Shaun Carney

Shaun Carney

Herald Sun columnist

Articles by Shaun Carney

Is this the beginning of the end of the ACTU?

Is this the beginning of the end of the ACTU?

24 Oct 12 When big institutions fall, they can go down hard, and quickly. Only five years ago, the nation’s peak union body,…... Read more

In this soap opera the children are written out

In this soap opera the children are written out

27 Sep 12 We all love a high-powered soap involving large sums of money and big egos. Who needs the new season of…... Read more

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Don't love his politics but dig his reports. My fave snow blogger @RichardsReport did May skiing in Australia today http://t.co/mgnJJlDkY9

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And it's @msmarto for the win! Best news report, well done! #samediaawards

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@radionotes1015 I'd love to do that mate

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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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