Mark Parton
Mark Parton is the most recognised voice on Canberra Radio. After a decade hosting the breakfast shift at Mix 106.3 he’s now waking up Canberrans on the AM band on news and talk station 2CC. Mark writes for Canberra’s City News and his own website. He went within a whisker of winning a seat in the Legislative Assembly as an Independent in last years ACT election.
Articles by Mark Parton
Magpies, would it kill you to stop trying to kill me?
Dear Magpies, We don’t want your babies. I understand that you’re just trying to be a good parent, but seriously,…... Read more
Yo Kev, where’s my free swimming pool?
So Kevin and Wayne have found themselves in another precarious position. The latest two polls show Kevin is about as…... Read more
Abbott’s ascendancy a win for all people with big ears
What happened in the Liberal party room on Tuesday morning was above politics. I’m hoping it was the start of…... Read more
Facebook Recommendations
Read all about it
Punch live
Up to the minute Twitter chatter
Found a TV meteorologist on Twitter with the last name Piotrowski. There's a whole newsroom of Piotrowskis out there
RT @businessinsider: Man Being Questioned For Boston Bombing Connection Shot And Killed By FBI by @paulszoldrahttp://t.co/OtypP2PRgI
This is a must read @TheAtlantic. Whether you think you know everything or think you know nothing http://t.co/naoUutCoWF
RT @JoshuaWithers: Have you seen the Australian version of Breaking bad? He get's cancer and Medicare covers his costs and the series ends.
Recent posts
The latest and greatest
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…
Nosebleed Section
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
