The Australian Constitution guarantees the right of any person accused of wrong doing to a trial by jury, and it is a fundamental right and civic responsibility of all Australian citizens as part of our democratic society. Jury service is one of the most important civic duties we may be called upon to undertake. Like […]
I must be French
When someone thinks of France, the first thing that comes to mind might be the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of French heritage. Or the Mona Lisa, arguably the most important piece of artwork in the Louvre. When I think of France, a warm and delighted feeling wraps me up like a cocoon. The environment fills […]
What’s Fair got to do with it
Reality check
Is the car insurance company playing a cat-and-mouse game after their customer had a car crash?
The first Australian city to be registered as a member of the International League of Historical Cities.
Once Upon a Time in March
Reality check
Are you still there?
Friendship of the good.
Happy 74th Birthday
It was my mother’s suffering day,
now it is my happy birthday.
Covid Hail Brings Back Memories
During the pandemic, after Victoria breaks the world lockdown duration record in which Melbournians have spent 246 days living under stay-at-home instructions, it hailed. The sound of hail falling on the roof stirs some excitement, I rush to the window to watch the tiny pea-size hailstones bouncing on the garden tiles. What a delightful feeling, […]
Uncertain or doubtful truth
Stop Right Here
We are two ships passing each other by on an ocean.