Australia's chance

John Quiggan:

"... But with Indonesia being the country hit hardest by the [Tsunami] disaster, Australia in particular is faced with a challenge, an opportunity and a test. We can, if we want, send a few emergency missions, then return to business as usual. Or, we can make it a major policy priority to help our neighbours, and particularly Indonesia, rebuild over the next few years."

Let's see what John Howard does.

Anyway, Australia's winning the cricket versus Pakistan, the fireworks in Sydney went ahead despite the Tsunami and the Baktiyeri family were finally deported.

Please make a donation for the victim's of the tidal wave.