George Helon Writes — As the old adage goes: “the pen is mightier than the sword!” Image Copyright (C) George W. Helon: Australia; 2001-2024. CLICK picture above to view larger image.

What Motivates Me?

Over the years I have held many and varied opinions and views on a diverse range of subjects, topics and issues.

I have never shied away from the opportunity to publicly express my thoughts; to put forward, state, argue and to defend my beliefs and convictions – as well as those of others.

As the old adage goes: “the pen is mightier than the sword!”

I love to be academically challenged and intellectually stimulated and I enjoy the opportunity to put pen-to-paper.

What I have had to say has sometimes been critical or observational, other times supportive and congratulatory.

But at all times I have not been afraid to put my name to something I have said, stated, or written: SAY IT – WRITE IT – DEFEND IT – OWN IT!

Knowledge might be a potent power, but being able to express it, is akin to wielding a wrecking ball!

Enjoy!

2020 – 2024

Brave New World. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Wednesday 13 December 2023; p. 16.
Carer Payments. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Monday 25 September 2023; p. 20.
Carer’s Inquiry. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 24 August 2023; p. 36.
Lost in Translation. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 20 July 2023; p. 34.
Carers Miss Out. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Friday 12 May 2023; p. 34.
Welfare Payments. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 4 May 2023; p. 30.
Carer Allowance. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Monday 9 January 2023; p. 20.
Carers Week 2022 – an Anticlimax. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Wednesday 26 October 2022; p. 12.
Carers Financially Sodomised. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Wednesday 28 September 2022; p. 16.
Carer’s Allowance. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 7 June 2022; p. 14.
Afghan Situation. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Wednesday 8 September 2021; p. 20.
Fix the Hospital. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 20 July 2021; p. 12.
Trees Removed. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 23 March 2021; p. 16.
Shoplifting is Not a Victimless Crime. Sunshine Coast Daily: Maroocydore; Friday 18 December 2020.
Victims Silenced. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Monday 31 August 2020; p. 10.
Confiscate Mobile Phones. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Wednesday 29 July 2020; p. 10.
Cartoon Characters. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Wednesday 15 July 2020; p. 12.
Profiteering. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 14 April 2020; p. 12.
Payments. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Monday 6 April 2020; p. 10.
Action Plan Needed. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Monday 9 March 2020; p. 12.

2015 – 2019

Constitutional Recognition. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 27 August 2019; p. 12.
Thank You. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 30 July 2019; p. 14.
Cardinal Pell. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Friday 15 March 2019; p. 18.
My Health Record Missing Information. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 11 December 2018; p. 19.
Why is it Taking so Long to Raise Money for Mosque Rebuild? The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Wednesday 14 November 2018.
Data Breach. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Friday 31 August 2018; p. 18.
Entitlements. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 30 August 2018; p. 24.
Is it Time to Reclaim Free Speech? The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Friday 8 June 2018.
What Does it Take to Get Our Heroes Honoured? The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Friday 23 March 2018.
National Day of Action Not the Way to Stop Bullying. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 20 March 2018.
Kindness of Strangers. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 27 February 2018; p. 12.
NBN Issue. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 8 August 2017; p. 14.
MasterChef Australia Serves Up Mediocre Judges. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 12 July 2016.
Poor Service. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Saturday 12 November 2016; p. 22.
Commission Should Have Wider Scope. The Courier: Ballarat; Tuesday 26 May 2015.
Post Parking. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Monday 20 April 2015; p. 13.

2010 – 2014

Disabled Suffer. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Friday 8 August 2014; p. 16.
No Text Warning. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 26 November 2013; p. 15.
Ordination Missed Opportunity. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 9 August 2012; p. 24.
Written Submissions Waste of Paper. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 12 May 2011; p. 26.
PO Box Price Hike Astonishes. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Wednesday 27 April 2011; p. 18.

