Andrew Gardiner

An Adelaide-based graduate in Media Studies, with a Masters in Social Policy, I was an editor who covered current affairs, local government and sports for various publications before deciding on a change-of-vocation in 2002.
Are the “Four Pillars” of Australia Day rooted?

Are the “Four Pillars” of Australia Day rooted?

On Australia Day, we’re supposed to celebrate mateship, egalitarianism, freedom and prosperity. But what if these ...
Vic fire authority gets funding boost. Or does it?

Vic fire authority gets funding boost. Or does it?

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan has released a report stating the Country Fire Authority has increased funding by ...
Bushfires: the government stats which shroud our peril.  

Bushfires: the government stats which shroud our peril.  

The spin cycle around devastating bushfires in Victoria this month is now a bureaucratic labyrinth of “lies and ...
Albo’s search for the middle leaves him exposed on both flanks

Albo’s search for the middle leaves him exposed on both flanks

With corporate media forcing PM Albanese into a small target corner on messaging, the right is filling the ...
Land of the Free now the nightmare destination for US tourists

Land of the Free now the nightmare destination for US tourists

Plan a trip to the NRL in Las Vegas, or the World Cup Soccer? That old social media post bagging Donald Trump ...
Hypocrisy Blitzkrieg: Anika Wells’ expenses meltdown opens can of worms

Hypocrisy Blitzkrieg: Anika Wells’ expenses meltdown opens can of worms

The media pile-on over Anika Wells's excessive expenses has again underlined mass media and political hypocrisy. ...
Wheelies on Boxing Day. Did Barnaby Joyce ruin Christmas for e-bike riders?

Wheelies on Boxing Day. Did Barnaby Joyce ruin Christmas for e-bike riders?

With the e-bike market exploding in Australia, record numbers will be found under the Christmas tree this year. ...
“The sure way of getting nothing for something”. Sports podcasters and sports betting

“The sure way of getting nothing for something”. Sports podcasters and sports betting

Sports podcasters who “ought to know better” are enthusiastically promoting online gambling (with all its ...
Election spending. Big money for indi winners and losers

Election spending. Big money for indi winners and losers

Electoral Commission disclosures reveal money spent by Climate 200 and others on independent candidates varies ...
What’s next for the teals, back to basics or politics as usual?

What’s next for the teals, back to basics or politics as usual?

With the Australian Electoral Commission due to report on election spending next week, questions are being asked ...
Celebs talk a big game on global hunger, net zero. But what about the ‘G-word’? 

Celebs talk a big game on global hunger, net zero. But what about the ‘G-word’? 

Some of the big name celebrities who converged on New York at the weekend need a rocket over their Gaza hypocrisy. ...
The many hats of Julie Bishop, queen of retired politicians

The many hats of Julie Bishop, queen of retired politicians

Former Foreign Minister and Liberal deputy leader Julie Bishop has come under fire for conflicts of interest in ...
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