Another Night of Spin
A head of a federal budget that aims to re-define the contribution of the Labor Party to our national economic
Priorities
It is with morbid fascination that most Australians watch the political death throes of Julia Gillard. The press gallery can
A Rotting Fish
There is an old saying that ‘a fish rots from the head down’. The adage is an appropriate one as
“The Vibe”
When parliament is not sitting, one of my favourite activities is to drive around the state of South Australia talking
Engaging the Disengaged
“Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.” (W. B. Yeats) Effective communication is arguably
Putting Everything in Perspective
There is something about a funeral that puts everything else into perspective. In the past week I have attended two
Time to Get Mad
Peter Finch’s character gave a mesmerising speech in the 1976 movie Network. Urging viewers to voice their displeasure at
The Stifling Tyranny of Neo-Socialism
Despite the widespread cynicism attached to politicians by others, it is often said that we all have the interests of
Freedom is Making a Comeback
For as long as I can remember I have had a fascination with motorcycles. As a boy, this wasn’t
The Threat Within
If there has ever been any doubt that Australia is in the midst of radical change that threatens some of
The Carbon Tax is About Revenue, Not Results
The folly of Labor’s carbon tax is finally starting to dawn on business leaders in this country. Many of
Consumed by the Nanny State
Did you know that a long black coffee is two kilojoules? You’d know this if you ventured into McDonald’