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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Think The Voice will divide Australia? Here’s why you’re wrong
‘No’ voters argue The Indigenous Voice to Parliament is driving a wedge between Australians, but it’s hard to divide something that’s already split, writes Scott Sawyer.
‘Disgraceful’: Qld gender law change sparks war of words
It’s the decision that has sparked a furious backlash – transgender and gender-diverse Queenslanders can make a change to their birth certificates. WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY
Why Charles, Camilla can’t escape Diana during Coronation
More than 25 years on from her tragic death, there are moments when Princess Diana still feels very present — the crowning of King Charles and Camilla is one of them.
‘Charles isn’t as popular as his mother was’
Perhaps the King should have delayed his crowning to give him time to win over sceptics, says Peter Stefanovic.
No surprise Qld youth crime has reached this latest dark point
Our social fabric is under siege, with youth crime accounting for more than 50 per cent of break and enters, robberies and car thefts. But the path to the current situation began many years ago, writes criminologist Terry Goldsworthy.
Analysis: Do we pay too much tax?
Whingeing about tax is one of Australia’s favourite sports. But do we fork out too much money to the government, asks Daniel Petrie. Have your say in our poll.
Cost lost in Australia’s defence review
The Defence Strategic Review has revealed what Australia needs to do to deter Beijing. But one big issue remains, experts say.
Defence threat Australia can’t afford to ignore
We have traded on our geography as our natural defence for decades but technology shows this is no longer viable to protect ourselves from foreign enemies, argues Charles Miranda.
The massive bill Aussies shouldn’t have to pay
Australians are spending millions of their own money on therapies that aren’t on the PBS. How does this happen in a rich country like Australia?
Trump’s trial may be his final downfall
Donald Trump will inevitably behave as he always has in an effort to win in the court of public opinion. But in court itself, he can no longer ignore the law without consequences, says Tom Minear.
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