Arthur’s last hurrah: Calwell, Whitlam & the Ky visit to Australia*
By Phillip Deery In the torrent of tributes for Gough Whitlam after his death in October 2014, it is easy to forget the rancour and […]
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Ward 8B North, Bed 32
By Ross Sharp “What are you doing?!” the nurse snaps at the man in the bed opposite mine. The man is a recalcitrant patient. He will […]
Another meaning of 25 April – when words are stones
By Dr George Venturini Born in the grandfather’s home which was frequently honoured with the presence of Giacomo Matteotti, one of the most famous victims […]
Bed time – Scourge of the Toddler World
Getting children to bed can often be an exercise in frustration and a test of patience. Guest blogger Matt Rae offers some suggestions. A question […]
Drugs and Depression
Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot believed to have deliberately guided Flight 4U9525 into the French Alps killing all 150 people on board was reportedly suffering from depression, and […]
iPad winners announced
After 3 weeks the wait is over and the winners have been drawn. But before we announce the winners we would like to take this […]
Stopping the Travellers
AIMN reader Anne N Byam shares some of her views with us. First, this Government will do absolutely NOTHING to improve health initiatives, give refuge […]
Handling Toddler Tantrums: Soothing the Savage Beast
Most parents have had to deal with tantrums from their children particularly when kids are at a young age. Matt Rae offers a few tips […]
Keeping active if you have chronic conditions
Chronic conditions can strike at any age. For some conditions, such as the arthritis family, exercise is vital. Yet one can easily over do it […]
We’re giving away an iPad
Many people have emailed The AIMN to ask if we will be introducing a ‘subscriber pays’ system. The short answer to that is “NO”. The […]
Dinner Time Science and Vegetarians
Getting kids to eat at dinner time can often be a struggle. Matt Rae and his partner found that sometimes it’s just a matter of […]
Australian Identity: Advancing or Waltzing?
Since Federation, the Australian population has changed dramatically, and now Australia has become one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. We are […]
“The Rise and Fall of Australia”
Book Review by John Lord Nick Bryant Is a BBC correspondent and author who often appears on Q&A and The Drum. I made the dreadful […]
Of Life and Death
A short story by John Lord based on a real life event. I was 15 years young when death introduced itself. Just a kid enjoying […]
Airpower Hopes: The West verses the Islamic State, and the evolution of warfare
Political leaders should not embrace the ‘can do’ elements airpower offers, but instead seek longer-term policies which inevitably would not have the volatile backlashes associated […]