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It’s just not cricket by Andrew Lansdown The game of cricket is so closely associated with fairness and civility that it has become a metaphor for those virtues...
Where is security in all the turmoil? As global markets struggle, many will recall the painful results of the 1987 stockmarket crash, which spelt financial pain for so many and the folding of many businesses around Australia.
Holidays Family finance by Kim Crabill Crown Financial Ministries Ah, holidays, those annual escapes to places of bliss and peacefulness. But recently I’ve found that this same level of contentment can also be captured in a moment.
Dad’s role Better Parenting by David Scotford We Dads can feel a little unsure of our role when our first baby arrives, but being around and on board pays off in many ways.
Those big questions of Life and Space How did our universe come to be? This is one of the ‘big’ questions —. Nearly all modern cosmologists believe that everything was ‘kickstarted’ by a ‘big bang’ about 14 billion years ago. But one dissenter from this ideology is Dr John Hartnett — this makes him a ‘rare breed’ of physicist.
What really matters? After her mental condition took her life beyond her control, Lyn began to reassess what really mattered.
Something for life’s headaches Tips for life by Alan Bailey Recently, my wife and I enjoyed a day walking around the Singapore Zoo. It’s an excellent setting for the animals. Best of all, we enjoyed seeing the show on stage where various clever creatures performed. Everyone was fascinated with those animals and their antics, but I wonder what the beasts would think of us if they had the chance to look at some of our ways?
Kids Page (article coming soon) Stories and activities for children
Tragedy turned into triumph In a state of terrible despair, I was delivered from a meaningless existence, writes Walter Maqoma.
The media and singles Just for Singles by Julie Pearce Advertisements on TV today frequently depict men and women in reverse gender roles. Washing powder ads which once belittled women, now ridicule men wearing hot pink t-shirts and silly smiles. It seems that it is ‘OK’ to openly devalue men. However, if women were caricatured in such a manner, there would be an outcry.
Prostate cancer - Part 2 Medical Matters by Drs Jeremy Beckett and Bethany Nelson (MBBS) Prostate cancer is often slow growing. It largely affects older men. Many people have tried to argue that more men die of some other cause while they have the disease than from the cancer itself. Such discussions have led many people to think that prostate cancer is not worth testing for. This viewpoint is rejected by most doctors.
New beginnings by Margaret Curren Most of us like things that are new. To have something fresh, clean, unblemished and pure is very satisfying. I remember my delight as a child, to see among my books for the new school year, the plump pad of pristine paper, just waiting for my eager entries.
Starlight and time - a big breakthrough Believe It or Not by David Catchpoole A stunning new book by a physics professor purports to show more firmly than ever how light from the most distant stars would have reached Earth in a very short time.
Staying hydrated during summer Healthy Living with Miriam Thyer — Nutritionist and Health promotion officer We all know it is important to stay hydrated during the warm summer months. But what can happen to our bodies if we are insufficiently hydrated, and what is the best way to keep ourselves hydrated during both normal daily activities and exercise?
Every day is an adventure Larry Gaines was a successful, but ultimately unfulfilled, man. Today, he directs a non-profit charity and says he would not trade his life for anything he had before.
Snake Vine Hibbertia scandens Gardening with Lee Mullen The first time I ever came across this eye catching climbing ‘buttercup’ I was on my way to watch a rugby league game funnily enough!
If God is so loving, how can He send people to hell? Frequently Asked Questions by Dominic Steele The other side of this question is: “If God is so just how can He accept anyone into heaven?” God reveals to us clearly two aspects of His character: His justice and His love.
Building Better Marriages Home Improvement By Rob Furlong A lot of marriages fail simply because a husband and wife fail to appreciate each other. The following story reminds us of the power of appreciation.
How do I get high-definition (HD) content? Computers and Technology by Darryl Budge Now that most of the major TV stations broadcast a high definition channel with unique content, there are HD-DVD and Blu-ray (whatever they mean!) discs at your local rental store, and a major pay-TV provider is also going high definition — you’re probably wondering what all the fuss is about.
Dark days turn to joy Sport “I told my Dad I wanted to quit. Golf was just too hard, I was homesick and I wanted to come back to Australia.”