Penbo: Pathetic act confirms Australia’s self-delusion
Just when you thought Australia’s absurd obsession with stupid rules couldn’t get any worse, writes David Penberthy.
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Maiden: NAPLAN fail spells big trouble for Aussie boys
If you teach kids that literacy doesn’t matter, you get results like these, writes Samantha Maiden.
161,200 reasons I can’t stand private health care
Does the funding of private health weaken the public system? Of course it does, writes Peter Goers.
How Kamala’s media silent treatment could blow up
In the three weeks since Kamala Harris became the Democratic candidate, she has not held a proper press conference. Tom Minear argues it’s weird – and it could backfire.
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Deadly drug turf war could turn Australia into Mexico-lite
The brave – some might say crazy-brave – move by the AFP aims to reduce the demand for drugs, particularly cocaine and ice. But it won’t be easy.
Questions you should ask before you get married
There are six questions divorce lawyers say you should ask before getting married. These are the questions I would add, writes Edwina Bartholomew.
The keys to successful property investing
There are many horrible and expensive mistakes property investors, especially first-timers, can make. Here are some pitfalls to avoid.
Replacing coal and gas with renewables will create jobs
People are being lied to by politicians who say we can take climate action while extracting, burning and shipping off coal and gas for decades to come. We can’t, says Adam Bandt.
Three ways Australia can lift annual targets to meet net zero
Australian governments should take practical actions now to create momentum towards the net zero goal. They need to do three things.
‘Scaring the bejesus out of me’: Edwina’s pregnancy confession
In my first pregnancy, I wrote about feeling like a beached whale. Second time around, I’ve decided to change my behaviour and my language, says Edwina Bartholomew.
Business Council boss: ‘It’s time to come together’
As the world transitions to a cleaner, green future we need to remember we’re all in this together, says Business Council of Australia CEO Jennifer Westacott.
Lego is right to make its toys free of gender bias
At our house, our daughter may eventually pivot to princesses but for now she is perfectly happy playing with trucks, says Edwina Bartholomew.
Banking ‘cops’ call time on mega Aussie house party
The banking regulator has stepped in to dampen the overheated property market like cops arriving at a noisy house party. Here’s how it will impact you.
A show like Hey Hey It’s Saturday would never survive today
The upcoming Hey Hey It’s Saturday reunion show got me thinking, what will our kids remember watching when they are all grown up?
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