Racism's back in the headlines this week, after two high-profile football identities made race-based comments about indigenous players. First was the NSW State of Origin assistant coach Andrew Johns, sledging a player over the colour of their skin; Apparently he's...
There's a heated debate going on among anti-gun-lobbyists and the paintball-skirmish industry of NSW, about the age limit for the game. The minimum age is currently 16; the paintball industry wants it lowered to 12.
'Un-Australian', a 'symbol of male domination', a 'security risk'. Those are some of the criticisms levelled at the burqa--the full-body veil worn by some Muslim women. Some Australian voices are calling for it to be banned in public. I was...
As a speech pathologist, Annemarie Laurence spends her working days dealing with school-aged children who struggle to string a sentence together. Recently she wrote a fascinating column pointing to some of the common causes of speech problems in children, and...
Tonight philosopher Gregg Ten Elshof, author of I Told Me So: Self-Deception and the Christian Life (Eerdmans) shone a light on the many ways we deceive ourselves. experiences. He shared five strategies we can, and often do, use to deceive ourselves:...
As the Leadership Spill in the Liberal Party dominates the headlines, the future of Malcom Turnbull as the Party's leader remains unclear. Joe Hockey is yet to declare his intentions, but Tony Abbott has committed himself to a leadership challenge on...
There's been a call this week for the Commonwealth Government to raise Australia's legal drinking age from 18 to 21, in a bid to reduce alcohol fuelled deaths and crime. The call comes as teenagers across the nation head off...
Nearly a month after their boat was first intercepted in Indonesian waters, finally there is some progress with the Sri Lankan asylum seekers holed up on the Oceanic Viking. This week the Australian government offered them resettlement within 12 weeks,...
The huge pressures faced by parents of disabled children have been highlighted this week with the Anglican Church announcing the closure of Kingsdene boarding school in Sydney. While the school's closing will have a massive impact on the families of...
Stephen Schwartz is a university vice chancellor who believes the global financial crisis is linked to the lack of morality in education. He's calling for a return to the teaching of morals and community service at a university level. Let's...
A new report from the University of New South Wales has studied the health impacts of over 1000 needle and syringe exchange programs across Australia. It shows that since 2000, these programs have saved more than $1 billion in health care, by preventing 32,000 cases of HIV infection and almost 100,000 cases of Hepatitis C. But do they help people overcome addiction and prevent overdose? Is prevention of disease and saving money a good enough reason to keep them open?
A story appeared in the papers this week, about Prenups - It's one that pops up in the media from time to time, saying that law firms have reported a rise in the demand for Prenuptial Agreements. One company says...
This week some fascinating research was released on Australian's beliefs about Jesus. The research, conducted by McCrindle Research, was commissioned by the "Jesus - All About Life" campaign. One of the questions asked in the survey was - If Jesus were...
A quarter of a century ago the New York phenomenon of hip-hop hit Australia. Soon kids were taking pieces of cardboard into parks and shopping centres and break-dancing. And soon Australia's graffiti culture was born. Setting aside the legalities of...
Senator Barnaby Joyce caused quite some debate this week, when he suggested that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's salary should be tripled to a million dollars. The suggestion came as the government accepted a 3 per cent pay rise for all...
There's a new kind of family on the rise in Australia's capital cities;
They are the NETTELS- That's N-E-T-T-E-L, standing for "Not Enough Time To Enjoy Life"... Families where both parents work full-time, in high pressure, high-income jobs, while still juggling the demands of raising young children.
If you've ever been involved in the job of communicating - maybe for a business, or a charity, or a church - Chances are you've heard an expression that goes something like this - - "Our methods may change, but the message stays the same".
Author Shane Hipps says that statement is a myth.
This week the ethical standards of the pharmaceutical industry were called into question by the federal government. The parliamentary secretary for health, Mark Butler, has called for better standards of conduct between pharmaceutical companies industry and medical practitioners. In particular,...
