„… for we are not a republic… but Australians are deeply obedient and conformist“ Two events are guaranteed to monopolise Australian print, radio and TV news for days, even weeks: a footballer grazing his knee, and a British royal dying, marrying or acting disgracefully. Our sport obsession is understandable, if regrettable, but my fellow Australians’ absorption in the British royal family is more troubling. It has been explained as everyday fascination with the deeds and misdeeds of the rich and famous: for a British royal, substitute Johnny Depp, Britney Spears orRead More