Pollie payrise a bad look as nation struggles
The economy’s stalling, an energy crisis looms and interest rates are rising. So why are federal politicians the first to get a pay hike?
Susie O'Brien
Republicans surrender, the royals are too good to give up
The Queen’s Jubilee was a masterful stroke of PR genius that had even the most committed republicans waving the white flag.
Brutal backlash looms for arrogant Andrews
It’s no wonder voters are turning away from Labor in droves after Daniel Andrews and his ministers abused us and locked us up for months on end.
Is Amber Heard’s loss a blow to violence survivors?
Is the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp decision a test case for our treatment of domestic violence or a one-off? We examine both sides.
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Time to roll up our sleeves and get the job done
With the vaccine rollout starting this week, people must overcome their unfounded fears and put the health of the public first.
Gestational parent? Nah, mum’s the word
Welcome to our era of syllabically sensitive communication, where our verbal and written footprint is under scrutiny for fear of causing offence.
Dan’s award nomination gross insult to victims
Short-listing a premier who bungled his way through the pandemic for a leadership award is offensive to those who have suffered.
Leaving millions in limbo is simply not good enough
Victorian businesses and parents can’t afford to “take it one day at a time” like the Premier seems to think.
Victorians let down yet again
As Victorians prepare to suffer through a third lockdown, it’s now clear we can no longer trust our leaders to manage hotel quarantine.
Mr Men/Little Miss reboot sign of the PC times
With the original Mr Men and Little Miss characters labelled serial harassers and fat shamers, the publisher is calling for new character suggestions. It’s a sad sign of our PC times.
Lethal stupidity of SA’s snap border closure
A stupid snap decision to close the border has caused a fatal truck smash. What a tragic and needless waste of life.
Virus nerves take edge off Aus Open vibe
Victorians normally flock to major events, but a poor crowd turnout shows tennis is the latest victim of our COVID hangover.
Mask rules a power play by Dictator Dan
Mandatory mask wearing indoors and stopping the return to work isn’t based on health advice, it’s a political power play for an election-win.
School pick-ups the latest battleground for judgey mums
A return to school means a return to the daily fashion show – and associated judgement – that is the afternoon school pick-up, writes Susie O’Brien.
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