Asking the right questions is key to getting the correct answers. Structural engineering is not simply a mechanistic process, but rather discipline that requires an understanding of the interaction of human expectations with the hard realities of science. The interaction of loads and strengths in the context of human expectations is the basis of the … Read more
With discussion swirling around cooperation amongst the independent senators and lower house Teal members of parliament, are we witnessing the birth of Australia’s Paradigm Party? Following is a direct quote from the geopolitical novel, “Queen’s Pawn to D4” by Rod Johnston, published in 2025. “A new paradigm … Australia reimagined … a new vision … Read more
Wake up Australia – at last the dots are joined – We are at another “all the way with LBJ” moment. Further to my previous prediction – Australia is joining a multi-national coalition that will use military force against Iran, and “… there is no way to ringfence the intelligence from the [Australian Wedgetail] … Read more
Wake up Australia – join the dots – We are at another “all the way with LBJ” moment. Where do the dots lead? These are the big questions raised in the geopolitical novel “Queen’s Pawn to D4”. Read #QueensPawnToD4 by #RodJohnston Visit https://rodjohnston.com.au
The American war on #Iran and the pressure exerted on Australia to join them, should serve as a warning against our close military dependence on the USA through #AUKUS and other alliances. #ANZUS did not protect us. It drew us into Korea, Viet Nam, Iraq 1, Iraq 2 and Afghanistan. Next will be an American … Read more
The publisher of “Queen’s Pawn to D4”, Aurora House Publishing has launched a new website, Pixel and Page https://pixelandpagedigital.com. The professionalism of this website is a true reflection of the attention to detail and professional approach of Linda Lycett and web designer, Nitish Naranjan, as they each deploy their own special skills to the production … Read more
In the words of singer Kenny Rogers in “The Gambler”, “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, Know when to fold ’em, Know when to walk away, And know when to run” Now is the time to ‘fold and run’, before it is too late. AUKUS is not just about the cost of a few … Read more
AUKUS is not just about the cost of a few submarines. It is the vortex sucking Australia into perpetual war on behalf of the superpower. Korea, Vietnam, Iraq 1, Iraq 2, Afghanistan … and now Iran? Australia is at another “All the way with LBJ” moment … war or peace, in or out, AUKUS or … Read more
I am honoured by my many Australian friends of Indian ancestry, whom I have been able to assist in settling in Australia during the last three decades. They are part of my inspiration to write the novel, “Queen’s Pawn to D4”. Following is a direct quote… ” …. Most Australians are irresponsibly ignorant of history, … Read more
With the transition of NCC 2025 from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2027, we will see an important step forward towards a modern building code. The National Construction Code, for the first time, will specify simple, achievable, verifiable quantified performance requirements for structural performance. This enables various deemed-to-satisfy solutions to be developed, verified and … Read more
Rod Johnston is a concerned Australian, committed to making our country a safe and responsible contributor to international peace and prosperity during these increasingly turbulent times.
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