Carrying a Hezbollah flag is light years away from, say, showing your support for Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hamas or hoping the Palestinians get a state, writes James Morrow.
Jedi mind tricks work if you’re Obi-Wan Kenobi, but when you’re a politician willing to do and say anything to hold on to power, they start to resemble bare-faced lies, writes The Editor.
Paris demonstrated how creative a host city can be in staging the world’s biggest sporting and cultural event and there are plenty of learnings for our city as we plan for Brisbane 2032.
You have every right to feel confused about what’s going on with interest rates. Here’s why Australia isn’t following other countries’ cuts – yet.
The militant CFMEU has finally been plunged into administration – but that doesn’t mean the federal government’s work is over. In fact, it could be only the start, writes the editor.
Kamala Harris said and did all the right things at the Democratic National Convention — but the big unknown, however, is whether she can convince swinging voters to get ahead of Donald Trump.
Many parents help their children buy real estate, but their financial generosity can come unstuck. Here’s how to prevent pain.
How can it be that 12 per cent of boys in Australia have anything resembling a genuine disability, writes David Penberthy.
North Queensland has double the population of Tasmania and more economic output per person than southern Queensland, writes Matt Canavan. VOTE IN OUR POLL
It’s time for politicians in Canberra and Brisbane to pay more than just lip service to the regions, writes the editor.
“Resilient” means “we know it’s stuffed but you guys are tough and will cope anyway”, writes Trevor Pickering.
The switchboards have not lit up like it has over Gaza refugees since the height of the referendum debate. And that’s bad for the PM, writes David Penberthy.
Ten million Australians live outside the five big capital cities, and their huge contribution to the nation deserves recognition in the form of critical outcomes from our politicians, without the bull, writes the editor.
If you’re wondering if the Coalition thinks it can sneak into office at the election, look no further than its aged care deal, writes James Campbell.
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