-funded frolics at fault

The rules on taxpayer-funded frolics at fault
08.12.2025 6

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Melanesia to Mac Point: the cargo cult mindset

Melanesia to Mac Point: the cargo cult mindset
07.12.2025 6

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Melanesia to Mac Point: the cargo cult mindset

Melanesia to Mac Point: the cargo cult mindset
07.12.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

After the ban parents must lead by example

After the ban parents must lead by example
03.12.2025 9

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

After the ban parents must lead by example

03.12.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

The good, the bad and the ugly of our politics

02.12.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

The good, the bad and the ugly of our politics

02.12.2025 7

Canberra Times

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One final postcard, this time from home

01.12.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

One final postcard, this time from home

01.12.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Whimsy, reflection and a memorable public toilet

26.11.2025 7

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Whimsy, reflection and a memorable public toilet

Whimsy, reflection and a memorable public toilet
26.11.2025 5

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Pinch-yourself moments come readily in this mystical landscape

Pinch-yourself moments come readily in this mystical landscape
25.11.2025 8

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Pinch-yourself moments come readily in this mystical landscape

25.11.2025 6

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Cod testes and crickets: tastebuds are dancing

24.11.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Cod testes and crickets: tastebuds are dancing

24.11.2025 9

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Aboard the very fast train of Albo's dreams

Aboard the very fast train of Albo's dreams
23.11.2025 7

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Aboard the very fast train of Albo's dreams

Aboard the very fast train of Albo's dreams
23.11.2025 6

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Pack your bags. We're off to explore new places

19.11.2025 6

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Pack your bags. We're off to explore new places

19.11.2025 5

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Words spelt weirdly are bound to trip us up

18.11.2025 5

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Words spelt weirdly are bound to trip us up

18.11.2025 6

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Damned if you ignore the neo-Nazis, damned if you don't

17.11.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Damned if you ignore the neo-Nazis, damned if you don't

17.11.2025 8

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Net zero: this doesn't go with that at Sussan

16.11.2025 6

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Net zero: this doesn't go with that at Sussan

16.11.2025 4

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

A strange amnesia that honours a tainted man

12.11.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

A strange amnesia that honours a tainted man

12.11.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

No bang, big impact: 18 minutes to armageddon

11.11.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

No bang, big impact: 18 minutes to armageddon

11.11.2025 5

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Look at 1975 and this year looks a little tame

10.11.2025 6

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Look at 1975 and this year looks a little tame

10.11.2025 6

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

How pavement pounders can ruin a peaceful stroll

09.11.2025 8

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

How pavement pounders can ruin a peaceful stroll

09.11.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Divorce is tough but a bad marriage is worse

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06.11.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Divorce is tough but a bad marriage is worse

05.11.2025 6

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

You're not imagining it. Christmas comes earlier

04.11.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

You're not imagining it. Christmas comes earlier

04.11.2025 10

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

It's not just the horses facing torment today

03.11.2025 10

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

It's not just the horses facing torment today

03.11.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

The down-down dance and the art of the deal

02.11.2025 9

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

The down-down dance and the art of the deal

02.11.2025 6

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Ley took aim, fired and shot herself in the foot

29.10.2025 8

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

Ley took aim, fired and shot herself in the foot

29.10.2025 7

Canberra Times

John Hanscombe