The story of NSW Health Minister John Della Bosca's extra-marital affair, and his decision to bow out of public office after being outed, has made plenty of headlines this week. He's an easy target for the media - Let's face...
There's a big debate going on right now among parents lobby groups, about whether Australia's new family laws are doing kids good, or harm. A new law was introduced three years ago, requiring family courts to try and give kids...
In the world of secular psychology, the standard line of thinking on homosexuality is that it's natural - and can't be changed. Many experts even say it's harmful to try to change a person's sexual orientation, from gay to straight....
You might've heard in the news this week that one supermarket--Woolworths--is reducing its range of eggs produced by caged hens, due to reducing demand. It got me thinking about ethical eating, the way we treat animals we end up eating,...
A difficult and moving story came out of Perth this week. Christian Rossiter is a 49-year-old former stockbroker wants permission to die. Once a keen bushwalker, cyclist and rock-climber, a series of spinal injuries have left him a quadriplegic, confined...
The shocking incident on Sydney breakfast radio this week, in which a 14 year old girl was cornered into speaking on-air about being raped as a 12-year-old, has got a lot of people talking. Some are demanding that the radio hosts...
Four anti-war protestors risked their lives recently, by entering defense land at Shoalwater Bay in Queensland, during live firing and bombing exercises. They were attempting to halt a major military training operation, called Talisman Saber. The peaceful protesters were arrested,...
I'd like to hear from you if you have something on your mind about the tragic death of Chantelle Rae who took her own life after being a victim of cyber bullying . DISCUSSION POINTS • Has anyone you know been...
Joel Osteen stepped into the pulpit of his father's church at the age of 35. He'd preached only once before. Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, was a congregation of 6000 back then; today, just 10 years later, it's a church...
Around 76% of Australian couples now choose to cohabitate before marrying, either to test the waters before marriage, to save money, or simply to be together. Some fascinating research on cohabitation and long-term relationship success was released in the US...
The problem of racist attacks against Indian students escalated this week, when a computer hacker left a message on an Australian defense website, calling for government action on the violence. Dozens of attacks against Indian students have been reported in...
This week we heard from ABC1 Compass host Geraldine Doogue - one of the most significant and respected religious journalists around. We heard what she believes, and how she sees her role in shaping public discussion on matters of faith. It...
Aboriginal heritage is back on the agenda; This week the Federal Government released a draft management plan for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, which outlines how the iconic red centre will be looked after for the next 10 years. At the...
Have you noticed how many politicians these days, are openly professing to a Christian faith? John Howard and now Kevin Rudd have both been outspoken Bible believing prime ministers, while many others like John Anderson, Kim Beazley, Wayne Swan, Peter...
We've been talking this week about stolen childhoods... Particularly those half million Australians who suffered abuse in institutional care, and lost the innocence and joy of childhood. The federal government is considering an official apology to that generation of people,...
This week we spoke with philosopher Alain de Botton about his book "The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work"... I want to open up a discussion on the things he was talking about. We've just been speaking with philosopher Alain de...
We heard this week about the latest research into Generation Z and their attitudes to life... They're said to be more serious and conservative than the 20-somethings we call Generation Y. They're also said to be environmentally responsible, aware of...
This week we heard from the Quit Victoria group, about the idea of introducing plain packaging on cigarettes to try and deter people from smoking...They want to see Australia become the first nation in the world to introduce this as...
The Chaser's made headlines again - Those ABC TV satirists who specialise in pushing boundaries ... You probably heard this week of their skit mocking the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and depicting terminally ill children being offered cheap presents. Angry feedback from...
The painful topic of sexual abuse in the church, was in the news this week. A big report has been released in Ireland - 2600 pages - detailing the kind of abuses children suffered in schools and orphanages from the...
Two stories have gotten me depressed this week. The first is, as you’d imagine, the Matthew Johns story. He’s lost his high profile jobs with Channel 9 and the Melbourne Storm, as well as his reputation, over that group sex incident...
Cyber bullying raised its ugly head again this week, with yet another story emerging about internet harassment between school students. A private school in Sydney has expelled two girls for posting gossip about their classmates on MySpace. The gossip included...
