It is far from clear that the latest federal budget will have a meaningful effect on boosting…
Opinion
May two-four
Well hello there long weekend. You’re looking good. Pour me a cool drink and let’s move…
Railway passenger service waxed and waned over the 1900s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Define ‘work’
The Carpenter and I have very different careers and as such, we have different definitions of the…
My mentor
The country was in crisis. The Referendum was looming. The daily news was electric and for once, it…
Have your voice heard on electoral reform
In recent months, the topic of “electoral reform” has dominated headlines. Electoral…
A great example
Some time ago this columnist called on Taoiseach, the office of the Irish prime minister, in…
High-cost hydro
The high cost of hydro continues to be the Achilles’ heel of Kathleen Wynne’s…
In the spirit of the season
Now that December has arrived we know that the days leading up to Christmas will carry the momentum…
The Syria question
Over recent months, the world has watched as tragedy unfolds in Syria. In the past few weeks, the…
It still means everything
Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, which means absolutely nothing in my marriage because we try…
What I want
Another March Break will come and go without a stamp in my passport, or a tan line on my pasty…
Leaf fan
There’s something you should know about me, but I warn you; it may alter your opinion of me…
Bird song
It’s 4:30 am and I am wide awake. The Carpenter just left for work. I lay in bed and listen…
Happy birthday
A dear friend asked me recently if I was happy. The question was out of the blue. Me being me, I…