The good news in Australia last night was a two hour TV show celebrating 90 years of the ABC broadcasting network, which is more than just a network. It covers the whole of Australia, the news is factual and fair, the TV shows are excellent and over the decades there have been hundreds of shows, not just broadcast but also developed by ABC. Then there is the radio network, and the support for musical and artistic creators and performers. The list of achievements goes on and on, but a key achievement is connecting everyone scattered over our very large and diverse country.

The song which the ABC network has embraced over the years is I Am Australian and a special reworking of the song opened last night's TV show celebrating ABC's 90 years. That song brings tears to my eyes every time because it celebrates everyone living in Australia.

ABC 90 years