Line of Thought
Line of Thought is a cartoon published online by Phil Somerville. It aims to get away from the flatter ground of a daily newspaper-style editorial cartoon and seek the slightly longer view from a nearby hilltop.
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Line of Thought is a cartoon published online by Phil Somerville. It aims to get away from the flatter ground of a daily newspaper-style editorial cartoon and seek the slightly longer view from a nearby hilltop.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Common terms explained.
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