NW Contributor Political promises in contemporary politics are characterised not just by their grandiosity but by the fact that they never need to be actually delivered. Hence Federal Labor has joined the international chorus of virtue signalling by solemnly pledging for Australia to produce net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But Labor won’t say how…
by Staff Writer My own homeschooling journey began a quarter of a century ago. I was a young mum, with a gifted first born, a preschooler, a toddler and a newborn. I endured judgement and ridicule, especially from interaction with various nurses as I delivered and established the feeding of baby number four. However, the…
by Staff Writer Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement of a stimulus package of $750 for eligible Australians has been met with criticism – most vocal is the cry that “dole bludgers” do not deserve another handout. “What about the people who actually work hard?” “Why give it to people who will spend it on cheap…
Covid19 has shown us that we are running low on ‘social capital’ by Staff Writer Among memes, elbow bumping and toilet paper stockpiling, covid19 has led our society to ask: Should we send the kids home from school? The simple answer is “yes”. School closure will most likely decrease the spread of the virus. It…
