John Hanscombe
National reporter, Australian Community MediaTeen ban ignores the elephant in our pockets
The smartphone is just as addictive as social media.
John Hanscombe
No return or refund when an MP defects
Barnaby Joyce's defection raises a perennial question.
John Hanscombe
The rules on taxpayer-funded frolics at fault
Anika Wells isn't the first to hide behind the guidelines.
John Hanscombe
Melanesia to Mac Point: the cargo cult mindset
The promise of prosperity should be taken with a sack of salt.
John Hanscombe
After the ban parents must lead by example
Kids are clever - and they can spot hypocrisy from a mile off.
John Hanscombe
The good, the bad and the ugly of our politics
From a distance, the shenanigans in Canberra look like a bad sideshow.
John Hanscombe
One final postcard, this time from home
Travel is full of surprises but a pleasant time at Sydney airport was unexpected.
John Hanscombe
Whimsy, reflection and a memorable public toilet
No one does the business of doing your business quite like the Japanese.
John Hanscombe
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Pinch-yourself moments come readily in this mystical landscape
Soft contemplation and high-octane adventure all in the one place.
John Hanscombe
Cod testes and crickets: tastebuds are dancing
Food should always be part of the adventure, especially in rural Japan.
John Hanscombe
