Saffron Zomer
Saffron Zomer is National Liaison Officer at the Australian Conservation Foundation, based in Canberra. She is passionate about environmental issues, and has also worked extensively in education policy, healthcare reform and consumer protection as a lawyer, policy analyst advocate and community organiser both in Australia and the US.
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Call that a mating ritual? THIS is a mating ritual
If you thought forking out for over-priced flowers was enough to contend with on Valentines Day, then spare a thought…... Read more
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Attention, attention. Can I call Caboolture "semi-rural"?
@ShaneOliverAMP noted this week that one of the big post-GFC market patterns may be coming to an end http://t.co/xSYzBDezda
Someone said The Hangover II was like the first movie without the jokes. Appears III has also lost the hangover http://t.co/YgB6VOWW6b
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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
