The Australian
We're Not Sure How to Write an Obituary for Bill Leak
Cartoonist Bill Leak has died aged 61. Loved by Australia's conservatives, he was considered controversial by everyone else.
How Brunch Became a Battleground in Australia’s Intergenerational War
Could young people afford houses if they'd just stop gorging themselves on avocado toast?
No, Adelaide's LGBT Festival Manager Wasn't Suspended Because She's Straight
Cassandra Liebeknecht, the manager of the Adelaide Feast Festival, claims she was suspended for being "too straight." As we discovered, this is bullshit.
We Asked Artists to Respond to Bill Leak's Nazi Comic
On Wednesday The Australian published another ill-conceived cartoon depicting LGBTIQ people as Nazis. We asked artists to retaliate.
Your Monday News Roundup: China Hates Swimmer Mack Horton, and Indigenous Dads Defy Cartoonist Bill Leak
A lot happened while you were out enjoying your life this weekend.
Bill Leak's Defiance Shows Us What His Problem Is
If people were confused about yesterday's cartoon, the meaning of his defensive op-ed is clear: Leak sees himself as the victim in this situation.
We Asked Some Artists to Respond to Bill Leak's Racist Cartoon
For every racist cartoonist—or commentator who thinks shitting on an entire community of people is funny—there are a whole lot of people who don't.
Not Exactly News: 'The Australian' Has Published Another Racist Cartoon
We're not using it as the thumbnail image because it's gross. In fact, the cartoonist responsible—Bill Leak—has a long, proud history of being gross.
The Thin Skin Of Conservative Commentators
Freedom of speech is important to Andrew Bolt and Chris Kenny. With a few exceptions, of course. That’s only reasonable. Like when that speech is mean and hurts their feelings. Then it’s a totally different story.