Ben McKelvey
Ben Mckelvey was born at Canberra Hospital in the seventies very small and at a very early age. After that, his mass increased relative to his age (which continually increased) until his late teens.
With all that excitement behind him, Ben then studied journalism at Curtin University in Western Australia until leaving for the east cost and a job at the Sydney Organising Committee of the Olympic Games.
Between then and now, he has edited a music magazine, worked on a men’s magazine, produced a TV show, written for almost every Australian magazine and filed from punch-ups such as the INTERFET intervention, the Iraq war and Wrestlemania.
Articles by Ben McKelvey
Meet Khorshid, Eeza, Nawab, and Parwana of Skateistan
Skateistan is possibly the most surprising NGO to come out of the war on terror. The facility, sitting on the…... Read more
It’s a working class sham
When done properly, a celebrity endorsement can literally make a company. The most famous example is when then third string…... Read more
HELP! I lost my mind online
Of all the things I’ve lost online, I miss my mind the most. On Friday I forgot a friend’s name…... Read more
The bruised pride driving the Iranian protesters
People are dying on the streets of Iran, which isn’t surprising. Iran seems to have ended up as both a…... Read more
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The Punch is moving house
Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…
Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…
Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
