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Details: Written by: Op-Ed Guest Post; Published: 29 June 2021

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Media release

Letter from Clive Palmer to Prof Skerritt TGA

Dear Prof Skerritt,

RE: MINERALOGY RADIO CAMPAIGN ON COIVID-19 VACCINES

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Details: Written by: Op-Ed Guest Post; Published: 29 June 2021

Get the shot, get the shot! Wait. Never mind. Don’t get it. Vaccine “hesitancy” for young adults just turned into “just say no” because who needs to have a heart attack or a stroke at 25 or 15 years young, all to supposedly “prevent” catching a virus that barely even affects young adults or adolescents? If the chicken pox vaccine or the flu shot was causing blood clots and swollen hearts for kids, teens and young adults, would everyone still be rushing out to get it? The answer is no.

Details: Written by: Op-Ed Happy Expat; Published: 28 June 2021

Following the tragedy at Gallipoli, the ANZAC withdrawal to Lemnos was quickly followed by a consolidation of the Allied forces in Egypt. Monash contended that the Gallipoli campaign “failed only in that it did not achieve its objective”.

He added that if the Turkish Army had not been engaged on Gallipoli it would have been a serious menace to the Allies. He further contended that it was, in fact, a strategic victory and as the builder of an AIF tradition that, alone, made it worthwhile. 20,000 Australians were engaged on Gallipoli but their deeds were an inspiration to the 300,000 who followed. Turkish casualties were 251,309 including 86,692 killed. Australia lost 8,709 killed, NZ 2,701, Britain 21,255 and France 10,000.

Details: Written by: Op-Ed Monty; Published: 27 June 2021

I have just finished re-reading the first instalment of the Ned Kelly series and I find the same thought going through my mind: are we, the normal ordinary people, being turned into the Kelly Gang?

I cannot help but reflect on history and see too many similarities for my liking. The police and the court system and government seem to feel that we are criminals for standing up for our families. Nothing in what is happening today is that dissimilar to the Kelly Gang who seem to have been bullied and coerced into acting and reacting to persecution. Our elected officials are being ruled by so-called experts giving advice, not opinions. That is dangerous to us and to our future.

I wonder if the goal is to make us so angry, so frustrated and so outraged that we are being taunted into breaking the " law " so that we can be disciplined, dealt with and bullied into submission. I wonder. Being ruled by advice can be very dangerous indeed, except to those who hide behind the apron strings of those that dish it out.

Details: Written by: Op-Ed Happy Expat; Published: 26 June 2021

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One of the most famous and best known characters in Australian folk lore, Ned Kelly was a murderer, bank robber, horse thief and a Robin Hood of the Australian bush. No story is better known amongst Australians than the gunfight at Glenrowan where he and his gang met their “Waterloo”. Up in “Kelly country”, north east Victoria, one still needs to take care of what one says if the topic of the Kellys comes up over a few beers or three. He still has many supporters. If my comments appear to be biased it is because I am.

So how did this legendary bushranger become part of our folklore? As the anniversary of his last stand approaches on 28 June, it seems timely to take a look at the story of Ned Kelly and his infamous gang.

Details: Written by: Op-Ed Redhead; Published: 25 June 2021

Oh to turn the clock back to happier times . Today you would get arrested for sharing a drink or using a plastic straw. ` No social distancing here. No masks.

Life these days is ridiculous.

I grew up in a time when love and romance were in the air and flirtation was fun. Children played and laughed and explored life. Life was lived in a world of hard work and enjoyment of the simple things. We hugged and embraced, blew out birthday candles, danced cheek to cheek and whispered sweet nothings in each other's ears.

What a confusing and sad world we have allowed to be created and I worry that it is too late to turn the clock back.

Details: Written by: Op-Ed Flysa; Published: 24 June 2021

W. Somerset Maugham wrote a short story titled "Mr Know-All" about Max Kelada, an officious dealer in pearls, with whom he shared a cabin on a long sea voyage. Like all of the master storyteller's narratives, there was a sting in the tail.

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Details: Written by: Op-Ed Happy Expat; Published: 23 June 2021

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In the early years of the 20^th century the depression of the 1890’s is replaced by a building boom. New construction contracts are abundant, pipe sales are booming and reinforced concrete construction is approved for a growing range of uses. John’s income grows to 7,000 pounds in 1909, over $2,000,000 in today’s money. He is able to devote more time to his militia interests.

In 1907 the Australian Intelligence Corps is formed. John accepts an offer to transfer and is appointed to command the Victorian section and is promoted to Lieutenant Colonel taking charge of the making of military maps. He joins the founding committee of the Australian Aerial League to study how aircraft might be adapted for military use.

Details: Written by: Op-Ed Ellan Vannin; Published: 22 June 2021

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard won two gold medals at the Pacific Games. Hubbard was born as a bloke named Gavin. " Laurel " took double gold in the women’s over-87kg category at the Samoa 2019 games.

Some people feel that this is tantamount to cheating. If Gavin couldn’t win as a bloke, they say, then “ Laurel” might win in the women’s division.

Up until 2003, Gavin would have to have had his bits and pieces chopped off (also known as reassignment surgery) plus undergoing at least 2 years of hormone therapy in order to be eligible to compete. Now, surgery is no longer required. Yet " Laurel " is off to the Olympics to show the girls how it is done.

And it got me thinking. Is this reasonable?

Details: Written by: Op-Ed Shaydee Lane; Published: 21 June 2021

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Mathematical logic is indisputable, yet, in these days of insanity, apparently mathematics is racist. Oh, and also created by white males hell-bent on being bullies. The concept that 2 plus 2 equals 4 is offensive to some and apparently, ”Math has “been used to educate children into different societal roles such as leadership/ruling class.”

Well, all these years when I have seen 2 oranges on one side of a fruit bowl and two oranges on the other side I have deduced that I have 4 oranges is just white supremist patriarchy.

Who would have thought it? Maybe I didn't see the invisible lemon. Or the sour grape. I do wonder if this manipulation of mathematics has an ulterior motive.

Details: Written by: Op-Ed Guest Post; Published: 21 June 2021

In a galaxy not so far far away, we used to fight real enemies. Tangible ones, with guns or cannons or bows-and-arrows, who shot back when we invaded their lands or defended our own keeps against their aggressions. In the twenty-first century, many things have changed – most of them, luckily, for the better – but one change is, if not worse, then at least seriously disturbing. Apart from the handful of hot wars America now wages around the world, the wars our supposedly enlightened societies wage are against invisible enemies.