The Anzacs and the True Spirit of Fatherhood
We celebrate Anzac Day on the 25 April to celebrate and honour the sacrifice of those who have fought for our country and those who still do. But what has this got to do with being a father in the 21st century? Well I believe Anzac Day and in partic...read more
Fighting McKenzie, the Anzac Spirit, and Australian Values
Australia has produced some amazing war heroes but none so remarkable, or popular, as Fighting McKenzie from World War 1. Daniel Reynaud, author of the book ‘The Man the Anzacs Revered’ asked, “How did a wowser become an Anzac legend? And how did thi...read more
Criminals, Easter and Australian Values
Believe it or not, Easter celebrates a man who died a criminal’s death and became the foundation for what are commonly called ‘Australian Values’. When I was a young boy, visiting my grandmother in Edinburgh, Scotland, she used to tease me by saying,...read more
Mothering Denied
Motherhood is fast becoming a dirty word. My daughter-in-law, mother of five girls under 10 years of age was telling me how she is still getting asked, "When are you going back to work?" Her response is simple, "I'm a mother first and I am in no rus...read more
Nourishing Relationships Produce a Healthy Community
In 2003 the Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation rather prophetically stated, (See footnote 1.)“The quality of the relationships between mothers and fathers and their children will determine the destiny of Australia.” Convinced that such a statement was ...read more
The Insanity of Political Correctness
Albert Einstein once said, “Earth is the insane asylum of the Universe”. Sometimes I think he is right. Bill Leake, the famous cartoonist, would no doubt agree with Albert Einstein. Last Wednesday Bill Leake gave a speech to mark the release of a boo...read more
The Origins of Political Correctness
Editors Note: I have re-posted this very good article by Bill Lund which was first released in 2000. It is worrying to think that such an insightful artilce was not more widely read. I am sure Bill Lund would be encouraged to know that we are keen t...read more