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David Penberthy is a columnist with The Advertiser and Sunday Mail, and also co-hosts the FIVEaa Breakfast show. He’s a former editor of the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Mail and news.com.au.

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Kevin Rudd, president of the Asia Society, introduces Antony Blinken, US secretary of state, not pictured, at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. US, on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Blinken used his remarks to explain existing policies rather than unveil any bold new direction that includes a strategy of investing in democracy and innovation at home. Photographer: Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fair shake of the sauce bottle, Kevin

The question shouldn’t really be can Kevin Rudd remain Australia’s US ambassador, it’s why he ever got the job to begin with, writes David Penberthy.

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The election lesson Kamala could have learnt from Australia

I wouldn’t have voted for Trump, but from similar experiences in our own backyard I can understand why so many Americans did, writes David Penberthy.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) stands with Qantas CEO Alan Joyce as they attend the Qantas 100th Gala Dinner at Jetbase 96 hangar at Sydney's International Airport on March 31, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images)

Penbo: Albo Qantas uproar proves envy always pays in politics

Toxic emotions pay off in politics and it won’t just be the PM feeling them in the wake of the latest Canberra travel scandal, writes David Penberthy.

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October 8, 2024: Premier Peter Malinauskas with Labor's candidate for Black, Alex Dighton at the Majors Road upgrade. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Penbo: Maybe Mali could get Katy Perry to fight crime

If the SA Liberals ever stop arguing about abortion and each other’s preselections they might be able to make something of this, writes David Penberthy.

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Penbo: Now who’s full? Refugee squeeze exposes NIMBY hypocrites

Nothing reveals Greens or Teal double standards faster than trying to solve a problem where they live, writes David Penberthy.

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Cyril Tooze, 86, with Independent MP Rebekha Sharkie at hospital in Victor Harbor SA last Thursday, 17th October 2024.

Penbo: Euthanasia or rot – that’s the choice Australia left this man

This is the human face of bureaucratic sloth. He’s chosen to die because our aged care system can’t keep its promises, writes David Penberthy.

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Dejected Toby Greene during the AFL Semi Final match between the GWS Giants and Brisbane Lions at Engie Stadium on September 14, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Penbo: AFL’s buffoonery over GWS antics prove NRL has it covered

Some of what the punished GWS players did on their infamous Wacky Wednesday was appalling. But as David Penberthy writes, the AFL’s handling of it tells us much more.

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Dr Bob Brown with Dr Colette Harmsen after spending 3 months in prison for protesting against the logging of Tasmania's native forests, at Parliament lawns Hobart. Picture: Chris Kidd

Penbo: Remember when the Greens used to be likeable?

Fast forward to 2024 and those triangular stickers now stand for something quite different from hugging trees, writes David Penberthy.

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Penbo: We now have photographic proof of a very stupid problem

This week revealed about 68,000 reasons Australia has problem with people who simply cannot help themselves, writes David Penberthy.

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David Speirs at the SA Mid Winter Charity Ball, August 2nd 2024 Picture: Facebook

Penbo: Speirs ‘fake news’ fiasco risks new Liberal humiliation

The media may have rolled its eyes at David Speirs’ white powder explanation but voters in the by-election battleground he just vacated didn’t, writes David Penberthy.

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