Now that we have had a thorough year to see the differences between the two, it is time to compare Kevin Rudd to John Howard. John Howard’s most memorable moments, in his time as Australia’s Prime Minister, were the ones where he was made fun of. Looking back, he was quite a power-walker, remember that […]
Stop Before the English Language Loses Its Charm
Do you get frustrated with the overuse of certain words? I do not mean to be so pedantic about such a minor thing, but I am. Just a few words that annoy me include ‘unique’, ‘crisp’ and ‘annoy’. I think the word ‘unique’ does no justice for what it is trying to say. (Just because […]
Will Rudd Deliver Compensation to Stolen Generations?
Kevin Rudd delivered his Formal Apology to the Stolen Generations on 13 February this year. Unlike previous Prime Minister John Howard, Rudd assumed responsibility for the actions of past governments. It was a move that was symbolic to so many Indigenous peoples of Australia, because of the word ‘sorry’. To many it was much more […]
Massa versus Hamilton at Brazil
For the second year in a row, the winner of the Formula One championship is decided in the final round of 2008. This weekend’s Interlagos round will decide whether points leader Lewis Hamilton or second Felipe Massa, will win their first championship. Britain’s Hamilton leads at 94 points, with Brazil’s Massa only seven points lagging at 87. […]
Polish Driver Claims First Victory
Poland’s Robert Kubica has won his maiden Formula One race at this weekend’s Montreal Grand Prix. His team mate Nick Heidfeld followed suit in second place, making it a first BMW one-two finish. Red Bull Racing’s David Coulthard finished third, from a well-planned pit strategy. The race was not all picture perfect, however, when mishap […]
He Came in Fourth. Told You So.
Finishing fourth in the Monaco GP has given Australian Formula One Driver Mark Webber five point scoring races in a row for far this year. He is consequently 7th in the individual drivers’ standings, 15 points equal with Heikki Kovalainen Finland’s Kimi Raikkonen, England’s Lewis Hamilton and Brazil’s Felipe Massa lead at first, second and third respectively. […]