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Politicians

Though Queensland is the greatest state It’s never without drama. Our politicians are quite weird – There was Joh, and now there’s Palmer.   Pauline Hanson o... Read More

Unrepresentative Swill

Tasmania’s tacked on to the end of our nation And their politicians cause some consternation. Bob Brown was quite green, and no namby pamby, Then onto the scene burst Senator Lambie.... Read More

Super Super

I hear the pollies had a raise, I don’t begrudge them that They work so hard. Behind a desk in George Street Or flying round the State – Life must be hell, they’r... Read More

October 12

The big jet touches down And waiting hands receive its fragile cargo. Ambulances speed into the night Their sirens wailing symbolic of the nation’s grief. Gone are our carefree y... Read More

Springtime

In Australia, gardens are a blaze of colour Football fever rages through the land And hopes run high. In Timor, buildings are ablaze A reign of terror rages through the land And ho... Read More

Canberra Autumn

 A blaze of colour by the lake Trees clad in red and flame and gold Tributes to another hemisphere Disdainful of the olive green That nature has bestowed upon this land. &... Read More

Election Day 07

It was Election Day 07 Were the numbers right for Kevin Or would the PM rule the roost another time? We weren’t making any fuss As we climbed aboard the bus To cast our vote we had to stand... Read More

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