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The word ‘safe’ is too often coupled with Australia: a safe country, a safe bet for investment and a safe and stable society. Indeed, we’ve been playing it safe since Federation in 1901, when a limp union was cobbled together and Australia so courteously came into being. We pride ourselves on being a straight shootin’ bunch, devoid of the unnecessary complexities that plague many European societies. A country where you call a bucket a bogger, and do so in the politest of manners. A country where certain things are just the way they are, and there’s no need to bloody question them – like a Sunday roast at mum’s, and orderly waiting in the queue to buy your midweek Lotto ticket. A country where you either vote Liberal or Labor, but you’re still a nice bloke or sheila either way. Similarly, our political system has operated under a squeaky clean set of gentlemanly conventions – a system where the Prime Minister sits on top, the Governor General takes a ceremonial back seat and the house is overlorded by two parties, and two parties alone!
Well, by golly we’ve gone and shoved a firecracker up that one haven’t we! We’ve gone and got ourselves in a right pickle and no one – not even the Governor General – knows where they stand, or how to get us out of the mess. It’s like everyone turned up for the chook raffle and the unthinkable has
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happened and two people have the same number. What to do now? You can’t exactly cut the chicken in half… What the 2010 federal election has exposed is something most would much prefer to deny: that beneath our polished veneer, Australia is a far more complex country than we care to admit. Like the European experience, cracks are beginning to show in a system whose cogs of convention are rusty and are in need of replacement. The rise of the Greens, the reemergence of the Nationals, the move to independents and the epic defection away from the ruling ALP are all clear signs that people are sick to death of the dull politeness that’s plagued this country for a century. We are no longer that predictable little sun soaked island way down there. We’re much deeper and complex than that, right down to what we eat, what we think and how we vote. It’s time to seize this momentous opportunity – we have a country to reinvent.
Cirque du Soleil - the acrobatic show that revolutionised Las Vegas entertainment – is returning to Australia. The troupe will perform Saltimbanco, one of the most company’s best known and loved shows in a nationwide tour. The show promises to be a spectacular production, showcasing awe-inspiring agility and artistry. You can catch Cirque du Soleil in Perth at Challenge Stadium, from Thursday, April 21, 2011. Tickets go on sale nationally on Monday, October 18. For more information visit cirquedusoleil.com.
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The global rock juggernaut U2 is coming to Perth! Yes, you have read correctly – the Irish lads and rock’n’roll legends will be rolling in on Saturday, December 18, for what will surely be the biggest gig of the year at Subiaco Oval, as part of their 360° world tour. It is the first time the band has rocked Perth since the Popmart tour in 1998. As usual the band have a NASA-scale budget for their live show, which will feature a 150 feet steel structure, rotating bridges and a cylindrical video system of interlocking LED panels. That Bono – he does love building bridges. And in other big news, they’ll be accompanied by Mr Suave himself JAY-Z. Tickets for the rock’n’roll (and R&B) circus go on sale on Friday, September 3, with prices starting at $39.90 (hoorah for honest ticket prices). For full details of vendors and prices head to u2.com.
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When you hear the word ‘twilight’ these days chances are your mind will conjure up an image of an angsty teen in a volatile relationship with a vampire. But it’s time to change your thinking patterns because One Movement For Music has just announced a special Twilight Festival. With naught a pair of vampire fangs in sight, the Twilight Festival will take over The Esplanade on Friday, October 8, from 5pm for a concert under the stars with some of music’s biggest names. And bringing the song will be Canadian songstress Sarah McLachlan, Court Yard Hounds (starring members of country superstars Dixie Chicks), Paul Kelly, Kate Miller-Heidke, Pink Martini, Lil’ Band O’ Gold, Mama Kin and Kadangyan. To get the full rundown on all things One Movement, and to secure your tickets for the Twilight Festival, jump online to onemovementmusic.com.
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Get ready Perth because a brand new festival is about to hit our shores and it’s a doozy. The No Sleep Til Perth concert will invade Arena Joondalup on Sunday, December 12, with sets by some of heavy music’s biggest names. Headlining the festival will be thrash act Megadeth, who have promised to play Rust In Peace in its entirety. Joining Megadeth will be punk rockers NOFX, Dropkick Murphys, Parkway Drive, Gwar, Alkaline Trio, Katatonia, Frenzal Rhomb, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, 3 Inches Of Blood, Suicide Silence, August Burns Red, We Came As Romans, House Vs Hurricane, Break Even, Heroes For Hire, Confession, Antagonist Ad, The Outsiders, Shitripper and Leeches. Tickets for this massive festival go on sale on Thursday, September 9, from ticketmaster.com.au. Get some rest…
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