Tag Archives: society
Reputations need protection
I took a mild interest in the Sunday Age story this morning about a parent who set up a website criticising a school and its principal after her son was expelled for bullying. Tintern is an Anglican grammar school in … Continue reading
Roundabouts reflect society
Roundabouts are like a microcosm of society. Some people go through them too aggressively and some are too defensive. Not enough are sensible like me. In Mount Gambier, authorities prefer roundabouts on major roads because truck drivers don’t like red … Continue reading
Business on holidays and holy days
The Irish Times reports that hotels in Limerick will be allowed to open on Good Friday this year for the first time because a major rugby match is being played in the town that day. Publicans took the matter to … Continue reading
Clarke abandons teammates and fans
Allan Border famously banned wives and girlfriends from travelling with the Australian cricket team on the 1989 Ashes tour of England. Border insisted that winning had to come first, and that’s what happened. He still cops flak about the decision … Continue reading
Child Protection Act and video recording
My youngest daughter Maggie (5) had her dance concert this weekend. She’s been going to ballet lessons most Saturday mornings throughout the year and this was the big finale. The dance academy is very professional and has an excellent reputation … Continue reading
Reporting suicide
Reporting suicide is a virtual taboo in the Australian media. Authorities are reluctant to divulge information or comment on suicide cases. Pressure comes to bear on journalists and editors to not report suicides at all, presumably out of a copycat … Continue reading
Demise of the humble hanky
With southern Australia in the grip of flu season I was shocked to discover this week the humble hanky is no longer socially commonplace. Writing in The Border Watch forum, Ebony Jackson says “thank goodness the hanky is history”. Just … Continue reading
