Although politics fascinate me on many levels, the one country I’ve taken very little interest in politically, is my place of birth, Aotearoa – The Land of the Long White Cloud – New Zealand. However the reported rise of the … Continue reading
Category Archives: News and Opinion
The debacle of Section 44 and refusal by conservative politicians to stand down until the High Court rules, appears to completely undermine a basic tenant of our legal system – that of ignorance of a law being held to be … Continue reading
The outcry over the verdict of the death of Elijah Doughty, has become alarming, it’s reached a stage where if one is not seen to adhere to the view that it was a racist murder, you’re shot down in flames. … Continue reading
I wrote these thoughts down on my Facebook page, which I do keep private, however a number of friends have asked to share it, so I’m posting it as a public blog. Trump fatigue, for me, is now confirmed daily, … Continue reading
Mt Nameless, just outside (3.5kms – the turn-off is actually on the road to the mine), at 1,128m high, is the second highest accessible mountain in Western Australia. The track though relatively easy, is rough and really only suited to … Continue reading
My wife and I went to Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza show last Saturday – it was so breathtakingly good, I decided to give a daughter to two tickets for her birthday. Knowing we had a very busy week coming up, … Continue reading
This gallery features a couple of shots of each car, in alphabetical order (Driver’s surname) With DJR Team Penske taking it to Red Bull and passing them, plus Chas Mostert finding his mojo again, not to mention Garth Tander and … Continue reading
Anyone regularly travelling north on the Kwinana Freeway is aware that it’s a nightmare from 6.00am through to 6.00pm, with a brief respite from 11.30am through to 2.30pm. Rowley Road to Armadale Road is dreadful, but the next leg … Continue reading
I’m currently receiving multiple ‘same question’ emails from nurses re my position on nurse / patient ratios, obviously part of a well-orchestrated campaign, not that I have anything against that, or nurses! I note WA nurses are campaigning strongly for … Continue reading
A dad of four and granddad of three, married to Ann (they’ve just celebrated their second wedding anniversary). After a long period in West Australian tourism as a tour guide driver (something he still loves), followed by many years … Continue reading