Ian Wallace
Bio on Ian Wallace
Ian Wallace is a Brisbane based freelance social commentator. In recent years his commentary has featured mainly in mainstream printed media and on commercial radio and the ABC.
Ian has enjoyed multi faceted career as a senior executive in Education, Management and major project development in both the public and private sectors.
For five years in the 1980’s Ian served on both the Queensland and National Advisory Councils of the ABC influencing programming especially for rural and remote constituents.
His involvement in music saw him appointed as the Executive Manager of the Queensland Conservatorium and he consulted on the redevelopment of the Sydney Conservatorium.
Now semi retired Ian enjoys his freelance writing and pursues an active lifestyle with his wife at major ski resorts in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Articles by Ian Wallace
Wary Cass another of Cyclone Yasi’s victims
Life was not meant to be easy for cassowaries. I am writing this as I enjoy an escape at my…... Read more
FOOI #10: Ex-pollies, just shut up and put the kettle on
I am becoming increasingly tired of seeing, hearing or reading in the media, former Prime Ministers or politicians struggling to…... Read more
We’re getting too fat for our coffins
A recent survey by an international health insurer, which involved 13,000 people from 12 countries, found Australians are world leaders…... Read more
You ‘like’ your friends. But do you really LIKE them?
Humans are social creatures and require human contact but the digital age has caused a seismic shift in how we…... Read more
Talking to pollies: You’re forum or against ‘em
I have always been sceptical of televised people’s forums. I always assumed that the audience participants were not truly uncommitted…... Read more
Tights, jeggings, leggings. They’re all pants.
Wearing tights as pants is the fashion for women as the winter months approach. Tights should never be used as…... Read more
Financial responsbility can reward when disaster strikes
My wife and I came from traditional working class backgrounds and single income families. We are now considered middle class…... Read more
How much weather porn can we watch?
I have lived in Tully and Innisfail and survived cyclones when I resided there. I was evacuated in the recent…... Read more
Fixing the failed state that is regional Australia
The question of whether city or country is best has been an ongoing debate for a long time. I heard…... Read more
Nine sickies a year? Just one is too many
Workers should never feel bad about taking a sickie if genuinely sick. Your first priority is you, your wellbeing and…... Read more
Enough with all the meat eating all ready
People are discovering that food costs are soaring, electricity and government charges including water charges are on the increase and…... Read more
Melbourne Storm-style practices rife in elite schools
The Melbourne Storm Rugby League team has just been caught out paying topline players above the salary cap to win…... Read more
A grandfather asks: Are we overindulging our daughters?
There is an increasing trend in advertising and marketing to focus on the sexualization of children. The Australian Association of…... Read more
Beware the politican in a brand new hat and boots
In an election year many politicians including the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader will travel the nation hoping to impress…... Read more
Postcard from Vancouver
Australia has already had two wins at the Vancouver Winter Olympics and the main events have not yet started. Firstly…... Read more
Queensland to get large share of Obama sunshine
US President Barack Obama will visit Australia in March. The White House has just confirmed a rumour that has been…... Read more
Immigration could resurrect Grandma’s place in society
Australia is recognized internationally as a stable and prosperous country offering refuge to those in need or new opportunities for…... Read more
Is Kevin Rudd delivering real valet for money?
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd does not have Parliament’s support for a climate-change deal to take to Copenhagen but he does…... Read more
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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
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