Asylum seekers: Compassion and decency alive and well in Victoria
The announcement by the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to provide money to asylum seekers has been welcomed.
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Energy: Look to nuclear as a source of power supply
With summer looming, the supply of power is on readers' minds.
What happened to the Australia that I love?
Readers discuss the postal survey on same-sex marriage.
Encourage more take-up of home solar units
Readers discuss how we can best achieve energy security.
Helping to protect all in the community
Readers discuss the importance of vaccination, including to build up herd immunity.
Cook's tour of discovery: There are many threads to our history's tapestry
Statues, James Cook, discovery, the first people are all part of the history narrative.
North Korea: Leave the tyrant to his own devices – in his own land
What good have all the lecturing words and threats directed at Kim Jong-un in recent times done? Our leaders are whistling in the wind.
Assisted dying: How can silent pressure be legislated against?
Readers are wrestling with how best to confront the end of life.
Asylum seekers: An exercise in cruelty that we must resist
Last week's front page lead story provoked bitter criticism from readers.
Too much talk, too little action, Prime Minister
Readers continue to debate the increasing cost of electricity and what can be done to curb this.
We should not have to bargain for essentials
Readers discuss the increasing cost of power - and whether the Prime Minister's meeting with electricity retailers will have any impact on our bills.
It's so easy to be a critic after the fact
Readers discuss our statues and monuments which commemorate past historical figures.
Church and marriage: As society changes, so do religious institutions
Same-sex marriage divides opinions both within and outside the church.
Australian values: Whither my country on matters of morality?
Readers question how the federal government's actions reflect what they believe to be "Australian values".
Asylum seekers: It can't get worse, then the government acts
The latest moves by the government in relation to asylum seekers have angered readers.
Same-sex marriage: The underlying principle in this debate is respect
The stance of Catholic Archbishop Denis Hart in the same-sex marriage debate has moved many readers to respond.
Too many MPs didn't do their homework
Readers discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding members of parliarment and dual citizenship.
Ignore Uncle Sam's plea for more of our troops
Readers urge the government not to commit more troops to Afghanistan.
Where is the equality in education system?
Readers discuss the fact that Scotch College has spent about $25 million on property in Hambledon and Fordholm roads, Hawthorn.
The politics of leadership: In reaching a verdict on past PMs, the jury is out
Readers are left wondering where and by whom leadership will emerge.
Pastoral matters: Showing respect is more than words, it is actions
The Catholic Church as an institution is going through challenging times.
Australia Day: Alternative dates do exist to celebrate the nation
The debate over Australia Day continues, with readers suggesting suggesting alternatives.
The ABC: We may not like all of it, but leave it alone, please
Readers are adamant that the independence of the ABC be maintained.
Senate stunt: Attention seeking antics a threat to our safety
Readers discuss One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's decision to wear a burqa during Senate question time.
Making a mature decision to change the date
Readers discuss the City of Yarra's decision to no longer recognise Australia Day.
Protecting children must always come first
Readers discuss whether priests should be required to report allegations of child sexual abuse raised in the confession.
Duelling citizenships: It's really a cunning ploy by Kim Jong-un
The crisis over citizenship and the right to be stand for Parliament continues.
Duel citizenship: Surely here, the Prime Minister has no Joyce
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce needs to resign now.Â
Same-sex marriage: Answering the issues of equality is the solution
Readers are concerned about the merging of the right to religious freedom and the same-sex marriage debate.
Same-sex marriage: The Christian thing to do is be open to change
In response to Michael Kellehan ('I am allowed to oppose same-sex marriage', The Age, 11/8), call it a "traditional view" of marriage if you like, but please stop calling it the Christian" view. It is not.Â