Weekly Dose of Common Sense
On Overnight Success
It often takes decades to be deemed an 'overnight success' and that maxim has been proven true once again.
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Foreign Investment and the National Interest
Foreign investment is a hot topic that seems to polarise Australians. It’s also a matter that isn’t always
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Who's Pulling the Strings?
I have just returned from two days in South Australia’s Riverland district. It’s a beautiful and productive part
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Recognise What?
There’s been a lot of media commentary about the meeting of Aboriginal activists demanding changes to our Constitution. The
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Words are not enough
Words can scarcely do justice in condemning the barbarism attached to the Manchester bombing. Unfortunately it is not the first,
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Time to Strengthen Australia
One question I am often asked is what impact Australian Conservatives might have on the election of a Federal Coalition
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Unhappily Ever After?
For the first time in many months I am struggling to choose a topic for my Weekly Dose of Common
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Coalition's Labor Budget
Last night’s budget makes one thing crystal clear. Under the major parties, Australia is headed toward European levels of
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The Government's Spending Binge
The government has been on a spending binge this week. It has announced it will fund the second Sydney airport
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Disunity on our day of National Unity
Like many other Australians I attended a local Anzac Day dawn service to remember the sacrifice that so many have
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Out and About in Regional South Australia
I am out and about in regional South Australia this week. It’s my favourite part about being involved in
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A Blessed Easter to All
For the religious and non-religious alike, our nation celebrates one of our best cultural traditions this week – Easter. For Christians
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What are we leaving our children?
Like many parents, I often reflect on the state of the world we are leaving our children. As a South