Why New Zealand is just… Awesome
OK, so New Zealand is an awesome country. This isn't such a well kept secret anymore. It pops up favourably on those online 'best...
Free Breast Implants for Elderly Korean Farmers: The Korea Times
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‘Beheading’ Forgotten: ASIO gains almost Limitless Power
Well, wasn't this all quick and easy!
Last week I wrote this piece asking Australians to please have a closer look at what has been...
An Open Letter to Australia: Please Don’t Relinquish Your Freedom just...
Dear Australia,
On September 12, 2014, the Federal Government of Australia raised its terror alert level to 'high' for the first time ever. The second...
Australian Inmates Caught Breaking into Jail
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