Bond: Thanks for nothing, Dr Chalmers
There are about one trillion reasons this will actually prove to be a budget for the ages, writes Caleb Bond.
Opinion
Penbo: Aussies’ real take on brutal Bali justice might surprise us
Two major cases this week lead me to wonder if our country could learn some lessons from Indonesia, writes David Penberthy.
Goers: ScoMo’s sins washed away in Scotty’s pitch to US market
Scott Morrison knows God loves him and has direct quotes to prove it in his new book, writes Peter Goers.
This is the ugly result when ‘Karens’ go too far
Whether it’s on the car windshield, in the letterbox or stuck to the front door, it seems real fury deserves a personal touch these days.
Maiden: Dumb budget backlash misses Albo’s messy admission
Shovelling cash to double-dipping property investors may prove harder to explain than deciding not to means-test billionaires, writes Samantha Maiden.
Two-state solution cannot be wished into existence
Rushing to recognise a Palestinian state, as Australia is now willing to do, risks backing Israel into a corner. Tom Minear argues it ignores the reality of the politics of peace.
Don’t be fooled by Harry’s latest move
King Charles was busy hosting a Buckingham Palace garden party, but it seems there was not even after work drinks or a supper catch-up. I wonder why?
Rising star Aussie city primed to cash in on Melbourne’s misery
Everything is up for debate in politics but there’s little argument to be had over the fact this place is being far better run, writes David Penberthy.
Penbo: This was our Port Arthur moment and we did nothing
It’s been five weeks since the Bondi Junction killing spree shocked the nation and what have we done since? Absolutely nothing, writes David Penberthy.
‘Overlooked’: Teachers deserve better than this
The impact teachers have on students’ education, personal lives and careers cannot be overstated but, sadly, is often overlooked.
‘Never wanted to be anything else’: Aussie teacher inspires
Imogen McKillop has revealed how receiving an Australia’s Best Teacher nomination gave her joy in the face of personal tragedy.
‘Disharmony, division’: Teachers can help change kids
Schools play an important role in a world with a growing sense of uncertainty. Dr Ed Simons explains why and how teachers can change everything forever.
Penbo: More mindless backflips over Albo’s DV rally s**tstorm
It’s no wonder Australians are done with the major parties if these sham scandals are what pass for political “stories”, writes David Penberthy.
What kind of country lets its older citizens go blind?
Vulnerable age pensioners who require sight-saving eye injection treatment are going blind because they simply cannot afford treatment, writes Ita Buttrose.
‘Why are we protesting?’: Question for anti-Israel students
As a student protest movement over the war in Gaza spreads from New York across the world, including to Australia, Tom Minear challenges its black-and-white and anti-Semitic views.
Penbo: It’s the Aussie people versus another free speech hustler
Elon Musk’s fight with the PM and the eSafety Commissioner has unleashed a surge of mad American conspiracy theories, writes David Penberthy.
Wooley: Where do we draw the line on censorship?
I worry about governments withholding information in order to protect us from our worst impulses, writes Charles Wooley
Scammers cash in on wild X conspiracies
Elon Musk’s social media site is a ‘Disneyland’ for conspiracy theorists, as fraudsters turning public health fears into their primary modes of income.
Goers: We should be judged on our attitude to times like Anzac Day
The Dawn Service is a sacred remembrance of sacrifice and a plea for the sanctity of peace. Impossible but essential peace, writes Peter Goers.
Bond: The sad reality of activist teachers’ vision for Anzac Day
A group of activist Australian teachers is pushing a warped view of the spirit of the Anzacs and, as Caleb Bond writes, the sad reality is they are getting some traction.
Maiden: Awkward twist in Albo’s war on Elon
Surprisingly, it’s no longer the Prime Minister who seems to have riled up the Tesla billionaire the most, writes Samantha Maiden.
Toughest smoking law in the world should be in Australia
The UK is on track to make it illegal for some from ever being able to legally buy cigarettes. Some think it’s terrible, but there is a good reason for Australia to adopt it too.
Touch of mirth relieves sombre tone in court
Any reporter who has spent time covering courts will no doubt recall a few amusing lines, writes Charles Wooley.
Bond: Armed Aussies would have ended Bondi horror sooner
Security guards and shoppers should not have had to confront that murderer with bare hands and makeshift weapons, writes Caleb Bond.
Penbo: Greens’ half-witted hit-job does the impossible for Woolies
Nick McKim’s antics did a disservice to the public when more valuable questions should be directed at both Woolworths and Coles, writes David Penberthy.
