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Australian Politics
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Nm Wrap 23 May 2012
The Trade-Off Behind Corby's Release
by Newmatilda.com
Bob Carr says there was no 'deal' but Indonesian authorities are certainly expecting something in return for the early release of Schapelle Corby. Why then have the Australians on death-row been left out?
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Federal Politics 22 May 2012
Is This The Future Of Oz Politics?
by Ben Eltham
The Thomson scandal is now such a mess it can only be solved by the courts. But our vicious parliament has trashed the presumption of innocence in a race to the bottom, writes Ben Eltham
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Economics 21 May 2012
Slicing The GST Pie
by Ian McAuley
State government coffers are squeezed by the Commonwealth on one hand and their responsibilities to constituents on the other. For the states to be effective we need a new fiscal deal, writes Ian McAuley
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Federal Politics 16 May 2012
Why Slipper's Stuff-Ups Matter
by Nick Economou
Peter Slipper is said to have impugned the role of the Speaker and the House of Representatives. What tradition is he smearing exactly? It's not just about shouting 'order', explains Dr Nick Economou
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Federal Politics 15 May 2012
Do We Need A Pollies' Code Of Conduct?
by Ben Eltham
Ethical codes of conduct for public figures have been around since ancient times, but would one contain Craig Thomson? Codes aren't a panacea - and are often be misused by the unprincipled, writes Ben Eltham
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Media 14 May 2012
How Not To Talk About Media Bias
by Mark Fletcher
Paul Keating attacks Chris Uhlmann, Bruce Belsham attacks Paul Keating - did the ABC really disrespect Julia Gillard? Bias is hard to diagnose, so let's be a bit surgical, writes Mark Fletcher
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Budget 2012 11 May 2012
Abbott's Phoney Class War
by Ian McAuley
Smash the rich! The Coalition and their friends at The Australian are crying war on the business classes. Who is the 'business community' and are they as homogenous as Abbott and co would have us believe?
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Budget 2012 10 May 2012
Is Labor Anti Business?
by Ben Eltham
Labor's decision to renege on a 1 per cent company tax cut has the business lobby up in arms. But would the cut have made a real difference to small business owners? Ben Eltham unpacks the rhetoric
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Business & Consumerism
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Superannuation 17 May 2012
How To Throw Away Your Life Savings
by Ben Eltham
An inquiry into the collapse of dodgy investment firm Trio Capital has found a history of mismanagement, deception and highly lucrative fraud. Is self-managed super a ticking time bomb, asks Ben Eltham
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Economics 15 May 2012
Fuel Is A Staple, Not A Sin
by Ian McAuley
Yes, the fuel excise is an old, creaky tax but it's not the only transport tax that needs reform. Making private vehicle travel a miserable experience will not win votes - or fix the problem, writes Ian McAuley
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Economics 20 Apr 2012
Hockey's Mockery Of Smith
by Sarah Lumley
Adam Smith would be rolling in his grave after Joe Hockey's speech. Even the father of capitalism wasn't totally opposed to welfare, writes Sarah Lumley
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Economics 3 Apr 2012
Should We Panic About Falling House Prices?
by Ian McAuley
Household wealth is falling and Australians are saving again after the credit binge. Inflationary smoke and mirrors make it look alarming but it's not all bad news, writes Ian McAuley
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Economics 22 Mar 2012
Can We Control Exchange Rates?
