Social networking aggregator

Posted by Michael on January 18, 2009, 10:56am, 197 views,  Leave a comment

Most people who use the internet have some sort of social networking presence. Read more

Frome in doubt

Posted by Michael on January 18, 2009, 10:34am, 222 views,  Leave a comment

Counting of votes in the South Australian byelection for Frome suggest the result won’t be known for several days. Read more

Community preselection proposed

Posted by Michael on January 17, 2009, 10:52am, 153 views,  Leave a comment

Congratulations to the NSW Nationals for pioneering the concept in Australia of community preselections. Read more

Shark attacks are not news

Posted by Michael on January 12, 2009, 7:36pm, 177 views,  Leave a comment

Shark attackThe media has reported an apparent “spate” of shark attacks lately. That’s no surprise at this time of year.

A man was killed south of Perth recently and there were three near misses in different parts of Australia in the space of two days.

Shark stories capture the imagination because it’s man against beast and the odds favor the shark.

More people would have had close experiences with snakes or near misses from dog attacks (as I did this morning), but they are not as exciting as monsters from the deep.

The massive jaws, the razor teeth, the concealment in water. All create an air of suspense and mystery. Read more

Freeview television

Posted by Michael on January 12, 2009, 10:39am, 305 views,  Leave a comment

Only about 40 percent of Australian households have made the switch to digital television since it was launched in 2001. Read more

Frome byelection

Posted by Michael on January 12, 2009, 10:09am, 202 views,  Leave a comment

Six candidates have lined up for the Frome byelection on Saturday, January 17. Read more

The Twenty20 phenomenon

Posted by Michael on January 12, 2009, 10:00am, 158 views,  Leave a comment

More than 60,000 people watched a Twenty20 game at the MCG last night between Australia and South Africa. Read more