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.
Opinion
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.
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.
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.
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‘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.
Gina Rinehart: ‘Let’s not forget these Australians’
Australian mining billionaire Gina Rinehart reflects on the hard work that defines our pioneering history, and questions why government overspending and wastage continues.
Penbo: Huge Trump mess his believers really didn’t count on
There are about 12 million problems the US is going to have to work on before Mar-a-Lago drowns in its own rubbish, writes David Penberthy.
What a sick world we live in
Australia’s internet watchdog warned that a stabbing video of a Sydney bishop was dangerous. But Elon Musk’s X refused to pull it down. Months later it inspired this kid to murder.
‘A heavy guilt’: How Poh found her place in Aussie sun
It wasn’t easy for MasterChef’s Poh Ling Yeow to migrate to Australia. Now, she reveals why she has no regrets.
The ‘cheeky’ Aussie slang and quip-lash Kathy Lette loves
If laughter is the best medicine, then it is no wonder Aussies live longer than Brits and Americans, writes Kathy Lette.
‘Shared history’ a vital part of Australia’s identity
In the 21st century, the question of what it means to be a First Nations person in Australia remains a critical one, writes Rhoda Roberts.
Littleproud: ‘Australia’s most endearing trait’
Ultimately, Australians have become a laid-back but fair people, who understand if you’re prepared to work for it, you can still make it here, writes David Littleproud.
‘I may not be indigenous but I feel attached to this land’
Australian businessman Maurice Newman came to Australia with his parents as a child. He quickly learnt the ‘dinky di Aussie’ way — and he has no regrets.
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