Yelling at the Television

I was only in primary school in the late 1960s. But I have vivid memories of hearing and watching news reports on the Vietnam War on radio and TV.
We would tune into the news at half past six and watch front line footage from war correspondents embedded with Australian or American platoons ...

Whoever came up with the line, “sing like nobody is listening” can claim one of the most misrepresented quotes of all time going by what I have been hearing on the radio and on stage of late.

I agree with the sentiment of the quote. Get out there and release your energy and ...

If Kevin Rudd keeps his seat, I think an appropriate penance for him would be to serve for another three years as leader opposite the most unpopular Prime Minister this country has ever elected.

Thanks Kevin. You couldn’t let it go could you. You couldn’t accept the umpires ...

I was having lunch with a dear friend of mine recently. She is also a musician but spends most of her time writing articles for music websites in Australia and abroad. We were having a long overdue catch up. We talked about life, the kids and then went on to music. As musicians do. ...

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I’m going to start by saying that the ANZAC legend is born from bravery, mateship, resourcefulness and the fire in the belly of men and women who sacrificed their lives to ensure future generations inherit a world of freedom, peace and tolerance.

This is ...

I don’t know why I keep doing it but I somehow always seem to find myself dragged in front of the TV when The Voice, X-Factor or one of those “reality” talent shows are on.
Now don’t get me wrong. I have no trouble with talent shows. My earliest memory of TV Talent Shows goes back to New Faces ...