Goers: I’ve got the worst paying gig going. Applaud me
The vast majority of Australians in this dream career live below the poverty line, writes Peter Goers.
Opinion
Credlin: ‘I reject attempts to reshape our history as one of shame’
There are wounds and triumphs in our history, but it’s the country we are now that matters, and there’s so much more to celebrate than to lament, writes Peta Credlin.
‘Don’t be an arrogant d**k’: Rafter’s view of Australia
We talk about the tall poppy syndrome, but I don’t necessarily agree with that. If I could sum up what our attitude is, it’s this: don’t be an arrogant d**k, writes Pat Rafter.
Mark Bouris: ‘The Australia I support’
Mark Bouris has told of the ‘treasure’ in his life that has kept him in Australia, after his family came from war-torn Greece.
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Albo should be wary of Musk’s next move
Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is not afraid of trolling heads of state, as European leaders are currently finding out. It could be Anthony Albanese’s turn next, writes Julie Cross.
Maiden: What’s really behind Albo’s man problem
You might have heard of the Liberal party’s issues with women but they polls says Labor has it’s own gender troubles, writes Samantha Maiden.
Downer: Zero sense as angry Aussies’ bills blow up
Climate change is obvious but that doesn’t mean Australia’s high-price fix adds up, writes Alexander Downer.
Missing congresswoman found in retirement home
While Republicans have delighted in Joe Biden’s decline, Tom Minear argues they have had little to say about one of their own who secretively stopped coming to Congress.
Finding a cost-effective way forward for Tassie’s AFL stadium
FREE: After reviewing the Macquarie Point stadium proposal in detail, the rushed process appears designed to justify decisions already made, independent economist Nicholas Gruen writes.
‘Younger options?’: Intense debate ignites after Marsh axeing
Aussie cricket fans have ruthlessly put a line through Mitchell Marsh’s Test career – while posing a question about the ageing team. HAVE YOUR SAY
The conclusion is confusion in every direction
The US president-elect’s words might seem backwards, but it really depends on which way you look at it, Charles Wooley writes.
Why do we all make this same ‘crap’ mistake as parents?
Parenting is not easy but there is at least one mistake we all make and yet we rarely seem to learn from it, writes Kylie Lang.
Need a good shag? Miserable cow? I’ve got bad news for you
Karens everywhere, ruining people’s days in a proud display of recreational outrage. But why do people become Karens? I have a theory, writes Nikki Osborne.
Why Trump’s friends are his new enemy
The limits of Donald Trump’s landslide have been laid bare in the battle to avoid a government shutdown. Tom Minear says the new president will have to get used to fighting Republicans.
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