Tag Archives: news
Saving solo sailors
If you engage in extreme sports, by definition you accept there is a high degree of risk. Climb Mount Everest and there is a possibility you won’t make it down again. Abseil in a remote gorge and there’s a chance … Continue reading
Corker of a vice-regal problem
Good headline, but dud story. I was surprised to see it make the front page of The Age this morning that Governor General Quentin Bryce doesn’t know what to do with her overflowing wine cellar. The Governor General’s official residences … Continue reading
Being honest, rather than positive
A local businessman told me today the paper is too negative. “You have a responsibility to be positive about the town,” he said. I respect the man and he expressed a commonly held view, so I don’t deride it. As … Continue reading
Walkers wed in Walkerville
This is a cute story from The Australian: Where else would a pair of walkers get married but in Walkerville? Australia’s walking hero Jared Tallent desperately wanted the silver medal in yesterday’s 50km walk to go with his bronze from … Continue reading
Royal jammies go missing
There’s a nice teaser on the front page of the Herald-Sun today. Beside a picture of the Queen is text: “Victoria’s royal request: Hand back our PJs, Ma’am.” Intrigued, I turned to page seven and found it was somewhat misleading, … Continue reading
Parents should be licensed
The story that 18-month-old twins were found dead, apparently from neglect, in a Brisbane house defies belief. A 28-year-old man and his 30-year-old partner have been charged with failing to provide the necessities of life. The charges could be upgraded … Continue reading
Former Premier exhumed
We arrived in South Australia to hear and read the extraordinary story about Charles Kingston, a colonial Premier and founder of Australia, being exhumed for a paternity test at the request of an Adelaide businessman. Sounds like something out of … Continue reading
