It’s Australia Day weekend, and time for festivities. It’s a time to stop to appreciate the good in Australia, and equally, time to contemplate what it means to be Australian. As a relatively new citizen that’s only been here for 20 years, I always find this a time to reflect and appreciate. Life is good in this country, and we are very […]

With summer now in full swing, the ocean has warmed up sufficiently for me to commence my annual ‘swim season’. I’ve always enjoyed body-surfing – once I’m in, that is. Not being one for cold water, getting in is the problem. There are many who are advocates of the ‘plunge in and get it over […]

Setting goals is all very well, but goals without a purpose will perpetuate the cycle of need and greed. At the start of every new year, attention is often paid to setting new goals. It’s during this time that money and materialism are most prevalent. For some, goal-setting is about continual growth and striving to be better. For others, it’s […]