Sight of emaciated hostages forced to hold ‘certificates’ abhorrent
The cruel, inhumane spectacles staged by Hamas as it slowly releases Israeli hostages demonstrate its true nature, as if we hadn’t seen enough evidence of its cruelty on October 7.
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Where is the outrage about public humiliation of emaciated Jews?
We must demand immediate Red Cross access to the hostages who remain in captivity and state that failure to provide such access will result in the cessation of all aid to Gaza.
It’s useless to say rebuild Gaza if that means rebuilding Hamas
After all, we wouldn’t have rebuilt Berlin after World War II without destroying the Nazis.
Sure it’s crazy – but Trump’s Gaza plan just might work
Trump’s plan may be from left field but, unlike most, he has a record of achievement in the Middle East.
Can you hear the bells, Albo?
If Albo can hear ringing in his ears, might it be the bells of Werribee tolling for thee?
Voter backlash reflects deeper malaise for Labor in Victoria
The voter backlash against the incumbent Victorian Labor government in the Werribee by-election reflects potholed roads, rising crime rates and rising living costs, but the missing point is that these essential basics will always come second.
Renewables folly threatens to leave us facing harsh winter
Without the two essential reliable energy sources of coal and gas, we the consumers are in for a hard winter, and this government for a hard election.
Trump has Gaza map to nowhere
US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan has next to no chance of going anywhere. A bit like all the plans and ideas we have seen for Palestine over the past 70 years.
Businessman Trump shows a different way out of Gaza maze
It has taken a businessman’s way of approaching the problem to finally provoke a wider discussion. Penny Wong’s rigid narrow ideology is suddenly looking tired, out of date and inadequate.
Bandt’s fire, flood comments typical of Canberra hot air
Changes in climate are global, and we no more have direct control over the climate in Queensland than we do in Canberra.
Trump Gaza plan a warning to terrorists, or delusional folly?
Trump may not really want to put US boots on the ground. His plan is at once an ambit claim to stakeholders and a message to Hamas: “You’re fired. Get lost.”
Gaza plan a reminder of other US foreign involvements
Before getting excited about Trump’s real estate solution for Gaza, it’s worth remembering America’s less-than-successful involvement with the rebuilding of Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Vietnam.
Tax deduction for business lunch will work a treat for all
Tax deductions for dining and entertainment expenses would be conducive to business at all levels: good for suppliers and to waiters’ hours, cooks, chefs, and bistro owners.
Hope for a Trump win on Middle East situation
President Trump’s style may be more suited to war than peace. Perhaps he can win a better result in the Middle East conflict before he gets into too much trouble from his tariff policies?
Energy policy shuns business experts in race to the bottom
Given Australia emits only 1 per cent of world emissions, why on earth are we in an entirely unnecessary race to the bottom that will damage the economy and our wellbeing for years to come?
Will net zero make a difference to climate change?
Australia’s, as well as other nations’, net zero transition efforts aim for net zero within a specific time frame, but the question remains: will it make a difference to climate change?
Our academics look to Trump in fight against leftist ideology
Many academics are looking hopefully towards the US, to see if and how the Trump administration will stop the far left taking over our seats of learning.
Rushed, ill-planned energy transition needs costly quick-fix
In a bid to stabilise the grid, they are scrambling to fast-track gas projects. This transition has been rushed and poorly engineered, making the necessary fixes both difficult and extremely costly.
Gender intervention a betrayal of the nation’s vulnerable youth
Major policy statements from democratic institutions, led by the UK’s Cass Review and the US fightback for common sense, are dropping totally disproved medical procedures.
Government yet to act on anti-Semitism
The government’s inaction on the current wave of anti-Semitic attacks in the community, combined with the Labor politicians’ responses replete with platitudes, is aggravating the situation.
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