Life, Law & Culture
The case for change to our political donations rules
3 April 2022
State politics has yet again been tainted by crooked donations. The Independent Commission Against Corruption [in New South Wales] made…
‘Unashamedly an election bribe’ – Read all about it!
30 March 2022
When Josh Frydenberg says his key cost-of-living budget measures are “temporary” and “targeted”, he’s precisely right, though the reasons are…
Coastal Risk, Climate Change, Sea Levels & Fremantle
28 March 2022
CoreLogic, the leading property data company, has just reported that $25 billion in Australian residential property is exposed to high…
Arrivederci e buona fortuna, Ersilia
27 March 2022
At the Capital radio station for seniors, where I volunteer for a couple of hours each week, I am sometimes…
Another lazy day at the river!
25 March 2022
So, what to do when the weather’s perfect? Perhaps wander down to the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan/Swan River and…
On your marks, get set, …
24 March 2022
Yes, the federal election is pretty much upon us. The PM and Anthony Albanese have been travelling the country in…
Book Review – Only Birds Above ~ Plus Zoom Interview With Portland Jones
22 March 2022
With Ukraine happening all around me as I began reading Portland Jones’ second novel, Only Birds Above, just published by…
Flurona? Sounds a bit like an Everly Brothers hit, no?
17 March 2022
When it comes to respiratory viruses, COVID has been our greatest concern over the past two winters. So you might…
Thinking of buying an electric vehicle for your next car? Here’s the market outlook and what to consider
17 March 2022
As petrol prices soar and climate change impacts make themselves felt, many people are likely wondering if their next car…







