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Category Archives: NEWSMAKERS
Do something spontaneous!
When was the last time you did something spontaneous? Something a little bit off the wall, unexpected and unusual. Something which reminded you of other times – times in your life when spontaneity was as natural as breathing. You never … Continue reading
Disabled people have feelings too
Disabled people have feelings too No parent should have to bury their child. But that was the reality for Katrina and Rob Young when they said good bye to their seven-year-old daughter Amelia at Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery just over … Continue reading
Gays should marry
I grew up in Wahroonga on the upper North Shore in Sydney. Nothing much happened in Wahroonga. Divorce was rare, abuse not seen, nor talked about and drugs and alcohol were other people’s problems occurring over the bridge or on … Continue reading
Winners are sometimes losers
Sure, you came last, but guess what? You still get a ribbon darling! And yes, you can’t sing, but hey, you get to be in the choir anyway. And who cares if you’ve got two left feet, of course you … Continue reading
Ice Skating Champions’ Priceless Performance
The thing I love about my world are the contrasts. My friends provide many, weaving a colourful tapestry around me of different political persuasions and religions. Some are married, others remain single, some are housewives, others more career driven. All … Continue reading
Gotta love Sydney!
I unexpectedly fell in love last weekend, seduced by a familiar smooth operator I’ve probably taken too much for granted in the past. This heartbreaker wasn’t a fella, but a lady, my very own city of Sydney. Having lived here … Continue reading
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Lost in One Direction
No Direction for One Direction So there I was alert and alarmed, ready for action. The left forefinger was on the telephone button, the headsets were on, the right forefinger was hovering over the keyboard. I was on a mission. … Continue reading
Community still tight
It’s very rare these days that people leave me gobsmacked. But last week you did. You know exactly who you are. You’re the ones who banded together to help out a northern beaches mum and her disabled twins. You’re the … Continue reading
Evil murderer Crump deserves no compassion
I’ll never forget the day more than 35 years ago when Elouise Morse arrived at my school. It was memorable, not only because she was starting mid-term, but because she wore a non-regulation white scarf. She told me her mother … Continue reading
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He’ll be all right Jack
He’ll be all right, Jack THE elderly lady was sitting in her wheelchair just in front of me to the right. To my left were the police, three of them, big, burly blokes standing with their arms folded, staring intently ahead. Nearly … Continue reading
