Whales; an apologetic for the Voice; Matildas v Lionesses and Australia's head of state

Published: Mon, 08/14/23

RSA Daily

For atheists, rationalists and secular humanists in Australia

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Rationale, the magazine of the Rationalist Society of Australia

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There have been two times in my life when I have had that feeling of being simply overwhelmed while watching animals in their environment. One was in Uganda, watching gorillas ...

... and the other was off Fraser Island, watching a couple of whales who played beside our boat for half an hour.

Truly awe inspiring. As is the video in our first article.

Lead stories

Incredible Video: Man Encounters a Whale Seemingly Frozen in Place

An Australian TikTok celebrity has filmed a humpback whale doing a rare 'headstand' on the calm…

Despite the clickbait title, this is truly an incredible sight. The guy taking the video is speechless with delight.

A Voice from the Heart

Legal equality and the politics of disappointment.

One of the best vindications I've read for an Indigenous Voice by a retired philosopher, Andrew Gleeson.

The Matildas' courage is changing the Australian narrative. The question is: what next? | Craig Foster

For every Australian who watched the Matildas and wants more of this feeling, there are four…

"Just as the Matildas are leading the way with courage and ambition, so too should our own head of state represent Australia with equal passion, standing alongside the team. Charles will be wearing the red and white of England. Who is wearing our green and gold, we should ask?" Good question.

Other stories of interest

Pauline Hanson sacks Mark Latham as leader of One Nation NSW

At least she got this one right, and better late than never. Read Latham's typical response ...

Political ponerology

For those who warmed to the idea of weeding out the sociopaths and psychopaths from political candidacy ...

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