Opinion
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Bayley case not 'black and white'
Kate OsbornIn the days since Adrian Bayley was committed to stand trial for the murder of Jill Meagher, Seven News court reporter Kate Osborn has been asked repeatedly how he could have pleaded not guilty. Here, she attempts to explain.Generally, when people a...
March 14, 10:02 am -
To change or not to change?
Shane WebckeIn light of the Broncos second half capitulation in their opening match against Manly, that WAS the question on everyone’s mind. That has been answered with an unchanged line-up named for their next challenge against Saints in Wollongong on Friday ...
March 13, 10:29 am -
Smile, Dad, and bite your tongue. Daughters who want to be the life of the party.
David SalmonIt’s party time. Every weekend, it seems. Day and night. And anywhere in between.The girls have hit the fun stage of their young lives. The Teenager has been leading the way. Daughter Two is keen to make up for lost time.Parties are springing up lik...
March 12, 9:28 am -
Putting it out there. What jockeys really mean on Twitter.
David SalmonI enjoy reading what jockeys think on Facebook and Twitter. It makes us mug punters feel like we’re part of the family. Even if we’re at the table set aside for the kids.They’re not allowed to tip, but every now and then we get pointed in the right ...
March 12, 7:56 am -
Is the Broncos’ biggest fan this bloke from NSW?
Michael CoombesWould you move house to be be closer to your team?Would you move cities?State?I reckon I've found the Broncos' number one fan. The bloke who turns passion into terrifying obsession.He doesn't just answer 'yes' to all the above questions. It's an emp...
March 7, 10:37 am -
Mates for 45 years. A bloke who’ll always be our Captain. Even if he falls asleep mid-sentence.
David SalmonWe’ve known each other since we were 4 years old.Kindergarten buddies. First day, with Miss Thorburn.I don’t remember the finer details, but I’m sure he would have been organising us. Who could sit where. What we’d do at the lunch break.We were toge...
March 5, 10:33 am -
How a children's book brought two worlds together
Michael CoombesNo black. No white.No rich. No poor.No pity. No envy.Just pride.The pride was mine. The rest was youthful purity.I had been nervous. How would a four-year-old react, taken out of her comfortable suburban surrounds in Brisbane and thrust into a third...
March 1, 11:18 am -
Waterlogged memories. The change in rain, that's driving me insane
David SalmonIt’s true, my memory isn’t what it used to be.I forget things, past and present. Something to do with age. And other stuff I can’t recall.I’m sure the rain used to be different. There, I said it. Back when things were in black and white. Yes, it’s s...
February 26, 10:12 am -
Dancing around the money issue
Michael CoombesOh dear Lord.I've become one of 'those' parents.And I never saw it coming.Working away on a Saturday. The phone rings."You now have a box of chocolates to sell."Sudden, swift and inescapable."We're almost half way through the term," the accompanying...
February 21, 11:16 am -
The Juggling Act: TAKING A GOOD HARD LOOK
Sally EelesThere is something wrong with our society.There seems to be a growing divide between two distinct groups of people.There are those who play by the rules, uphold standards of political correctness, and get bogged down in the red tape of day to day li...
February 20, 4:18 pm -
A terrible loss
Melody HorrillLast week I covered a story about Karta the orangutan, who is recovering from losing her fifth baby.I was incredibly moved by her carers at the Adelaide Zoo and their concern for her welfare.I watched Karta interact with her mate and I could see the...
February 19, 12:53 pm -
Where did all those candles come from? Coping with birthdays for the elderly
David SalmonI have a birthday coming up. It’s not The Big One, but it’s fair to say I can see that disturbing number looming large.This one will be relatively painless. A few nice dinners, with no need for reflection. That will come next year.There was a time w...
February 19, 11:27 am -
Love is in the air. So what's that smell?
Michael CoombesYou can smell it coming.Valentine's Day.Forget the florists, it's a chemist's dream as the world's hay fever sufferers rush to stock up on antihistamines.All those triggers.The flowers. The perfume. The BO.Yep, body odour.A Roy Morgan survey landed ...
February 14, 10:04 am -
My brush with Drugs in Sport. How we performed on the original sports supplements
David SalmonIt was the summer we decided to get serious about our fitness.Three of us made a pact. For the first time, we would get fair dinkum with our training. Start the footy season in tip-top shape.We turned the old garage into a gymnasium. A faded, heavy ...
February 12, 11:02 am -
Don’t worry, be happy. From Jack Gibson to Gandhi, words of wisdom to make us happy
David SalmonThere are certain stages in life, when there’s no need for worry.The first few hours of life are usually stress free. Hopefully, the mind will be clear around the time of our final breath. With any luck, there are a few peaceful periods in between.W...
February 5, 10:39 am -
ELECTION 2013: And so it begins...
Alex HartThe Prime Minister said she did not announce the election date ‘to start the nation’s longest election campaign’. Pfft... Yeah right! That is one of the most significant reasons for her shock decision. Julia Gillard wants to give herself as much tim...
January 30, 7:48 pm -
Life on hold. Convincing kids they CAN survive without their phone.
David SalmonThe Teenager’s eye was twitching. Her beautiful face had become distorted.She could see it. Almost close enough to touch. Connect. Send a message on.It was her mobile phone. And she wasn’t with it. Daughter Two as well. Stripped of their most vital ...
January 22, 1:33 pm -
Don't go changing
Karen O'SullivanI’m done with New Year’s Resolutions, so as the countdown to 2013 begins, I’ll be doing the opposite. I’ve decided to write a list of all the reasons why I don’t want to change next year. I’m going to stay the very same person I’ve been for the last...
December 31, 11:55 am -
Christmas shopping, Dad-style. Making a daughter blush earns extra credits.
David SalmonIt was like Daughter Two had found a priceless artifact, right there in the surf shop.She held it aloft, as one would present a rare Egyptian print.It was a one-piece thingy, with the print of a tiger on it. Something like an extended singlet. Part ...
December 17, 10:12 am -
Getting the new tree just right. A Dad’s way of embracing the Christmas spirit
David SalmonRule number one. You can never have enough tinsel. When it comes to Christmas trees, bare is bad.I have a new tree this year. First time I can remember actually buying one.The girls suggested I wade into a nearby pine forest, and cut one down. Strap...
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