by Les Goldmann
The sky-high Aussie dollar is making a dint in business profits. Can the Reserve Bank do anything about it? Les Goldmann provides a primer on global floating exchange rates
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Copyright 5 Mar 2012
Copyright Law For Smart Phones
by Raena Lea-Shannon
The controversial decision handed down by the Federal Court on NRL broadcast rights over smart phones shows copyright law slowly adapting to a new media landscape, writes Raena Lea-Shannon
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Ir 23 Feb 2012
The Great Workplace Flexibility Swindle
by Manoj Dias-Abey
Employers reckon that the Fair Work Act hinders productivity. Their submissions to the review of the act call for more flexibility. Manoj Dias-Abey on why they've got it wrong
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Jobs 9 Feb 2012
Miracle Metal Won't Save Smelter Jobs
by Adam Brereton
Jobs are at risk at Alcoa's Port Henry smelter. The company's figures are buoyant and demand for aluminium is rising. So why the cutbacks, asks Adam Brereton
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Civil Society
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Independent Media 22 May 2012
2SER Takes The Axe To Current Affairs
by Shant Fabricatorian
Management at Sydney community radio station 2ser plan to sack its only paid news and current affairs staffer. The move is short-sighted and undermines the station's role as a training ground for professional journalists, writes Shant Fabricatorian
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Syria 21 May 2012
Silence Is Betrayal For Syrians
by Miran Hosny
On Saturday young Muslim activists staged a flash mob protest against the Syrian regime at Sydney's Darling Harbour. Watch a video of the powerful silent action here
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Matilda Snapshots 18 May 2012
The Men Behind The Boom
by Troy Henderson
Matilda Snapshots is our new series of unvarnished accounts of Australian working life. In this first installment, not everything goes to plan when Troy Henderson visits an Illawarra coal miner
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Copyright 11 May 2012
The Future Of TV Recording
by Raena Lea-Shannon
A recent Federal Court appeal is set to re-open an age-old battle: is recording a television show to watch later legal, or not? Media law expert Raena Lea-Shannon explains the judgement
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Health 7 May 2012
The Health System We Lost
by Jenny Haines
Australia's hospitals run to the budget bottom line, not patients' needs - but it wasn't always this way. The marketisation of our health system means everyone loses, writes Jenny Haines
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Disability Support 1 May 2012
Is Disability A Private Matter?
by Eleanor Gibbs
Why the widespread support for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a voucher scheme for disability cover? We don't rely on the private sector to deliver health or education - disability services are no different, writes Eleanor Gibbs
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Therapy For News Junkies 1 May 2012
Our Shocking Capacity For Evil
by Zoe Krupka
A new book on the Milgram experiments has brought this groundbreaking examination of human cruelty back into the spotlight. Why are we so interested in our potential to cause suffering, asks News Therapist Zoe Krupka
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Anzac Day 24 Apr 2012
Australia's Soldier For Peace
by Bill Rowlings
William Hodgson, wounded at Gallipoli and decorated for his gallantry, helped draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This ANZAC Day let's honour Australia's soldier in both war and peace, writes Bill Rowlings
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Editorial
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Giveaways 2 May 2012
Giveaways Ahoy!
by Newmatilda.com
Another month brings another swag of fantastic goodies for our loyal paid supporters. Read what's on offer and sign up today to go into the running for our May giveaways
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Editorial 4 Apr 2012
NM Giveaways Bonanza!
by Newmatilda.com
Did you know that NM subscribers are in the running for a swag of prizes each month? Read on to find out what's on offer if you sign up in April
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Editorial 8 Mar 2012
A Letter From The NM Editors
by Newmatilda.com
The Finkelstein report reminded Australians about our shocking lack of media diversity. Independent news outlet New Matilda is fighting to keep publishing public interest journalism, but its financial future is in doubt
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Editorial 13 Feb 2012
NM Journalist Detained In Egypt
by Newmatilda.com
UPDATED: Regular NM contributor Austin Mackell was arrested in Mahalla on the weekend. He has now been released. Read the latest news about his situation and the charges against him here
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Editorial 16 Jan 2012
NM Is Back On The Road
by Newmatilda.com
Enough with the holidays already! NM is ready to put the pedal to the metal and zoom into the year. Here's what you can expect from us in 2012
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Editorial 16 Dec 2011
Happy Holidays! We'll Be Back In 2012
by Newmatilda.com
New Matilda made it through the year and we'll be back after the summer hols. Star NM contributors join us in thanking you for your support in 2011
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Editorial 27 Oct 2011
Don't Be Haunted By The Ghost Of NM!
