Date: December 15, 2023Author: Editor, cairnsnews 0 Comments By Dr Dan Mealey, former SAS doctor As you likely know, I’m motivated to change societal attitudes toward Australian veterans, attitudes that culminate in the kind of disempowerment that has driven over 1,600 of them to suicide. On all our minds ought to be the question: “ifContinue reading “Always question the veracity of MSM stories demonising the Australian military”
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Real-Life Great Grandchildren Of The Von Trapp Family Perform A Breathtaking Version Of ‘Edelweiss’
By adminDecember 9, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Share The real-life Von Trapp Family’s great-grandchildren performed this impromptu at an office in Columbus, Ohio. This spontaneous performance by the relatives of a famous musical family was stated to be “out of the goodness of their hearts”. The owner of “FIGBAR FILMS” detailed whatContinue reading “Real-Life Great Grandchildren Of The Von Trapp Family Perform A Breathtaking Version Of ‘Edelweiss’”
AN AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS POEM FROM 1911 ‘A BUSH FIRE’ by HENRY LAWSON
One Christmas-time, when months of droughtHad parched the western creeks,The bush-fires started in the northAnd travelled south for weeks.At night, along the river side,The scene was grand and strange ;The hill-fires looked like lighted streetsOf cities in the range.Tho cattle tracks between the treesWere like long, dusty aisles,And, on a sudden breeze, the fireWould sweepContinue reading “AN AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS POEM FROM 1911 ‘A BUSH FIRE’ by HENRY LAWSON”
Tribute to all my Dogs passed but never forgotten
POEM OF A DOG I’m the one who’s always waiting for you. Your car has a special sound that I have imprinted on my senses, I can recognize it in a thousand. Your steps have a magic bell. Your voice is music to my ears. If I see your joy, it makes me happy!. YourContinue reading “Tribute to all my Dogs passed but never forgotten”
The Sheltie,
There is a beautiful poem about Shetlands or Shelties as they are known, it’s my all time favourite written by Homer Hawkins in 1932, it’s brilliant I hope you enjoy! The Sheltie, Bonny, bijou dray horse Some forty inches high, little kiddies’ riding horse Trotting gaily by, Constitution hard as nails, Sound as any bell,Continue reading “The Sheltie,”
Mare and Foal Moments: Discover the Unbreakable Bond and Endearing Love
By Dog Happiness Capturing the Unconditional Love Between a Lovely Mare and Her Foal 🐴💕 In the vast tapestry of nature, few scenes are as heartwarming and enchanting as the bond shared between a mare and her foal. The equestrian world is a testament to the beauty of these connections, where love, protection, and nurturingContinue reading “Mare and Foal Moments: Discover the Unbreakable Bond and Endearing Love”
History of Australia Series (2)
The extinction of the Australian pygmies Published in Quadrant June 2002; a footnoted edition of this essay is available at The Sydney Line here Keith Windschuttle and Tim Gillin From the 1940s until the 1960s, it was fairly widely known there were pygmies in Australia. They lived in North Queensland and had come in fromContinue reading “History of Australia Series (2)”
The slaughter of wild horses in Australia has become a battle ‘for the soul’ of the country
Comment by Nelle-The heritage Law of 2018 in NSW high country preserve 3000 wild horses and at last count by credible counting was 1,748 but according to Dr Cairns a lecturer at UNE and speaking from his desk he estimated around 24,000 and he with the Invasive Species Council together spelled the end of ourContinue reading “The slaughter of wild horses in Australia has become a battle ‘for the soul’ of the country”
The Last Brumby
Horses are one of the most beautiful, strong, and majestic creatures known on the planet. They are highly powerful creatures that have been used by humans for various reasons such as equestrian, riding, racing, and other activities. They’ve given so much to us and they continue to help us, day in day out. They’ve helpedContinue reading “The Last Brumby”
Don’t blame it on The Brumbies