What is God really like? What you believe about God’s nature and personality affects everything else—how you live, work, pray; the way you understand love, interpret evil and the way you see the world with all of its beauty and...
As long as there’s oppression going on somewhere in the world, people will keep arriving on Australian shores, seeking a place of refuge…. The issue’s back in the spotlight after the explosion this week on a boat near Ashmore Reef...
I’d like to hear your thoughts about the Economic Stimulus Package, and in particular – what you’re planning to do with your payment? If you’re eligible for one, that is… What is an effective, or even ethical, way to use...
This week we spoke with Jenny Stanger about the hidden human trafficking in our own communities. Download the podcast if you missed hearing it, and read more about Jenny's work by clicking on the link to the following document: Human...
This week we heard from the academic, Dr Mike Dockery, about "The Cost of Raising Children". He says the so-called ‘price’ of child rearing, is about a tenth of what previous studies have suggested… In fact, he says kids may...
This week we heard from Geoff Colvin, author and editor of Fortune Magazine, on his book "Talent Is Overrated". His research shows, perhaps surprisingly, that hard work, passion and practice is more important than any natural inbuilt ability. Send us your...
Let’s hear your thoughts on this internet filtering proposal. The idea has stirred up an incredible amount of debate with many on arguments both sides. Let us know what you think. DISCUSSION POINTS • This debate’s not just about people who...
Well the official statistics are pointing to a secularisation of Australia – with more and more people declaring they have “No Religion”… We spoke this week to Dr John Dickson from the Centre for Public Christianity about this trend. Despite...
It’s been a tumultuous week for many Victorians, and many other Australians too – I’m sure a lot of our listeners have been touched in one way or another by the bushfires… Time to tell us how you’re feeling... • Have...
You hardly need me to remind you that money’s a little tight this Christmas. But despite the gloom, there is good news… Petrol prices are down, there’s been interest rate cuts, and the Government’s $10.4 billion economic stimulus package starts...
Who would have thought plastic dolls could spark a multi-million dollar legal battle…. But that’s what’s going down between Mattel – (the house of Barbie) – and MGA Entertainment – (the makers of Bratz dolls). The companies have spent $153...
This week we spoke to both a photographer, and a child protection activist, about the Australia Council's draft new rules, about including children in photography and art - particularly naked children. Let’s hear your views. • How do you feel about...
I’d like to know what you’re thinking about the execution of the three Bali Bombers over the weekend. Many would say they got what they deserved, and that the families of the bombing victims can now move forward with a...
As Australians, we really can’t ignore American politics… So much of what goes on here - and around the world - is affected by decisions made in the USA … In areas like trade, defence, the media, and – of...
We’ve been talking about the income management system, where some people in Aboriginal communities receive part of their welfare payments on cards to spend at only approved stores. We’ve just heard from some Northern Territorians, who’ve seen first hand the...
I’d like to hear from you on this problem of the overloaded primary school curriculum. Teachers and principals across Australia are saying the emphasis on lifestyle education has just gone over the top, and they want to get back to...
Research has confirmed that Aussies are marrying later, and that many young people are choosing to live together first, maybe for several years, before they walk down the aisle. I think a lot of us have noticed this change even...
A lot of homeowners in the US are doing it tough right now, but Australians aren’t having an easy time either.... Last week the Reserve Bank released its Financial Stability Review –a report that outlines what’s happening in our banks,...
The “Eye in the Sky” is back in the news. This week Fairfax reported that Sydney City Council is buying a 3D aerial mapping program so they can look down on buildings and other objects, in greater detail. This came...
We’ve been talking tonight about proposed changes to Australia’s poker machine laws; Senator Fielding from Family First wants to see all kinds of limits on poker machines in pubs and clubs – Reducing the amount of money you can put...
Bestselling children's author Mem Fox made headlines today by saying people should not have babies if they are going to put them into childcare after only a few weeks. Mem Fox is the author of Possum Magic - Where is...
