Science tells us when inevitably the borders reopen, the vaccinated will be more likely to survive than the anti-vaxxers. Might we then predict a proportionate rise in the national IQ as the crackpots checkout? Asks Charles Wooley
As the war in Afghanistan ends, we are reminded that we can’t take our security for granted, says Assistant Minister for Defence Andrew Hastie.
The hypocrisy of the new liberal left never ceases to shock, writes Joe Hildebrand.
The problem with “doing your own research” on the internet is that the algorithm panders to our confirmation biases and pre-existing beliefs, writes Kenji Sato.
SIMON BEVILACQUA: The foreboding timbre of The Doors’ Riders on the Storm perfectly summed up the week’s shocking news
GRAHAM MCLEAN was told to leave his dream home by a firm Tasmania Fire Service officer
EMMA HOPE: Don’t put up with this pain — shout it from the rooftops
For a proud nation built on mateship and self-reliance the battles of the supermarket aisles are an abject defeat and national disgrace.
IAN COLE takes all the advice on board but there is one suggestion he cannot abide
JENNIFER SANGER: Fires are worse in newly logged forests and native trees are a buffer: so stop cutting them down
GUY BARNETT: Clean hydrogen production has the edge on hydrogen made by coal-fired energy
Leo Schofield gives his verdict on this year’s controversial Glover Prize winning painting.
MICHAEL BAILEY: Tasmania has the health challenge in hand, but businesses need a clear path in this crisis
BEN SHAW: Put the millions of Dark Mofo government funding into regional events
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