Paleface King of the Brumbies killed by malicious stealth and those who hate Australia, its history values and traditions STOP THE SLAUGHTER Written by Mandy Fanelli Can you see the pain Inscribed within the eyes, Can you feel the fear Watching on as others die. Can you smell the death Inside that evil place, TheContinue reading “Don’t blame it on The Brumbies”
The Absurdity and Treachery of Woke
You would be wise to give up processed food and cook your own from fresh ingredients and wherever possible grow your own ingredients 13 Common Foods That Could Secretly Contain Insects Brooke NelsonUpdated: Dec. 09, 2022 If the thought of eating bugs makes you squirm, we have some bad news: You have probably been chowingContinue reading “The Absurdity and Treachery of Woke”
Lest we forget
John Singer dnSseoprto4ha61u1am2ihgflma83f48uu90c7ti2014c7381h041mh44m71 · On 31 October 1917 Aussie mounted Infantry charged the the village of Beersheba. What better way to celebrate our heroes than a ride on horseback in the country from where their noble horses came, in the land they fought for. Lest we forget the real Australia. Comment by Nelle-Indeed we shouldContinue reading “Lest we forget”
‘How I caught a serial killer – and lost my career in the police’
When DS Steve Fulcher arrested Christopher Halliwell over the disappearance of 22-year-old Sian O’Callaghan, it was the start of his own downfall. He tells Tim Lewis why he’d do it again Tim LewisSun 25 Jun 2017 17.00 AESTLast modified on Thu 21 Sep 2017 09.24 AEST Whenever Steve Fulcher is asked to explain his actionsContinue reading “‘How I caught a serial killer – and lost my career in the police’”
Batlow Pioneers
· Written by Dick Roberts As the moon rises over the mountains, And starts to glistens on the frost, We all gather here in springtime, To remember those we’ve lost. We remember the pioneers, That in this place we all call home, That built an industry out of nothing, Their names now carved inContinue reading “Batlow Pioneers”
Glen Hughes
· Wear And Tear Helpless on arrival, life is under way, family education, learning everyday. Encouraged by our elders, quickly into stride, nothing unattainable, fear was set aside. Like bullocks on a bore drain, sucking through the slime, headlong into everything, pushing overtime. Hellbent on the job at hand, working days weren’t short, guarantees,Continue reading “Glen Hughes”
One of the best responses I’ve read…..
They’re not happy in Gaza .. They’re not happy in Egypt .. They’re not happy in Libya .. They’re not happy in Morocco .. They’re not happy in Iran .. They’re not happy in Iraq .. They’re not happy in Yemen … They’re not happy in Afghanistan … They’re not happy in Pakistan .. They’reContinue reading “One of the best responses I’ve read…..”
Stand together in unity, divisions out the door,
One Mob, One Flag, A canvas full of colour with desert skies so blue, a vivid transformation, an awesome outback view. Brushstrokes of an artist depicted by so few, a land of isolation, Aussie through and through. A golden wattle landscape with dingoes on the plain, kangaroo and emu, so much more to name. EucalyptusContinue reading “Stand together in unity, divisions out the door,”
Who was C.S. Lewis?
Answer Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963), better known as C. S. Lewis, was an Irish author and Oxford and Cambridge literature professor known for his popular writings. These include the seven-book series The Chronicles of Narnia, several books of which have been adapted into feature films. Other well-known writings by Lewis include The Screwtape Letters, MereContinue reading “Who was C.S. Lewis?”
Australian Poems
Nothing has changed in over 100 years, this poem recited by our top TV cop, from a verse of out great Henry Lawson, tell the story of true Australian Spirit through the terrible times. This is dedicated to all our brave people who have put in so much and who have lost everything including thereContinue reading “Australian Poems”
My Land
This is my land I love it so Just as much as you. But you say I don’t belong here That I can never be true blue. You tell me this is your land it’s beauty yours to claim. my ancestry you disregard but isn’t yours the same. This land was once a barren placeContinue reading “My Land”
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