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Grattan on Saturday: ‘Gotcha’ questions are ugly journalism but hazards for leaders

Image: Lukas Coch/AAPThe public don’t have much regard for journalists and many people will be critical of the “gotcha” questioning that found Anthony Albanese...

COVID pandemic 2nd anniversary: 3 things we got wrong, and 3 things to watch out for

Image: Steven Saphore/AAPTwo years ago, on March 11 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.This was two months after there...

Grattan on Saturday: Morrison’s COVID bout a reminder the virus could disrupt election campaign

Image: Mick Tsikas/AAPIf Scott Morrison had contracted COVID two months ago, it would have been a big story. Instead, when the PM fell victim...

Taking COVID pills at home sounds great. But we need to use them wisely or risk drug resistance and new variants

Image: ShutterstockGPs can now prescribe antiviral pills for some of their vulnerable COVID-19 patients to take at home. More patients are expected to have access in coming weeks and...

A recent study suggests red wine may protect you from COVID. But I wouldn’t drink to this yet

Image: ShutterstockA study published last month in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition made headlines around the world.Among a number of findings concerning alcoholic drinks and COVID, it reported...

What’s the difference in protection against Omicron between 2 doses and 3 doses of vaccine?

Image: Brian Inganga/AP/AAPAustralian Health Minister Greg Hunt said last week he expects the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) to change the definition of “fully...

COVID will soon be endemic. This doesn’t mean it’s harmless or we give up, just that it’s part of life

Image: Joan Mateu/AP/AAPWe have experienced many bumps in the road since 2020 and one would have to be extremely brave to predict what the...

Labor leads Coalition 56-44% and Morrison slumps dramatically in first 2022 Newspoll

Image: Lukas Coch/AAPLabor has opened a 56-44% two-party lead and Scott Morrison’s net satisfaction rating has plunged 11 points in Newspoll, after a disastrous...

Grattan on Saturday: A royal commission into COVID’s handling would serve us well for the future

Image: Lukas Coch/AAPThis month about as many people have died with COVID in Australia – more than 1,000 – as die in the whole...

Australia approves two new medicines in the fight against COVID. How can you get them and are they effective against Omicron?

Image: Pfizer/EPA/AAPLast Thursday, health minister Greg Hunt announced Australia’s drug regulator had provisionally approved two new medicines for the treatment of COVID.These are Lagevrio, made by...
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Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972. Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry.Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.