Tag Archives: Western-Australia
The Buswell-Carles affair
I mentioned yesterday there have been two larger-than-life stories in the news this week. One concerned the rugby league salary cap scandal; the other involved Western Australia’s (former) Treasurer Troy Buswell and his affair with Greens MP Adele Carles. I … Continue reading
WA election result
Western Australia voted last weekend and the result is still unknown. I’ve avoided commenting until now, even though I have much to say. I voted for Tony Crook (Nationals) in Kalgoorlie. He lost on preferences, but the state Nationals are … Continue reading
Cost of living
It’s very expensive to live in remote towns such as Kalgoorlie. It’s worse in the Pilbara, from what I can tell, but Kalgoorlie certainly isn’t cheap. We had subsidised housing there, which made it reasonably affordable. When considering a move … Continue reading
Crossing the Nullarbor
We successfully crossed the Nullarbor in two cars with four kids and arrived safely today in Moonta Bay on Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. We’re resting here a couple of days while waiting for our furniture to catch up. We’ll … Continue reading
Don’t wee in the bush
Just browsing the Kalgoorlie Miner web site and gained a reminder about this story. An 11-year-old boy on a camping trip discovered a skeleton when he went for a pee. I received a message from the boy’s mother following a … Continue reading
Subiaco team of the century
It was good to see both Haydyn Buntons honored in Subiaco Football Club’s team of the century. The senior Bunton (pictured) was an automatic selection, winning three Brownlow medals and three Sandovers. He is arguably the greatest player ever. His … Continue reading
Local government reform
I don’t understand why the West Australian Government doesn’t just get on with the job of local government reform. It’s another example of indecision and lack of leadership. Add it to the list with daylight saving and retail trading hours. … Continue reading
