Author Archives: andrew

Andrew L. Urban As Australians prepare to vote for the nature of their future on May 3, I can report that back in the day, the much revered 17th / 18th century satirist Jonathan Swift (no relation to Taylor) confronted (or … Continue reading →

Long live Chris Bowen!  Andrew L. Urban As you pop your eyeballs back in place, lift your jaw off the floor and pour a stiff drink after reading the headline, please read on; you will come to join the chorus … Continue reading →

Andrew L. Urban A serious question for voters in this federal election campaign: If climate change is a scientific matter, why wasn’t it presented in a scientifically credible peer reviewed paper in a scientific or educational institution? Climate change was … Continue reading →

 Andrew L. Urban It was late Sunday morning, March 23, 2025 when Kathrine posted her question in the reader comments at the end of Bjorn Lomborg’s article, “United Nations ‘propaganda’ on climate costing the world trillions” in the Weekend Australian. … Continue reading →

Andrew L. Urban Startled, I stared at my electricity bill. My consumption over the quarter had decreased by 4.62%. The bill, however, was 20% higher, at $542.66. I live alone. (Cat doesn’t count…) And that’s before the 9% price rise … Continue reading →