The reality is that the majority of journalists are drawn from a narrow educational and social pool. The media in Britain and the US – and here too – have been unable, or unwilling, to read the tea leaves.
Taking out the trash" is a tried and true political tactic. It occurs on the days the public's attention is focused elsewhere.
The Open Courts Act is not achieving its aims. We welcome the review into its operation.
It would be naive to think the sentiment that swept Donald Trump to power and led Britain to Brexit does not exist in Australia.
The US election has revealed a shocking level of anger and resentment festering in sections of the US, and the result leaves the country poisonously divided.
Given the appalling track record of many institutions in supporting people who were abused, allowing them the choice of whether to contribute financially to the national compensation scheme seems ludicrous.
Limiting access to bulk-billed GPs would mean a bad start for the federal government's reform scheme.
The wild-eyed fury and conjecture of Clinton's critics is a reminder that global gender equality can actually take a big step forward with this year's US presidential election.
We support the closure of the Hazelwood power plant, but government must help workers and the community find new opportunities.
This man is manifestly unfit for office.
How much more can we compound the punishment of those who had the terrible misfortune to be born in a country racked by war and conflict, or to have suffered persecution?
A year on from Michelle Payne's historic Melbourne Cup win, the question should be asked, how much has changed for women jockeys in Victoria?
No one should have to accept violence as a part of their working life, least of all those whose work is to care for us all.
Much credit must go to the VRC and its members for keeping the Melbourne Cup at the very pinnacle of major sporting events.
Recent days have brought a welcome update on how far the global community has come in addressing climate change, but also a reminder of how far we need to go.
The crisis of Indigenous incarceration requires urgent action to address disadvantage in remote and urban Aboriginal communities.
Paltry fines are considered merely a cost of doing business.
To invent the ideas and products of the future, meet the challenges to come and develop the next generation of leaders and thinkers, we need creative thinkers and risk takers, not those frozen by stress and fear.
It would be a great loss if annoying chuggers and reports of exploitation in the sector led to Australians turning their backs on charity.
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