PJ's Notebook

The black, white and grey of racism

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

While we should never forget that racism exists in Australian society, we should also put our country's experience into its proper context.

Trying time reporting from Villawood

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

I went through all the right channels. I called the Immigration Department, put my request ‘in writing’, then followed up with another phone call (looking back, the ACT and NSW having a public holiday probably didn’t help!).

The Royal Wedding: A multicultural view

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

The borough of Brent is one of London's most ethnically diverse areas.

The Royal Wedding: Waiting at Westminster

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

It's a sunny day in London, and Westminster Abbey is about to go into its final lockdown ahead of the royal wedding.

The Royal Wedding: Why do Aussies care?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Everyone in Australia is a 'commoner'. Yet, here is the next generation of royals, soaking up considerable support from one of the former colonies.

The Royal Wedding: Janet's cup of tea

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

There are some people in the world who are more enthusiastic about this Royal Wedding than others. Janet Williams is one of them.