How could it be possible that we could spend one-third of our national budget on education, force our children to suffer 12 long years of primary and secondary tuition and then still have half of them come out and be unfit to get a job?

Reports of the sickening violence that is endemic in aboriginal communities around Australia have shocked many people.

Once, it was a mark of respect if the boss bought you a beer. A sophisticated boss became one who offered wine and beer.