by Newmatilda.com
We're doing all we can to keep New Matilda online - but we need your help. If you're spooked by the thought of a world without NM, become a financial supporter of the site now
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Editorial 13 Oct 2011
Buy A Writer A Meal
by Newmatilda.com
Writers need to eat and NM writers like Ben Eltham are especially hungry creatures. Want to help? Chip in to the NM contributor budget and buy Ben lunch
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Global Footprint
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Renewables 16 May 2012
Carbon Capture A Costly Pipe Dream
by Julien Vincent
Martin Ferguson says carbon capture and storage is a viable future energy option - but where's the proof? A new report on CCS finds the technology has so far failed to live up to the hype, writes Greenpeace's Julien Vincent
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Nuclear Waste 11 May 2012
Our Radioactive Headache
by Calliste Weitenberg
What to do with our nuclear waste? As the debate over a proposed dump at Muckaty Station rages, a new interim storage facility at Lucas Heights has angered the residents of Sydney's Sutherland Shire. Calliste Weitenberg reports
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Queensland 16 Mar 2012
Queensland Voters Dudded On Dredging
by Kelly Theobald
Anna Bligh and Campbell Newman have both adopted an alarmingly nonchalant attitude to the damage caused by dredging near the Barrier Reef, writes Kelly Theobald
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Nuclear Power 12 Mar 2012
Nuclear Power Isn't A Green Bullet
by Jim Green
To argue that nuclear power is the only alternative to climate change, as climate scientist Barry Brook does, is to ignore the facts. Jim Green looks closely at Professor Brook's claims
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Nuclear Debate 8 Mar 2012
Why Fukushima Was A Man-Made Disaster
by Jim Green
With the first anniversary of the Fukushima disaster this weekend, more and more details are emerging about mismanagement and corruption in Japan's nuclear industry, writes Jim Green
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Coal 14 Feb 2012
Double Standards For Solar And Coal
by Julien Vincent
The rules have been bent to keep HRL's dirty coal plant in play - just as a major solar project lost federal funding. It's another sign the Gillard Government isn't serious about clean energy, writes Julien Vincent
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Coal Seam Gas 10 Feb 2012
Toxic Spill Not Our Fault, Says Santos
by Kate Ausburn
Independent testing has shown high levels of toxic chemicals in soil and water after a spill at a Narrabri coal seam gas site. Environment groups say it's just one more reason for a moratorium on drilling
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Renewables 7 Feb 2012
Carbon Free Will Be A Hard Slog
by Ben Eltham
Can we meet our 2020 renewable energy target? The new report from the Grattan Institute pulls no punches as it highlights the magnitude of the task at hand, writes Ben Eltham
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International Affairs
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Tunisia 22 May 2012
Don't Offend Islam In Post-Spring Tunisia
by Bill Code
While Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki hangs out on Google+, reporters are being tried under his predecessor's restrictive press code. Bill Code speaks to local journalists about the rise of a new 'morals police'
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Extremism 17 May 2012
Lessons From Europe's Racist Right
by Mike Carey
There are striking similarities between Anders Breivik's manifesto and the rhetoric of Europe's newly popular far right politicians. How long before 'anti-Islamisation' takes off here, asks Mike Carey
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East Timor 17 May 2012
'Two Sharp Eyes' For Timor
by Meagan Weymes
East Timor's new president wants national service, stronger ties with Australia and less dependency on oil. The man known as 'two sharp eyes' has taken a long path from freedom fighter to politician, writes Meagan Weymes from Dili
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Japan 15 May 2012
Japan's Long Nuclear Winter
by Anne Majumdar
One year after the earthquake that predated 2011's tragic Japanese tsunami, the famous Tohoku ski slopes are empty. Australian tourists are avoiding the region, concerned about safety and nuclear fallout, writes Anne Majumdar
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Us Politics 14 May 2012
Gay Marriage Adds Up For Obama
by Alice Brennan
Barack Obama's calculated support for gay marriage might feel good, but it's also hard-nosed. The Democrats have everything to win and nothing to lose, writes Alice Brennan from NYC
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Best Of The Rest 14 May 2012
Greek Marxists To Decide Europe's Fate
by Charles McPhedran
Greek neo-Marxist fringe party Syriza holds the key to forming a coalition where the major parties have failed. Their leader is young, charismatic - and now widely feared, writes Charles McPhedran
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Nuclear Power 3 May 2012
Hunger Strikes At 'Unsafe' Nukes Reactor
by Blanche Tsetong
Indian villagers are conducting their fourth hunger strike over a new nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu. They say the reactor will soon be operational despite breaching global regulations. Blanche Tsetong reports
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Foreign Aid 3 May 2012
Why Labor Needs To Honour Rudd's Word
by Lee Rhiannon
Kevin Rudd's pledge to increase foreign aid is at risk of being abandoned by the Gillard Government. Cutting aid to our regional neighbours would be a bad look for Australia, warns Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon
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Media and Culture
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Theatre 21 May 2012
Climate Heresy Not Just An Act
by Adam Brereton
The MTC's latest play about a scientist who unravels the global warming 'hoax' has polarised critics. The Heretic is propaganda first - but it also proves scepticism has well and truly entered the mainstream, writes Adam Brereton
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Sbs 4 May 2012
Can SBS Speak For Black Australia?
by David Ingram
The SBS takeover of National Indigenous TV is almost complete - but SBS still has no Aboriginal board members. There are no guarantees that Indigenous Australia will be well served by the multicultural broadcaster, writes David Ingram
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Media 28 Mar 2012
Is Sandilands A Decent Bloke?
