Author: David Boyd

A Test in Two Days

I find it hard to believe that in a period of seventy two hours I have flown across Australia twice (there and back) and observed a scheduled five day cricket Test Match which only lasted two days.The shortest Ashes Test match since 1888! I left home at 4:30 AM on Friday morning. Flew to Perth … Continue reading A Test in Two Days →

Big Teal vs Big Denier

I am indebted to the Australian Spectator for this very insightful commentary.  Big Teal vs Big Denier ‘Renewables are cheaper’ slogan has gone with the windLouise Clegg 15 November 2025 9:00 AM There is a certain kind of politics that does better in Bellevue Hill than it does in Goulburn. It is the politics of … Continue reading Big Teal vs Big Denier →

Global Warming/ClimateChange/De-carbonisation/Net Zero etc.

Applying the scientific method, the thirty year old hypothesis of atmospheric warming and more extreme events, as a result of anthropogenic caused increases in carbon dioxide as portrayed by way of numerous models, has failed the real world observation tests. Yet this has not constrained the promotion of the theory. I believe this is one … Continue reading Global Warming/ClimateChange/De-carbonisation/Net Zero etc. →

Cricket: As Explained to a Foreigner…

You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that's in the side that's in goes out, and when he's out he comes in, and the next man goes in until he's out. This process continues, effectively cycling through the players, making the game dynamic and strategic. When they are … Continue reading Cricket: As Explained to a Foreigner… →

Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC)

About the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship- "The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) is an international movement with a vision for a better world where empowered citizens take responsibility and work together to bring flourishing and prosperity to their families, communities, and nations. Our mission is to foster a community of changemakers committed to restoring and … Continue reading Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) →

Institute of Public Affairs -Net Zero Report-June 2025

The ten per cent tariff that the Trump administration has imposed on Australian exports to the United States is nothing compared to the economic impediments that we, as a nation, have imposed on ourselves through our commitment to the policy of net zero by 2050.In fact, because of the emission intensity of Australia’s exports – … Continue reading Institute of Public Affairs -Net Zero Report-June 2025 →

Canada Trip – May/June 2025

Prologue Early this year, my Canadian second cousin Ted Osborn and I decided we would make reciprocal trips to each other's countries in our respective spring seasons. So here I am in British Columbia, Western Canada, being hosted by Ted on a thoughtfully planned three-week visit. For background, I should explain that my wife Gail and … Continue reading Canada Trip – May/June 2025 →

Adventure and Nostalgia- An Extended Easter 2025

I went to the Young’s at ‘Sallywood’ Walcha to join their big family gathering over Easter and for the subsequent quarterly family meeting, with the plan to go on to my Mooloolaba unit for a week or two. The “Sallywood” gathering was “big”, with Jim and Jules four children their off spring, numerous in-laws, grandchildren, … Continue reading Adventure and Nostalgia- An Extended Easter 2025 →