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Well people, with many new members and senators coming to parliament this year and many of them giving their maiden speeches next month I thought it might be a good idea to look at the tradition of the maiden speech in Australian government and politics. Traditionally, the speech has been an...

Well, I quite honestly dont know what to think about Mr Brendon 'I never voted Liberal in my life' Nelsons win today. On one hand, I feel he could possibly have it in him to transform, reshape and re-energise us all towards the future if the party allow him to do so. He is certainly alot...

Well the Australian people have spoken and its all over for the party for the moment. Last night we were voted out by an Australian electorate that was decidedly angry with us over work choices legislation. It was an error to handle the legislation and policy the way we did and it has in...

Well friends,romans, countrymen... first of all I appologise for my long absense. It has been a long year and a busy one. ;) Im sure you all know it but I will confirm that the election will be called tomorrow. The polls tell one story, my heart and mind tell another. Im not neccesarily...

First of all, I have to tell you all how sorry I am that Kevin Sheedy will go at the end of 2007. The man is a legend, champion and genius. You would all expect me to talk the man down as an passionate Eagles girl. Sheeds caused us alot of pain over the years :D I cant talk the man down...

An age old question and one I perhaps still can not answer but today I think I got a step closer to knowing what us girls want. I speak to alot of people every day, from all kinds of economic and social backgrounds, ages and sexes and something hit me today for the first time ever all though...

It doesn't matter where you sit or which party you affiliate with there is corruption and scandal involved on BOTH sides of the house. Does there need to be a complete overhaul of parliamentary privelleges and ethical standards with regard to our politicians? The past week has shown that...

Yes? No? I would have to say that yes our family law system does need an overhaul. I hear too many stories about familys who are denied a fair go because the system fails them. Is the system to geared towards mediation rather than litigation? Does that allow unscrupulous types to 'use'...

I've come under alot of attack lately for not telling you all what I really think about a few issues. Today I've been thinking about Hicks and I have decided its time to stand up and say a few things. Hicks needs to be bought home to face an Australian court. He can not be allowed to sit in...

I don't know! Ask Brian Bourke!!!!!!!!!! Silly man Kevin. Bourke is a bad bad bad man and you shouldnt have got involved with him, even if it was just for a meal! Tsk tsk tsk... Can anyone say....'DOH' ;)

Who do you expect to come in and out of the team for the trip to Tassie?

What sort of leader would you be? Would you follow in any of our great leaders footsteps? Would you be different to the rest? Would you suround yourself with yes men and yes women or would you keep your friends close and your enemies closest? How would you organise yourself? I'd like to...

It looks like I'm heading there in September/October of this year! Im so excited, I cant wait. Anyone here been to Positano or anywhere on the coast? Is it expensive? What will the weather be like at the time of the year (Early to mid Autumn)? Tell me everything you know about the...

Is anyone else here thinking the Saints are going to have a big 2007? All the news from Morabbin is that their training hard and working hard and bonding into a pretty tight knit group. Danny Greens been down there doing some boxing with them and from all accounts they've enjoyed that...

Men or women? I was just thinking of the last breakup I had and how I coped and dealt/am dealing with it as compared to how the other party dealt with/ is dealing with it. I know, even now, with a new life a thousand miles away, I still think about the guy every day. I will admit, I still...

To my friends and foe on this board, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! :) :thumbsu: I hope you all have a great time over the holiday season and that the new year brings health, wealth and happiness to you all. I've enjoyed debating you all on this board in 2006 and no doubt with an...

With the election of Kevin Rudd as leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party I believe we're about to embark on an interesting period in Australian politics. From a Liberal Party point of view I feel we're going to have to really knuckle down within the next 12-18 months. As Mark...

I believe most Australian universitys use the Oxford system?(please correct me if Im wrong :o ) Arts- Blue (what kind though?) Commerce- Orange/Gold Info systems- Can someone tell me? Education- light blue Law- Red Engineering- Purple Can anyone else add anymore?

http://www.iranchamber.com/history/articles/identity_croatians_ancient_iran.php Identity of Croatians in Ancient Iran o date, 120 Croat and non-Croat university professors and several academics have compiled 249 research works of which many have been printed in various publications...

Im cleaning out my wardrobe and I tried on a pair of little white pants that I used to wear when I was 16... Anyhoo, I thought....this will be hillarious to see how much my body has changed since I was 16. I pulled them on thinking I wouldnt be able to get them on.... Before you know...

Hello Blues fans I just wanted to let you guys know that I sympathise with all of you over the recent controversy with Fev. I've spoken two him three or four times around the place and I happen to like the boy. Sure he's a bit of a larikin and all, but I think he's got a decent heart and I...

I've been thinking recently about why people are the way they are and how they come to be what they are. It made me think of something my old Baba (grandmother) says to me all the time when I talk to her. She had this theory that you are what your cultural background is and there is nothing...

Is chivalry dead? How many of the blokes who post on this board would believe chivary is dead? How many women who post on this board still find it appealing in a guy? I watched my boy climb a tree today to rescue a little girls kitten and then he built her a little enclosure to house...

Hi Collingwood fans Just thought Id let you know that the Pies are looking at this kid and it seems like there is a distinct possibility that he'll be drafted to the club. He's the younger brother of Mitch Morton and I think he has alot of talent. I feel like he'd be a good pickup for your...

http://blogs.news.com.au/news/news/index.php/news/comments/etiquette_for_the_modern_girl/ Great to see that Debrets are doing this, I for one would love to read a modern adaptation of the classic. My question is though, what else would you like to see added to the book to bring it right...

I've heard this expression used alot lately and Im wondering whether anyone here thinks its acceptable? First I hear Britney use it as an excuse as to why she had Sean Preston sitting in her lap whilst she's driving around. Since then Ive heard a few people say to me, oh dont worry...

May I point everbodys attention to channel 7 tonight. Gardi is doing an interview about his 'future'. Should be interesting....

Think about this scenario: A Man has a wife and some kids. He enters into an affair with another woman who falls pregnant. The Man and his lover decide that an abortion should take place to keep things hush hush. Does the Mans children and/or his wife have the legal right to find out...

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,19690245-421,00.html What does everyone make of this? I found it quite fascinating really. 73% of woman between the ages of 45-54 are having sex atleast twice a week compared to 58% of woman between the ages of 18 and 24 having sex atleast twice a...

Guys....what are you looking forward to? Here is my list... 1...Spending more time with the love of my life... 2...The rest of the 2006 season. The Eagles are going to have a good season. 3...New Year ( I have a big night planned) 4...Spending time with Cinds in Melbourne...with...