Academy of alarm

Their latest climate-alarm pamphlet contains appalling rubbish, including claims that the world will warm by up to 7° C in the next ninety years! This goes beyond marketing (for their research grants) and beyond beyond rational science. "Climate models estimate that, by 2100, the average global temperature will be between 2°C and 7°C higher than pre-…

No need, no gain, no glory

I agree with Brendan O'Neill: it really appears that both major political parties continue to endorse Australia's participation in the bloody Afghan war to save face.

Feather duster ambush

Led by lunatics

A climate ambush

This is a betrayal of both sides of the aborted dialog. It will no-doubt disappoint the faithful that after a full term in government Labor's policy will be no more detailed and inspirational than the sort of non-committal mashup found in 'fiscally responsible' electoral platforms. It will certainly disappoint the sceptics (and taxpayers) that a jumble…