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.
Articles by Max Mason
Lebanon is on a knife edge
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
“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
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
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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Abbott’s crass logic: trash the Parliament in order save it
An email was sent to almost every politician in Australia this week saying that someone should cut off…
Our special forces don’t always need special treatment
We admire them, but we’re not entirely sure why. We allow them to operate in the shadows; we rarely…
A good holiday is about unrest, not rest
Like a fat full-stop, it lay in my hand. A small orange – not exactly fresh, but purchased anyway…
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choice ringside rantings
From: They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
Michael S says:
"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone
Change Up! says:
I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
A private school girl’s family is sueing her elite, extremely expensive private school for not… Read more
