But Fear Itself

Unlike most of the media, Stoic philosophers knew this pandemic was coming, and can offer simple advice about how to survive it. By Fred Pawle.

COVID-19, Culture, Fred PawleFred PawleApril 18, 2020

A Better Gap Year

Rebuilding our economy and nation after the pandemic restrictions have been lifted will be a challenge. Why not conscript bored youths for the task? By Will Jefferies.

COVID-19, CultureFred PawleApril 17, 2020Will Jefferies, MRC Intern, Future Leader Initiative

A Commonwealth Challenge

The Queen has made a rare address to Britain and the Commonwealth, thanking frontline workers and saying success in this challenge will be an achievement for all.

CultureFred PawleApril 6, 2020

The War On Bugs

Australians born since 1945 are now experiencing the biggest disruption ever to their lives. Are they ready for it? By Nick Cater.

Culture, Nick Cater, COVID-19Fred PawleMarch 19, 2020

Theirs To Ruin

Millennials and Gen Y kids are demanding a greater say in their own future by backing fashionable causes and a murderous political system they are too young to remember. By Nick Cater.

Culture, Nick CaterFred PawleMarch 4, 2020

The Quiet Achievers

Scott Morrison’s surprise win in the May federal election confirmed the will of the quiet Australians, but the vanquished remain resolute and undeterred. By Nick Cater.

Culture, Nick CaterNick CaterDecember 20, 2019

Widening The Gap

Australia is more divided than ever, as a longitudinal study of this year’s federal election reveals. The implication for politics is alarming. By Nick Cater.

Culture, Nick CaterFred PawleDecember 13, 2019

'Australia Made Me'

Former Prime Minister John Howard interviews Clive James in London about their shared gratitude to Robert Menzies, Australia and the new middle class in which they grew up.

CultureFred PawleNovember 29, 2019

Road to Hell

Just because the protesters who glue themselves to the road have good intentions doesn’t mean they aren’t a threat to civilisation. By Henry Ergas.

Culture, Henry ErgasFred PawleNovember 8, 2019Henry Ergas

Bio Hazard

Writing the posthumous biography of a famous friend such as Bill Leak poses a few challenges but none as daunting as those he faced.

Culture, Fred PawleFred PawleOctober 31, 2019Fred Pawle

Our Liberal Heritage

The freedom we enjoy today can be traced back to the three strands of liberalism that guided the settlement of the colony and inspired our Federation.

Culture, David Furse-RobertsFred PawleOctober 31, 2019David Furse-Roberts, Culture

Loved to Death

The self-esteem movement was created by the Californian Government, and has led to widespread neuroses, infantile adults and a multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical industry.

CultureFred PawleJuly 26, 2019Culture, Will Jefferies, MRC Intern, Future Leader Initiative

Moral Haze

Even fundamental libertarians cannot deny the mutual responsibility we have towards each other, including people inclined to make stupid decisions. By Fred Pawle

Culture, Fred PawleFred PawleJuly 12, 2019Fred Pawle

Right at Home

Unlike their millennial predecessors, generation z prefer home-making and raising a family to travelling. They are part of the new conservatism. By Wyatt Batt.

CultureFred PawleJuly 12, 2019MRC Intern

Moral Enforcers

Social justice warriors are like a mob of out-of-control Dirty Harrys, using the law to impose their standards on people with whom they disagree. By Nick Cater.

Culture, Nick CaterFred PawleJune 29, 2019Nick Cater