Downer: Two weeks of dramatic Donald. What have we learned?
None of us like all of his polices but you can’t deny the new US president has made an energetic start to his second term, writes Alexander Downer.
Opinion
Op shop trend Aussies might want to rethink
There’s something about getting a bargain that’s exhilarating. But that’s getting harder and harder to do these days, writes Tom Bowden.
There’s rules for that now? New mum trap no one mentioned
As a new mum to a three-month-old son, the most shocking part of motherhood is discovering all the so-called rules, writes Elspeth Hussey.
Starick: Trump’s emergency calls for big Aussie power play
I’ve spent 30 years writing about energy changes in Australia – most of them for the worse, writes Paul Starick.
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To understand Trump 2.0, you need to go back to the future
If you want to understand what the Trump 2.0 presidency is going to look like, pay attention to what many listeners will have tossed aside as a bit of rhetorical bluster, says James Morrow.
Trump’s TikTok save is illegal – does anyone care?
Donald Trump and TikTok’s owners are defying the law in their plot to save the popular app. Tom Minear argues it is a reminder of how deeply unserious US politics has become.
Goers: Instant fix for Gen Z’s housing grind
The young endlessly complain that they’ll never afford a house but they are merrily drinking their deposits one $7 latte at a time, writes Peter Goers.
Bond: Albo either loves this minister or hates her guts
Spare a thought for the Labor MP that just inherited responsibility for fixing the biggest mess in Australian politics, writes Caleb Bond.
Ironic Year 12 twist no one mentions until you fail
This is what falling short of your high school or uni course targets really looks like, writes Tom Bowden.
Maiden: Can Libs’ ‘big swinging d*cks’ dud Dutton’s deputy too?
Peter Dutton says he’s a strong leader but we’re about to find out if he’s strong enough to stop history repeated for his female deputy, writes Samantha Maiden.
Shahin: Who’s to blame for Aust’s woes? Look in the mirror
Politicians are not the only people responsible for Australia’s social agenda, setting boundaries or guiding important changes, writes Sam Shahin.
Stupid signs of our times: Sure you’re not pregnant, boys?
We used to rely on common sense to stay safe but that’s been replaced by stupid, offensive and expensive visual pollution, writes Jess Adamson.
The ‘euphoric’ mum moment I wasn’t supposed to enjoy
It’s a milestone that some say leaves a parent feeling aimless and empty. So why didn’t I feel like that, writes Robyn Ingerson.
Cornes: 150 Olympic heroes dead and that’s not the biggest shock
There are some sports I always thought would lead to a longer, healthier life, writes Graham Cornes.
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