John Hanscombe

Sydney

Editor at Milton Ulladulla Times

Editor at South Coast Register

journalist, sea changer. Views, opinions, rants and raves are strictly my own.

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Articles

Tony Abbott's influence stirs Liberal tensions in Australia

6 days ago | canberratimes.com.au | John Hanscombe

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning. To sign up for FREE, go to theechidna.com.auSubscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and Trivia"Stubborn stains on your shirtfront? Gravy on your favourite blue tie? Spots that shouldn't be there on your leopard print?
A quick, easy Thai escape that won't blow your savings or your leave

1 week ago | thecourier.com.au | John Hanscombe

A budget airline allows for an affordable circuit-breaker. Pool at the Explorar hotel. Picture: John HanscombeUpdated May 29, 2025, first published May 30, 2025A bus awaits at the bottom of the stairs. It's no ordinary one. It's open to the soft tropical air in the style of the songthaew, the ubiquitous truck taxis that ply Thailand's roads.
Some marriages should end. The Coalition's is one of them

2 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | John Hanscombe

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Drug cheats rejoice. There's now a comp designed just for you

2 weeks ago | canberratimes.com.au | John Hanscombe

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Echidna: Major historical events in Australian political memory

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | John Hanscombe

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Old fart influencers no longer sway opinion

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | John Hanscombe

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The Echidna: Dutton's Trump-style flare-up in election campaign

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | John Hanscombe

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The Echidna | Elections reveal Aussie political stability | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | John Hanscombe

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A dull campaign gets a spark: Jacqui Lambie's blunt honesty

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | John Hanscombe

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Echidna | Climate change sidelined in Aussie election focus | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

2 months ago | canberratimes.com.au | John Hanscombe

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