James Norman
James Norman is a Melbourne based journalist, author and communications coordinator for an international NGO. He has been widely published in the Australian media including The Age, The Australian, Financial Review, Herald Sun, etc. James is also an author published by Allen & Unwin.
Articles by James Norman
Trapped in the web?
It’s difficult to feel anything but revulsion when pondering the case of former ABC Collectors host Andy Muirhead’s dramatic and…... Read more
GONE! Greed gorges on the property market
On any weekend in one of Australia’s cities, in what has become something of a ritualistic right of passage for…... Read more
What Batman can teach us about a nuclear future
The Dark Knight Rises, the last and final instalment in Christopher Nolan’s Batman series, packs a serious punch. For almost…... Read more
Who wants to be a Milne heir?
Since the huge news of Bob Brown’s retirement last week, new leader Christine Milne has emerged as a leader just…... Read more
Your taxes hard at work making mushroom clouds
When David Gonski fronted up to his first day of work as the new Chairman of the Future Fund this…... Read more
Bob Brown must face down the extreme Greens
It came as a surprise to some that Bob Brown was acknowledged as our most influential politician in The Australian‘s…... Read more
Go directly to jail. Do not pass Year Six.
In Texas and in many other parts of the US, the government has hit upon a neat new approach to…... Read more
Stripped of civil liberties for a night on the town
Stepping out for a fun night and a few drinks sure isn’t as simple as it used to be. In…... Read more
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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
