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Volleys are not cool. They’re daggy and we love them

The problem with the naked Dunlop Volley campaign is that it’s taking a much-loved Aussie icon and trying to make it something it’s not, explains Rod Chester.

I’m from the States. Obviously, I want an Aussie hubby

Hey Australia, can I come live with you for a bit? Things are a bit rocky here in the States and I just need a couch to crash on — or an Aussie husband — until things smooth over.

Everyone wants to marry Federer and shag Nadal

Disclaimer: Before we go any further, this column is a glorious homage to marvellous male tennis players. If that is going to enrage you, please stop reading now.

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Finally, Girl Power being used for good

Female empowerment is used to sell pretty much everything from knickers to cleaning products. Thankfully, Women’s AFL understands its true purpose.

Why must we mock men? Most are trying to be decent

Men don’t need me to defend them but most are simply trying to be decent and kind, writes Angela Mollard. Yet we mock them because they’re “fair game”.

Fear — what powerful people use to maintain control

Instead of building bridges, we have leaders literally building walls between us and we’re helping them by buying in to their “us versus them” propaganda.

She’s not my baby anymore. How did this happen?

Gone are the days when she needed me to lift her up gently from her cot or help her down from tree branches. My baby is gone and in her place, an “older girl”.

Why feminists are wrong to criticise Taylor Swift

The harassment inflicted upon Taylor Swift for not participating in the women’s march is hugely damaging to the feminist cause, writes Madeleine Ryan.

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This could be the last Australia Day Hottest 100

Will Triple J move the Hottest 100? A new date could open some minds about why this is an issue at all. But it could also, ironically, cause many to feel something they love dearly has been taken off them.

Lockout laws: Don’t celebrate just yet

The softening of the Queensland lockout laws at the 11th hour is a victory for common sense. But there’s more to it than meets the eye.

Opening of the 2017 Chinese New Year Lantern Festival at Sydney's Darling Harbour.

Come on, Australia. We should be a republic

Let us stand up for the Republic of Australia. Such a move will also give us a new national day — an opportunity to have a truly inclusive Australia Day, writes David Muir.

Female on beach makes heart shape finger frame, Australian flag

The final word on Australia Day from an average citizen

Loving Australia Day doesn’t mean celebrating the death of indigenous Australians. This country wouldn’t be what it is without the tragedies of the past.

Alternative Right White Nationalist In Town For Conference

No one deserves to be punched. No one

The sucker punch delivered to Nazi and white nationalist Richard Spencer on camera last week was wrong. There is never an excuse for violence.

High school STEM students work on robotics assignment

‘Feminising’ education is setting us up to fail

The way our children are taught has been softened to encourage more girls to study technology and science, writes Caleb Bond. No wonder our standards of education have slipped.

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January 26 is Australia Day. Stop trying to change it

Instead of denigrating Australia Day, we should recognise that it’s only because of the First Fleet that we are such a prosperous country, writes Kevin Donnelly.

4 year old boy crying before swallowing medication

ADHD: The cop-out diagnosis for lazy parents

If a child is easily distracted, playing too loudly, fidgeting in class, or interrupting the teacher, then he or she has ADHD? Give me a break, writes Kylie Lang.

Let’s be honest. Parental status matters in politics

Voters want to know about politicians’ private lives and they have every right to, writes Louise Roberts. This includes knowing about their parental status.

Celebrate Australia Day by... burning the flag

It’s a confronting image but burning the flag is an instigator of change — a love letter signed in flames by those who believe in an Australia where everyone feels welcomed.