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.
Letters
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 Penny Wong’s rigid narrow ideology is suddenly looking tired, out of date and inadequate.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.
Food industry brings home extent of our energy crisis
With big increases in electricity bills leading to higher food prices, the conclusion is that by placing ideology over pragmatism, the Albanese government has failed us.
Last Post: Unis should be last places incubating anti-Semitism
Many in the Jewish community have been major benefactors of our universities and so many top prominent Jewish lawyers have received their degrees at these universities.
‘Decent’ Aussies heeded anti-Semitism warnings, leaders didn’t
The Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, and the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, are among those who did not listen to the warnings on anti-Semitism.
Voters across the world sensibly rejecting politics of division
Countries around the world are hearing the clarion call of national pride and cohesion, allowing them to reclaim their sovereignty through the ballot box.
Authorities’ failure to act leaves Jewish community in peril
Australians do not hate Jewish people or any other nationality, it is not out way. The terror in Australia now is a direct result of the lack of action by the police and the government.
More employees means more workers stay at home
The Covid regime of working from home is still largely in place but at the same time, more public service employees have been added. It’s easy to figure out why WFH is contagious.
Working from home has not helped public services
The increase in the number of public servants has had little or no improvement in helping people access any of the service offices, either by phone or email.
Weak leadership opens door for anti-Semitic terrorism
After the firebombing of a synagogue, preschool and cars, graffiti painted on homes and cars, and the discovery of a bomb-laden caravan, Australians can no longer afford to be bystanders.
Community education will play role in ensuring security
The importance of speaking up against Holocaust and genocide denial and distortion, and the provision of adequate education to combat it, cannot be overemphasised.
Whatever inflation we’re calling it, prices just keep rising
Now is not the time for a premature rate cut. All it will do is stoke Labor’s fiscal irresponsibility in buying votes prior to the election and ramping up the national debt.
Deep end of technology fraught with risks
Technology Minister Ed Husic’s warning is timely. We should be very careful with DeepSeek and the rise and growth of low-cost artificial intelligence capabilities.
Alarm bells as China’s AI raises the stakes for Western nations
DeepSeek may have the same deleterious effect on established American AI companies that cheap drones have brought to sophisticated and expensive weaponry in the Ukraine war.
‘Divine blessing’ ominous for a president in full flight
Donald Trump has big plans, including the intimidation of smaller countries, and one hopes it will not lead to the rise of an evil power. Trump claims to be ‘blessed by God’.
Voters must wake up to energy-rich nation’s gas import debacle
Importing LNG to avoid undertaking gas production is counter-productive and economically damaging. The resulting higher energy cost will result in loss of jobs and a lower living standard.
Anti-Semitic attacks target ‘bedrock of Western civilisation’
As World Jewish Congress president Ronald Lauder says, anti-Semitic attacks are not just targeting Jews, ‘they are an attack on Judeo-Christian values, which are the bedrock of Western civilisation’.
Why unions may spell trouble for fast-food industry
So unions are trying to infiltrate the service-oriented fast-food industry? You want strikes with your burger?
Decent people applaud Marcia Langton’s courage
Professor Marcia Langton has surprised me, and gained back my respect. She has pointed out the irony of Queensland University of Technology holding a symposium on racism that descended into the very racism academics were there to discuss.
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