“Agriculture, mining, small businesses, investment and defence are the keys to our nation and our future,” Rinehart observes. “We need our government to stop making decisions influenced by the media of the moment and instead act to make the bold decisions our country needs.” Focusing on the need to eliminate red and green tape, Rinehart reveals her Roy Hill iron ore mine was forced to comply with 4000 pieces of regulation before construction could begin – yes, 4000. The mining billionaire also takes a powerful stand in support of our veterans, slamming their treatment at the hands of government, and showing displeasure at the handling of war crimes allegations. “Given all the serious challenges we face as a country, it was shocking for many good Australians to see the Defence Department order our military to divert to holding rainbow teas and to strip 3000 of our most highly trained military personnel of their medals,” Rinehart writes.

Editorial cartoon by Dean Alston courtesy of the West Australian.

Poll reveals most Sandgropers think of themselves as West Aussies first and Australians second … compared with just 6% of residents in NSW. Most West Australians identify more strongly with their State than their nation — placing Sandgropers at odds with the rest of the country.

Gallery of images from this wonderful event.

Diary is reliably informed mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, already a huge financial supporter of the Australian Dolphins and other athletes at both a Paralympic and Olympic level, is taking it one step further than ScoMo. Rinehart is offering Paspaley jewellery not only to gold medallists, but to every single Paralympian swimmer who has competed in the pool in Tokyo. Rinehart is also quietly providing direct financial assistance to many athletes in Tokyo. For the last seven years, the Dolphins’ patron has also been offering invaluable financial support specifically to Swimming Australia’s Paralympic program.