December Newsletter: Rethinking Greens strategy, critiquing 'big government' statism, an interview with Remah Naji, a new hip-hop track + comments on the Victoria Park Olympics proposal
Dear friends,
I've finally hit 'Publish' on what I consider to be one of the most
7 years as a local politician turned me off ‘big government’ – but there are other alternatives to neoliberal capitalism
There are big differences between centrally-administered public services, and localised, non-profit community-controlled services
The inefficiencies of centralised administration and service provision: 3 local council case studies
Part of a broader conversation unpacking the limits of statism
November Newsletter: Washing up after the state election + an under-the-radar Sunshine Coast snorkelling destination
Dear friends,
Well it's looking like Donald Trump may have won the US presidential election. Personally I'
Budget snorkelling in SE QLD: It was right there all along... Discovering Caloundra’s boat ramp reef
How often do you visit Kings Beach? Did you know about the little coral reef just past the swimming pool?
October Newsletter: Burning down real estate agencies, reflections on activism successes, Labor copying Greens policies, and the youth crime scare campaign
Hi everyone,
Here's a quick update to share some of my recent writing with ya. I haven'
“What’s the point of protesting? You’re not gonna win!” Recent activism successes in Brisbane
Yes, activism does work. Here's a bunch of Brissie-based campaigns that achieved at least some of their goals despite initial opposition from the major parties
Koalas vs Olympic stadiums, environmentally destructive renewable energy projects, saving cheap old flats, a new revolutionary poem + more
Hi friends,
I hope August has been treating you well! For those who didn’t see the news yet, my
Save Wallum: A radical struggle against destructive 'development' (Part 2: The politics of resistance)
Development campaigns reveal the power and limitations of different strategic approaches... What if Save Wallum actually won?
Saving cheap old flats: Is Sydney’s dwelling retention initiative about to strike a blow against gentrification?
If 'increasing supply' is the goal, why should councils approve redevelopments that reduce the number of homes?