Downer: The harsh reality of Australia’s poverty ‘victims’
The world is littered with stories of people who have escaped poverty into wealth, power or just middle-class comfort. They are great role models, writes Alexander Downer.
Opinion
Tougher NDIS laws to catch ‘bad guys’ faster are ‘much needed’
Bill Shorten has talked tough about the criminals rorting the NDIS. Now he has proposed new legislation to help catch them quicker. They can’t come soon enough, writes Julie Cross.
Why Trump feels the love in the city trying to lock him up
New York is not a state that will decide the US election. It is, however, indicative of what could be a stunning twist in the race.
Goers: Hypocrisy worked! Now Australia has a new street drug
Labor’s high-priced tax attack on smoking worked wonders for health. It’s a shame about the gang wars, writes Peter Goers.
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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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