James Macpherson
James Macpherson is a sought-after international speaker with a background in journalism at the Courier-Mail and Daily Telegraph. He previously pastored a significant church in Australia and South Africa. A well-recognised Australian journalist, James is a regular contributor to The Spectator and a host at Sky News. You can subscribe to receive all his articles on faith, culture and politics at his Substack.
Articles by James Macpherson:
5 June 2023
2.7 MINS
The Welcome to Country performed prior to Wednesday night’s State of Origin game in South Australia wasn’t a Welcome to Country at all… it was a condescending, browbeating lecture. And fans forced to sit through it should receive an apology. Most Australians wearily accept the [...]
31 May 2023
3.5 MINS
When it comes to mocking religion, the media is hardly inclusive. Sarah Harris, co-host of The Project, has conceded that a crass joke about Jesus by a comedian earlier this year should never have been broadcast on the program. But, speaking on the Matt Johns [...]
30 May 2023
2 MINS
There seems to be no shortage of people questioning willing to question or challenge taboos when it comes to children's sexuality. Maybe keep your children away from the New York Times. The paper’s movie critic Wesley Morris had this to say about the latest Disney version [...]
26 May 2023
1.4 MINS
Experts are warning that artificial intelligence threatens to upend life as we know it. Some of the world’s best minds – from Elon Musk to the late Stephen Hawking – have labelled AI a “profound risk to society and humanity” that could have “catastrophic” effects. [...]
25 May 2023
1.7 MINS
Would you be convinced by a fuselage? Qantas set to support Albo’s Voice. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is counting on Qantas to support the Indigenous Voice to Parliament by painting their planes in “Yes” livery. I doubt that a Qantas plane is going to be of much [...]
24 May 2023
2.9 MINS
Last Generation behaves like they're the only generation. They say that if you throw one coin into the Trevi Fountain you will return to Rome. If you throw two coins into the font – famous for its ancient Roman craftsmanship – you’ll fall in love [...]
23 May 2023
2.1 MINS
My first reaction to news that US President Joe Biden was this week awarded an honorary doctorate, was to ask, which university gives out PhDs in racial division? Silly me. Universities don’t do that, since it would mean giving honorary degrees to pretty much every [...]
22 May 2023
0.6 MINS
Rugby Australia has become the latest sporting code to announce their support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. However, the “last time” they decided to get involved in politics it was to “shut down the voice” of Israel Folau, says Sky News Australia host James [...]
19 May 2023
0.2 MINS
Joe Biden has cancelled his trip to Australia. We dodged a bullet! Plus, the Durham Report reveals the corruption in the FBI over the Trump-Russia collusion claims by Hillary Clinton. Enjoy this clip from last night’s episode of The Late Debate on Sky News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPnpVxggdRI
18 May 2023
3.8 MINS
Starbucks coffee chain spreads the transgendered gospel. As if to prove that they have learned absolutely nothing from the Bud Light fiasco, Starbucks has decided to make their coffee the brew of choice for the gender confused. It’s like they saw what trans influencer Dylan [...]
17 May 2023
0.2 MINS
You are the carbon they want to reduce. A Canadian military veteran has been offered euthanasia instead of a wheelchair ramp at her home. A rare mistake? Canadian academics reckon homeless people should be given access to euthanasia. And one in four Canadians agree. Heartbreaking. [...]
15 May 2023
0.4 MINS
Queensland’s Minister for Women has no idea what a woman is. Queensland Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman is the “world’s most inept women’s minister” following her comments on gender identity, says Sky News host James Macpherson. “Just because you preface your stupidity with ‘let’s be inclusive', doesn’t [...]
12 May 2023
0.7 MINS
This Weeks' Edition of Only in Victoria. The City of Melbourne is fast-tracking the creation of bike lanes in order to “tackle the nation’s climate emergency”. The council voted this week to bring forward the creation of 44km of bike lanes to help achieve its [...]
11 May 2023
3.2 MINS
Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop Authority recently advertised a $200,000 job. $200,000 a year. And can you imagine what it was for? Was it for a CEO? Was it for a CFO? A chief engineer, perhaps? A supply manager? Nope. No, and nah. It was for [...]
10 May 2023
0.7 MINS
Xi Jinping is shaking in his heels. The US Navy has appointed a drag queen as ‘digital ambassador’ to “encourage reluctant young” men to join, says Sky News host James Macpherson. “The Navy has appointed a drag queen to be the face of an online [...]
9 May 2023
1.9 MINS
Experts want an all-female space mission. Bigthink.com advertises that it publishes expert insights from the world’s greatest thinkers. This month, it proposed that the first crewed mission to Mars should be all female. “It’s not about fairness,” the website argued, “it’s about using every possible advantage.” According [...]
8 May 2023
0.2 MINS
"Let's finish the job," he says. Wait. When did he start? I’m not sure the phrase “Let’s finish the job” is a good one for Biden’s re-election bid. If he wins another four years it’s “Let's finish America”. https://youtu.be/EeqeTTCTZcI ___ Originally published at The [...]
5 May 2023
0.3 MINS
The bitter taste of your own medicine: US politician beats trans activists at their own game. Trans activists insist Indiana councilman Ryan Webb is “making a mockery of gender fluidity” by purporting to show her transition from a straight white man to a lesbian woman [...]
3 May 2023
0.2 MINS
Victorian Greens want kids to have access to injecting rooms. The Victorian Greens want children to be able to inject themselves with drugs at a government-run injecting facility. This raises the question: What drugs are the Victorian Greens on? Watch my take below… https://youtu.be/1HOrjXWFthI [...]
2 May 2023
0.2 MINS
... but it won't change the climate. King Charles has declined an offer to have a terminal at Heathrow Airport named in his honour. It would be inconsistent with his commitment to fighting climate change, you see. But don’t think that will stop him from [...]





