Synagogue ban is a reward for terrorists

Artist impressions of synagogue development at 105 Wellington Street, Bondi.

THE decision to ban a synagogue in Bondi because it might be a terror target is a prime example of warped logic, writes Rita Panahi.

Synagogue ruling shames Australia

Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on a summer's day

AFTER a controversial decision to ban the construction of a synagogue at Bondi, what’s next — sending Jews back to the ghettos, asks Andrew Bolt.

Too many feel under siege over bills

young family money troubles

THE cost of living is squeezing too many Australians and governments will feel voters’ anger unless they act quickly, writes Katie Bice.

Coalition has lost touch with common sense

Terror Presser

SAME-SEX marriage is inevitable in Australia, writes Laurie Oakes. So what is the point of the Coalition risking loss of office over it?

Kick the coffee habit and you’ll be full of beans

Commercial. Coffee for Cairns Best Coffee feature. For Cairns Sun editorial.

YOU’RE an outsider in Melbourne is you’re not obsessed by coffee, but kicking the habit is surprisingly satisfying, writes Baz Blakeney.

Monarchy works, so just leave it alone

Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip

THE monarchy is cheap, compliant, colourful and causes Australians few headaches, but the same can’t be said for a republic, writes Tom Elliott.

Stop stupid pointscoring and get to work

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews listening to PM Malcolm Turnbull at a press conference after their COAG Meeting at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

VOTERS are sick of political squabbling between state and federal governments and just want to see results, writes Matt Johnston.

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Taxis take easy road

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IF Victorians need another reason to dodge conventional taxis in favour of Uber ride-sharing, here it is: taxi operators are threatening to follow Uber’s lead by enforcing surge pricing.

Pollies ignore the real issues

Herald Sun web August 5

AUSTRALIANS are tired of the Canberra navel-gazing and gamesmanship on issues that are a world away from the pressures average families face.

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COINCIDENCE, SAYS TURNBULL OFFICE. NO SECRET DEAL TO TAKE GUANTANAMO PRISONERS

Did Malcolm Turnbull agree to take the last 31 Guantanamo inmates if the US took our boat people? Is that why he told Trump: "We will then hold up our end of the bargain by taking in our country 31 [inaudible] that you need to move on from... People [Obama was] very keen on getting out of the United States." UPDATE: Coincidence, says PM's office. Read more

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A WAY TO HOLD A PUBLIC VOTE ON GAY MARRIAGE, AFTER ALL

Stephen Dawson says the Turnbull Government might still have a way to hold a compulsory public vote on same-sex marriage without the Senate being able to stop it. Tell the Commonwealth Statistician to do it. Read more