Matt Young
As the newest recruit to news.com.au, Matt Young puts the readers’ voice in the palm of the nation’s hand as Reader Issues Reporter. Matt began his career with News Local more than five years ago as an editorial assistant (when they existed) and after a short break, he’s back; bigger, louder and flamboyant as ever.
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Musical wannabe becomes buffalo soldier
What’s in a name? According to Wes Carr, a lot. Who? I hear you ask. My thoughts exactly. The 2008…... Read more
Hey charities, this Christmas I’m not your $anta Claus
I’m all for the Christmas Spirit, but something’s got to give. And this year, it’s not going to be me.…... Read more
Dear Julia, follow Obama and let me marry the man I love
Dear Prime Minister, I write to you as a tax paying citizen, a brother, a son, an uncle and a…... Read more
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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