by Catriona Menzies-Pike
Pass the smelling salts! Kyle Sandilands breached general standards of decency. That's what an ACMA investigation found - but it hasn't managed to get him off the air, writes Catriona Menzies-Pike
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Media 26 Mar 2012
Better Media Is Good For Democracy
by Julian Burnside
Barrister and human rights advocate Julian Burnside has watched the mainstream media transform and the consequent decline of policy debate on the issues that matter. Here's why he supports NM
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Media 21 Mar 2012
The Media's Town Gown Divide
by David Ingram
Media academics and journalists have long been suspicious of each other. The Finkelstein report has reignited tensions between the two camps. Could they both be wrong, wonders David Ingram
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Media 20 Mar 2012
What Happens When The Media Attacks?
by Wendy Bacon
Wendy Bacon has more media knowledge than most - but it didn't help when she was recently savaged by News Ltd. Do errors of fact mark the limits of free speech?
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Media 19 Mar 2012
We Need More Voices In The National Debate
by Wendy Harmer
What does Australia's lack of media diversity mean for local issues and activists? Wendy Harmer looks at the dearth of media in rural Australia, and explains why she supports New Matilda - and why you should too
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Media 12 Mar 2012
Why Independent Media Must Survive
by Mary Kostakidis
The media plays a vital role in strengthening democracy. As the mainstream media becomes more risk averse, outlets such as NM have never been more important, writes Mary Kostakidis
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Podcasts
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Arts 5 Apr 2012
Good Riddance To The QLD Literary Award
by Mark Fletcher
The literary world is up in arms about Campbell Newman nixing a major literary award. Come off it, says Mark Fletcher, state-based awards are vanity projects for media hungry premiers
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The Media Ate My Brain 28 Aug 2009
Are Suri Cruise's Spews News?
by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith
In this week's podcast, Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith wonder how interesting the daily life of a toddler can really be to the readers of Melbourne's Herald Sun
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The Media Ate My Brain 13 Aug 2009
Sam The Koala Can Get Stuffed
by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith
News that everyone's favourite Clap-afflicted marsupial will be kept alongside Phar Lap at the Melbourne Museum was almost too much for our resident podcasters
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The Media Ate My Brain 3 Aug 2009
This One Goes Out To You, Kyle
by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith
As Kyle Sandilands reveals he's unable to perform his duties as the nation's biggest nob for at least another week, Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith ask: who's really to blame for the 'incident'?
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Satire
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Satire 8 May 2012
The Smell Of Bogan Victory
by Ben Pobjie
It's official: Australia's blue collar workers earn more money than university-educated hipsters ever will. Get used to it, cardigan wearers. Ben Pobjie lays down the rules of the new regime
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Satire 26 Apr 2012
Don't Close The Door On Slippery Pete
by Ben Pobjie
Does the Slipper scandal have a silver lining? Maybe for the rest of us mortals, who don't get to wallow daily in juicy political corruption, writes Ben Pobjie
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Satire 23 Apr 2012
What's Ailing Sydney University
by Stuart Rees
Sydney Uni is exhibiting all the symptoms of a sick institution: bureaucracy, endless forms and breakouts of middle-management. Stuart Rees dons the mask and attempts a diagnosis
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Satire 12 Apr 2012
Queers In The Family
by Ben Pobjie
Why do so many right-wingers have gay family members waiting to burst out of the closet and embarrass them in public? What can be done about this this strange phenomenon? Ben Pobjie has the answers
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Satire 28 Mar 2012
Can-Can's One Party Paradise
by Ben Pobjie
Upset by the Queensland election result? Relax! Living under a banana junta is the way of the future, writes Ben Pobjie
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Satire 15 Mar 2012
The Worst Prejudice Of Them All
by Ben Pobjie
Bob Katter's views were forged on the anvil of upright morality. The haters raging against the drunken uncle of the nation would do well to consider their own anti-hatredism, reckons Ben Pobjie
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Satire 1 Mar 2012
What Next For Our Man Of Mystery?
by Ben Pobjie
To America he might be just another protected source, but to us, Mark Arbib is the man who made factionalism fun again. Ben Pobjie says goodbye to the senator who gave more than we knew
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Satire 14 Feb 2012
A Guide To Doggerel For Billionaires
by Ben Pobjie
Gina Rinehart has got a stonking fortune, a stake in half the country's media and bucketloads of knockabout charm. But can she write poetry? Alas, no. Luckily, Ben Pobjie is here to help
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