The Battle of Britain ended on 15th September, 1940 but the Blitz continued long after that. Following…
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In an age of glowing screens and fleeting texts, something precious has quietly slipped away:…
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As young folk, didn't some of us feel like rebels without a cause? I am…
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As our countries are collapsing under the weight of wokeism, social and communist ideology, who…
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Crack Up or Crack Apart When the world gets grim, you’ve only got two choices:…
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Dusty Gulch Dispatch: The Croc Cavalry & the Great Duckening By Roderick (Whiskers) McNibble, Special…
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The Warning of Gareth Jones: Who Owns Our Land, Our Water, Our Future? When we…
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"At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice,…
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As a teacher seasoned by years of studying history and upholding the integrity of language,…
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“The stupidity of democracy. It will always remain as one of democracy’s best jokes that…
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It was 19 years ago on the 4th of September 2006 that Steve Irwin rolled…
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Why Even a My Little Pony Rifle Makes More Sense than Gun Bans We have…
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Dusty Gulch Dispatch: The Great Literary Rebellion By Roderick (Whiskers) McNibble, Special Correspondent (still in…
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I was 12 years old when "The Prisoner " came out. Sometimes, I would sneak…
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Ordinary people following rules - without questioning right from wrong - can enable harm. History…
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On September 3rd, Australia marks National Flag Day - a day that should fill us…
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Australia was never built on timidity. It was carved out by men and women who…
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It is hard to believe that twenty-eight years have passed since the world lost Diana,…
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Few figures divide Australians as sharply as Ned Kelly. To some, he is a larrikin…
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Paddy’s Golden Mischief: A Rat’s-Eye View of Dusty Gulch By Roderick (Whiskers) McNibble, Chief Correspondent…
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We are told it’s all under control. Markets are managed, energy transitions are planned, and…
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In the shadow of a shattered empire, the Weimar Republic rose in 1919, promising democracy,…
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“Some of us may forget that, of all the Allies, it was the Australians who…
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When 5 Ducks Take on Snakes, Dusty Gulch Prepares for Bloodshed By Roderick (Whiskers) McNibble,…
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" Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it…
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In early 1951, New Zealand’s waterfronts weren’t just bustling ports - they had become battlegrounds.…
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Ratty News Special: “From Gondwana to Dusty Gulch: The Ostrich Problem” By Roderick (Whiskers) McNibble,…
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During World War II, Australia was a vital cog in the Allied machine, sending troops…
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Of all the magnificent units and regiments of the Australian Army I doubt if…
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The Emu War is one of Australia’s strangest historical events. In late 1932, the government…
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For nearly a decade, I’ve poured my soul into this blog. Twelve hours a day,…
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The Battle of Long Tan took place on August 18, 1966, in the Phuoc Tuy…
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Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is one of the most significant…
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RATTY NEWS EXCLUSIVE Operation Downstream: The Rise of the Feathernet Underground By Roderick (Whiskers) McNibble,…
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In a rare confluence, Canada, Britain, and Australia held elections within a week of one…
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Tucked away in the remote heart of the Indian Ocean lies a tiny archipelago that…
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Magic happens everywhere and goodness, wonder and delight can be found alive and well throughout…
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Factional ferrets, backstabbing bandicoots, and the great Teal tango - how the Libs turned on…
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The latest State of the Climate Report is out to scare everyone with plucked esoteric records based…
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I am a Christian Brothers College (CBC) old boy and attended a few of the…
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The Fox News star gives voice to the concerns of millions – the part of…
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Malcolm Roberts just gave a speech in Parliament. It is well worth recording here and…
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Thursday February 08
In the 1880’s shearers wielded a lot of influence on our country. Despite us not…
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Wednesday March 01
At the beginning of March, 2023, I join Monty in celebrating Irish month. There are…
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Thursday December 29
One of the most famous and best known characters in Australian folk lore, Ned Kelly…
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Saturday January 14
General Sir John Monash is one of the truly great Australians. He was an Australian…
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Friday July 14
Nearly 30 years has flowed under the bridge since I last owned a dog. That…
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Monday March 04
These are episides from Against the Wind , a 1978 Australian television miniseries. It is a historical drama…
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I think it’s safe to say that adventures of the more daring kind are often…
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Speckled about the steep slopes are clumps of small, fieldstone cottages. Their crumbling mortar and aging stones are victim…
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Nearly 30 years has flowed under the bridge since I last owned a dog. That…
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