Look at me, vote for me
July 15, 2010
My apologizes to regular readers for missing the deadline last week, but I got caught up in the mock celebrations surrounding the Federal Government’s ever changing refugee policy.
Last Friday began like any other.
Changing NSW for the better
June 24, 2010
Last week saw two substantial floggings.
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally and her state ALP government were served up a huge plate of retribution, frustration and anger, Penrith-style, at the polling booths. [Read more]
Groundhog Day – the sequel
June 2, 2010
Ever walked into a restaurant, read the menu, decided on a main meal but in the same instant caught the plates being served at an adjoining table and changed your mind?
I’ll take that wry grin and nodding of the head to be a yes. [Read more]
Beware the sounds of modern silence
May 19, 2010
The walk to the corner shop was no further than a Tiger Woods three wood.
It was a straight line from front door to front door via an inner city park that housed monkey bars, a slippery dip and a merry-go-round. [Read more]
Those feet were made for raising money
May 12, 2010
What a week.
Politically, the ALP held state seat of Penrith walked itself into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons with voters being told they will be exercising their legs and prerogatives on June 19th at a by election. [Read more]
Ironing out the creases
February 17, 2010
If you missed Tony Abbott flexing his domestic skills last Friday morning on the Today program fear not as the leader of the Federal Opposition will be in town this Friday as the guest speaker at the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Matters luncheon. [Read more]
Table without legs
February 3, 2010
The worst thing a golfer can do when playing with complete strangers is play badly.
It’s a chest-thumping male thing. [Read more]
Another great Australian Day
January 28, 2010
You know you are in for an interesting afternoon when the host offers you a beer and then comments on his bright pink nail polished toes.
Yes you read correctly. [Read more]
The three bin circus has a simple solution
January 21, 2010
One of the world’s most eligible bachelors arrived in Sydney this week and, in keeping with Aussie tradition, Prince William was wined and dined at a spiffy barbeque.
The chance of my getting an invitation was on par with winning a Mr Universe competition – never going to happen.
Did you hear about the Morgans?
January 12, 2010
Yes they have fled the country and in the process put their palatial harbour front Vaucluse mansion on the market for a kick and giggle over $17 million. [Read more]
Ian Luff
Bernard Bratusa
Jeff McGill