Australian kids are fatter than they’ve ever been before. They’re also bombarded with more advertising than ever before. Not just on TV and radio, but also on the internet, their mobile phones and all around our city streets. The Australian...
Abortion is an issue that brings out heated emotion on both sides. But even some pro-choice advocates have recognised the inherent cruelty of late-term abortions. At the moment, it is possible for Medicare Funding to be used on late-term abortions, but Tasmanian...
Dr Arch Hart this week described happiness as built on a 'tripod' of Satisfaction/contentment Joy/playfulness The right amount of the right kind of pleasure (based on nature and relationships) In addition, Arch said that happiness is a choice: we can...
The Garnaut interim report on climate change was handed down on Friday – it calls for an Emissions Trading Scheme, including petrol, to be introduced from 2010. The emissions trading scheme revolves around a yet-to-be-announced price put on carbon, paid...
The price of crude oil has reached another record high this week …soaring to $139 a barrel for the first time on Friday. Seems as though there’s a new record every couple of weeks…the last one was $135….of course this...
This week we spoke to Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seatle. Mark's sermons are downloaded by the thousand all around the world. His church broadcasts its services to six other locations and is about to broadcast internationally....
On this week's show we heard from Eduardo Verastegui, the lead actor and producer behind the touching film Bella. He mentioned how, as a rediscovery of his faith, he refuses to act in films that offend “his faith, his family or...
Do you think the government should be offering some form of compensation along with its apology to the stolen generations?
Have you ever been so stirred by injustice… that you’ve been compelled into taking action? Tonight we heard from Saddleback pastor and author Kay Warren – how she felt that she couldn’t get to the end of her life and...
How are you preparing your teenager to live in a society where pornography is so available? This week we spoke to Dr Michael Fllod from the University of Wollongong who told us the results of his research on porn and...
Delegates from 190 nations will meet in Bali tomorrow to discuss the way forward for the global community in combating climate change. Prime minister elect Kevin Rudd and four of his senior cabinet ministers will be attending. Kevin Rudd says...
What did you make of what journalist – and seeker – Margaret Simons had to say of the time she spent at church? She says she’s not a Christian, but she’s still searching, and will continue to search. There were...
How did you feel yesterday at the Ballot Box? Did you find yourself engaging in the political process more this year than in past years? There seemed to be a genuine sense of excitement over this election, and I think...
When Dr Archibald Hart joined us this week, he told us about 'anhedonia' - the overloading of our brain's pleasure centre through constant stimulation – whether it be through the internet, multi tasking or constant interaction via text messaging or...
I wonder - has there ever been a time in your life when you’ve had a “God moment” – when you’ve looked back at something that’s happened in your life and thought “It was a God thing.” Maybe it was an...
Whether it’s the Gold Coast, Lorne, Torquay, Victor Harbour, Dunsborogh, Rotnest Island, thousands of young people are out this week, for ‘schoolies’ celebrations…traditionally a time for high school leavers to kick back, and have a break by the beach -...
As predicted, the Reserve Bank this week raised interest rates by 0.25 per cent to 6.75 per cent. That equates to around $50 extra a month for repayments on a $300,000 home loan.It doesn’t sound like much - $50 a month...
Our feature guest this week, as you'd know, is Ronald Sider. Ron's book Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger has been described by Rob Seiple, the former President of World Vision in the United States, as “The most pivotal book...
The CEO of World Vision, Tim Costello, says he’ll be promoting Labor’s policy on foreign aid in the lead up to the federal election. He says the difference between the government’s position and the Opposition’s stance on foreign aid is...
You know the saying “good things come to those who wait?” Well, I want to hear about a time in your life when you’ve had to wait for something but where your patience was met with a great reward.Maybe your...
Children in New South Wales have to wait until they’re 14 before they’re allowed to put on their boxing gloves and step into the ring for a fight. That’s not the case in other states – where children as young...
