The Gonski Review of our education funding arrangements has called for a new approach, with the establishment of a Schooling … More
Category: Society
In Pursuit of the Perfect Pearl…Buyer
Paspaley Pearls is the giant (quasi-monopoly?) of the Australian pearling industry, proud of its family business heritage going back to 1935. ING … More
The Other Peter Principle
As some wit put it, the great thing about getting old is that it beats the alternative. As baby boomers … More
Summer Survival
Wow, so many great stories of survival, or not, to chew on during the festive season, along with left-over ham … More
Pokies & Porkies
The unedifying spectacle of clubs and pubs going the biff over gaming (aka poker) machines reforms proposed by those brave … More
Shark Season
Well, actually it’s shark season all year round because the ocean is where sharks live. But as most humans don’t venture … More
Women Shooters of the World Unite!
Progressive forces in shooting & hunting are gathering strength, as women take a more assertive role in this male-dominated field. Linking … More
Governor Glenn Gorges
Not gorgeous! Reporting of our erstwhile Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stephens is often deferential, maybe because he pulls the big … More
Shonky Chirac
Jacques Chirac, ex-President of France, has been inspired by ‘WA entrepreneur’ Alan Bond’s memory loss (see KC’s 2009 report on other … More
Seeking Asylum Seekers
Again Outback WA is being called on to keep the nation afloat, by doing its patriotic duty. It’s not enough … More
