Tangled thoughts: Bali 9 ringleaders

Tangled thoughts: Bali 9 ringleaders

by | Apr 29, 2015 | Commentary | 1 comment

This morning we woke to the news that Australian citizens Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran had been executed in Indonesia after ten years in prison, for drug trafficking offences. The execution has been imminent for most of this year and has heavily occupied the...
What Anzac Day means to me

What Anzac Day means to me

by | Apr 22, 2015 | Commentary | 4 comments

This week marks the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day — the first major military action faced by ANZAC forces during World War I (although the day now also commemorates those lost in all military operations Australia has been part of). My whole family was affected...
Are kids missing out?

Are kids missing out?

by | Apr 15, 2015 | Commentary | 6 comments

This week I was amazed when I heard about these parents who are in trouble for letting their kids, aged 10 and 6, go to a nearby park alone during the day. After I finished rolling my eyes I started reminiscing about the things I did as a kid, like rollerblade in the...
Shop smarter in 5 simple steps

Shop smarter in 5 simple steps

by | Apr 8, 2015 | Organized | 4 comments

As a reformed impulse buyer (often with credit card at hand), it’s really important to me these days that any spending choices I make are smart and well-informed. Whether I’m spending $50 or $15,000 there are certain things I do to make sure I shop smarter...