Shane Coghlan

Shane Coghlan

Shane is a poor politics/philosophy student from Adelaide struggling with all the free time his seemingly permanent bachelordom provides. He pours all his leftover emotions, feelings and libido into writing, the shower, the dancefloor or the soccer pitch and not necessarily in that order.

Grandma’s little angel but his mum’s worst-case scenario, Shane also works at a liquor store (fitting) and watches way too much TV. No life plan but fingers crossed something works out.

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ICB: Tory’s full of it - Lilley’s still got it

ICB: Tory’s full of it - Lilley’s still got it

12 May 11 Welcome to this week’s ‘I Call Bullshit’. It has been inspired by this morning’s critique of Chris Lilley’s Angry Boys…... Read more

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The Punch is moving house

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Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?

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Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”

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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]

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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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