We don’t get why cities bid for an Olympic host ego trip while much of their population live in abject poverty.

And we don’t get why zillions are wasted on space exploration when much of the world is starving.

Serves no purpose that we can see apart from an ego trip for scientists (unless there’s coal to be found on Jupiter).

But what we REALLY don’t get lately is why motor manufacturers are racing each other to develop effective driverless cars.

Maybe it’s so the drivers can use their mobile phones again.

“Look Mum… 110 on the M4 no hands… Oops.’”

This might not officially be our coldest winter in years but older residents claim that it is. 

And there would be few braving the local wind chill that would disagree.

It was bitter with a capital ‘B’.

Which brings us to the point that Vinnies and Salvos still need support with blankets and warm clothing for their winter appeals.

Adults and children are feeling the chill and support organisations can’t keep up with the demand.

Lithgow and surrounds have always been known for their selfless generosity- let’s keep that reputation going.

You know that all is well with the world when a footy player’s raunchy home movie makes front page news and not even involving a real celebrity in a starring role.

It seems these days even ‘Z Listers’ can easily find themselves gracing the front page.

As the Lindt siege inquest continues there is still a steady procession of armchair experts (also known as the direct ancestors of the keyboard warrior) criticising the police operation. 

It’s easy to be a critic when you’re never likely to be called on to do your thing or put yourself in harm’s way.