Labor can’t bank on ‘thanks’ from voters for a rate cut
Lower than expected inflation data buoyed prospects of an interest rate cut next month, but a resulting electoral boost for the Albanese Government is far from assured.
Opinion
What the heck is JOMO? The new trend you’ll want to miss
Sometimes it’s nice to have the luxury of a big fat no, writes Robyn Ingerson.
Albo learns the wrong lesson from Kamala’s defeat
In the wake of Donald Trump’s return to power, Anthony Albanese offered a surprising criticism of Kamala Harris. Tom Minear argues he misunderstood her biggest mistake.
Hildebrand: ‘God I feel lucky to live here’
Australia’s certainly not perfect – neither is anywhere else in the world. ‘But, God I feel lucky to live here’, writes Joe Hildebrand.
More Stories
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.
Is laughter really the best medicine?
It’s not easy being a cliche, but laughing gives us the chance to shuck off your inhibitions — and in actor Justus Neumann’s case help to tackle calamity, Danielle Wood writes.
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We used to rely on common sense to stay safe but that’s been replaced by stupid, offensive and expensive visual pollution, writes Jess Adamson.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.
Goers: The modern trends even dumber than jetskis
There are some things in this world to which I cannot wait to say goodbye. I’ve put together a list, writes Peter Goers.
How can a company deny access to my fave fishing spot?
Tasmania is increasingly owned and controlled by remote corporations in what could be termed ‘New Colonialism’, laments Charles Wooley
Blair: Three words for Albo’s lazy cabana-gate shade
It’s not my fault if you’re too slack to get up early and stake out a prime piece of waterfront real estate, writes Amanda Blair.
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/opinion/page/7