Sam Canavan

Sam Canavan

Sam is a freelance writer and Journalism student, and the Brisbane-based Editor of Luna Music Magazine. He’s recently overcome a scarf addiction and is also a reformed photo-pouter. He has no pets, but his pet hate is Fifi Box.

Articles by Sam Canavan

Punch: Piracy on the High Cs is music’s greatest enemy

Punch: Piracy on the High Cs is music’s greatest enemy

22 Feb 12 “Illegal music downloading is like casual racism; widespread and inevitable. That doesn’t make it acceptable!” That was a frustrated exclamation…... Read more

Rocking like an Aussie: Our top ten songs of 2011

Rocking like an Aussie: Our top ten songs of 2011

26 Jan 12 The “Australian of the Year” awards were presented last night, but today the focus for those musically-inclined is on metaphorical…... Read more

A Tomic bomb ticking all the right boxes

A Tomic bomb ticking all the right boxes

17 Jan 12 Despite the quality of Michael Clarke’s record since taking over the Test captaincy, he’d been much-maligned until his Sydney triple…... Read more

Punter, stop hedging your bets. Retire now

Punter, stop hedging your bets. Retire now

09 Dec 11 Princess Mary is currently holidaying in Tassie, but she’s not the only home-grown royalty in town. From a humble upbringing…... Read more

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A sneak preview of PM Kevin Rudd Mark II

A sneak preview of PM Kevin Rudd Mark II

After modest carousing following his second elevation to Prime Minister - no more than half an hour -…

Scorched earth is all that will remain if they keep this up

Scorched earth is all that will remain if they keep this up

Never underestimate the furiously protective streak of an adult daughter towards her father. Last night…

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Kindergarten philosophy

My freshly kindergarten-ed daughter has been learning all sorts of stuff at her new school. Last weekend,…

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From: Australia, we’re a bunch of heartless travel snobs

Justin says:

My 2 cents worth, If you feel the need to belittle other peoples holidays/methods of travel/experiences/destinations/restaurants they choose etc etc, then you should probably take a look at yourself in the mirror as well. People should be free to travel as they can best afford, best suits… [read more]

From: This Sally’s no lay down, she’s a lay down misère

Jacques Meoff says:

"Why can't we have more athletes like Sally Pearson?" The answer is actually pretty simple, notwithstanding the simple fact that she is an incredible athlete, the AIS pour 99 percent of their money into supporting the swimmers. Unless you form part of that team you fund yourself to train, travel and… [read more]

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No wuckin forries. These nuckin futs are tuckin fops

No wuckin forries. These nuckin futs are tuckin fops

Well, puck me with a fitchfork. The F-word is apparently an acceptable part of Australian speech. That’s… Read more

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