ABC review could turn into another Hawthorn scandal
While the ABC must take Stan Grant’s allegations seriously, the last thing we need is another organisation reviewing itself to discover whether it is racist.
Susie O'Brien
Ordinary Aussies miss out in Federal Budget
Despite some worthy measures to help battlers, middle income earners will be looking through this budget asking “what about me?”.
Heads should roll at ABC over coronation coverage
There are many important conversations we must have about the bloated British monarchy but viewers tuning in to watch the coronation didn’t want tales of genocide shoved down their throats.
Let’s unite to chant for a republic
Suggestions of chants of allegiance to King Charles during the coronation are tone-deaf — the entrenched privilege of the monarchy has no place in a modern democracy.
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LGBTQ+ community deserves respect, not ridicule
For too long gay, lesbian and gender diverse people have been political fodder for conservatives, like Katherine Deves, who want to impress the religious right.
I am woman and OK with that
Chest feeding humans, birthing people, bodies with vaginas — have we lost our way in defining what it means to be a ‘woman’ to respect a minority?
Covid iso rules show Dan determined to keep handbrake on
We’ve earned the right to decide not to isolate if we have no Covid symptoms and a negative RAT — we all want to move on yet the Andrews government keeps holding us back.
Hollywood’s woke circle of doom is no joke
Few of the Hollywood elite have held Will Smith to account for trying to dismiss violence as an act of love, while those who spoke out had the pack turn on them in a woke circle of doom.
Budget promises much and offers little
Although the Budget provides a sugar hit for many households, it’s bound to leave many groups feeling very empty.
Cutting fuel tax a needed relief for many
Petrol isn’t a luxury for most; it’s a necessity, and politicians forget this at their peril. So in this year’s budget ScoMo has a chance to prove he is looking after us.
Respect for gay women still has a long way to go
For too long gay women have long been subjected to homophobia from straight men who seem offended that they have the temerity to be attractive and yet unavailable.
Time has come for household contacts to be set free
The requirement that household contacts still have to remain isolated if they live with a positive case is yet another ridiculous overreach by Dan’s desperate government.
Extreme wellness spin can go tragically wrong
Shane Warne’s death has shown us men of middle age must take their health seriously, including accepting that extreme diets in the name of wellness are anything but healthy.
Inflexible school hours haunting busy parents
NSW is open to changing school hours to better suit the needs of students and working parents, so why isn’t Victoria following suit?
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