Australia vs Facebook
After having a face-off with China over the spread of covid-19, now the Aussie government is staring down Facebook and Google.
After having a face-off with China over the spread of covid-19, now the Aussie government is staring down Facebook and Google.
It should have been just another day in paradise. Breakfast had been consumed, internet had been perused. We headed off for the excitement of the day – a trip to the supermarket. We were halfway there when something happened to … Continued
Let’s start with an apology. Today’s post is a little late because I wanted to finish off the first draft of a novella I’ve been taking forever to write. I found writing fiction particularly difficult in the last months of … Continued
On the 21st day of the 21st year of the 21st century Joe Biden heads into his first full day as President of the United States of America. There has been much celebration – relieved, subdued celebration – among many … Continued
Everyone has an opinion on the events at the Capitol building in Washington on 6th January.
For those of us who thought that 1st January, 2021 heralded a brave new world, perhaps we need to do a re-think. It’s Friday here in Australia and I’ve been reading about yesterday’s events in Washington with dismay. Donald Trump, … Continued
I imagine a lot of people all around the world will be heaving a huge sigh of relief when the clock ticks over to 2021. We’ve had the trifecta – fire, flood, and plague, with a side salad of political … Continued
The end of 2020, the Year of the Rat, is finally in sight. It has been a difficult year, but that’s for another post. Right now, Pete and I are digesting an excellent Christmas dinner for two, cooked by us. … Continued
The political situation between Australia and China has been deteriorating for some time.
You could be forgiven for thinking this is a nice picture of a country road with views of the mountains (such as they are in Australia) but you’d be wrong. This is the Bruce Highway, Queensland’s most important road. Part … Continued