Having a snack there? Or are you enjoying your breakfast, the most important meal of the day? Is it a processed food that came in neat plastic wrapping, or maybe something from the refrigerator and you’re heating it up in the microwave? You might be … Continue readingSOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT: BUT HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT FOOD?
Faith and belief are powerful forces. It forms the foundation through which one carries themselves and the motivation it provides for people to live their lives. However, a line gets drawn in the sand when one’s blind belief in something becomes skewed and devoid of … Continue readingTHE DANGERS OF DRINKING THE KOOL-AID
Iran and the US have butted heads once again, this time it’s over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. On Thursday the 13th June 2 oil tankers were attacked within the Strait of Hormuz, the body of water that lies between Iran … Continue readingATTACKS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
HONG KONG SEES ITS LARGEST PROTESTS EVER IN OPPOSITION TO PERCIEVED ENCROACHMENT BY BEIJING Hong Kong has always been at odds with Beijing’s wishes. While the protests this week have never before reached this scale (1 out of 7 Hong Kongers reportedly protesting), Hong Kong … Continue readingHONG KONG STANDS AGAINST BEIJING
BY HAMAH HOSEN – The phrase has been ingrained into most of our lives since we were children, reminding us to continuously be environmentally conscious. On the face of things, it seems pretty simple. To reduce waste, we can stop using plastic bags. To reuse, … Continue readingREDUCE, REUSE… EXPORT? – THE CURRENT RECYCLING CRISIS
The European Union, once the bright light of European peace and integration,has failed. European unity, an American construct is falling apart, and the so called period of “European Peace” ever since 1945 is an illusion shattered by the resurgence of Russia and political conflicts within … Continue readingTHE EUROPEAN UNION HAS FAILED
During the 2017 French Presidential race, the world media became fixated upon Marine Le Pen, the leader of far-right party Front National. Le Pen was everywhere during 2017; everyone was talking about her. The world became fascinated by this new formidable force who was establishing … Continue readingTHE RISE OF THE EUROPEAN FAR-RIGHT
If you pose this question to a person on the street, it would be expected that the answer would be a variation on “absolutely nothing.” While some, may answer “industrial development” or “scientific advancement,” it would not be expected that the answer would be “nationalism” … Continue readingWAR: WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?
EDITORIAL – Pragmatism needs to take precedence in the myriad of politics and electioneering – opinion polls cannot be relied on. Last Wednesday, we published an analysis of the election looking at the state of the polls. We wrote the following: As Keating’s re-election in … Continue readingWE TOLD YOU SO – VICTORY IS NEVER A SURE THING
A man who cast a shadow above all those around him and has forever left a mark on Australia—our country would not be the same without his immense contribution. The 23rd and the longest serving Labor Prime Minister, from 1983 to 1991, Bob Hawke pioneered … Continue readingVALE BOB HAWKE: A TRIBUTE TO AUSTRALIA’S 23RD PRIME MINISTER