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
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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
As with most of us, I like to think the mainstream media outlets in western democratic societies are fundamentally reliable in terms of providing us with genuine proven news, along with unbiased reporting and expert analysis. Certainly the ultra conservative … Continue reading
Here in the West, the major parties and their respective leaders are promising to fix anything and everything that’s wrong with Western Australia and Pauline, the Liberal’s new best friend, is saying what Liberals don’t want to be seen saying, … Continue reading
Fours years after campaigning very hard as an Independent for the Lower House seat of Kalamunda (see the story at this link: http://www.gregross.com.au/news-and-opinion/so-you-think-that-you-might-like-to-go-to-the-show-the-trials-of-a-first-time-battle-scarred-independent/ ), I unexpectedly found myself being asked by Julie Matheson if I would consider running as a … Continue reading