Democracy, but not as we know it
It’s been a strange week, with no more proof needed than The Guardian attempting to claim exclusivity over The Australian’s exclusive.
Jack The Insider
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Evangelical zeal twists true meaning of Christ’s teachings
Humility, empathy and forgiveness do not sit comfortably with modern evangelism let alone prosperity theology which promotes the notion that God will bestow wealth on people of faith.
Post the pandemic, how’s your Covid?
The pandemic has faded, but let’s not forget about Covid.
Why RFK is an unhealthy choice for the world
Robert Kennedy’s cousin says he can’t be let loose on the US health system.
The longer, shorter history of Australia
At first Australia started out as part of Africa, South America and the Middle East, but now it’s time to provide an update.
Some questions of identity are less than welcome
Debate rages over the utility and purpose of welcome to country ceremonies, and increasingly Australians are required to ask who is conducting them.
Let the fake federal election campaign begin
The fake election campaign has begun. In truth it probably has never ended, merely intensifying in an election year while the clock runs on a Prime Minister who has few benefits of incumbency left to him.
Carter’s post-presidency achievements make him great
The arguments over his presidency will continue. Good, bad or mediocre – it’s a matter of opinion but in his 43 years of service after his time ran out in the White House, Jimmy Carter, a good man driven by his profound Christian belief, became great.
Is a sugar tax the answer to curbing our addiction?
As we have become hooked on sugar, governments would quickly become dependent on the revenues a sugary drinks tax would raise.
Is Albanese here for a good time or a long time?
It was said that 2024 was the year of elections around the world. While Australians watched the chaos unfold from afar, the new year offers our own dabble in democracy.
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