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Read time 13 minutes. I recently had an interesting discussion in a group setting with several family members spanning different generations. The topics of the LGBTQIA+ community, marginalised groups, and our declining education standards were also brought up during the … Continue reading →

As with most people in my age demographic—the over 70s—we are finding ourselves losing the friend networks we built over the course of our lives. When I was a kid, I had friends in my immediate neighborhood with whom I … Continue reading →

Read time 5 minutes Over the years, I’ve observed the evolution of copyright laws across various fields. The legality of copying someone else’s work is a subject of much debate, with differing opinions on what constitutes infringement. Copying music, literature, … Continue reading →

I recently decided to take on a volunteering position, driven by the thought that it would be fulfilling to give something back to the community. I had spent my entire working life doing the usual things: going to work, paying … Continue reading →

I’m a family history enthusiast who has conducted extensive research into our family ancestors. I also follow numerous historical record sites and social media groups dedicated to old photos, facts, and stories from the era I grew up in—the 1950s, … Continue reading →

Read time 4 minutes I retired about four years ago after a career that kept me active and engaged throughout my working life. In the lead-up to my retirement, I spent time reflecting on how I would make use of … Continue reading →

Read time 20 minutes This is another instalment in my blog about family ancestry. However, for this story, I have chosen to go down a slightly different pathway, with a tragic story about three guys who almost disappeared from our … Continue reading →

Read time 15 minutes From a sideline perspective, I’ve been watching with great interest as Queensland’s newly elected LNP government, voted in largely on a single-policy platform of youth crime and punishment, begins to implement its new policies. Like any … Continue reading →

4 minute read This topic has been brewing in my mind for quite some time. I’ve touched on it in many of my past articles about my ancestors and how faith was a steadfast pillar in their lives. So, where … Continue reading →

Reading time 12 minutes At its core, this may seem like a simple question, but it elicits a variety of answers. To be honest, I don’t believe the vast majority of Australians care much about most issues—at least, not until … Continue reading →