Racism claims, true or false, have power to destory
In the fever to find offence, to identify culprits and cancel them, society appears determined to expose racism even where it may not lurk.
Patrick Carlyon
‘Bully’ label almost impossible to disprove
Labelling someone a “bully” is only as credible as the accuser’s evidence for it, and yet the label tends to stick whether it’s fair or not.
If Smith must return his Oscar, others should, too
The Oscars have never been good behaviour awards, so while separating Will Smith from his Best Actor gong might please some it would also set a precedent for hypocrisy.
What Barty’s choice can teach us about life
Ash Barty and Shane Warne have shown that the public has little place in the lives of our stars. By being true to themselves, two of our sporting heroes have set an example for how to live.
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Dan’s roadmap delay driven by politics
Victoria’s reopening plans could have been announced weeks ago, but we’re forced to wait until Sunday so Dan Andrews can have his hyped media event.
Hotspot lockdowns should replace blanket bans
Suburbs with high Covid cases should be treated differently from those without, providing freedoms and incentives to be vaccinated.
It’s time to get vaxxed at the ’G
With the MCG empty for a second straight September it is the ideal venue for a vaccination hub.
Meaning of Anzac Day needs no debate
Anzac Day is a touchstone in mateship and humour, not bloodlust and conquest. Anyone who attends a dawn service knows war is bad — and we don’t need to debate that.
Vax freedoms could sway the hesitant
Rolling out a vaccine passport in Australia would reward the fully vaxxed and encourage those who are hesitant to get jabbed faster.
Victorians need signs of an exit from endless lockdowns
In NSW they talk of international borders lifting and going to restaurants, while Victorians wait on the possible extension of a 5km limit.
Dan’s too little, too late restriction stance
Daniel Andrews is finally taking baby steps out of harsh lockdown measures that have left us demoralised and defeated.
Zero Covid target destroying lives, ruining hope
Dan Andrews is so hellbent on declaring a victory over Delta — and NSW — that Victorians are becoming pawns in a misplaced crusade.
AFL Covid chaos a ‘game of Jenga’ for McLachlan
From 162 days of crisis meetings to countless round changes, moving teams and shifting grand final plans, AFL chief Gillon McLachlan reveals how chaos became normal.
Science serves up palatable Covid future
The belated campaign of hope has finally begun, with talk of what we will be able to do in a Covid future instead of what we won’t.
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