Our site may be only one tiny corner of the internet, but when it comes to covering the Chanukah Massacre, we choose the light.
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Posted inRegulars
Chaffey’s Corner – Final for the year
Our nation mourns the tragedy at Bondi. We stand with the Jewish community and honour the heroes who risked their lives. As the year ends, I reflect on our values and my first seven months as Member for Parkes.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: trains
Rick Banyard from Warratah West says the rail industry’s $38.8 billion contribution to the economy highlights a missed opportunity for the Armidale Regional Council area, arguing the local economy cannot afford to ignore the potential of freight and passenger trains.
Posted inFeatured, National
Bondi attack came after huge increase in online antisemitism: research
At least 16 people – including a ten-year-old child – are dead after two men opened fire on a crowd of people celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah on Sunday in a public park at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Many more are injured.
Posted inRegulars, Something to Think About
Denise’s Desk: Our Youth Are Leading the Way in Innovation and Compassion
Denise has been thinking about how inspiration comes from the most unexpected places.
Posted inTips and Tricks
DIY Done Right: Upgrading Your Entertaining Areas Without Breaking Your Back
Toa Fereti says too many renovation projects fall off the rails due to a lack of a clear plan, or right tools, turning a labour of love into back-breaking exercise.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Maybe just shush
Sounds like Chaffey (Chaffey’s Corner Labor-Greens environmental deal) should stay in his own corner and at least contemplate the old addage…”It maybe better to say nothing and be considered a fool than speak out and leave no doubt.”
Posted inLetters
Letter: More voices added to call for better rural health
Jack Arnold writes that Dr McGirr is to be commended for acting on the rural health situation.
Posted inFeatured, Regulars, Social, Solutions
Who you know can’t be the qualification
Dean Foley says when jobs, grants and contracts keep circling the same small group, people stop debating policy and start debating trust.
Posted inFeatured, Regulars, Social
Denise’s Desk: Stop Ranking Our Schools! Why League Tables Harm Students and Communities
Denise McHugh writes that NAPLAN league tables have a real human cost – and we deserve better.