Full marks to journalist Tyson Jackson, demonstrating literary excellence with his use of homonyms to amusingly introduce his story about new lion cubs at the Western Plains Zoo (“Pride of […]
Read MoreKarma can be cruel
The philosophy of karma is surely demonstrated this month in some decisions of our new Premier Chris Minns with stinging, yet deserved consequences. Karma specifically punishes us for past errors […]
Read MoreBeauty … myth or reality?
Premier Dominic Perrottet is perhaps placing too much faith in a fairytale magic mirror when he pledges to beautify Sydney, making it more liveable and workable. (Sydney is sitting pretty, […]
Read MoreExcuses, excuses
Your editorial about sharing hardship to lighten the load was well captioned by the catch cry that “we are all in ‘this’ together.” (Our rules are not for rulers, 25/11). […]
Read MoreFast track to closed border
The Newcastle to Queensland Pacific Highway dual carriageway will soon be completed, ending generations of head-on collisions, snail-trail delays through busy towns and road-lock behind caravan-towers without overtaking lanes. (End […]
Read MoreIt’s watching a scene from Monty Python
NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay has announced her Shadow Cabinet (Labor’s strange shadow puppets, 4/7). With 26 members getting a promotion, it’s regrettable that she exhausted credible portfolios and adopted […]
Read MoreValour of Roosters unmatched
Afire with football feather-fever from kick-off, the Pointsbet Stadium surely witnessed the best game of the season as the Sydney Roosters downed the Sharkies in a panoply of spectacular table-turning […]
Read MoreAnd we sang as Matildas waltzed
While the old swamp lands of Homebush might have had its share of billabongs in its time, the women’s national soccer team, the Matildas were certainly dancing to a superior […]
Read MoreDifferent alarm bells ringing about origin
Full marks to the Telegraph for its brilliant front page segue on Wednesday and Thursday, redefining ‘origin’, changing sports and modestly exhibiting a Benedict Arnold perception of loyalty. (They’re simply […]
Read MoreThis field of dreams can be a big hit
Three cheers to Anthony Field for relaunching his career in the entertainment industry by seeking to own a team in the best game on the planet. (It’s the buy of […]
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