Nick Calacouras

Nick Calacouras

Nick Calacouras is the Day News Editor for News Limited’s Network News Desk. He cut his reporting teeth covering politics and dodging crocodiles in the Northern Territory. He’s now wading deeply into the mysterious waters of online journalism. He’s married and lives in Sydney.

Articles by Nick Calacouras

This film is (Les) miserable

This film is (Les) miserable

03 Jan 13 Okay, I’m going to say it. Les Miserables sucked. There. I can’t take it back. We could have done a…... Read more

Superman needs saving

Superman needs saving

25 Oct 12 Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago, he…... Read more

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Malcolm Farr

KRudd gives marriage equality folk hope, but odds still against it passing on June 6. http://t.co/QmQffMkSvH

Malcolm Farr

ACL says gay marriage would lead to gay sex (how to do it) being taught in schools. You really haver to credit them with vivid imagination.

ToryShepherd

Welcome to your wombiverse. On orgasmic births and being so happy you could cry http://t.co/7JrbQSCV6j

Daniel Piotrowski

RT @GordyPls: So much is wrong with this article but the last setence is absolutely astonishing http://t.co/IpoXoCiN8Y

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The Punch is moving house

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]

Gentle jabs to the ribs

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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