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If I was a betting man and odds were available, there would be coin to be made on the date of Australia Day changing during my lifetime.

Of course, I have hopes for a long life, but I do not study the form placing me at a disadvantage when predicting worthwhile punting opportunities, however, I feel it in my bones.

This is not a sign of disrespect, rather, Australia Day is a relatively new concept and the young people of our nation, our next leaders, are much better at acknowledging the past.

Politics, News, LeadershipBrian Wightman23 January 2022Australia Day, First Nations People, #changethedate, social media

Boy Lost Community Found

When a young person went missing in Launceston last week, emergency services and the community hastily mobilised to search. There were relatives and friends and acquaintances and those unknown to the family joining the party.

None of us would feel surprised because this is what we do. When someone is in trouble or the chips are down, we come together and help.

News, ReflectionBrian Wightman28 February 2021community, lost, found, parents, parenting, search, social media

An Easter Hare in Gumboots

As I cast an eye across our back deck a couple of Wednesdays ago, it appeared the Easter Bunny had returned to Tasmania with pitter-patter paw prints transforming the boards into a winter wonderland.

On closer inspection the prints were far larger than expected, resembling the heavy footed and rarely sighted Easter hare in gumboots who appeared to have trampled through settled snow.