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Geoff Gallop
WA - the no-pokies state
Like other Australians, sandgropers do like to gamble but because of the regulatory framework it has less negative consequences than is the case in the rest of the nation – and the world hasn't fallen in. Electronic gaming is allowed but only at the Burswood Casino.
Gerard Henderson
Australia has always had its own opinion on Israel policy
A few years ago I met with a group of Arab journalists, whose visit to Australia was sponsored by government. Discussion soon turned to the Middle East. In response to a question as to why Australia automatically followed United States policy on Israel, I pointed out that this was not the case.
The contributors More contributors
Ken Harvey
Pills deal comes with its own ills
The evidence is lacking for routine use of supplements along the lines of the Blackmores-Pharmacy Guild tie-up.
Tim Costello
Pokies reform not so taxing for footy
I know Eddie McGuire and I like him. He has fine social justice instincts. But Eddie - as well as all AFL presidents - needs to answer these questions since he is opposed to the Gillard/Wilkie reform of a pre-commitment card on the high-loss poker machines.
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The bloggers More blogs
Warwick McFadyen
This parliament defies satire
10:28am A lot of air has been billowing among the folds of the national flag this past week.
Julie Bishop
Tapping our tourism potential
5:54am Australia is currently experiencing a boom in its terms of trade.
Sarah Hanson-Young
It won't happen overnight...
Tasmania is the first state in Australia to pass a motion in favour of same-sex marriage.
Dick Gross
Happy 400th Birthday King James Bible!
The English speaking world is still feeling the effects of this Bible.
Features
Uneasy Truth
Old-fashioned morals can rescue societies broken by bad behaviour
Alexander McCall Smith: It's time to start talking about civilisation and unfashionable social values such as honesty and good manners.
Global Opinion
National Review
Vladimir Putin stops pretending
Spiked Online
Defend a free press - don't just guard the Guardian
