Of Crickets and Oxen
Because half a dozen grasshoppers under a fern make the field ring with their importunate chink, whilst thousands of greatcattle,
Into the Heavy Load of Green Dreams
There are always choices in the journey of life that will determine the ultimate destination. It applies equally to individuals,
Time to Restore Common Sense
Many readers would have heard the phrase ‘there is nothing common about common sense’. Unfortunately there is increasing evidence that
Gillard on the Wrong Path
Our Prime Minister has declared that Europe has been living beyond its means. Further, she has stated that US President
Write Down, Speak Up
How time flies when you are having fun. This week marks three years since I began to write my regular
The Beginning of the End
This week is likely to mark the final betrayal of the Australian people by Prime Minister Gillard. The expected passage
Hysterics and Hypocrisy
Since my election to the Senate I have always sought to speak up for common sense and the values and
Is Scepticism Back in Fashion?
Something unusual happened this week – a bunch of scientists became sceptics. Don’t be alarmed, they are not questioning climate
Green Shadow over Free Speech
There is a dark shadow creeping across the Australian political landscape that threatens one of the most important elements of
Open Letter to Niki Savva
This letter is a response to journalist Niki Savva’s demand that I be sacked from the frontbench for questioning
There is a Better Way
In the face of continued hardship it is easy for individuals to become resigned to their apparent fate. Whether it
A Great Honour
This week I became godfather to some good friends’ son. In today’s day and age, when the development of