Elizabeth Hale writes the stories of Pooh and his friends, each one flawed but also delightful, demonstrate the ups and downs of life, held in a delicate and optimistic balance.
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Posted inSomething to Think About
Opinion: There’s a hole in our bucket
Annabel writes we are all fossil fuel junkies, currently living a perfect demonstration of collective addiction.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: The economy isn’t the problem – the story about it is
Denise says Australia is navigating a difficult global environment better than most, and the ‘crisis’ media coverage is chipping away at confidence.
Posted inEnvironmental, Something to Think About
Opinion: Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help
New research shows maintaining and restoring nature on farms can actually increase farmers’ productivity and profits.
Posted inFeatured, Tips and Tricks
Tips & Tricks: Money’s tight but food prices are up… here’s how to save
How can you reduce grocery costs without compromising taste and nutrition? Two experts share their advice.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: Hey Angus, we don’t want your ‘values’
RK Crosby says other than pulling the trigger yourself, there is absolutely nothing more antisemitic a person can do than use the targeted massacre of Jews as a justification to deliver the Neo-Nazis the white supremacist policy they want.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Chaffey’s Corner: Still a long way to go with the current crisis
In his latest newsletter, Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says there could be still a long way to go with the current fuel crisis.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Something to Think About
Denise’s Desk: When the World Wobbles, Steady Wins
Denise says right now, Australians aren’t just watching instability — they’re paying for it, every single week.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: “support local” is a myth
I have always believed we should support local business, and whenever you have a chance, you should choose a local over any big national company or whatever. But lately, there’s a particular business that’s crowing a lot about how we all need to support local business… last I checked, they didn’t support local business themselves. […]
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QW: A test of political effectiveness
Re: Extra diesel not getting to New England as fuel tensions persist How do you know when your political representatives are not valued in their respective Parliaments? Wait until there is a major emergency, natural or economic, and see which electorates get the support.