Have you ever seen a film that has revealed something of God to you? Film critic Jeffrey Overstreet told us that we can "glimpse transforming truth through the beauty of art - if we put aside fear and judgement and look...
The Coalition has accused the Labor Party of being too union-heavy, saying that up to 70% of its MPs are former union bosses. Industrial Relations Minister Joe Hckey said that unions were ‘irrelevant’ to Australian workers, and declared their role to...
In our interview this week, author Katherine Paterson talked about growing up as a white missionary kid in China, wearing hand me down clothes and speaking Chinese while living in America. She stood out. Or more to the point, she didn't fit...
What do you think about Prime Minister John Howard’s dramatic turnaround on indigenous reconciliation this week?There’s a general acknowledgement that past injustices against Indigenous Australians have a real legacy today. The issue is whether an apology should be offered to...
I want to hear about a time in your life when your actions didn’t match your age—when you did something somewhat different to what your peers were doing around you.We spoke to Zach Hunter earlier tonight – the 15 year...
West Australian graduate teachers are set to become among the highest paid in the country – after the state’s government announced a lucrative new package.Graduates will receive a $50,000 starting wage from 2008 – with some able to earn up...
It was a terrible start to the bushfire season this week. At one stage this week—Wednesday—there were up to 40 fires burning in New South Wales. One home was destroyed, at least one other was damaged, and dozens of people...
A prominent story making the news this week was the story of the woman forced to endure a stillbirth in a toilet at Sydney’s Royal North Shore hospital, after waiting in the emergency ward for two hours. That story was...
Have you ever attempted to make a deal with God? What drove you to do that? And what happened?Have you ever been so desperate for something that you prayed to God and said you’d do something it he answered your...
We’ll be chatting to psychologist and social commentator Hugh McKay in our second hour. In his new book “Advance Australia Where?” he says the great Australian dream is indeed changing, pointing out that many people are now choosing to rent...
Both Kevin Rudd and Peter Costello have said this week that they want to limit the effects of gambling on Australians. Mr Rudd says state governments shouldn’t rely so heavily on the money generated by poker machines around the country,...
This week’s dilemma is from Christina, who says she doesn’t know what to do to encourage her partner to stop smoking marijuana.Apparently Christine’s boyfriend was able to come off marijuana for a year…but has started using it again in the...
The new Channel 10 show Californication has been causing outrage in some sections of the community, for its gratuitous displays of sex that have even been labelled ‘pornographic’ by some commentators.There’s been a range of responses to the show so...
Have you ever had a moment when you’ve lacked direction or purpose? You might have all the outward appearance of being a successful human being…the late-model car, the house, a loving family, nice holidays…but have you ever stopped and wondered...
There’s been a lot of talk of protest this week…Sydney will be in lockdown with the APEC summit starting today and protestors and police still unable to agree on the precise protest march route through Sydney’s CBD. Meantime in Melbourne, two...
Are children in faith-based or Christian schools given the opportunity to engage critically with religious belief? Not according to visiting academic from London, Dr Stephen Law. In an article published by Fairfax this week, he posed the question:“To what extent...
Tonight, I want to hear about a “close call” in your life…about a decision that you almost made but are glad you didn’t, or a decision you almost DIDN’T make but are glad you did! With the benefit of hindsight,...
Have you seen the ads the government has created, to prevent people from using the drug “ice?”The Department of Health has released the new ad, showing the effects of using ice, and it doesn’t shy away from using violence to...
Over the last few weeks we’ve talked about the advice we’d give if we could sit down with ourselves as sixteen year olds. We’ve dreamed about who we would choose to have a week long apprenticeship with. And last week...
We all have ideas from a young age about how our life may turn out, and about what our future may hold. One of the most common progressions is: you go to school, you then go to uni or start...
Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition leader Kevin Rudd have addressed Christians around the nation, in a live web broadcast to more than 700 churches, from the National Press Club in Canberra. Both leaders spoke of the contribution Christianity has made...
According to the Australian Primary Principals Association, primary school curriculums are becoming too cluttered, and many schools and teachers are suffering from a lack of clarity about what should be taught.What do you think are the most important subjects for...
