Fred Pawle

Fred Pawle is an independent journalist, author and filmmaker who has worked in the past at The Australian, Sky News, Menzies Research Centre and ADH. His world view is as much influenced by sensible conservative principles as it is by the ratbag surf culture in which he grew up.
There’s nothing civil about this war

There’s nothing civil about this war

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has become a catalyst for both sides of our irredeemably divided society. One side has decided murder is legitimate. Politics is unlikely to resolve this. Too good not to SHARE! Charlie Kirk’s assassination has had...

Armageddon impatient

Armageddon impatient

Anthony Albanese is accelerating his agenda to diabolically transform Australia before too many punters realise what he's up to. Too good not to SHARE! Anthony Albanese doesn’t give the impression he’s a man in a hurry. The elongated diphthongs and...

Burning bridges

Burning bridges

Today’s march across Sydney Harbour was not about free speech — or even Israel, for that matter. Too good not to SHARE! Palestinians are not known for their prowess in the construction business. They have proved a dab hand at digging tunnels for...

Our democracy is going up in smoke

Our democracy is going up in smoke

The Welcome to Country and 'traditional ownership' of land are both affronts to the democratic systems and values that made Australia the country it is.Every day under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese I get the uneasy feeling that our democracy is ebbing away — some...

All Roads Lead to Home

All Roads Lead to Home

Donald Trump’s magnanimous message to the mullahs in Iran should be heeded by the millions of migrants who are struggling to assimilate in the west. It’s okay to go home now. Too good not to SHARE! While the world speculates about what the Middle...

Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?

Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?

Widespread pessimism is causing an increasing number of Australians to move overseas. Curiously, Israel, where the future is even bleaker, doesn't have the same problem. Too good not to SHARE! On Thursday I commented on X that there seemed to be a...