The glaring weakness in the world’s shiniest democracy is there is no practical way to punt an unsound leader. It has never happened, partly because the constitutional mechanisms for such drastic action cannot work in practice.
As Greg Lynn was about to be told the direction of the rest of his life he remained in control, presenting more like a librarian than a murder defendant.
Under Lily D’Ambrosio’s plan there will be little gas, and no coal or nuclear power in Victoria in the future, but hot air from the energy minister’s social media posts should keep us toasty until spring.
Victoria’s police commissioner Shane Patton may claim he isn’t woke but his decision to apologise to the Stolen Generation 16 years after Kevin Rudd did so makes him sound a lot less like an everyday cop.
The Acknowledgement of Country should be reserved for events where its dignity and meaning are embraced, because popularising its use is now diminishing its currency.
The biggest issue in the debate over the Shrine, Australia Day, and the Manly pride jerseys is that no one wants to be told how we ought to feel.
Prince Harry may be on a crusade, one private jet ride at a time but his farcical UN speech has utterly exposed his self-serving pretence at saving the world.
Andrews should promise there will be no return to drastic mandates, even if doing so whiffs of the politics of power as much as the health of the people.
The outbursts and explosions of petulance force fans to choose – you’re either with Nick Kyrgios or against him.
With Dan Andrews celebrating his 50th this week, we take a (tongue in cheek) look at who he’s inviting to his birthday party – and who is off the list.
Greens MPs like Bandt and Thorpe are narcissists whose speeches are more about them than the issues or people they claim to represent.
Greens MP Adam Bandt is giving a middle finger to all the Australians who protect his right to free speech – and who also pay his parliamentary wage.
With Melbourne City council CEO scoring a pay rise of up to $20k, it begs the question; what rises might others — who have shone in adversity – merit?
In keeping with stereotypes, two Demons players got in a blue at an up-market Prahran eatery. So where would your club’s players be most likely to swing fists?
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