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.
Opinion
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We used to rely on common sense to stay safe but that’s been replaced by stupid, offensive and expensive visual pollution, writes Jess Adamson.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.
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Why RBA is not cutting rates yet
The Reserve Bank’s call to keep rates on hold has been barely affected by the recent decision in the US, but there are indicators of when they’ll be dropped, writes John Rolfe.
How Trump vs Harris could end in a dead heat
With just weeks until the US election, Republicans are trying to change the rules with an audacious plot that could spark chaos, writes US Correspondent Tom Minear.
Downer: My enemies are right. I am very privileged
My parents made a bold choice back in the 1960s that looks very wise in hindsight, writes Alexander Downer.
Mind-boggling security breakdown puts Trump at risk again
How could Mr Trump not already have the highest level of protection, having been shot once and also made the target of an Iranian assassination plot, asks Tom Minear.
Relying on Trump to lose is not a plan to win
Kamala Harris may have defeated Donald Trump in last week’s debate, but so did Hillary Clinton three times in 2016. Tom Minear has questions about her strategy.
Penbo: Howard bowls a bitter pill for Aussie Trump-lovers
The man many call Australia’s greatest PM had some words that both right and left wingers should hear, writes David Penberthy.
How Trump tumbled into Harris’ traps
Kamala Harris tapped into her career as a prosecutor, delivering a well-prepared performance that brought out the worst in her more experienced opponent, writes Tom Minear.
US election’s dumbest economic idea a risk for Australia
Kevin Rudd blasted the US for throwing its allies under a bus on the economy. But Tom Minear argues Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are doing it anyway.
Bond: ‘Hate speech’ warriors won’t give up this easily
Labor’s last-minute backdown has spared Australia from a set of dangerous new laws – for now, writes Caleb Bond.
Maiden: Tanya’s angst over kids’ social media use proves ban is right
Tanya Plibersek summed it up perfectly when she revealed her own angst and guilt about her children’s social media use – and why things need to change, writes Samantha Maiden.
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