The tragedy of two more deaths among our soldiers in Afghanistan, together with news of the retrograde steps of the Karzai Government in regard to blasphemy laws and women’s rights compels me to question whether Western governments really understand the political dimensions of Islam. Western democracies are amply justified in battling in Afghanistan to defeat…
At the time of writing, the final makeup of the next Parliament was unclear, as the allocation of the last House of Representatives seats was being determined by postal votes, and the distribution in the Senate was still to be made. What is clear, however, is that Tony Abbott, leader of the Coalition parties, has…
Newborn babies are hands-down the best thing on the planet. Never had one myself, but I’ve never met one that didn’t make me gush. It’s no surprise that new mum Josie Gagliano is partial to a bit of gushing when it comes to her twins. Josie says: “So now I am a mum, I’d love…
Our media tend to be preoccupied with China’s skyrocketing economic growth and the demand by China’s steel-mills for Australian coal and iron ore. However, these things should not distract our attention from other even more momentous developments taking place across China. There are signs of possible dramatic political upheavals surfacing over coming years. Whether…