The issues with Fifita are wider than his friendships

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As if you didn't know, an extraordinary defence of the footballer Andrew Fifita was launched by Senator David Leyonhjelm this week, decrying the fact that the Cronulla forward was left out of the Australian team, despite being undoubtedly the best player in his position.

Climate change deniers, listen up: your end is nigh

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Bring it in tight. Those of us who are climate change deniers need to be singing from the same hymn sheet.

A message to Mike Baird: stay strong on greyhounds

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Here's hoping Premier Mike Baird does not back down on his ban on greyhound racing.

The satisfaction of justice, at long last

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Bravo, to those former Trinity boys, now in their 50s, who came forward and gave their evidence.

You too can join the republican march for as little as $1 a month

As Chair of the Australian Republican Movement, your humble correspondent has been overwhelmed with good wishes.

Go gently into the night Bert, another Tobruk Rat gone

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I've already mentioned Bert Ferres in this column a couple of times, but this part bears repeating.

A non-binding plebiscite on same-sex marriage is nonsense

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Every poll for last two yonks clearly shows the will of the people is behind having same-sex marriage.

The future is nearly here with driverless cars - and it's bright

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In Pittsburgh on Thursday, Uber and Volvo announced a $US300 million partnership which will see, in a matter of weeks, people in that city able to order up a driverless car to take them where they want to go. Stunning, yes?

Will Pence trump The Donald for presidency?

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The New York Times ran an editorial this week calling on Republican vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence to convince Trump to stand down