Charles Miranda
Charles Miranda began working in journalism in 1989 when he joined The Canberra Times. Five years later he joined The Daily Telegraph in the press gallery initially as industrial relations reporter then defence and foreign affairs reporter covering coups, conflicts and crisis about Asia. In 2003 he moved to London to work as deputy news editor for The Evening Standard before rejoining The Daily Telegraph as Chief of Staff in 2005. Two years ago he was posted back to London to be European bureau chief and correspondent for News Ltd’s newspaper and online group.
Articles by Charles Miranda
Abused as a child, with an angry message to Australia
SHY Keenan (corr) doesn’t like to call herself a victim nor does she like the term survivor. Both imply a…... Read more
Rootgate: Berlusconi’s bordello antics captivate Italy
TWO years ago, Veronica Lario did something extraordinary. After marrying the now Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in 1990, the…... Read more
I don’t mean to be a Queen but I haven’t a thing to wear
Summer in London is all about Wimbledon and Pimms and illegal Hyde Park swims. It’s cricket, it’s walks by the…... Read more
This generation doesn’t know bullshit from truth: Crowe
RUSSELL Crowe knows better than most the blurred line between news and entertainment. “I’ve been living it for 30 years,”…... Read more
Juan’s a jolly swagman: the Spanish Waltzing Matilda
DON’T be surprised as you walk down a street in Spain to hear someone humming or even singing the words…... Read more
Postcard from London: list of blackshirts stuns Britain
Last November, a curious list was posted to various websites in England. It had no author, it carried no commentary…... Read more
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The woman with her head down trying to save Labor
The fate of the Labor Government rests in significant part on the performance of one woman, and yesterday…
Eurovision, the only game worth watching this weekend
At about 8pm each Sunday night, having digested my fill of weekend sport, I sit down and pen a Monday…
Some sensible thoughts to stop us losing to boozing
How old were you when you first had a few drinks? There’s a good chance that by the time you turned…
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From: They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
Michael S says:
"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone
Change Up! says:
I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
A private school girl’s family is sueing her elite, extremely expensive private school for not… Read more