If you could take an apprenticeship with anyone in the world…alive or dead…who would it be and what skill would you like to pick up?Maybe you’d like to learn how to be more charismatic…with Bill Clinton. Maybe you’d like to...
Mission Australia is calling on the government to provide greater support for grandparents who take on the role of primary carer for their grandchildren.According to the organisation, it’s a social phenomenon that’s going to become more common – with more...
For the next few weeksI’m going to be asking you to “Open Up.” We’re going to explore life in all its varying forms – the people and ideas who’ve shaped you, as well as experiences from your own life,whether it...
Did you hear the story about the nation’s credit card debt rising, for the first time, to over 40 billion dollars? The average credit card debt jumped up 7 per cent, to an average $2990 per card, per year.What’s your...
Bookshops at the weekend were a frenzy with kids and parents alike queuing up to secure their copy of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”, the final instalment of tales about the boy wizard. What do you think of the...
The latest statistics from the Census suggest one in four Australian families are struggling under ‘mortgage stress’—with more than 30 percent of one’s income going to pay off one’s mortgage. Is mortgage stress a problem for your household? Have you...
Email, Myspace, Facebook, Instant Messaging, Blogsites. To what degree are your relationships online? And as a result, do you use the phone less? How does the quality of your online relationships compare to real life? Do our social networking technologies...
Do you believe God is completely in control of your life?Or - have you ever questioned whether God is in control of your life?Maybe there was a time in your life when you felt like God was far away...but with...
What do you think of the fact that the nation’s leaders will be addressing the Christian constituency?Are you going to be interested in what they’ve got to say? Does it even matter what the future Prime Minister believes? Or are...
What do you think about the Bishop’s advice to slow down? Do you agree with him when he says life moves too fast?Have you ever tried slowing down the pace of your life? How did it go? Did you get...
Where do you fit into the latest census results? Have you changed your religious affiliation over the last decade?The stats say that the number of people identifying as Christian has declined from 71 per cent to 64 per cent during...
What do you think of the government’s plan to tackle indigenous child abuse by banning X rated pornography and alcohol?Do you think it’s heavy handed and draconian – or good management of a serious problem?Do you think these are good...
The cases of these three babies being dumped in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth are extreme cases.But there’s no doubt that parenting is a tough task.If you’re a parent, I want to hear from you about a time when you felt...
What are your thoughts on this issue? What’s your experience…do you think Primetime television is too violent? And what’s your response to TV violence? Do you feel strongly enough about it to switch off or change the channel? Or are...
Floods, evacuations, train disasters—these past few days have been full of tragedy. It got Kirsty and I thinking about resilience, how we develop the strength to get through the hard times, and that brings up the issue of community support.To...
Is climate change going to be THE issue of the next federal election?Both Labor and Liberal parties have different ideas about what should be done to tackle climate change, and both have different ideas about when and how Australia should...
Who are Australia’s most trusted people in 2007? That’s the subject of a new survey which has found we trust The Wiggles more than John Howard, and farmers more than business executives. It also found that politicians, journalists, lawyers, real...
On Friday the Prime Minister said “Indigenous people have no hope of being part of the mainstream of this country unless they can speak the language of this country.”It came after the indigenous affairs minister, Mal Brough, suggested the best...
What kind of conflicts have you had to deal with in the workplace?How did you resolve it? Was it something that lasted a day…or maybe it was a workplace conflict that you had to deal with over a longer period...
How much money have you earned over the last year? What do you make of a group of Macquarie executives earning $200 million between them - over the last twelve months?Managing Director and Chief executive of the company, Allan Moss,...
What do you think is more important for the future of education in Australia? Should Australia be investing in Tradies…or scholars? Kevin Rudd says he’ll spend 2 and a half billion dollars on trade training centres in schools, while the...
The Australian Cricket team is in a bit of a dilemma – should it go on tour to Zimbabwe in September to play three one day games?The Catholic Archbishop of Bulawayo, Pius Ncube, who’s a respected human rights campaigner -says...
