Big Bird racism storm a sorry sign of the times
When actors dressed up as giant, fluffy, yellow birds are accused of deliberate racism for not waving at kids, maybe it’s time to ask if racism has become an overused term?
Susie O'Brien
Vile anti-vax vermin’s lies must be stamped out
The government must act swiftly on the rag-tag mob of pests who thought nothing of obstructing health workers and terrifying sick kids.
Hypocrisy in allowing infected athletes to compete
Allowing a Covid-positive cricketer to keep playing undermines public health messages and makes Australians look entitled and hypocritical.
Deeming’s divisive views just designed to guilt and shame
The Liberal Party has no one to blame but itself for preselecting anti-abortion crusader Moira Deeming to replace Bernie Finn. It clearly doesn’t care if it wins the election.
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Short-sighted vax dodgers holding us back
If Australians would all do their duty and get vaccinated, our country could start to open up and recover economically and socially.
No winners in McLachlan ‘pity party’
The Craig McLachlan interview was a shameful exercise — and he should not have been given air time for his blame game.
NAPLAN’s not the problem — teachers are
Teachers spending weeks making kids sit endless trial exams under pressure-cooker conditions is the issue with NAPLAN, not the test itself.
Doyle is sorry for no one but himself
There should be no path of redemption for a man who spent three years calling his accusers liars.
I may be fifty shades of grey but I’m young at heart
With ageing much goes downhill, but just because we’re older doesn’t mean we’re out.
Borders should close for cashed-up cricketers in India
Australia must close its borders to India now, only offer flights for urgent humanitarian or medical aid and not give cricket stars any special treatment.
Unfairly painting all boys as rapists is alienating them
No one should not be teaching kids that they are to blame for violence because they are white, male or Christian – it simply alienates them.
Is the world ready for ‘kooky’ King Charles?
There is much support for the Queen but is anyone prepared for King Charles — an activist king preaching about the dangers of modern art and the ancient practice of hedge laying?
Sex consent can’t be taught with milkshake videos
Teenagers need direct messages about sex consent, not confusing and demeaning videos about milkshakes, tacos and pizza.
Why Australia isn’t ready for home quarantine
At a time when the vaccine rollout is facing many issues, we deserve a concrete plan rather than meaningless thought bubbles about home quarantine.
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