Granny Smith
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Australian. I walk long distances, slowly. History teaches me. I practice law. Comedy and beauty keep me sane. Love photos of bioluminescence. Regret that I’m unlikely to ever visit Antarctica or see the aurora.
Fair enough. Balance the pleasure of a few against the safety of many.
December 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Fair enough. Balance the pleasure of a few against the safety of many.
Someone already proven to be an inspiring leader - any field, science, military, business, public service. Get evidence from those they lead. Note “inspiring”. Which denotes admiral character.
December 18, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Someone already proven to be an inspiring leader - any field, science, military, business, public service. Get evidence from those they lead. Note “inspiring”. Which denotes admiral character.
Why do we have gun clubs? For people who want guns. Why should we make an exception to the general ban? Seems nuts to me. Only people who really need a gun should be licensed to have them eg livestock farmers and professional animal shooters.
December 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Why do we have gun clubs? For people who want guns. Why should we make an exception to the general ban? Seems nuts to me. Only people who really need a gun should be licensed to have them eg livestock farmers and professional animal shooters.
Yes, tighten up the rules that licensed the shooters to have six guns, including apparently semi-automatic ones.
December 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Yes, tighten up the rules that licensed the shooters to have six guns, including apparently semi-automatic ones.
As a comparison, Australian minimum wage is just over $Aus24 an hour ($US16), and our cost of living, with rent factored in, is about 13% less than the US.
November 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
As a comparison, Australian minimum wage is just over $Aus24 an hour ($US16), and our cost of living, with rent factored in, is about 13% less than the US.
“Pull up your socks” “stop dragging the chain” “Shake a leg“ and “crack the whip” Oz.
September 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“Pull up your socks” “stop dragging the chain” “Shake a leg“ and “crack the whip” Oz.
Magnified by the media I agree, but consider the avalanche of independents taking conservative seats in the last few elections
optimistic.so
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Magnified by the media I agree, but consider the avalanche of independents taking conservative seats in the last few elections
She’s rich because her father “found” iron ore. For reasons I don’t understand Australia ceded him ownership. Sure, give a finders fee, but Australia should stop giving away our natural resources.
resource.do
June 28, 2025 at 12:59 AM
She’s rich because her father “found” iron ore. For reasons I don’t understand Australia ceded him ownership. Sure, give a finders fee, but Australia should stop giving away our natural resources.
Yes. Someone whose opinion I value worked closely with her many years ago. Not a fan.
June 26, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Yes. Someone whose opinion I value worked closely with her many years ago. Not a fan.
Because it’s our side that did it it’s OK is NOT OK. And we no longer know which is “our side”.
June 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Because it’s our side that did it it’s OK is NOT OK. And we no longer know which is “our side”.
Trying to find immediate, accurate, in depth, news reporting in OZ is becoming impossible.
June 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Trying to find immediate, accurate, in depth, news reporting in OZ is becoming impossible.
The best were the ones with proper home made mayonnaise. Gee they were delicious. Unfortunately salmonella made an appearance at our local. Backyard eggs are great but there is a reason for food safety laws.
June 16, 2025 at 5:51 AM
The best were the ones with proper home made mayonnaise. Gee they were delicious. Unfortunately salmonella made an appearance at our local. Backyard eggs are great but there is a reason for food safety laws.
Australians, stay away. Or if you insist on going, don’t take too many clothes! This Aussie girl, married to a US citizen serving in their military, was imprisoned and refused entry. If it could happen to her it can happen to anyone.
May 25, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Australians, stay away. Or if you insist on going, don’t take too many clothes! This Aussie girl, married to a US citizen serving in their military, was imprisoned and refused entry. If it could happen to her it can happen to anyone.
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We need schools to teach defence against disinformation, like they do in Finland
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Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams & debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why curriculum of students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth.
Finland teaches media literacy to fight fake news and disinformation
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May 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We need schools to teach defence against disinformation, like they do in Finland
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He wasn’t worth your effort but you put the story nicely together for others(me) to use. Thank you!
April 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
He wasn’t worth your effort but you put the story nicely together for others(me) to use. Thank you!
I love your answer. Guess Trenton hasn’t responded. That might take some effort.
April 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I love your answer. Guess Trenton hasn’t responded. That might take some effort.