‘Radical centre’ the holy grail
Peter Mandelson tracks down his Australian lineage.
Opinion
The X factor in SA poll
One politician should not be left to control three chambers.
Unity vital on US foreign policy
Iran remains a dangerous influence in the Middle East.
I won’t shut up: Helen Dale
‘I’ve written a book about Jesus.’ The controversial author explains the origins of her latest novel.
States must fight terror as one
Australia needs larger and more specialised counter-terror forces in each state jurisdiction.
White-led NRA untouchable
America is exceptional, and that includes its brand of democracy.
Uncertain future for Spain
Cracking heads was never going to halt Catalan secessionist fervour.
Ban reduced firearm deaths
It is reasonable to wonder what level of depravity it will take for the US to act on guns.
Screens put distance between us
Modern life is desensitising us from the worries and joys of our fellow humans.
Wallabies fight domestic bliss
The challenge facing rugby in Australia is accentuated over the last weekend in September and the first in October.
Facial recognition’s odd uses
New technologies are a major boon to security but they can have other quite disturbing applications.
Rotten news for South Australia
There’s no way of knowing what Nick Xenophon — who’s very good at what he does — will do in the state that’s meandering along in crisis.
A key player, so why move?
The SA Senator loves the limelight, but this seemed to become more a curse than a blessing.
What could possibly go wrong?
Imagine the PM’s new facial recognition technology at parliament house: “Look, Rowan Atkinson’s here.” “No that’s Sam Dastyari.’’
Reader comments of the week
Set the controls for the heart of the sun, informed Australians, as we boldly go into the universe of readers’ comments. Engage at warp speed …
Activists muzzling free speech
Advocates of traditional marriage are already being sidelined.
Lateline gone, Alberici lives on
And Gillian Triggs isn’t keeping up with the latest news on the same-sex marriage survey.
Differ with respect
We should express our differences within the bounds of civility: do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Checks, balances go overboard
The multi-billion dollar exercise to replace crucial navy equipment has been poorly managed.
May’s struggles boost Corbyn
Britain faces a socialist nightmare unless the Tories unite.
Reform for faster Family Court
Resources would be better allocated to frontline services.
Gun laws? Our MPs lack calibre
Let’s not be too smug; Australians are safer than Americans, but we still have work to do.
If at first you don’t secede…
WA, Catalonia… supporters of independence ignore the colossal cost of setting up a country.
New subs billion dollar coffins?
Subs are classic stealth predators with only one trick. Technology advances will soon make them sitting ducks in the water.
Think we’re covered on gun laws?
While most media attention compares Australia and the US on firearms regulations, a dangerous undercurrent lurks.
Rules mean banks risk huge fines
Global reporting rules threaten massive penalties for our banks and could have implications for Chinese property investors.
Gun massacre, gratuitous tweets
The Las Vegas massacre is a tragedy … by why do Aussie ‘commentators’ feel the need to kick Uncle Sam when he’s down?
Our low-inflation world
Their failure to achieve inflation targets is frustrating the central banks of most leading economies.
Memory like a Hawke
And Victoria’s Jeff Kennett makes the comeback he swore he’d never make.
Korea peace deal is possible
What is the chance of a more coherent approach to North Korea emerging from Donald Trump’s tour of Asia next month?
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