The Recess of Electoral Education
Are Australians afforded a suitable introduction to their vital institutions, civil society and its processes to make an informed decision from a young age and into maturity, Tom Valcanis asks? Are school children introduced to politics at a young enough age? And what is meant by “political literacy” in 2011?
Principled Stand, Plummeting Poll?
Tom Valcanis wants our leaders to show some gumption – some vision – for our nation. Our mainstream political discourse is seemingly all but devoid of principle; its hollowed out core has been filled with spin and turned on a disaffected electorate.
Onya Pollies: The Fifth Quarter (And None Given)
Tom Valcanis answers the question, that everyone is asking, after the no result from Saturday's Federal Election - "So, what now?" Read more
Onya Pollies: Final Week
Tom Valcanis leads us into the final week of the federal election that, he claims, has been run by a media circus and a bunch of clown journalists, all holding up a mirror to our culture. Read more
Onya Pollies: Week 2, and Counting Down
Tom Valcanis continues the Federal Election coverage, wrapping up a week of Latham, Howard, Gillard, Abbot, Brown and more. Read more
Week 3, and Counting Down
Tom Valcanis, Onya's election columnist, realises the 2010 Federal Election has far less to do with major and minor Parties, and far more to do with TV News Services. So, who are we really we voting for? Read more
Onya Pollies: Week 4
Tom Valcanis kicks off Onya Pollies, a weekly column tracking the countdown to the Australian Federal Election. All we can say is read it. Unlike the election campaign, Tom's column is full of spunk, humour, wit and serious intelligence. Read it. Now.
The Hand-Holder
Tom Valcanis rebuts Gaynor Alder's article on the male hand holder - coming soon to a bar near you, ladies. Read more
Are You A Relationship Slut, Dude?
Tom Valcanis shares his personal and male view on being a relationship slut, prompted by an article written by Gaynor Alder, and learns that focusing on yourself, and liking yourself, is sometimes more important than dating. Read more
Eating Electronic Soap: The Fight To Stop The Clean Feed
In this comprehensive and informative piece on the Australian Government's proposed 'Clean Feed' for the Internet, Tom Valcanis argues why it's simply not a good plan for Australia to adopt. Read more
Heath Franklin
Tom Valcanis chats to Heath Franklin - one of Australia's most successful comedy performers who fills up seats impersonating the rough and tumble life of a foul-mouthed ex-crim, Chopper Read. Read more
