Laconic patriotism is best
On Australia Day eve, it’s worth allowing a nod toward love of country.
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The winning formula against IS
My visit to the Syria front line reveals Islamic State is in trouble and in retreat.
Few sing from same Lib hymnal
Factionalism is to the fore as the NSW Liberals preselect candidates.
A simple clean-out
Four ‘safe’ seats in NSW are set to give the Liberals heartaches before polling day.
War and Peace, then and now
When John Howard was limbering up for the prime ministership, Barry Jones gave him a copy of Tolstoy’s master work.
2016 terror hot spots
Extremism and conflict will stalk the year ahead.
Lessons to learn from Menzies era
Today’s Liberals need to abandon political narcissism and focus on good policy.
Forget reform in policy-free zone
None of the main players has the courage to confront the big economic challenges.
Deal with workplace corruption
The pidgin English expression for doing away with someone needs to be applied here to one of society’s worst ills.
Bright, intense world of autism
Inside the minds that live on the spectrum.
Why didn’t we go nuclear?
It’s being asked if Australia is right to stick with conventionally powered submarines as it looks for a new generation.
Liberals play Game of Thrones
The NSW tussle is more complex than moderates versus conservatives.
The sunburnt continent
Bush residents ignore the growing risk of fire at their peril.
The great Iranian gamble
Geopolitical realignment has far-reaching consequences.
Really the best we can do?
MPs know too much about politics and not enough about life. For voters, they are part of a consumer throwaway culture.
India a great trade opportunity
Australia does relatively little business with the soon-to-be world’s most populous nation.
The China syndrome
China’s leaders are not alone in the wilderness.
Playing tag with sharks
Shark tagging appears to have thrown up some odd results.
Moderation the name of the game
The PM aims to keep the lid on moves by party moderates to unseat more conservatives
MH370 theory does not stand up
Only pilot control can explain the Malaysia Airlines flight’s trajectory.
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