It might not be politically correct among the TV foodie-elite to sing the nutritional praises of McDonald’s and its diverse and delicious sugar hits. After all, these food-Nazis extol healthy […]
Read MoreConcerned Freddie on right track
NRL superstar Brad Fittler is right to work with NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller after so much vicious juvenile violence on and off the football fields of Sydney recently (Old […]
Read MoreBailee takes long blow to boys on the board
State TAFE Minister Geoff Lee correctly implies that we are needing to retrain our workers to focus on where the jobs are and not be blinded by the ego boosting […]
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Next gen’s response sparks hope
Ivan Pavlov’s dogs taught the world of psychology about conditioning in the 19th Century. Now Drew Pavlou, his near-namesake, and his dogs Max and Luna are repeating history. (Like a […]
Read MoreHighlight for India
News that Barry O’Farrell has been appointed as High Commissioner to India should be welcomed by all sides of politics. (Look, it’s Bombay Barry, 19/2). After years in opposition as […]
Read MorePlus side of Korean saga
Australians, who venture into harm’s way overseas may cause our government considerable cost and “diplomatic capital” in getting them repatriated. However, Alek Sigley is not your average adventurer (Missing Aussie […]
Read MoreLeague spirit is alive
In a world where most of our news is bad, my heart leapt for joy at the reporting of former rugby league giant Tim Pickup being safely found. (Footy great […]
Read MoreSlater’s importance
Great result from the NRL panel as it ruled on the Billy Slater shoulder charge issue. Rugby league has two masters. The first is the set of rules for the […]
Read MoreCharlotte’s legacy
News of the untimely death of 12-year-old Charlotte because of her perceived bullying at school is heartbreaking to us all (“We need to listen and tell her story”, DT, 24/9). […]
Read MoreIn praise of teachers
Education is a lifetime experience as many of us continue to learn from the school of hard knocks in this socially challenging world. MLC Rachel Merton’s fanciful comments idealising kids […]
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