Senator Bernardi has been a long-time critic of the burqa, arguing that it is a "symbol of female oppression and Islamic culture", carries security and identification risks and is "un-Australian". Labor leader Bill Shorten on Thursday criticised Senator Bernardi's remarks, telling Fairfax Media that the last thing the country needed was "stupid" and "ignorant" comments from government MPs. Senator Cory Bernardi has linked terror raids with his push to ban the burqa. Credit:Harrison Saragossi "Why on earth is this out-of-touch, out-of-line senator on a rampage with his ignorant and stupid comments?" asked Mr Shorten. "This senator's comments should have no part to play in public life, fuelling fear and suspicion."

Mr Abbott stopped short of rebuking his backbencher on Thursday when asked about Senator Bernardi's comments at a mediayou have of doing something just for you. Expressing your desire to achieve these wonderful personal treats is a way to force yourself to actually make it happen. Some items may require some planning. But so what? What in life comes easily? Everything you work for is worthwhile. And you are worthwhile. Make your visions happen.

Bri Ketler is a thirty-something mother of two, artist, crafter, and volunteer in the Calgary area. A Calgary native, she decided to spread her wings and move to Edinburgh, Scotland in 2001 to pursue a degree in the arts.She graduated with her BA in Art and Design from Edinburgh College of Art in 2005.

She worked as an Interior Designer in Calgary until her passion for art overwhelmed her desire for wealth and fame.When