Tag Archives: Stuff that matters

Kindness, there and back again

Posted on July 23, 2012 by australianperspective

Larry Curtis, self professed consumer of pop culture and taster of taste, re-tweeted his post about an unreported act of kindness on the set of The Hobbit movie. It’s as cryptic as it is warming and delightful and I encourage … Continue reading →

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Great Australian Innovations: Part 1 – Health

Posted on May 25, 2012 by australianperspective

Warning: the next few paragraphs are me venting. Bear with me, it’ll be over soon. It has been a bugbear of mine that in amongst the debate about climate change, the government (and opposition) has not taken the opportunity to demonstrate … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Story of Harry: Lest We Forget

Posted on April 24, 2012 by australianperspective

I’d like to tell you a story, a story of a man who was both a product of his time and someone who bucked the trend in remarkable ways. His name is Harry. Harry was one of 5 children who’s, … Continue reading →

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Easter goodness… and then it hits you.

Posted on April 9, 2012 by australianperspective

Easter is a yearly event where I’m regularly surprised by it’s goodness. For example, each year I think, Easter chocolate never tastes good and then I eat a Ferrero Rocher chocolate egg, or better still, those cadbury creme eggs. Mmmm… And … Continue reading →

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Healthcare reform and cultural politics

Posted on March 30, 2012 by australianperspective

I’ve been watching with some interest the drama around the US court decision regarding the introduction of the health care reform. And it has prompted to remind me just how different politics is between our two countries. Here is my … Continue reading →

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A Fair Go for Australians with a Disability

Posted on February 29, 2012 by australianperspective

Prelude to the post…. This is Kurt Fearnley, he’s competing in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. I think he’s pretty cool and you should cheer him on! Source: BBC Entertainment And now for the post… The Australian Government recently announced … Continue reading →

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The Silent Grief of Miscarriage

Posted on February 27, 2012 by australianperspective

Dearest child, It’s been a year since we lost you. You were 11 and a half weeks along when we found out. I want you to know that we love you so much, we were so excited to meet you. … Continue reading →

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