Bond: We spray paint Aussie icons but pay a fortune for this?
A small number of self-important, poncey ideologues have taken control of the arts and are trying to destroy our will to live one work at a time, writes Caleb Bond.
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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.
Maiden: Three words Lidia Thorpe haters suddenly forgot
If all Australian MPs were held to the standards some want applied to Thorpe, Republicans would be kicked out of Canberra, writes Samantha Maiden.
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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‘Charles isn’t as popular as his mother was’
Perhaps the King should have delayed his crowning to give him time to win over sceptics, says Peter Stefanovic.
Analysis: Do we pay too much tax?
Whingeing about tax is one of Australia’s favourite sports. But do we fork out too much money to the government, asks Daniel Petrie. Have your say in our poll.
Defence threat Australia can’t afford to ignore
We have traded on our geography as our natural defence for decades but technology shows this is no longer viable to protect ourselves from foreign enemies, argues Charles Miranda.
The massive bill Aussies shouldn’t have to pay
Australians are spending millions of their own money on therapies that aren’t on the PBS. How does this happen in a rich country like Australia?
Trump’s trial may be his final downfall
Donald Trump will inevitably behave as he always has in an effort to win in the court of public opinion. But in court itself, he can no longer ignore the law without consequences, says Tom Minear.
Shock gatecrasher at holiday Airbnb
A fun weekend away turned into a nightmare for Natalie O’Brien. But the real hell began when she tried to seek medical help.
‘How the hell is this right?’: Crying 5yo turned away
My son desperately needed to see a doctor. We were turned away from three in less than an hour. How is this acceptable, argues Lillian Saleh.
A mugshot and fingerprints: What’s next for Trump
The news that Donald Trump will face charges over hush money paid to a porn actress puts the US in unprecedented territory. See what happens next.
Time for Albanese to stop dithering and ban TikTok
The clock is ticking on Australia’s failure to ban TikTok from government devices, but there could still be a way for ordinary users to keep the app, says Tom Minear.
‘Dangerous’: Why Australia can’t be naive about China
There’s one key reason Australia can’t afford to ignore China and the threats it’s making right on our nation’s doorstep, argues Tom Minear.
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