I would like to sincerely thank all of the Southern Downs residents who supported me in my recent election campaign. Even though I didn’t have quite enough votes to get me over the line, I appreciated the number of voters who gave me their tick of approval. It was a very interesting time. I have [...]
Well, the Budget has been published and there is one very glaring omission. Pensions did not get a mention. Every now and then we hear someone going on about the Stolen Generation, well let me say that now we have another topic, the forgotten and ignored generation, which correctly describes pensioners. I urge all pensioners [...]
Many community members do not accept Ergon Energy’s verbal statement regarding the legal liability being put to rest (Free Times, May 10). The prospect of any potential litigation is regarded by landholders and community members as a very serious matter. There is nothing in today’s society that prevents one person from instituting legal proceedings against [...]
Not long ago, I wrote about a Yeti. It looks like it was back on our property very early this Sunday morning. Both our dogs went crazy! I looked outside and saw a big figure that just disappeared near my car. This morning, there were big round footprints all around the car. These prints were [...]
Prime Minister Gillard established Fair Work Australia as a quasi judicial body and, under section 361, removed the presumption of innocence. After nearly four years Fair Work has handed down its finding of guilt but Gillard, Labor and their supporters refuse to accept their decision as it doesn’t suit their political needs. The findings of [...]
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the National Board) recognises that May is an important month for Australia’s 340,000 enrolled and registered nurses, nurse practitioners, midwives and eligible midwives. The International Day of the Midwife on May 5 and International Nurses Day on May 12 are perfect opportunities to reflect on the invaluable contribution [...]
It seems that whenever global warming alarmists have no supporting evidence or logic, they resort to name calling using terms such as “vested interests”. Warmists claim that earth’s climate is controlled by man-made carbon dioxide, mainly from coal and oil. A huge climate industry has been constructed on this flimsy foundation. Is Australia best served [...]
No wonder Bob Brown resigned before the ‘carbon tax’ was implemented as he didn’t want to be on the receiving end of a backlash of hostility from the community. The annual Green Oration on the Greens website, (March 23) which was mainly hushed up by the party, would be a contributing factor. His speech begins [...]
Denigration of gay people needs to stop. While the gay lobby appears confident and aggressive, many gay individuals continue to find themselves alienated. Gay marriage is the wrong answer, however. Gay couples already have the same rights as de factos. It would be sad if it becomes discrimination to suggest a child is best with [...]
It has been brought to my attention that the position of my car adjacent to Weeroona Park may have been misinterpreted by those attending the Anzac Day observances as having a crass and political motive; I assure them that this was not the case. I apologise to anyone genuinely distressed by this, and I ask [...]
