As The Daily Telegraph publishes the annually revised list of Sydney’s Top 100 Power Players, I guess it highlights the limitations of “renewable human energy” and the sad reality that […]
Read MoreMelbourne trams.
After a recent visit (under duress) to Melbourne, I was appalled at the ugliness of their worn out trams. They contrast greatly with Sydney’s aesthetic new light rail. Sydney has […]
Read MoreVics with blinkers on
Racing Victoria continues to wage war against the NSW-inspired Everest horse race (“Peak hypocrisy”, 14/10). To suggest that two horse races on the same day would be competitive rather than […]
Read MoreJeff Kennett
After a bruising career as Victorian premier in the 1990s, Jeff Kennett earned our universal approbation for his caring role as the human face of Beyond Blue. During the live […]
Read MoreBad publicity for AFL
AFL player Andrew Brayshaw has forgiven Andrew Gaff for the cowardly punch that left him with a broken jaw and minus a few teeth (“Battered Brayshaw forgives”, 10/8). Nevertheless, for […]
Read MoreHome grown problem
The unexpected benefits of working from home during Covid have seen a reluctance to return to the work-place. (Use it, don’t lose it, 28/2). Little doubt, those in the “hands […]
Read MoreTime to ditch the useless QR code check-ins
The management of Covid in NSW has been cleverly strategic and deserves praise. Lives have been saved and the media has sensibly educated a good-hearted public, which through compliance has […]
Read MoreAnti-Covid weaponry
Three cheers to The Daily Telegraph for another excellent editorial acclaiming the new Covid treatment Molnupiravir, which has had revolutionary success in saving lives. (Covid cavalry joins battle, 4/10). Several […]
Read MoreName and shame Covidiots
Many of the philosophies and practices of the medical profession are to be acclaimed in helping the NSW government manage Covid. However, the idea that individuals’ identities should always be […]
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