2005 – 2009

Poland’s Forgotten Martyrs. Polish American Journal: Boston; November 2008; Vol. 97; No. 11; p. 12.
Mobile Menace. Readers Digest Australia. Reader’s Digest: Frenchs Forest; October 2008; p. 11.
Time to Save All Pensioners. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 24 June 2008; p. 12.
Disabled Parking. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 19 June 2008; p. 18.
Don’t Risk Health. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 27 July 2006; p. 29.
Time for Water Reality Check. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 27 April 2006; p. 23.
Rights, Wrongs and Rithmetic. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 1 September 2005; p. 16.

2000 – 2004

Article Desecrates Royal Honour. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 27 July 2004; p. 8.
Israeli Campaign ‘US-Backed Terrorism’. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Tuesday 20 April 2004; p. 8.
Yes, There is Discrimination. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Monday 28 April 2003; p. 8.
The Spirit of Charity. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Thursday 6 March 2003; p. 20.
Cost of Statue Questioned. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Monday 17 February 2003; p. 8.
Pensioners Cop the Blame. The Chronicle: Toowoomba; Saturday 4 January 2003; p. 10.
Selfishness and Apathy Apparent. News Mail: Bundaberg; Friday 26 October 2001; p. 6.
A Question of Fairness. Polish American Journal: Boston; July 2001; p. 4.
Time to Expose Job Providers. News Mail: Bundaberg; Thursday 2 August 2001; p. 6.
Recall Parliament to Rectify Problems. News Mail: Bundaberg; Monday 16 July 2001; p. 6.
Pollies’ Full Bellies Hide Empty Pockets. News Mail: Bundaberg; Friday 6 July 2001; p. 6.
Poles Understand Aborigines’ Plight. News Mail: Bundaberg; Monday 24 April 2000; p. 6.
Duffy Contradicts Himself on Teams. News Mail: Bundaberg; Wednesday 22 March 2000; p. 27.

1995 – 1999

Our Head of State Already Australian. News Mail: Bundaberg; Friday 27 August 1999; p. 6.
Innes Park Will be Removed from Map. News Mail: Bundaberg; Tuesday 22 June 1999; p. 6.
Republican Push Against the Law. News Mail: Bundaberg; Thursday 17 June 1999; p. 6.
Shire Ratepayers Left in the Dark. News Mail: Bundaberg; Friday 6 February 1998; p. 6.
Desalination Must be Top Priority. News Mail: Bundaberg; Wednesday 28 January 1998; p. 6.
Crown is More than the Queen. News Mail: Bundaberg; Tuesday 25 November 1997; p. 6.
Candidates Trying to Inform Voters. News Mail: Bundaberg; Thursday 20 November 1997; p. 6.
Free Entertainers for City Council. News Mail: Bundaberg; Wednesday 29 October 1997; p. 6.
Action Need on Three Charges. News Mail: Bundaberg; Saturday 25 October 1997; p. 6.
Sovereign Retains Solitary Function. News Mail: Bundaberg; Monday 20 October 1997; p. 6.
We Have an Australian Head of State. The Bugle: Bundaberg; Friday 10 October 1997; p. 4.
Bundy Drivers are the Worst. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Monday 30 September 1996; p. 6.
Let’s Have a Vote on Street Name. News Mail: Bundaberg; Thursday 18 September 1997; p. 6.
Editor Quits After ‘Knife in the Back’. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Tuesday 23 July 1996; p. 6.
Fruitcakes Wander the Streets. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Tuesday 18 June 1996; p. 6.
Hall Row Enters New Chapter. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Monday 13 May 1996; p. 6.
Silent Ones Unrewarded. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Thursday 1 February 1996; p. 6.
Errors are Just Silly. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Tuesday 16 January 1996; p. 6.
Challenge Has Been Renewed. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Friday 29 September 1995; p. 6.
What’s Your Question? The Guardian: Bundaberg; Wednesday 2 August 1995; p. 4.
Republic We Have to Have. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Wednesday 14 June 1995; p. 6.
Helon ‘No Snoop’. News-Mail; Tuesday 7 February 1995; p. 6.
Flaunting Water Laws. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Wednesday 11 January 1995; p. 6.