Time magazine has released a list of the top 100 people who shape the world.How does one get on the list? You have to be a man or woman “whose power, talent or moral example is transforming our world.”The usual...
It seems that a combination of long hours, stressful work and a competitive work cultures are contributing to increasing cases of depression in the workplace, particularly in the fields of law and accounting, as we’ve just heard.Do you work somewhere...
Five elderly residents of a Melbourne nursing home died this week – and another three are sick in hospital – after an outbreak of Salmonella over Easter.Chief executive Sharon Callister of Benetas – which runs the Broughton nursing home in...
Hearing about the Virginia massacre on Tuesday was chilling enough – did we really need to see those pictures of murderer Cho Soong Hwee in an army vest waving his weapons around? He apparently went to the post office to...
On Friday, the Prime Minister told Southern Cross Radio that his initial response to the question of whether HIV positive people should be allowed into the country…is that they should NOT, except maybe in some humanitarian cases.Mr Howard said he...
The Prime Minister was this week encouraging us all to follow his lead, and stay in the workforce until our late 60s - in an effort to ensure Australia’s future prosperity.Mr Howard says some of us are retiring too early,...
Do you think David Hicks has been treated fairly?On the one hand: • Hicks has been held at Guantanamo Bay for five years and was only recently charged.• The ‘providing material support for terrorism’ charge he’s pleaded guilty to was not even...
Maybe you grew up in the country and moved to the city when you finished school….has the city lived up to your expectations?Or maybe you’re living in the country and you don’t see any reason to move to a larger...
As we’ve just been hearing, West Australia was in shock this week with the news that AFL star Ben Cousins – had been suspended indefinitely from the game, after failing to show up for a training session.Dr Stanley H Teitelbaum...
What happens when people in the same family believe different things?What happens when you believe something that your children don’t?Alternatively, how do you feel when your parents don’t believe what you do?That was the subject of a recent article in...
Nobody knows for sure whether Khalid was subjected to torture or not. He says he was, but the U.S government says he wasn’t.Either way, should terrorists, or suspected terrorists ever be subjected to torture?If one person has some information that...
I want to hear about your experiences with the homeless.Statistically there are 100 000 homeless people on the streets. People have been on and off the streets, so statistically, that could be you. If you were once homeless, I want to...
How are you trying to get your work/life balance into place? What has worked for you, and what hasn’t?Are your work hours out of control, or if you’ve been able to reign them in?Have you done the sea or tree-change...
What have you done with your life? What influenced your decision to be where you are now? Maybe you were at a crossroads at one stage and could have gone one of two ways…why did you decide to take one...
I’d like your thoughts on a story that came out of NSW this week. While it’s based in that state it has relevance for all of us.New South Wales is gearing up for a state election this month…and law and...
The largest group of boat people to hit our shores since 2001 arrived in Australia this week…. 83 Sri Lankans, and 2 Indonesians were intercepted by the navy near Christmas Island on Wednesday.The group has now been transferred to Christmas...
You may have heard the news of Britney Spears’ shock new look this week….Just in case you didn’t hear about it,.. pop princess Britney Spears is now bald. Images of her freshly shaven head were broadcast on quite a few...
Marriage is probably one of THE defining moments in a person’s life…but what do you do to prepare yourself for it? I read an amusing article in The Age this week – actually on Valentine’s Day - about the questions that...
Joan Sauer’s research suggested that 70 per cent of both girls and boys want more sex education. They don’t want more information on the mechanics—they’re getting that in sex-ed class at school. No, apparently they’re wanting more information on the...
i-Pods have in many ways, changed the way we listen and buy music – they’ve changed the way we learn and the way we access audio content. But as we increasingly tune in, are we doing so at the expense...
Here in the west, Osama Bin Laden is despised for his role in the September 11 attacks, for freely admitting he was behind the cold blooded operation, which killed nearly 3000 people.So, emotions rose when a number of churches placed...
