Archive for: Children

Moisturised Tony

Moisturised Tony

Tweet Gee records a day in the life of moisturised Tony and his kitchen window sill tomato. read more »

 

The story of Mustafa

The story of Mustafa

Tweet Eight-year-old Mustafa came to Australia on a boat from Afghanistan without his family, and was in Woomera on his own. Marilyn Shepherd tells his sad story. Sarah Hanson-Young with pictures drawn by Nauru children. One caption reads: ”When...

 

The Volunteers Day Angels

The Volunteers Day Angels

Tweet On Volunteers Day, Peter ‘Wings’ Wicks asks you to support a very good cause — without even needing to open your wallet. This morning I awoke to find a message in my Facebook inbox – or whatever it’s called on Facebook...

 

The Royal Correctorate into child abuse

The Royal Correctorate into child abuse

Tweet It has overwhelming public popularity, but Frank O’Shea asks whether a Royal Commission into child sexual abuse is really necessary — or even worthwhile. With 95 per cent public support, is there a possibility the Royal Commission...

 

Politicians pushing down the poor

Politicians pushing down the poor

Tweet The Prime Minister cutting single parent benefits on the same day as her famous feminist inspired speech is a hypocritical disgrace, says Kel Miels. by Kelly Miels This week marks the 10th anniversary of Anti-poverty week, where Australian’s...

 

Future Australian President Competition

Future Australian President Competition

TweetCalling all babies! The Australian Republican Movement (Queensland Branch) is running a competition for future Australian heads of state. IA history editor – and ARM Queensland branch convenor – Dr Glenn Davies reports. In New Zealand...

 
 
 
 

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