Random thoughts and observations
My favorite online newspaper is The Age. It gives a good snapshot of the day’s main stories, with links to breaking news. Important events are posted as they happen. It’s so good in fact that I don’t buy The Age any more, except on Saturdays. That says something, doesn’t it? How much longer can newspapers [...]
I can’t understand the fuss regarding a possible identity card for all Australians. Forget the “war on terror” and think about how practical such a card would be. Opening a bank account or seeking a credit card is a difficult process that involves digging out birth certificates, licences and various other forms of identification. We [...]
The Australian Labor Party is surely at a crossroads. Whether it can become relevant again at a national level remains to be seen. I’m probably not the only person nervous about the looming prospect of John Howard controlling the Senate. I would feel much safer with the balance of power in the hands of a [...]
Carter Holt Harvey announced today that it will reduce sawn timber production in Myrtleford, costing 50 jobs. This is devastating news for Myrtleford and, in my view, reflects poorly on the company, which has arguably been mismanaged and cares little about its regional production sites. Carter Holt Harvey is a New Zealand firm. When I [...]
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