Maiden: Don’t let facts get in the way of a good outrage
You can blame journalists or Labor’s inability to make an argument stick if you want, but there’s only one word to describe this “indefensible” furore, writes Samantha Maiden.
Opinion
The ‘heart breaking’ quest to find my dad an aged care bed
Too many frail elderly Aussies like my dad are forced to take up a hospital bed while they wait for aged care, writes Sue Dunlevy. And some are still waiting after six months.
Stop the filth, fear and the sickos
In a week where we learnt terror groups are radicalising autistic kids in Australia, why is it up to a billionaire to take up the fight with social media, Julie Cross argues.
Meta don’t negotiate, they dictate. Parliament must act
Australia cannot surrender on laws to hold social media giants accountable, News Corp Australia executive chairman Michael Miller has told a parliamentary committee.
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Australia’s track record on borders is not great
It feels like festive deja vu around holiday plans as we wait to see if state premiers will hold their nerve and keep borders open, says Edwina Bartholomew.
‘Best of luck’: Scott Pape’s advice to crypto buyers
There are 7773 cryptocurrencies in the world and Barefoot Investor Scott Pape says the vast majority will end up being worth digital diddly squat.
‘Great resentment’: Solomon riots linked to China’s interference
The latest violence in the Solomon Islands has as much to do with China’s interference as it does longstanding and complex rivalries.
Christmas decorations all year round are pure genius
I always thought people who didn’t pull down their decorations after Christmas were a little batty – until now, says Edwina Bartholomew. Take our poll.
‘Never, ever felt wealthier’: Scott Pape’s best investment
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape has returned from a massive road trip around Australia — which gave him the best investment he’s ever made in his life.
Why I want to be like Bluey’s parents
When parenting gets too much for me at home, episodes of Bluey are my go-to solution, says Edwina Bartholomew.
Online scam costs Glass House Mountains man $10k
A Glass House Mountains man avoided losing $72,000 to an online scam thanks to a smart detection service.
Buckle up: Why investing is worth the ride
Share and property markets can slump but over the longer term they inevitably recover. Here’s why you should be investing some of your income each and every month.
PM’s electric car policy puts the cart before the horse
The federal government has ensured that you’ll be able to recharge an EV but you still won’t be able to afford one. Seems a little pointless, says Richard Blackburn.
Cleo abduction could have happened to any of us
Cleo Smith’s abduction was a one-in-a-million crime. But I do wonder how many families will go camping this summer, writes Edwina Bartholomew.
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