Webdiary - Founded and Inspired by Margo Kingston

"I met Margo Kingston for the first time on 23 September 1993, when I was a Captain in the Army and posted as Aide-de-Camp to Governor General Bill Hayden." Jack Robertson

I love my sister very much and am so so proud of what she has pioneered.

I've spent the last few hours on the phone to various people and it is clear that at the very least Webdiary is going to continue as a site run by amateurs - amateurs that is with a lot of experience and momentum and love of this community. For my part, I don't want what Margo has done to die, and I think all of us who feel we owe her something might also think that the best tribute right now is to continue proudly in our community.

Margo has retired from Webdiary from midnight Wednesday 8 December. See "Don't go away yet" for what happens next, and "What happens next?" for what happens after that ...

In a surprise Australia Day announcement, John Howard reveals Governor-General has been placed on inactive list indefinitely. Formal Vice-regal functions will be exercised by Jeanette and the executive Council will be chaired by Howard's Chief of Staff to "increase efficiency and achieve economies of scale." Pru Goward sacked from HEROC – moves to Gold Coast and establishes Real Estate Agency and  shoestore. "It's a good thing we were tipped off" says Australian Editor Paul Kelly. North Bondi becomes New Zealand's largest city." Alphonse (Malcolm B Duncan) de Ponce.