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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Ban the Burqa
The burqa is no longer simply the symbol of female repression and Islamic culture, it is now emerging as the
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Debt and Taxes
It might not mean much to you right now but Greece has gone broke. It is so desperate for cash
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Australia’s Salary Cap
Sport holds a special place in the Australian community. We celebrate the victories of our favourite team (particularly when they
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Cash Splash Consequences
Australians are feeling the pinch. It is as clear as day when you walk in to a mostly empty service
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Still Out of Their Depth
Warren Buffett was attributed as saying that “it’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who’s
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Making Australia a Lighter Place
A lot has been said, researched and written about the problems associated with excess body weight. There are a myriad
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Public Concerned About a ‘Big Australia’
Australians may feel comfortable with a company known as the ‘Big Australian’ but an increasing number of people are feeling
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Should Voting be Voluntary?
The South Australian state election has been run and not quite won. Although it looks likely that Labor will form
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Freedom of Religion
Last week I was asked to vote for a Senate inquiry into the conduct of the Church of Scientology. The
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Sharia is Not an Option
A radical and dangerous change was proposed for Australia this week. A prominent Muslim leader called for parts of Islamic
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Finally – Muslim Leader Condemns Terrorism
It’s about time. I am referring to reports in the UK newspapers yesterday that a Muslim leader has finally
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A National Curriculum or Cultural Propaganda?
At a recent function in Naracoorte (in the south east of South Australia) I was asked by a guest to