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In the hurly-burly of the contentious political issues that
In the hurly-burly of the contentious political issues that consume us, it is easy to forget how trivial they may appear to some when compared with th...

On this day in 1941, the 6th Australian Division launched an
On this day in 1941, the 6th Australian Division launched an attack that captured the Italian-garrisoned port of Tobruk, a key port on the Libyan coas...

It’s been heartening to see in the news almost a million French
It’s been heartening to see in the news almost a million French men and women have flooded Paris streets in defiance of terrorist attacks and to sta...

The terrorist attack in Paris overnight is shameful and barbaric.
The terrorist attack in Paris overnight is shameful and barbaric. It reminds us how important it is to both cherish and defend our values. Freedom of...

Headed for a few days in the north west of WA. First stop was
Headed for a few days in the north west of WA. First stop was Exmouth - 1270km north of Perth. In Exmouth, I introduced myself to the Shire President...

I used the Senate’s adjournment debate tonight to talk about
I used the Senate’s adjournment debate tonight to talk about Murray and Eric Maxton of Albany, who were recently awarded the Legion of Honour by Fra...

I was thrilled to have an opportunity to briefly chat with
I was thrilled to have an opportunity to briefly chat with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his address to a special session of the Fe...