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Watson saves AFL from making obvious decision
Jobe Watson is to be congratulated for his decision to hand back his tainted 2012 Brownlow medal.
Jobe Watson is to be congratulated for his decision to hand back his tainted 2012 Brownlow medal.
Readers have mixed views about what voters should read into the election of Donald Trump
Readers continue to discuss the US election, including why Trump won and what his presidency will be like.
Readers warn the government of the local parallels with Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
Time and again, the Prime Minister has pursued policies that he opposed when he was not prime minister.
Readers warn that conflict and social unrest will only increase while the West pursues policies that exacerbate inequality.
Readers continue to discuss the presidential election in the United States.
Readers discuss the presidential election in the United States.
Readers suggest the public direct their anger at the appropriate target - a population growth rate that is too high.
Readers attack all levels of government for not already having a transition plan in place following the announcement of the closure of Hazelwood power station.
Readers express bewilderment at the complete capture of the Prime Minister by the right wing of the Liberal Party.
Readers attack both major parties for the appalling treatment of asylum seekers and put forward a bipartisan solution.
Readers are angry that politicians (and some ex-politicians) are rorting the system and taking advantage of their roles to benefit themselves.
Readers are outraged at the government's tough new policy on asylum seekers - and Labor's compliance.
Readers discuss the accident at Dreamworld, with several highly critical of Ardent Leisure's handling of the tragedy.
In light of the suicide of school principal Mark Thompson, readers discuss the ever-increasing stress on teachers.
Readers are angry that yet another politician - this time, state Labor MP Steve Herbert - has rorted the system. Some are calling for his resignation or sacking.
Will the deliberate regime of neglect and cruelty continue until officials are prosecuted under international law?
Voters are turning to fringe political parties because they feel they are getting a raw deal
Readers put forward three measures that would curb rising house prices - cutting immigration and ending negative gearing and the capital gains tax concession
Readers call on the federal government to start funding major infrastructure to help service new estates in outer suburban areas
Readers discuss the controversial speech by a Melbourne High School student and the principal's actions and response.
Readers express outrage at politicians who continue to use generous interpretations of electorate business to claim expenses.
Readers complain about secretiveness and lack of accountability of councillors and staff.
Readers warn politicians against moving to far to the right.
Readers are outraged at the illegal demolition of a historic pub in Carlton and are demanding tough penalties.
Readers express outage and dismay at the incarceration of asylum seeker children in offshore detention camps.
Readers discuss different modes of transport in Melbourne, including a rail link to the airport, slow and over-crowded trams and electric buses.
Readers discuss the difficulties – and shocking abuse – that the disabled and elderly may face.
Readers ponder Australia's national character in light of our treatment of refugees.
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