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Charity and empathy are beacons of light in a world gone mad

After reading his article I am compelled to say, “Thank God for good men such as Tim Costello.”

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A dawn memorial service was held at Anzac Cove beach, the site of the World War I Anzac landing in Gallipoli.

Anzac Day is too important to be hijacked by politics

Sherie Barton and her husband, a Vietnam veteran, were perturbed by the heavy presence of politicians at the Anzac ceremony they attended.

Let’s drop our defences and think about peace

Ending war is more important than military spending, writes Neville Williams.

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Tax reform in pursuit of equality is the fix we need

Ross Gittins elaborates on institutional changes that can improve the quality and effectiveness of our elected government.

Pope Francis gestures as he leaves after leading a holy mass in Dili, East Timor, last year.

Pope’s priorities are a great example to world leaders

It would be a lasting memorial to the late pontiff’s life if leaders adopted some of the humanitarian policies he advocated, writes Doug Hewitt.

Cardinals in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the funeral mass for Pope Benedict XVI in 2023.

Religion and good morals don’t always go together

Columnist Ross Gittins makes the mistake of assuming that organised religion leads to altruism and belief in the common good, writes Mark d’Arbon.

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The Voice was only ever about politics for Dutton

What might have been good, moral or beneficial was never part of Dutton’s thinking - it was political opportunity.

The purported Sydney office for Australian Skills Certification doubles as a luxury tailor.

Privatising trade qualifications fails the test 

Governments no longer face the cost of providing training facilities and teachers. Instead, they have been replaced by profit-seeking backroom businesses, writes Andrew Brown.

University fees for some students have risen by 50 per cent in just five years.

Protect our universities in these times of ignorance

It’s more important than ever to keep our universities flourishing, writes Beverley Fine.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton go head to head in second leaders’ debate.Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton go head to head in second leaders’ debate.

Politicians’ shallow slogans sidestep the important issues

The leaders’ debate reinforced the alarming state of Australian politics, writes Zachary Andrew.

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