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Nov
18
7 years as a local politician turned me off ‘big government’ – but there are other alternatives to neoliberal capitalism
There are big differences between centrally-administered public services, and localised, non-profit community-controlled services
15 min read
Nov
17
The inefficiencies of centralised administration and service provision: 3 local council case studies
Part of a broader conversation unpacking the limits of statism
8 min read
Nov
14
"We want to have strong communities" - interview with Remah Naji, Greens candidate for Moreton
Moreton, on Brisbane's southside, is the next federal seat that the Greens hope to win here in Queensland. Listen to the recording of our interview or read the transcript...
21 min read
Nov
06
Washing up after the state election + an under-the-radar Sunshine Coast snorkelling destination
Dear friends,
Well it's looking like Donald Trump may have won the US presidential election. Personally I'
6 min read
Nov
05
Budget snorkelling in SE QLD: It was right there all along... Discovering Caloundra’s boat ramp reef
How often do you visit Kings Beach? Did you know about the little coral reef just past the swimming pool?
12 min read
Nov
03
Labor lost the Queensland election a year ago: Unpacking strategic missteps on youth crime
What might we be overlooking when we analyse how the LNP's youth crime fear campaign spread and took hold?
16 min read
Oct
29
Don't settle for spin: Initial reflections after the 2024 Queensland state election
What questions should we asking about the Greens' Queensland election result?
26 min read
Oct
15
Burning down real estate agencies, reflections on activism successes, Labor copying Greens policies, and the youth crime scare campaign
Hi everyone,
Here's a quick update to share some of my recent writing with ya. I haven'
4 min read
Oct
15
Eco-copaganda: 4ZZZ discussion about police greenwashing (Radio Reversal show)
A couple weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of chatting on-air with Anna Carlson on 4ZZZ 102.1 FM&
2 min read
Oct
15
Notice to Leave (Form 12)
This is my first published attempt at flash fiction, sticking to a strict limit of 150 words. Given the subject
1 min read