The ’60s could be defined by counter culture. The ’80s could be defined by floating the dollar. So as we head into another decade (yes, yes… we know that offends some of you but we’re calling it the ’20s, OK) Neil Mitchell enlisted the help of Australia’s most prominent demographer to help define the past […]

The Rex Hunt Fishing Show is returning to 3AW. Thirty years since it first appeared on 3AW and 10 years since it last aired, the Bearded Burbler’s program will return for a special five-week series next week. The Rex Hunt Fishing Show Friday nights 7-8pm December 20 to January 17 “It’s just a great thrill […]

It’s a tie! For the second time in three years, Tony Leonard has been unable to split the winners. THE DEBORTOLI PUB(s) OF THE YEAR FOR 2019! The Avoca Hotel, Avoca. (Pub Of The Week: October 18) A brilliant old pub in Central Victoria. A labour of love for the owner/operator with an uncompromising commitment […]

Image: Daniel Leal-Olivas (left) / Leon Neal (right) Boris Johnson has been re-elected as British Prime Minister. With more than half of the votes counted the Conservative Party leader is expected to win the UK general election by the landslide. The Tories have formally secured a majority in the House of Commons, with more seats […]

The number of male teachers in Australian schools is declining. Just 15 per cent of teachers are male. Tom Elliott wants to know why. Some of the reasons floated are uncertainty around physical contact, expectations to take on masculine or gendered roles and social isolation. He spoke with Vaughan Cruickshank, from the School of Education […]

The jolly, sleigh-riding Father Christmas of your childhood has been ditched for a ‘woke’ Santa in Melbourne’s inner-east. Chapel Street has lambasted Saint Nicholas for being unhealthy, not being environmentally conscious, and dressing inappropriately for Australian weather. So he’s been ditched and replaced by ‘Summer Santa’. The politically correct Santa dresses in op shop clothing, […]