Timeless appeal of mysteries
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Mangling the political language
Can we innovate our way out of political jargon?
It’s Trudeau’s Canada, again
He’s upbeat and friendly, but don’t be fooled: the new PM knows how to fight.
Darwin’s profit our loss?
Security concerns are being raised over the leasing of the NT port to Chinese interests.
A literary man of action
Peter Ryan, who died on Sunday aged 92, was a rare hero — of both words and action.
Institute of Islamist zeal
I went to the school that created the San Bernardino killer.
Descent into extremism was swift
Amira Abase’s Twitter account provides a disturbing insight into her new life after joining Islamic State.
Man of pace and dedication
Former South Australian premier John Bannon, who has died aged 72, was a man of destiny, but also a victim of his times.
Man more sinned against
Despite his work to end sex abuse, critics still want George Pell’s scalp.
Turnbull’s Tokyo challenge
The PM is not going to embark on a Rudd-style anti-whaling campaign on his Japan visit.
Boom over but gift keeps giving
Falling commodity prices will hit the bottom line, but there is reason for cautious optimism.
Rivalling Industrial Revolution
Heady scenarios emerged from the Paris talks, but harsher realities await.
A letter to Chris Mitchell
A letter to Chris Mitchell, retiring Editor in Chief of The Australian.
Abbott starts the debate we need
The shallowness and self-censorship when discussing Islamist extremism is frustrating many.
Labor’s RO offer should be feared
Bill Shorten and his team have taken Malcolm Turnbull’s message literally.
The mine that ensnared two tycoons
The Greenvale nickel operation in Queensland has been a headache for both Alan Bond and Clive Palmer.
Politicians pursue the impossible
If a 2C target is out of reach, what hope does a lower one have?
Trump’s call nearly makes sense
Concerns about Muslim immigration are valid but it’s Islamists we must exclude.
Fairfax goes easy on ICAC
The coverage has been remarkably one-sided and featured a proliferation of dubious leaks.
Islam must be open to discussion
Tony Abbott is the anti-Trump and did not deserve a demented reaction.
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