Monthly Archives: May 2014

Gongs

Posted on 29/05/2014 by stewculbard

I first heard the news when reading a letter from a friend in Melbourne. It was confirmed in Crikey – an Australian newspaper review. The Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has introduced knights and dames into the Order of Australia … Continue reading →

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Where are the women?

Posted on 02/05/2014 by stewculbard

It shares its name with mythology’s greatest female warriors. It is the world’s largest online retailer. Among its 120 most senior managers, only 18 are women – none of whom report directly to the big boss. The big boss runs … Continue reading →

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Being true to itself

Posted on 01/05/2014 by stewculbard

It was recently reported by the writer and critic, Christina Patterson, that the pop world celebrity and charity event organiser, Bob Geldof, “carried the coffin of his late daughter into a church. Later, in the service, he spoke. But we … Continue reading →

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