There has been a frenzy of discussion over the last few days regarding the issue of talk show host Chrissie Swan, being photographed smoking while pregnant. It was covered in the Sunday Papers, talk back radio has been a buzz with… Read More ›
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Major News Stories of 2012 that caught my attention.
Like any year, there are many dramatic stories that make our mainstream news. Here are the ones that caught my attention in 2012 as I present a News Wrap Up of 2012. They are not in any particular order. 1)… Read More ›
Cyber Bullying Needs to be Stopped
Cyber bullying is becoming an increasing problem in Australia. Not only for school children, but indeed across the spectrum of the business, entertainment, political and church world. Famously, TV Personality Charlotte Dawson was hospitalised due to the bullying she… Read More ›
Nowra City Church’s Position on Asylum Seekers.
Recently I copied a Facebook post from Liberal Member for Gilmore, Joanna Gash’s Facebook Wall. The post said this: “ Did you know that more illegal boat arrivals have come this year, 11,616, – than in the entire 11 and… Read More ›
Report on National Others Week 2012
National Others Week (Oct 29-Nov 4 2012) has been a spectacular success, far exceeding our expectations. It is the outworking of the old saying, that “nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come”. Because of all the… Read More ›
Review of my Holiday in Bali.
Having just completed two weeks in Bali, one week in Kuta and the second week in Nusa Dua, I thought I would provide a product review of all the different products that I used as part of the holiday. Originally… Read More ›
My musings about the 10th Anniversary of the Bali Bombings, written whilst in Bali.
Friday the 12th of October 2012 (tomorrow as I write this), is the 10th Anniversary of the Bali Bombings. The bombings occurred in the tourist district of Kuta. The attack was claimed as the deadliest act of terrorism in the… Read More ›
National Others Week – 29th October to the 4th November 2012
National Others Week is 7 days where we will be taking the focus off ourselves and onto those around us. The key objective is to honor and acknowledge those who volunteer and serve the community; to… Read More ›
Homelessness in Australia–My research and thoughts.
The issue of homelessness is Australia is a strong statement of the failure of our nation collectively to look after those who are often the most vulnerable of Australians. This week is National Homeless Persons Week – 6th to… Read More ›
Suggested ALP Policies now that Treasurer Wayne Swan has admitted Bruce Springsteen is his economic inspiration.
This morning on the news they are reporting that the Australian Treasurer and currently acting Prime Minister of the Nation, gets his economic inspiration from Bruce Springsteen. I have not heard the context of the comment but I have immediately… Read More ›
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