Roger Franklin

3 days ago | quadrant.org.au | Roger Franklin

n the coming weeks, Quadrant will host three special evening […] May 12 2025 2 mins Notwithstanding Trump’s intention to be peacemaker, his response to China sounds a lot like Cold War containment May 12 2025 16 mins Ukrainian troops prefer the donated English vehicles because they can put a dummy in the passenger seat 'so the Russian snipers go for what they think is the driver' May 12 2025 5 mins In the coming weeks, Quadrant will host three special evening events in Brisbane, Melbourne,...

3 days ago | quadrant.org.au | Roger Franklin

Ukrainians prefer the donated English vehicles because they put a dummy in the passenger seat 'so the Russian snipers go for what they think is the driver' May 12 2025 5 mins ost real crime is sordid, intellectually uninteresting, and committed by […] May 12 2025 9 mins The Australia Council, established to bring art to the people, ignored the fact that the people already had art May 11 2025 11 mins The Russo-Ukraine War (2022 to 2025-and-counting), or ‘Special Operation’ if you prefer...

1 week ago | quadrant.org.au | Roger Franklin

Instead of electing Dutton's heir, wind up the Liberal Party, salvage what little talent remains, and start afreshMay 04 20255 minsThe first task is to select a new leader. There are no standout candidates in a party infested with wets, wimps and weak backbonesMay 04 20253 minsThe Coalition had everything to gain and all the ammunition needed to win, but used none of itMay 04 20256 minsGlum, sad, angry, sinking into the slough of despond on this morning after the night before?

2 weeks ago | quadrant.org.au | Roger Franklin

Amanda Goff's Misfit is an emotionally raw, utterly honest, and at times very funny bookApr 28 202510 minsIt is heartening to discover new releases that confirm there is still a market for well-made poemsApr 28 202511 minsUnder mere lip-serviced oaths of justice and truth, the voting public have become addicted to schadenfreudeApr 28 202517 minsAmanda Goff’s Misfit is an emotionally raw, utterly honest, and at times very funny book.

2 weeks ago | quadrant.org.au | Roger Franklin

If the Dawn Service cat-callers are to be condemned, as they should be, what of the Welcome to Country performer's uncouth refusal to remove his hat in deference to the Anzac dead? Apr 26 20258 minsThe tour was meant to open eyes and encourage us to do more of our own research.