Somewhere in secret, 12 nations bordering the Pacific are negotiating  a deal that could challenge the basic concept of democracy.

What was interesting in this election was how well the Greens did – a 10.4% swing across the state in their favour.

The Democrats have yet another god-bothering climate-change denying right winger to stand for President.

Can you believe it. The Kiwis, big on espionage? All to land a top job in the World Trade Organisation.

Sad news this week. Jackie Trent died. Who, you might ask? A woman instrumental to one of Australia's most iconic exports, that's who. John Dobbie explains.