Politicising the Public Service: Nobody does it better than the LNP
As an observer, I am becoming convinced that current government ineptitude is the price we are paying for the politicisation of the Australian Public Service […]
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Time for action
Recently, a friend of mine had problems with his AIMN subscription, but when I later asked if it was sorted out, he responded that he […]
Cyclone Tracy: a disaster in another time
It is just over 45 years since Cyclone Tracy virtually destroyed Darwin. It was the event which put Darwin on the map for many Australians […]
The economy is not our master
I have a very dear family member, who subscribes to The Australian, and with whom relations have been heavily stressed in ‘debating’ what I see […]
Insanity rules
Just how blind to reality are these people who currently strut the stage as elected Members of Parliament, selected to govern Australia? Grieving relatives of […]
Beyond reasonable doubt
While a far from perfect system, trial by jury has certain important features which should be taken into account in making our own judgements on […]
The damage Scott Morrison and his policy vacuum are inflicting on this country will be felt for decades
You could probably divide the world’s adult population into three groups. Those who have minds open to accepting new knowledge, those who have trouble absorbing […]
We were once the envy of the world, but look at us now
“Politics is a set of activities associated with the governance of a country or an area. It involves making decisions that apply to group of […]
Tropical winners
On 1 January 2021, I shall celebrate having lived for 50 years in Darwin, the Top End capital of the Northern Territory. Just a year […]
Divided we fail – united we can achieve miracles!
There are so many questions to which we seem unable to find answers, despite learning more and more about the human brain and the processes […]
My New Year Resolution: Goodbye, Morrison
I seldom make New Year resolutions, but this year cries out for an exception. So – here it is: “I will do everything in my […]
Scott Morrison should resign
When our accidental-Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, took office, he swore an oath to ‘be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the […]
China: before or after?
Not being an expert on China or its history, ancient or modern, the following observations are just that. Comments on what I have read and […]
Has Australia lost its moral compass?
As an agnostic, with no small children close to home needing to believe in Santa Claus, I still feel the world owes recognition to Jesus […]
Richard Muller and the conversion of a climate change sceptic
I had lunch with my younger son (in his early 50s!) today and, as nearly always, the issue of climate change came up. Getting other […]