Humans and animals aren’t equal — it’s that simple
Of course we should have respect for animals, great and small. But pretending as though they are equal to humans in all ways is a ridiculous and slippery slope, writes David Penberthy.
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Unless we act now, Australia will face more terrorism
Ten criminals serving time on terror charges are set for release this year. Simply hoping they will ease their way back into society without incident is not enough to keep us safe, writes David Penberthy.
Holden didn’t have to close — the government let it die
When Holden was struggling, Tony Abbott and his government euthanised it, writes David Penberthy. Only now are we starting to realise what a terrible mistake that was.
Divorce is painful enough without Bettina Arndt involved
Honours should be reserved for people who make society better. Bettina Arndt has made ours worse with her fatuous ramblings about the workings of family law, writes David Penberthy.
Professional whingers can’t cut us out that easily
If you want to make a show of me snubbing your invite, have the decency to actually send one, writes David Penberthy. Here’s what I’d have told your parklands protest if you did.
We need harsher penalties for dangerous drivers
Many drivers who kill people have already had their licence revoked. So if cancelling a licence won’t stop them from driving, why don’t we take them off the streets, asks David Penberthy.
Council’s financial saviour could be the Crows’ HQ
The Adelaide City Council has returned to what it does best – personality politics, rank amateurism, questionable judgment calls, and looking for all the world like it is hostile to change and new ideas, writes David Penberthy.
When did loving your home become xenophobic?
What seemed like a fairly inoffensive suggestion by Tanya Plibersek has lead to a monumental pile-on. If only people would get off Twitter and into real debate, writes David Penberthy.
Scott Morrison is at risk of losing his quiet Australians
The PM we’ve seen throughout the bushfire crisis couldn’t be further from the man Australians put their trust in at last year’s election. And the biggest problem is obvious, writes David Penberthy.
Australia needs to Marie Kondo its school curriculum
With subjects like dance and tourism now being offered, it seems school is no longer about teaching children what they need to know, but rather what they are happy to, writes David Penberthy.
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