Australia Day and that knighthood
Tony Abbott succeeded more than anyone in turning January 26 into a nation-unifying event.
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Greens need a history lesson
Greens senator Rachel Siewert seems in desperate need of a couple of history books.
Sarah Hanson-Trump at Davos
The Greens senator and the US President have much more in common than anyone imagined.
Backroom buffoonery gets airing
And The Age shines a kind light on one of Melbourne’s darker historical figures.
Greens get good telling-off
Even Aboriginal leaders who want to change the date think it’s low on the list of priorities.
Republicans have female stars
Women like Nikki Haley and Kirstjen Nielsen are helping to make America great again.
PR ethics advice for Dastyari
The record shows that a headbutt can have deleterious effects on sporting careers.
Vic Labor loses grip on gangs
And Kristina Keneally’s elevation to the Senate speaks volumes about the state of democracy.
Holiday hubris getting in the way
Public holidays are no substitute for public policy but Labor and the Greens won’t let up.
Marriage still on Malcolm’s mind
Has anyone told the Prime Minister that he won? He can stop now. It’s all OK
Mamma Mia, citizenship pain again
Susan Lamb and Matt Canavan aren’t the first politicians felled by their mums.
Democrats dive off deep end
The latest candidate for the US Senate makes ‘Oprah for president’ seem entirely sensible …
Time to dream of Aussie winner
Bitcoin is silly, says an expert, but try telling that to a former AFL star who is ‘flying’.
Victims’ message for police chief
Is it time for Victoria Police’s chief to consider bringing his retirement forward a few years?
Keneally’s Senate hopes hit a kerb
And Donald Trump’s former grand vizier finds himself in the wilderness.
Oprah no more qualified than Trump
Democrats told us Hillary’s biggest boon was her experience. Changed their tune?
Lamb put to the slaughter
Albanese just can’t stop himself — he always fails to toe Bill Shorten’s strict party line.
The Age backtracks on gangs
Meanwhile, Victoria’s multicultural commission chair says there’s not a problem …
Unis stomp on free thinkers
The reappearance of Bjorn Lomborg on these pages is a reminder of a censorious trend.
Trump book can’t be trusted
He may have Steve Bannon on the record but Michael Wolff’s past can’t be ignored.
Republic blows hot then cold
Australian Republic Movement stalwarts were crying into their Weet-Bix yesterday.
Keating’s cold, republican heart
The former PM has been poking a sleeping Turnbull for years but now has woken the bear.
Comic Charlie cops a kicking
When will Aunty admit that the New Year’s Eve gig just isn’t working out for the broadcaster?
A year for taking liberties
Predictions from global news organisations cover everything from cops to curling.
Intolerance punctured by a visitor
The same-sex marriage debate brought out the worst in us, but a conservative hit back.
PM sets sail, Lorde stays away
The Israelis say they’ll take no rubbish from boycotting pop princess Lorde.
Lorde should learn about Russia
Singer has cancelled her show in progressive Tel Aviv but she’s still set for Putin’s Russia.
Ebenezer Trump changes Xmas tune
The US President has embraced the phrase ‘Merry Christmas’ and so has an old foe …
Merry Christmas, Mr Howard
Morry Schwartz’s weekend rag pushes aside a very good yarn for a lefty rant.
Scott Morrison is as mad as hell
The Treasurer’s focus is wandering and, quite frankly, he wants you all to show some respect.
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