Opinion
Labor sinking in sea of denial
LABOR’S angry reaction to truth-telling about refugees shows it still doesn’t get it, writes Andrew Bolt.
No tolerating blatant disrespect
THOSE who show disrespect to our courts are showing contempt for society and tolerating such blatant behaviour is a sign of weakness, writes Rita Panahi.
IVF is expensive but so worth it
EVERYONE knows about IVF but few understand how expensive, complicated and stressful it can be. But when it works, it’s a beautiful thing, writes Alice Clarke.
Too lenient on sex predators
AT first glance the jail term given to a man who abused his surrogate twins looks tough but consider the facts and it’s not long enough, writes Elise Elliott.
Nowhere to hide if tough calls turn bad
Holding people’s lives in your hands is a crushing responsibility but the Parole Board is rehabilitating itself and restoring trust, writes Andrew Rule.
Jared Tallent a beacon amid Games’ drugs gloom
Jared Tallent will finally get the gold medal that first went to a cheat, but the shadow of drug abuse is still hanging over the Olympic Games, writes Patrick Carlyon.
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Councils need to back SES
NO one will deny the great duty that the State Emergency Service has provided to the citizens of Victoria for decades.
Bernie drives GP cash grab
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Labor sinking in sea of denial
LABOR’S angry reaction to truth-telling about refugees shows it still doesn’t get it, writes Andrew Bolt.
Madeleine West makes chaos an art form
ACTOR and author Madeleine West has some unusual ideas on parenting, but when you look at them closely, there’s a wonderfully chaotic logic, writes Susie O’Brien.
Ticks with a big cross
The heads of treasury and finance have given a big tick to all the Budget numbers and said they are not worth the paper they are printed on, writes Terry McCrann.
No tolerating blatant disrespect
THOSE who show disrespect to our courts are showing contempt for society and tolerating such blatant behaviour is a sign of weakness, writes Rita Panahi.
Nowhere to hide if tough calls turn bad
Holding people’s lives in your hands is a crushing responsibility but the Parole Board is rehabilitating itself and restoring trust, writes Andrew Rule.
Nothing super about penalising our kids
There’s plenty of debate around super but one aspect that needs addressing is the ridiculous fees applied to young savers.
Extreme duress in the Green Room
THE stunning American indie thriller Green Room might be coming straight outta nowhere. But it’s a dead cert to hit you right between the eyes.
Tricky reshuffle looms for Premier
WITH Wade Noonan due back at state parliament soon, and likely to be moved from his portfolios, Dan Andrews faces a tricky reshuffle, writes James Campbell.
Breaking up with your friend wine
WINE — the comforting friend who, about 6pm every day, reassures that you have the energy to cook dinner, clean up and do the housework. Not any more, says Wendy Tuohy.
Turnbull must face wealth issue
While Bill Shorten struggles to deflect the ghosts of Labor’s past, Malcolm Turnbull must decide how to address questions about his wealth, writes Laurie Oakes.
Jared Tallent a beacon amid Games’ drugs gloom
Jared Tallent will finally get the gold medal that first went to a cheat, but the shadow of drug abuse is still hanging over the Olympic Games, writes Patrick Carlyon.
Times have changed, so grow up
WATCHING that cringe-worthy exchange between Mel McLaughlin and Chris Gayle brought memories flooding back for me, writes Beverley O’Connor.
No tolerating blatant disrespect
THOSE who show disrespect to our courts are showing contempt for society and tolerating such blatant behaviour is a sign of weakness, writes Rita Panahi.
