• One of my favourite interviews was Emma Alberschreechie interviewing Lord Bragg. Her over-excitement at being in the presence of such an eminent lefty was plain to see. Lord Bragg is one of those rare creatures, a lefty with common sense, a grip on reality and without blind hate. We have very few of them in Australia. Emma was effervescent with excitement in anticipation of him ripping Rupert a new one - oops, didn't happen. He gave a thorough, measured and dignified reply that supported Murdoch. Ok, let's try again ... Christians! Surely he hates godbothers? Oh dear, poor Emma's eyes nearly did a Sarah Hanson Young impersonation. He actually credited the Bible as, among other things, being the tool that gave the masses the courage to rise up out of slavery, the message that all men are equal, to those who would oppress and said that it is the most powerful instrument for good. Ooops. Soz, Em, it's not just the words alone that give away the bias of the ABC journos and our left leaning apologist media, it's in your voice and body language as well. - Gee
  • So, sue, if there is no bias, how is it that you've detected a 'savage swing to the right?' If it wasn't so left, none of you would watch it! Do you know that they fail to report information that could reflect badly on the govt? It's time to put Aunty to bed, I'm afraid. Only the rusted ons watch her anymore. And again, I'm not a man. - Gee
  • Wouldn't that be nice Ro, but this is Australia: the horses will go without grass every few years and have to make do with hay, and the ABC and journalists will always cop flack, just like lawyers! - Dodieh
  • You have been around for some time and I have been watching you for the same time. I haven't picked up any political bias on your part. At times I do look for bias, but I have never bothered with you. But I do nail my political colours to the mast by saying, surely you are not so naive to think that when Abbott is elected, he won't indirectly have any say over ABC appointments. - Andrew
  • Dodieh, may you journalists, and your horses, always chomp on sweet grass. - ro.watson
  • Terra nullius~ what a fiction. RIP - ro.watson
  • and let us not forget the brave woman cradling the dead man as Ingrid spoke to the man in the picture... - ro.watson
  • Oh, I just realised that the "Gee" above must be the same "mother" with five children that works as a surgeon and can't think of a single work place where children can be present without causing problems! I have been dwelling on that a bit, as I work at my desk writing, or outside with our horses (we have a stud farm), or in the office of my politican employer, with the children near me most of the time... No public broadcaster...now, that would have to be a good thing..? - Dodieh
  • Loved girl stuff, and women's stuff, but having had two miscarriages in four months and no babies, it would be helpful if up the duff, (and all other books) took miscarriage seriously instead of it barely rating a mention. if you are pregnant and have a miscarriage it's a lonely feeling to have it barely acknowledged in your pregnancy 'bible'. not every women gets a happy ending., - Lee
  • Links to both the extract and competition entry for 'The Yearning' are broken.... - Jacqui
 
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8 Responses to this article

  1. Red 60 September 24, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I was born in Malaya in 1960, (my Dad was in the Army) and have never seen the country , and would love to see it.

     
  2. Amanda Nawer September 25, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I love the culture of Asia. The colourful clothes and the cooking. The sights and sounds of a different heritage amaze me and keep me astounded.

     
  3. Marg September 29, 2012 Reply
     
     

    So close but so far. So many choices.Think about going all the time. Will get there one day

     
  4. Bronwen October 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    The diversity of cultures so close to home is salve for the travel hungry soul.

     
  5. Debbie O'Donnell November 11, 2012 Reply
     
     

    The waterways are spectacular so different to Australia like looking a different world. Heard there are some excellent wrecks for scuba diving.

     
  6. jayhar97 December 31, 2012 Reply
     
     

    The people, food, everything its such a fantastic place but very affordable.

     
  7. Debbie O'Donnell May 2, 2013 Reply
     
     

    I just need a really good rest somewhere tropical just suits me fine.

     

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