Author Archives: Peter Boyer

The end is nigh for another year, which means yet more televised rituals of popping corks, fireworks and people embracing, moving in time with the beat and giving every appearance of being happy. It’s just a show. The world – … Continue reading →

A day or two after the Bondi murders, my other half suggested I get in touch with an old friend, a former workmate who happens to be Jewish, and who now lives in Melbourne. For reasons that may become apparent … Continue reading →

We live on one planet. What happens in other places has repercussions here, and vice versa – a fact we’re reminded of every day. This is why bigotry is the refuge of fools. But that’s where Barnaby Joyce now finds … Continue reading →