David Jones
David Jones is a Walkley Award winning journalist who is currently executive producer of the afternoon Drive program at radio station 2GB in Sydney. He started in journalism in 1964 at the Sydney Sun newspaper as a 14-year-old weekend copy boy.
Over more than 40 years, he has worked in newspapers, television and radio including periods as a news correspondent in New York and London. For much of the past 20 years, David worked as a political press secretary and in high level corporate public affairs.
Articles by David Jones
Happy birthday Frank McGovern
Let’s never forget men like Frank McGovern and Gavin Campbell. We’re losing them so quickly now, these veterans of World…... Read more
America’s mastery of free speech, even for maniacs
You’ve got to hand it to those Americans. For them, there is much more to democracy than theory. It’s there…... Read more
Kyle should use his free time to visit Auschwitz
Just a few years ago I ended up in Warsaw on a business trip to Poland where my former boss…... Read more
Brave woman who revealed James Hardies “fines” sham
James Hardie’s bosses should forget it if they imagine their company’s descent into a self-inflicted public relations purgatory will end…... Read more
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@nigelmcbain I don't see the nexus between gay marriage and gay sex education in schools. ACL does. Health issues should be taught whatever
@jennijenni a few companies are known to do that - ask for story ideas from job applicants so they can steal them later
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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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choice ringside rantings
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
