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David Penberthy CRICKET great Ian Chappell has been unfairly shamed by the Twitternazis, says David Penberthy

Lainie Anderson Dumped: what a nuclear waste of time

Lainie Anderson LAINIE Anderson sends a letter of concern to nuclear dump royal commissioner Kevin Scarce - and asks: why did you bother?

Chris Kenny From Trumpland to Xenophonland

Chris Kenny WITH SA’s basket-case economy, disillusioned voters could propel Nick Xenophon into becoming our version of Donald Trump, says Chris Kenny

Nick Ryan Life in Oz Trumps the US alternative – snags and all

Nick Ryan IN a world where so much of the noise is American, it’s refreshing to remember that for all we have in common – there are still lots of ways we’re more than an ocean apart.

Peter Goers Them’s the brakes, fined in a flash

Peter Goers LET’S not kid ourselves - speed cameras are all about revenue-raising, says Peter Goers.

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Who’s to blame for Hillary’s loss? Angry white women

White men from rural backwaters did not thwart Clinton’s bid to be the first female US President. It was women who sold her out, writes Lauren Martyn-Jones.

Opinion Trump dons fresh face in bid for unity

Mr Trump has had cordial conversations with a succession of world leaders. None subsequently declared him crazy or reckless with the nuclear button, as he was branded in the fierce campaign rhetoric.

Opinions Letters to the Editor, November 12

Letters to the Editor TODAY, readers continue their discussion of the Donald Trump election victory, plus Steve Smith’s lbw decision in Perth, the likeability of Michael Clarke and sportsmen influencing the outcome of games.

Off The Record Wine maestro happy his legacy’s in ruins

WOLF Blass wants to be remembered for more than his legendary wine, Jay Weatherill’s citizen’s jury process descends into chaos, and snap up a bargain home for under $5 million.

Paul Starick South Australian politicians have much to learn from the US election

THE STATE THE disaffected industrial heartland that propelled Donald Trump to a shock presidential victory has striking echoes in South Australia.

Louise Bell Bell guilty verdict cause for celebration

Colin James THE guilty verdict against Dieter Pfennig for the murder of Louise Bell is cause for celebration in the performance of our justice system, writes Colin James.

Daniel Wills Cynicism becomes the ruling mood of the age

State Political Editor Daniel Wills THE nuclear dump citizens’ jury — and election of Donald Trump — have given voice to a simmering frustration about the competency of our political class and the tactics it employs, writes Daniel Wills.

Remembrance Day Editorial: Lest we forgetthose who diedso we’d be free

AMID all the apocalyptic commentary about Donald Trump becoming United States President-elect, it’s worthwhile to reflect on a time when the world truly was gripped by catastrophe.

Opinions Letters to the Editor, November 11

Letters to the Editor TODAY, readers are still coming to terms with the news that Donald Trump is set to be the next president of the United States, and there are loving messages of support for all this Remembrance Day.

David Penberthy Trump lesson #1: Do what you promise ... or else

David Penberthy HAS government done what it promised to do? Has government looked after me? No. Think I’ll elect Donald Trump.

Building bridges Donald Trump might just need a friend

Kevin Rudd WE SHOULD be grateful that Donald Trump doesn’t see Australia as a problem to be solved. Now is the time to build bridges to the new president, writes Kevin Rudd.

Rodrigo Praino Trump victory plunges world into the unknown

Rodrigo Praino THE core of the bad news about the election of Donald Trump as US President is that we really are in uncharted territory, writes Rodrigo Praino.

Opinions Letters to the Editor, November 10

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TODAY, readers comment on the stunning US election result, soft sentencing and the recent crash of the Enterprise Patient Administration System network in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

US elections Editorial: New world, now Don holds Trump card

EDITORIAL IT seemed like a joke when a bombastic billionaire businessman best known for a reality TV show began his White House bid. But today, Donald Trump prepares to become America’s 45th president.

Dennis Atkins Trump seizes on the great divide

Dennis Atkins DONALD Trump is unlike any American President we’ve seen. He’s brash, bawdy, bigger than life and comes across as the ultimate deal maker, but he will go into the White House with enormous expectations.

Analysis The baggage that shattered Clinton’s shot at history

Chief Reporter Paul Starick HILLARY CLINTON, touted for almost a quarter century as the first female President, has been handed the ultimate rejection. How did this happen?

Trump order How a ‘bigot’ got the top job

Paul Toohey OPINION: The people who voted for Donald Trump did so without thought for what his presidency might mean beyond their borders writes Paul Toohey.

Opinion ‘I can’t even say President Trump’

Susie O’Brien IT’S terrifying. Unthinkable. Awful. I can’t even say the words “President Trump”, let alone get my head around the idea that he has won, writes Susie O’Brien.

Michaelia Cash Construction unions need to be brought to account

Michaelia Cash INTIMIDATION, lawlessness and cost blow outs within the construction industry continue to hold back the South Australian economy, writes Michaelia Cash.

Neil Greet Energy plan needs to be developed

Neil Greet NATIONAL action is needed to avoid another power crisis like the one experienced in South Australia, writes Neil Greet.

Opinions Letters to the Editor, November 9

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TODAY, readers discuss the American Presidential election, the same-sex marriage bill being blocked by the Senate and the piping shrike.

US election Editorial: Clinton v Trump — least disliked to win

THE battle between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump has brought together intense heat, very little light — and the two least liked candidates for the most powerful job on the planet in the history of political polling.

Dean Jaensch Get rid of the CFMEU once and for all

Dean Jaensch THE power of the country’s most powerful — and militant — construction union needs to be reined in, writes Dean Jaensch.

Tory Shepherd Citizenship has become a sacred cow

Tory Shepherd CITIZENSHIP is being held up as shorthand for “belonging”, for having the right to be in Australia, writes Tory Shepherd.

Greg Barila Jay’s collaborative democracy experiment a total fizzer

Greg Barila PREMIER Jay Weatherill needs to stop outsourcing decision-making to unelected focus groups, writes Greg Barila.

Dave Sweeney Jury’s in on nuclear waste dump

Dave Sweeney A CITIZENS’ Jury decision to reject a nuclear waste dump in South Australia must be respected by the Weatherill Government, writes Dave Sweeney.