Russell Emmerson
Russell was an accountant for 10 years before he realised he was wrong. He moved from Melbourne to Adelaide to join The Advertiser as a cadet in 2006 and has settled into business journalism after stints in state politics, real estate and commercial property. He practices his serious business face in the mirror each morning but admits to being easily distracted by fascinating topics others insist are “nerdesque”. He disagrees.
Articles by Russell Emmerson
They didn’t get Kony, but they did get your money…
2012 was the year that Invisible Children went pro. You remember the viral campaign, right? Kony 2012? You should, because…... Read more
Higgs boson: The sexy stuff just began with the Big Bang
The world has changed. Yesterday’s announcement of the discovery of a new boson – in the right place and with…... Read more
NASA makes a failed landing on junk science
The world’s top space agency had a recent, desperate attempt to tap into popular culture - by having a crack…... 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
