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How many silent Catholic bystanders are there?
Politics · 14 November, 2012

How many silent Catholic bystanders are there?

I wonder if there is so much support (and anger) amongst Catholics themselves about this Commission being announced is because they are quietly ashamed of themselves? I know I am!
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Thank You Joh Bjelke-Petersen
Politics · 12 November, 2012

Thank You Joh Bjelke-Petersen

I read an interesting article this morning A letter to my so-called 'progressive' friend by Jamila Rizvi. The passion the writer shows for the rights we have in this country to vote, not only was a great reminder that we are bloody lucky to have that right, but also brought back memories for me as to [...]
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ALP, Coalition, Green or OTHER?
Politics · 11 November, 2012

ALP, Coalition, Green or OTHER?

Mathematicians are happy campers this week, having Nate Silver show that true scientific analysis of polling data is more accurate than the so-called expert opinion...
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Noosa, A 'Grimm' Separation
Politics · 31 October, 2012

Noosa, A 'Grimm' Separation

ONCE upon a time, a long long time ago, there was a sunny, beach lined Kingdom, ringed by beautiful mountain ranges, three different villages all living happily, ruled benevolently by their three very different Kings and wise men.
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Battle of the Sunshine Coast Libs, the only game in Town, Why is it
So?
Politics · 15 October, 2012

Battle of the Sunshine Coast Libs, the only game in Town, Why is it So?

Like a lot of people, the drama's of last week fascinated me.  I am one of those that loved Julia's speech.  Before anyone (particularly guys) start to lecture me on how I did not understand the 'political context', stop right there, I did!  I just didn't care!  I think a lot of [...]
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Anonymous Keyboard Warriors Troll on...
NBN · 13 September, 2012

Anonymous Keyboard Warriors Troll on...

There has been a lot of hooha over social media recently, twitter in particular, and personally I find it a little ummmm dramatic. I mean no offence to the odd person who has truly been attacked by ferals using social media, them I feel for, but celebrities? Seriously?
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Chihuahua savages young girl...
Stuff · 16 May, 2012

Chihuahua savages young girl...

Not a headline you’ve ever seen? You are not likely to either, though I personally assure you it did happen - to me years ago. Earlier in the month the Daily had an article titled “Rottweiler mauls pup”...
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No Big Heads or Bullies need apply!
Politics · 3 April, 2012

No Big Heads or Bullies need apply!

Election fatigue is setting in for all of us and it is almost over... We have done our best to get as much info as possible on all the candidates putting their hand up yelling “Pick Me” on the 28th of April, but we are missing some, so if you know the missing candidates, please give them a nudge [...]
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Take Back Control Of Your Government!
Politics · 7 March, 2012

Take Back Control Of Your Government!

The Elections, man... Normally I love a good election, I find the argy bargy very entertaining. Bit over this one, right from the Rudd vs Gillard showdown. Seriously, that was a major indication of what is fundamentally wrong in our so-called democracy?
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