Victoria’s eyes
I recently had the experience of engaging with two Victorias. It was not planned – indeed, both ‘acquaintances’ were well…
Are you not entertained? Politics is the death of sport
I have a confession to make. Sometimes when I drive home, I listen to a sports talk-back radio program. Recently,…
De-radicalisation programs are a nonsense
There is so much confused thinking about thinking. It is some people’s belief that all you have to do to…
Republic: a play for unlimited power?
Like many, the passing of Queen Elizabeth the Faithful has given me pause. The carefully planned and executed traditions of…
Dear Prime Minister, I am confused
It might just be me, but I am confused about the first 100 days of our new Australian Prime Minister.…
The Voice: a hollow gesture?
Australia’s new Prime Minister is sending out what he believes is a clarion call to move on and support a…
St Greta’s school for the environment?
It is conceivable that sometime soon a group of parents and teachers will establish an entire school devoted to the…
The myth of unlimited resources
Money is simply an idea. It is a shortcut to make life, not only simpler, but more dynamic. It is…
Once a socialist, always a socialist
I remember the first time I sat in the old town square in Poznan, Poland. I was so taken by…
ATT: Service NSW – you do not ‘own’ our children
Last weekend I received a notice from Service NSW, which commenced as follows: Hello – Being together in a classroom…
The rise and rise of the Australian elites
Say goodbye to the lucky country
Covidphobia: a fear for our age
If you were asked, “What is your phobia?”, how would you answer? Traditionally, people have spoken of a fear of…
