PoliticsSocial issues Realigning community independent movement with its values Despite predictions of a minority government, independents didn’t win any extra seats in the 48th…Sarah RussellOctober 19, 2025
PoliticsSocial issues Common ground I grew up in the academic culture of the 1990s. In those days, academics engaged…Sarah RussellSeptember 16, 2025
PoliticsSocial issues Community Independent Movement in Flinders: lessons from the 2025 federal election This report provides important lessons for future community independent campaigns. It collates messages sent to…Sarah RussellSeptember 12, 2025
EnvironmentSocial issues Sand storms My family has had a beach box on North Mt Martha beach since 1935. Unlike…Sarah RussellSeptember 11, 2025
PoliticsSocial issues Democracy frays It was assumed that globalisation would promote democracy and liberal ideas in autocratic states. Yet…Sarah RussellSeptember 6, 2025
Gender EquityPoliticsSocial issues Why powerful men still punish women who deliver hard truths Providing critical, constructive feedback is a fraught business for women - particularly when those being…Sarah RussellAugust 28, 2025
EnvironmentPoliticsSocial issues Hit the brakes Three decades ago, then Premier Jeff Kennett told Victorian taxpayers that we would not be…Sarah RussellJuly 24, 2025
Social issues A formula for burning money. VicGov slings F1 another handout The Age ($), the US owners of Formula One, Liberty Media, will reap an estimated…Sarah RussellJuly 10, 2025
PoliticsSocial issues Many royal commissions not acted upon Your correspondent is correct to point out governments' failure to address systemic issues highlighted in…Sarah RussellJuly 5, 2025
EnvironmentSocial issues Hand cleaning beaches Each morning, my dog, Ash Barky, and I enjoy walking along the beautiful North Mt…Sarah RussellJune 12, 2025