Ukraine Unity

Every conversation in Germany and France, during a recent sojourn, included discussion of the Ukraine war, conveying a palpable feeling … More

Cradle Mountain Dreaming

PART ONE KINDRED: A Cradle Mountain Love Story by Kate Legge is the engaging biographical story of Gustav Weindorfer and … More

DANGER! Here we get to the pointy end of Aussie breakfasts. In the last decade or more, so-called smashed avocado … More

Apparently everybody likes our occasional Germany vs Australia jousts, so here’s anothery. Karl Benz patented the world’s first car in … More

Well, for once Australia has scored big time against Germany (not to mention those world wars, of course). Nah, it’s … More

Homage to another loyal domestic companion (see Vale Miss Breville), and this time we’re in the tools section of the … More

After stuffing up vaccine supplies, PM (Pleased Minister) Scotty and his merry band have taken to imploring the US government, … More

Roaming the CBD streets of Adelaide you soon notice a one-word sign on the facades of dozens of city buildings: … More

Prices of Australian real estate are going crazy again. Shane Wright (SMH 26 June) demonstrates the massive conflict of interest … More

Well, book fairies do, at least. Recently I was sitting inside at a table looking out the front window of … More