Black lives matter, but so do our elderly
Given the sad state of affairs, it’s no wonder people want to take to the streets and protest. But in doing so during a pandemic, we’re only putting more lives at risk, writes David Penberthy.
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Are senseless platitudes our most irritating pandemic habit?
Historically inaccurate generalisations, life being described as “the new normal”, and celebrities saying they’re with us. This is surely the worst of our COVID-19 experience, writes David Penberthy.
Why the 2020 AFL season can’t be revived
Sporting fanatics cheered at the news that footy was set to return to our lives. But without its most crucial element, the game means nothing, writes David Penberthy.
Ann Marie Smith’s death should appal every Australian
Through the NDIS, taxpayers were meant to help people like Ann Marie Smith live. But a flawed system, lack of oversight, and cumbersome bureaucracy conspired to let her down, writes David Penberthy.
Easier to lock us down than to let us out
We accepted lockdowns when we feared COVID-19 sweeping across the state but with all signs pointing to elimination leaders face a new situation now, writes David Penberthy.
Pete Evans is just the symptom of a greater problem
While it’s tempting to simply hate chef Pete Evans and call it a day, the real issue should be asking how his kind of actual fake news has been allowed to thrive online for so long, writes David Penberthy.
Can someone remind Victoria that AFL is a national game
Sections of the Victorian sports media and AFL love nothing more than taking potshots at Adelaide’s clubs. If only they realised there are other states just as dedicated (and less infected), writes David Penberthy.
Why politicians are refusing to download the COVID app
You’d think being a member of government would make a person want to set a good example during a pandemic. Instead, all we’re getting is tinfoil hat conspiracies and panicked denialists, writes David Penberthy.
SA’s silver lining could deliver golden age
South Australia is on track to becoming known as the safest place in the world. And a reputation like that is very good for business, writes David Penberthy.
China’s behaviour is nothing short of a disgrace
The way in which the Chinese Communist Party has responded to calls for an inquiry into COVID-19 says an awful lot about the political character of China as a nation, writes David Penberthy.
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