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.
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.
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.
Thanks to the nation’s collective good sense, our coronavirus infection rates have flattened but our economic woes increase. Surely that is proof that we can start returning to normal, writes David Penberthy.
The manner in which four Victorian police officers died this week is nothing short of profoundly tragic. And it should spark serious change to the way we treat reckless drivers, writes David Penberthy.
The Australian Education Union risks squandering the goodwill that now exists towards teachers if it continues to rubbish the medical advice and push for school closures, writes David Penberthy.
You’d think that in the midst of a pandemic governments could come together to keep families and teachers safe. But as COVID-19 carries on, so too do the mixed messages, writes David Penberthy.
Adelaide’s reliably cool temperament saved the city from months of Sydney-like torment writes David Penberthy. Those “boring” jibes from the east ring like compliments now.
In unprecedented times like these, nobody expects perfection from our leaders, but some common sense and an ability to do everything possible to keep us safe would be nice, writes David Penberthy.
As the war against coronavirus wages on, many are wondering when and how we’re ever going to get out of this mess. And now, it seems the Prime Minister has a plan, writes David Penberthy.
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