Justice precious

IT is heartwarming to be part of a dedicated band of supporters of Sue Neill-Fraser but, in fact, the support is diffused throughout the community.

Every time we do a vigil, the vast majority of people who stop are sympathetic.

People ask if they can donate money or sign a petition, they offer to wear a badge or take leaflets to share with their friends. People often say Sue is in their prayers. Interstate visitors are sometimes disappointed to realise Tasmanian justice is as flawed as justice elsewhere. People with some connection to the prison almost invariably believe in her innocence.

People share a wide range of theories about what they think really happened to Bob Chappell. Sue Neill-Fraser has been incarcerated for nearly eight years but there is no sign of people forgetting

Terrible event

ON August 6, Hiroshima Day, we remember the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki which caused immense and lasting destruction. No more of these horrific weapons have been used due to an uneasy agreement between those countries who still have thousands stockpiled. Wonderfully, this year the United Nations passed a ban on nuclear weapons by a large majority. To our everlasting shame, the Australian Government

Exit lane

THERE is trouble brewing in the White House,

Is President Trump not using his nous? The chosen staff do not last,

Seems a wide net has been cast.

Is there a conspiracy behind them leaving? Whatever is the reasoning?

FOR THE RECORD

TODAY’S edition of TasWeekend magazine reports that the Festival of Bright Ideas is on from 9am to 3pm today. In fact, the event takes place next Saturday, August 12.