Author Archives: AHC McDonald

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About AHC McDonald

Comedian, artist, photographer and critic. From 2007 to 2017 ran the culture and satire site The Worst of Perth

Wogs in Work

Posted on May 28, 2015 by AHC McDonald

Thought you might like to see how Melbourne does Cocii. First, you need an industrial wasteland of concrete and poisoned earth. Then, cloud up the sky. It is never gauche and relentlessly blue like Perth. THIS is post vibrant.  And … Continue reading →

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Yuk

Posted on May 27, 2015 by AHC McDonald

I’m glad it’s not a bronze of Andrew Forrest or May Gibbs, but is this what we want for public art? Can’t She-Ra stump up for a couple of Fernando Boteros? Are ciggies the new post vibrant? It’s all here. … Continue reading →

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Bayswater Resources

Posted on May 26, 2015 by AHC McDonald

Ok I’m back from Melbourne. I was going to extol the virtues of semi industrial Williamstown. But how could it compete with Bayswater’s vision for the future?  Or is that a small bar? And plans for small bars for the … Continue reading →

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Hang ’em

Posted on May 25, 2015 by AHC McDonald

Like partisans being hanged on the Russian Steppes...Collins Street Melbourne CBD. 

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Policy

Posted on May 22, 2015 by AHC McDonald

My policy on…potty mouths? Fitzroy. or alternatively, “Ahh, that’s where I left it.” 

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G’Day Bollards

Posted on May 21, 2015 by AHC McDonald

Melbourne seems to still be stuck in previbrancy. Geelong anyway.  

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Betrail

Posted on May 19, 2015 by AHC McDonald

They take their historic areas seriously in Melbourne. Just as ineffectually as we do – you should see the setback rorting – but more seriously. The Williamstown be-trail is a great case in point. Let the plastic containers wash up.  … Continue reading →

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CB&B

Posted on May 18, 2015 by AHC McDonald

Melbourne style. With unusual bonus boozie.  

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Rearranging

Posted on May 18, 2015 by AHC McDonald

I’m not really sure. I think it’s a maritime Dirty Dicks. Williamstown Victoria.  

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Radiation Cookbook

Posted on May 15, 2015 by AHC McDonald

What an outrage! The promised radiation cookery (strontium pintxos) turns out to be for a gas stove?! Might have to burn it.  

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