[shaggy eel]

,,, keep in mind that I'm not an Australian, I'm a New Zealander. Aussie is one of your strongest allies. If you need allies, it certainly is now. Reading these threads on FR I can see understandable uncertainty regarding bio threats; I can see probable failure of more airlines and everything else you've mentioned.

You ask "what gives?" - well, in voting for an issue like recognition of Australia, that to me is an indication of life going on. There's still background stuff grinding along as well as the prominent issues.

[zoyd]

You ask "what gives?" - well, in voting for an issue like recognition of Australia, that to me is an indication of life going on. There's still background stuff grinding along as well as the prominent issues.

Well, I'm glad we could do something entirely meaningless to make you feel better.