1990 – 1994

Word Battle Ends. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Saturday 30 July 1994; p. 6.
Name Calling. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Thursday 30 June 1994; p. 8.
Changed ‘Views’. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Friday 20 May 1994; p. 6.
Thumbs Up. The Guardian: Bundaberg; Wednesday 18 May 1994; p. 4.
Historic View. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Saturday 14 May 1994; p. 6.
Learn From Past. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Thursday 14 April 1994; p. 6.
Thumbs Down. The Guardian: Bundaberg; Wednesday 9 February 1994; p. 4.
Scheme Abused. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Friday 20 August 1993; p. 4.
Troubled Times. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Thursday 24 December 1992.
ALP Desperate. News-Mail: Bundaberg; Thursday 5 November 1992.
Union Shackles Ought to Go. The Courier: Ballarat; Tuesday 22 September 1992; p. 7.
Misconceptions on Preferences. The Courier: Ballarat; Thursday 10 September 1992; p. 6.
Independents Sorely Needed. The Courier: Ballarat; Saturday 29 August 1992; p. 6.
Job Training Not That Easy. The Courier: Ballarat; Thursday 2 July 1992; p. 6.
Pollies Should Experience Real Life. The Courier: Ballarat; Monday 15 June 1992; p. 6.
Time to Amalgamate. The Courier: Ballarat; Wednesday 13 May 1992; p. 6.
Local Government Lacks Unity. The Courier: Ballarat; Tuesday 28 April 1992; p. 6.
Call to Enact a National Service Scheme. The Courier: Ballarat; Friday 6 September 1991; p. 8.
Bring Back Conscription Call. The Courier: Ballarat; Friday 25 January 1991; p. 8.
Opinion. The AGE: Melbourne; Thursday 24 January 1991; p. 12.
Ballarat: A City in Process of Decay. The Courier: Ballarat; Monday 18 June 1990; p. 8.
Damn Good Reasons to Vote Independent. The News: Ballarat; Thursday 22 March 1990; p. 11.
Independent Clarifies His Views. The Courier: Ballarat; Thursday 15 March 1990; p. 8.
Supporting Ballarat. The Courier: Ballarat; Monday 5 March 1990; p. 8.
Fair Go for Candidates. The Courier: Ballarat; Friday 2 March 1990; p. 8.

1985 – 1989

V/Line Service Inadequate. The Courier: Ballarat; Wednesday 29 November 1989; p. 8.
‘P’ Platers Made Scapegoats. The Courier: Ballarat; Thursday 26 January 1989; p. 8.
V/Line Profits as the Drunks Fumble Home. The Sun: Melbourne; Thursday 24 November 1988; p. 71.
Are Conscription and Forced Labour Camps Next? – Reader. The News: Ballarat; Thursday 26 June 1986; p. 19.
Put Up or Shut Up! The News: Ballarat; Thursday 24 April 1986; p. 2.
Plea for the Unemployed. The News: Ballarat; Wednesday 19 March 1986; p. 5.
Remember the Needy All Year Around. The Courier: Ballarat; Monday 23 December 1985; p. 6.
Equality is the Priority. The Courier: Ballarat; Wednesday 11 December 1985; p. 5.
Education Needs a Boost. The Courier: Ballarat; Thursday 21 February 1985; p. 6.

1982 – 1984

Jobs Wanted, Not Roads. The Courier: Ballarat; Monday 26 November 1984; p. 6.
Spectre of Destruction. The Courier: Ballarat; Friday 30 December 1983; p. 6.
Safety on the Buses. The Courier: Ballarat; Wednesday 16 March 1983; p. 19.
Criticism of Cadet Unit. The Courier: Ballarat; Thursday 28 October 1982; p. 11.

#Helon

Connect with Me!

Now with SSL Certification for your Security!

George Helon Sectigo Secure Seal. — CLICK image above to verify Certificate.