Max Mason

Max Mason

Max studied journalism, government, international politics and American studies for five years before receiving two fantastic pieces of paper (degrees) for his efforts. Before graduating in 2010 Max had already joined news.com.au having worked at numerous other media outlets. Some of Max’s interests include international politics, photography and forging his career as an Ultimate Frisbee champion.

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Lebanon is on a knife edge

Lebanon is on a knife edge

17 Feb 11 While all eyes have been on Egypt the past three weeks, across in the Arab world another country is going…... Read more

In North Africa they are fighting for freedom

In North Africa they are fighting for freedom

29 Jan 11 “Give me Liberty, or give me Death!” These infamous words of Patrick Henry resonated throughout the Western world and described…... Read more

Netanyahu standing in the way of his own peace

Netanyahu standing in the way of his own peace

31 Dec 10 One can’t help but compare the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to that of a cat with nine lives. They seem to…... Read more

Dude where’s my future - the myth of Gen Y apathy

Dude where’s my future - the myth of Gen Y apathy

17 Nov 10 Entering a newsroom as an aspiring young journalist ,it can safely be assumed that even the most educated individual is…... 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?

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”

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]

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Superman needs saving

Superman needs saving

Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more

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