First ABC ‘The Drum’ Appearance of 2020

On my first ‘ABC The Drum’ of 2020, feeding in from Melbourne. Tonight: talking about what’s being done to prepare for job transitions in coal regions? What have other countries done to make the move away from mining. Has the coronavirus killed the cruise industry?...

Sussan Diversity Campaign

Beautiful campaign from Sussan celebrating the real diversity of Australian women across dimensions. THIS is what inclusive marketing looks like… representing the world we live in 🌍💜🙌🏾  

A National Disaster

How to manufacture a catastrophic response to a national crisis.. Nick Feik critiques the dismal leadership that has defined the federal response to our Bushfire disaster. A comprehensive and informative read. See link:...

Drumming Up Fear to Win Favor

On Tonight’s episode of ‘The Drum’: with Craig Reuchassel(host), Catherine Morrison, Paul Harcher (SMH) and Tasneem Chopra Do you have any concerns over the National Party allowing members linked to white supremacy and neo-Nazi movements, to explain...

The Reports Of Sarah & Saleem

Tonight in Sydney’s Darling Harbour , I watched ‘The Reports Of Sarah & Saleem’ at the Palestinian Film Festival. The film was an engaging human interest story about an illicit affair, exploring the cultural, personal and political ramifications. My takeaway...

Drumming to the beat of racism, misogyny and religious hypocrisy

Some robust conversation and frequent differences of opinion on #TheDrum tonight. Canvassing #AuPairGate, Chelsea Manning facing a visa ban, policing women’s tennis attire and if the Prime Minister declares his religious affiliations- does it matter? Answer: Yes. This...