Penbo: UK riots expose the nuts ASIO warned us about
In this era of fake news and alternate facts, a factually-based account of a news event will be seen by the angry nuts as a big con job, writes David Penberthy.
Opinion
Why the NDIS must listen to Aussie mums
Common sense is lacking when it comes to decisions about NDIS plans, leaving families at breaking point, argues Julie Cross.
Penbo: WFH was just another mad Covid mistake
It seemed like a good idea back when a pandemic loomed over Australia but it’s become a city-killing catastrophe, writes David Penberthy.
Maiden: ‘Repugnant’ tweet exposes Labor weakness
If ever there was a case to haul in an ambassador for a meeting with Penny Wong or kick him out of the country this was it, writes Samantha Maiden.
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Duck-hunting limits will curb traditional lifestyle
Duck hunters have lost faith in the Game Management Authority, writes Mark Little.
Cash incentives to entice farm workers may backfire
When it comes to cash incentives for workers so fruit and vegies are picked on time, the law of unintended consequences is rearing its head, writes Ed Gannon.
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There’s a stench in Spring Street
The Victorian Government’s proposal to label manure as industrial waste stinks, argues Peter Walsh.
Scrap farm zone, it’s a developing nightmare
Removing dwelling rights is both an outdated and inadequate policy. Why look back, when looking forward offers far better outcomes, asks John Keating.
Facebook to become ‘Fakebook’
It live streamed the Christchurch massacre. Yet Facebook sees real news and public information for the greater good as a bridge too far.
Queensland’s call for code changes
The introduction of the mandatory dairy code of conduct last year provided some useful guardrails for the sector, Eric Danzi writes, but a few tweaks to the regulations wouldn’t go astray.
Farmers’ role crucial in emissions debate
Food security needs to be at the forefront of all policy discussions around a 2050 net-zero emissions plan, writes Roma Britnell.
Declaring soft drink is better than fresh juice is illogical
Declaring Diet Coke to be healthier than freshly squeezed orange juice doesn’t just lack logic. It makes a mockery of the entire health-star rating system, writes Ed Gannon.
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