It's been a rough year for all of us in many ways, but I accomplished everything I desired most and I'm thrilled and proud of my successes. There's also another dimension of this year that was important, which is the difference we made in one another's lives.

And I know I made a positive impact in the lives of other people, too, and offered a hand when I could.

Life can be difficult at times. It's good to count being there for one another as successes, too.

Good morning from Wollongong, everybody.