Dutton’s eight-word reaction to Lehrmann verdict
Peter Dutton has reacted to a judge’s ruling that Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins. But there was one crucial name he made no mention of.
What if Donald Trump loves AUKUS?
Amid the anxiety about the former president upending Australia’s submarine deal, the alternative is being ignored – and Tom Minear argues it might still be a problem for Anthony Albanese.
Penbo: Facebook’s big greedy lie is an absolute joke
It’s a joke for a mega-rich corporation to claim it is powerless to control the cesspit it created, writes David Penberthy.
Wooley: Could the age of the Laborials finally be over?
Tassie voters are waiting to see if the political eclipse will plunge us into darkness or into a brighter, hopeful world, writes Charles Wooley.
Maiden: Media loses its memory in radical Mostyn meltdown
You would think that Anthony Albanese had just appointed Che Guevara or Vladimir Lenin, writes Samantha Maiden.
Wooley: Scandals in politics come with a price
Paying for stories is something most journalists disapprove of but from time to time everyone gets caught up in it, laments Charles Wooley.
Penbo: Mindless right wing hostility is the left’s biggest asset
Australia’s conservatives need to wake up and smell the roses when it comes to the way women are treated, promoted and recognised, writes David Penberthy.
Worst thing you can say in 2024
Ricky Gervais was blasted and JK Rowling threatened with arrest after making comments offensive to trans women. Is there no end to this silliness, asks Julie Cross.
Daylight saving exposes popular hobby’s dark reality for women
Most men won’t think twice as the end of daylight saving rolls around – but for women, it’s a reminder we still can’t go outside without fear, writes Emily Olle.
‘This is every parent’s worst nightmare – and it’s getting worse’
We should be very worried about the toxic ills of social media on today’s children – for selfish reasons.
US betting scandals a wake-up call for Australia
A series of scandals has renewed debate over the belated US decision to legalise sports betting, and Tom Minear argues it should jolt Australia into action as well.
Despite our election’s non-result it provided plenty of laughs
As the results of the poll unfolded my mates kept asking why the premier had gone to an election when he ended up looking worse off? Fortunately I was spared from answering too many of their probing questions by an eccentric photobomber.
The unlikely royal who’s done a Bradbury
Like Australia’s speed skating Olympian Steven Bradbury, who came from behind to win gold, a royal living in the shadows has become the surprise leading man.
Systemic racism is a problem even if police forces won’t admit it
There is a systemic problem with racism in every police force in Australia but they need to acknowledge it exists before we can solve it, writes Douglas Smith.
How unleashed Trump 2.0 would challenge Australia
Donald Trump’s attack on Kevin Rudd was mild, particularly compared to the views of the ex-PM’s Labor colleagues. But Tom Minear argues he still has a problem.
Wooley: Candidates should make you their number one priority
As you head off to vote, keep in mind, that no matter what team candidates are playing for, they need to be on your team, writes Charles Wooley
Penbo: Big reason no one wants to live in Sydney or Melbourne
It’s not hard to understand why so many of us get misty-eyed thinking about Australia’s golden era at the turn of the century, writes David Penberthy.
Kate conspiracy theories spiral out of control
Conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton’s health are no longer contained to the social media feeds of ‘weirdos’, but are being obsessed over by ‘normal’ people, writes Julie Cross.
Bond: Australia is getting played and our govt is falling for it
Let’s not kid ourselves that being friendly to the grizzly bear will save us when it decides we look tasty, writes Caleb Bond.
Maiden: Kevin joins Keating as a world-class headache for Wong
One ex-PM on a collision course with a great power would be enough of a worry, but Penny Wong has two to deal with, writes Samantha Maiden.
Albanese has a decision to make: Keep Rudd or sack him
Kevin Rudd has eight months before the US election to find his way into Donald Trump’s good graces but – in the meantime – Anthony Albanese must weigh the probabilities.
‘We all make this huge mistake with our pets – it’s helping no one’
Dressing pets in elaborate outfits might be appealing for social media, but does it really serve a pet’s best interest?
‘It’s not okay’: Royal photographer weighs in on photo scandal
Arthur Edwards, who has been a royal photographer since the 1970s, has weighed in on Princess Catherine’s photoshop saga. Have your say.
Surprise find at an aged care home lunch
Aged care homes have had a bad rap for their culinary offerings – and for good reason, writes journalist Julie Cross. See why she opted to dine at one for lunch.
Wooley: Ceremony for many has worn out its welcome
Councillors around Australia are saying Welcome to Country ceremonies are over done, are all about the past and do nothing to unify our country, observes Charles Wooley
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