Books
My Friend the Mercenary
Independence is one of journalism's key tenets, but what happens when your survival depends on taking sides and your hired bodyguard is one of Africa's "most notorious mercenaries"? James Brabazon wrestles with morality and t
Lurching to the rite
It's true our politicians exploit the Anzac legend, but that doesn't mean they're pushing a militari
War at the Wall Street Journal
When Murdoch bought The Wall Street Journal he grabbed an American icon. Neil Chenoweth looks at it
Breaking News: The Golden Age of Graham Perkin
Graham Perkin was a giant in a legendary time for the Australian media and Ben Hills captures his sp
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Grounded: A down to earth journey around the world
10 May 2010A travel memoir with a twist - no planes allowed.
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The Good Soldiers
15 March 2010Eric Campbell reviews a book some are saying may be the best book on war since the Iliad.
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A Certain Grandeur: Gough Whitlam's Life in Politics
24 February 2010Rodney Cavalier reviews the reissue of a classic political memoir that's stood the test of time.
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Tokyo Vice
24 February 2010These tales from Tokyo's crime beat are not for the faint-hearted...
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Changing Stations
5 February 2010There’s at least one in your house. Another one in your car. You can access it on your laptop. And you probably have one in your mobile phone too.
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A Matter of Opinion
4 February 2010Drawing on Ramsey's 2273 Fairfax columns and 43 years in the press gallery
