Anzac Day is probably the most sacred day, and for good reason, in the Australian calendar.

I’m sure all our hearts go out to the families who lost loved ones in the dreadful attack at Bondi Junction by a crazed Queenslander on the weekend.

My sadly deceased younger son Joe (died 2 January 2018) was a dedicated scuba diver. Joe, who suffered from rather bad ADHD, loved the ocean and sea life.

The Green Shed has performed a great service to the people of the ACT for well over a decade.

Anyone thinking the Israelis are not justified in trying to wipe out Hamas should read the recent UN report on sexual violence in conflict.

The ability of the major parties to have their management committees vet preselections by the members has always vexed me. I can see it is sometimes necessary, but it has not always led to good results. 

On 16 February 1984, two young blokes joined the Australian Federal Police: 18-year-old Peter Mellor and 20-year-old Michael Chew. On 27 February 1984, “a skinny little Greek kid who grew up in the back of a suburban Perth fish shop” (his words) by the name of Mick Calatzis also joined up.

Fit the Bill: More grass and the sad state of NATO – especially the UK

This week, I want to pay tribute to a local legend who has sadly had to cease practice as a vet.

In the past few weeks, there has been a lot said about defence recruiting being well short of the targets set. The hoary old issue of conscription has been raised again.

Australia Day is a day of celebration of being Australian, no matter where you were born. In recent years, ceremonies have given due recognition to our unique Indigenous history. The day marks the beginning of modern Australia.

For about six years or so, the ACT has been blessed with a new innovative program whereby therapy dogs are taken to places where people may be stressed and need the wonderful calming influence a dog can give.