SHANE​ WARREN

So, when Australian politicians import the American posture - the swagger, the suspicion, the “strongman realism” - we should be asking: which America are you importing? The one that sells freedom like a brand? Or the one that lives with the consequences of a fractured social contract and a heavily armed civic culture?

On Anzac Day, we gather around a story. It is a story of courage, of mateship, of sacrifice. It is told in dawn services and echoed in silence. It lives in old photographs, in medals carefully kept, in names carved into stone. It is a story we have learned well and one we return to each year with reverence.

Confidence is like a muscle - the more you work on it, the stronger it gets. I’ve been there, feeling unsure and doubting myself, but over time, I discovered some simple, effective ways to boost my confidence. Today, I want to share these proven techniques with you. They’re practical, easy to follow, and designed to help you feel more self-assured in your daily life.