Julius Erving, the great and wondrous Dr. J, was the dominant player of his era, an innovator who changed the way the game was played. He was a wizard with the ball, performing feats never before seen: midair spins and whirls punctuated by powerful slam dunks. Erving was one of the first players to make extemporaneous individual expression an integral part of the game, setting the style of play that would prevail in the decades to follow. A gracious, dignified, and disciplined man, Erving was the epitome of class and an ideal ambassador for the game.
Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour speaks to Radio National. The highest paid public servant in Australia is the Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Ian Watt, who earns more than $800,000 per year.
Former WA premier Richard Court named as ambassador to Japan. Photo: Richard Court is expected to take up his post next year. Former West Australian Liberal premier Richard Court will be Australia's next ambassador to Japan. Foreign Minister and fellow WA Liberal Julie Bishop made the announcement on Tuesday. Mr Court was WA premier from 1993 to 2001 and has worked in oil and gas since leaving politics.