Random thoughts and observations
I wrote a few weeks ago about the road toll and an idea to reduce it. I suspect that most traffic-related charges these days result from cameras and ray guns. When was the last time you heard of someone charged with overtaking on double lines, failing to indicate when turning or failing to stop at [...]
Prince Charles has set a new record as the longest heir in waiting for a world monarchy, notching up a record 59 years and 74 days in his wait to be King of Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Charles has surpassed the previous record set by Edward VII when he finally succeeded Queen Victoria [...]
Adam Gilchrist dropped a bombshell by announcing his retirement from all forms of the game during the Adelaide Test. As a young boy I idolised Allan Border and thought nobody could replace him in the pantheon of cricket greats. Gilchrist came close. He is a sensational batsman and a great bloke. I won’t compare him [...]
John Anderson was a strange choice to review the structure and operations of the National Party following its disastrous Federal Election performance, considering he was an architect of the party’s demise. The Nationals were indistinguishable from the Liberals under his leadership. It’s difficult to pinpoint any National Party legacy from the former Coalition Government. The [...]
There is speculation the new State Government will ban plastic shopping bags to shore up its green credentials. City dog owners are unhappy with the idea because they use plastic bags to hold the poop they scoop. I’d prefer to see the government discourage plastic bags, rather than abolish them. They should implement a 10-cent [...]
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