David Donovan
David Donovan, 40, is a journalist, writer and the managing editor of http://www.independentaustralia.net. Before become a scribe he worked for many years in the finance industry in London and Australia. He is also the Vice Chair (Media) with the Australian Republican Movement. David lives in Surfers Paradise with his wife, son, cat and incessantly barking cavoodle.
Articles by David Donovan
Elites cling to the monarchy, real people want a republic
In the course of doing business – you know, fighting for democracy, egalitarianism and the common weal – republicans are…... Read more
Brisbane. It’s reasonably close to the Gold Coast
If there is one thing I like about Twitter, it’s hashtags. In case you aren’t part of the Twitterati, hashtags…... Read more
The republic debate is about more than just the royals
On April 29 this year, Prince William will marry Kate Middleton. In October, the Queen will visit Perth for the…... Read more
Who are you Julia?
What does Julia Gillard believe in? Let’s start by considering her history as a guide. Julia Gillard started her political…... Read more
South Pacific Poms
Australia has its own identity, there is no question of that. What it doesn’t have, while we have this umbilical…... Read more
Abbott losing his own election referendum
If the election was a referendum on the Government then the Coalition has lost. Opposition leader Tony Abbott may have…... Read more
An accountant’s view: The nonsense on the mining tax
As someone who has worked as an accountant or financial analyst for most of the last couple of decades, including…... Read more
Prince William’s Australia tour - who cares?
On Tuesday 19th of January, Prince William – the 2nd in line to various thrones – will visit Australia for…... Read more
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Would you kill for a job?
Who would work in an abattoir? Most of us have done jobs we didn’t want to do because we needed…
Friday Dilemma: child cruelty or harmless fun?
Parenting. It’s the new oneupmanship. Ah, how quaint the days now seem when parents could raise…
Hipsters with hip replacements
Someone once told me that when people reach a certain age they begin dressing in the manner they did…
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From: Punch on: Open thread 09/02/2012
marley says:
I'm one of the older ones, so I've certainly seen a few changes in my time. When I started school I learned to write with a nib pen, dipped in an inkwell (no, I'm not kidding). My mother became a dab hand at getting inkstains out of my clothes. Flicking ink at one another in the classroom was an essential… [read more]From: I’d rather have a piece of toast than listen to crap lyrics
Erick says:
Led Zeppelin are responsible for my all-time favourite mixed metaphor: "There you sit, sit and stare, like a book on a shelf rusting." (Misty Mountain Hop) I laugh every time I hear it. Hmmm, I believe I've decided what to play on the way to work today. [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
No wuckin forries. These nuckin futs are tuckin fops
Well, puck me with a fitchfork. The F-word is apparently an acceptable part of Australian speech. That’s… Read more
