THE CHIPS ARE DOWN

Who would have thought in the 2020s the future of Australia would be held to ransom by a Flintstone’s lodge meeting and a hatful of random nutters. On the fringes we have the inevitable attempt by Pauline to get her beak in. Mind you there is a lesson for us all in what Pauline says, that is, if your local fish and chip shop lady starts sounding like she is making sense on national politics, take yourself outside and give yourself a couple of quick uppercuts. Trevor Graham

Battery Point