On 2 September 1984, seven people were shot dead in a shootout between rival bikie gangs the Bandidos and Comancheros in the Sydney suburb of Milperra. The Milperra Massacre, Milperra bikie shoot-out or Father's Day Massacre was a firearm battle between rival motorcycle gang members on 2 September (Father's Day in Australia) 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. The … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 1984, seven people were shot dead in bikie shootout in the Sydney suburb of Milperra
On This Day In Australia: In 1951, the ANZUS Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States was signed
On 1 September 1951, the ANZUS Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States was signed in San Francisco. The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty (ANZUS or ANZUS Treaty) is a collective security non-binding agreement between Australia and New Zealand and, separately, Australia and the United States, to co-operate on military matters in the Pacific Ocean region, although today the treaty is taken to relate … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 1951, the ANZUS Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States was signed
A brief history of LNP lies
. The LNP would have you believe that society will collapse if The Voice to Parliament succeeds, but it's just another in a long list of scare campaigns they have run using the same tired old message of hate and division. In 1993, when Paul Keating introduced Native Title, the LNP started screaming that it … Continue reading A brief history of LNP lies
The mystery of Bruce Lehrmann
. We hear a lot in the media about Bruce Lehrmann, but very little is known about him. While every minute detail of his alleged victim, Brittany Higgins, has been scrutinised in great detail in the media, not much is discussed about Lehrmann. Before he rose to prominence as an alleged rapist, nobody had ever … Continue reading The mystery of Bruce Lehrmann
The 71 Most Amazing Innovations of All Time
Innovation is a critical component of human progress, driving economic growth, improving quality of life, and advancing social and environmental goals. It refers to the process of developing new ideas, products, services, and technologies that meet current and future needs and challenges. This video from Bill Gates chronicles the 71 most amazing innovations of all … Continue reading The 71 Most Amazing Innovations of All Time
Pictures from the past: aged 57
This is from 2018, exercising at home in Brisbane, Australia.
10 August in Australian History
Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1853 – A Jubilee Festival was held in Hobart (flag pictured) to mark the cessation of convict transportation to the colony (read the full story here). 1885 … Continue reading 10 August in Australian History
Pictures from the past: aged 46 (with video)
This is from 2007, swimming with dolphins at Sea Life Park, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. https://videopress.com/v/OurbbHzi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
9 August in Australian History
Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1915 – Alexander Burton died at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, Turkey. He was awarded the Victoria Cross. 1942 – HMAS Canberra (pictured) is sunk in the Battle of … Continue reading 9 August in Australian History
How to plan your business management succession
Planning for management succession is critical for the long-term success and sustainability of any organisation. A well-executed succession plan can help ensure that the company continues to thrive, even when key leaders retire, leave the company, or are promoted. https://advanceinstitute.com.au/2023/08/08/how-to-plan-your-business-management-succession-2/
Pictures from the past: aged 49
This is from 2010 in the Scream House at Madame Tussauds, Hong Kong
8 August in Australian History
Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1895 – The steamship SS Catterthun (pictured) strikes Seal Rocks, New South Wales, and founders, killing 55 persons (read the full story here). 1914 – Enlistment for … Continue reading 8 August in Australian History
Pictures from the past: aged 42
This is from 2003 in my office at No. 1 High School, Jiangdu, China.
Corporate Training
Advance Institute of Business offers five levels of corporate training for businesses, to help individuals build business and language skills. These are designed to develop future managers and to prepare the organisation for leadership succession up to the top level. Each corporate training level is divided into 12 weekly training sessions, each of 2-3 hours … Continue reading Corporate Training
7 August in Australian History
Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1892 – Sir Arthur Coles, businessman and philanthropist is born. 1946 – The Overseas Telecommunications Commission (OTC) is established. 1975 – David Hicks (pictured), a prisoner of … Continue reading 7 August in Australian History
Pictures from the past: aged 49
This is from 2010 (6 August) in Tangshan, China. I walked out of the pub at 3am, and a monkey ran up my body and sat on my head.
How to achieve sustainability in business
Sustainability has become a hot topic in recent years, and for good reason. With increasing awareness of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality, it’s more important than ever for businesses to adopt sustainable practices that reduce their impact on the environment and society. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of sustainability … Continue reading How to achieve sustainability in business
Pictures from the past: aged 49
This is from 2010 - inside Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China (the statue is Juan Antonio Samaranch).
6 August in Australian History
Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1915 – The Battle of Lone Pine (pictured) begins on Gallipoli, seven Australians are awarded the Victoria Crosses for this battle (read the full story here). 1919 … Continue reading 6 August in Australian History
The Importance of Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is a vital skill in both personal and professional settings. It enables individuals to make sound decisions based on evidence and reasoning, rather than relying on emotion or intuition. In the workplace, critical thinking is essential for problem-solving, decision-making, and innovation. It enables individuals to analyze complex situations, identify potential solutions, and evaluate … Continue reading The Importance of Critical Thinking
Pictures from the past: aged 58
This is from 2011 - trying out a new phone app, Brisbane, Australia
5 August in Australian History
Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1806 – Captain William Bligh arrived in Sydney to take over the governorship. 1944 – At least 545 Japanese prisoners of war attempt to escape from a … Continue reading 5 August in Australian History
Pictures from the past: aged 42
This is from 2003 - City Gardens, Yangzhou, China.
Pictures from the past: aged 50
This is from 2011, showing Hong Kong as seen from The Avenue of Stars.
4 August in Australian History
Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1845 – The ship Cataraqui is wrecked off the coast of Tasmania, the 406 people on board drown. 1851 – The Governor of Western Australia complains of … Continue reading 4 August in Australian History
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