Editorial
Editorial
Abortion
Abortion decision deepens cultural divide between US and Australia
The decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn the 1973 judgment known as Roe v Wade is a worrying sign on many levels.
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Adam Bandt
Greens must remember why they hold balance of power
After snaring three new lower house seats at the federal election and seizing the balance of power in the Senate, the Australian Greens find themselves wielding more power and influence than ever before.
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Russia-Ukraine war
Albanese should send Putin a message by visiting Kyiv
Australia has a vital diplomatic role to play as one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters outside Europe and North America. Albanese can send an important diplomatic signal our country stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in its struggle.
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State Parliament
Barilaro’s US post is a bad look for NSW Coalition
The incident does not help a government trying to convince voters it has learnt its lessons from the pork-barrelling scandals.
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Property prices
Labor scare campaign against stamp duty reform is cynical politics
Opposition leader Chris Minns is misrepresenting the government’s policy and ignoring economic advice.
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NSW budget
NSW finally sees the light on female workforce participation
The NSW budget has finally acknowledged that one of the simplest ways to boost the economy is to give women the same chances as men in the workforce.
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Opinion
NSW budget
Perrottet is proving an interesting premier, but the mistakes must stop
The youngest ever NSW Premier has surprised many. He’s a more complex, interesting and unpredictable political leader than some had given him credit for.
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Homelessness
Little rest for the young and the homeless
The focus of domestic violence is commonly on women or young children affected, yet young people leaving home because of family conflict are one of the biggest groups of people in the so-called “hidden homeless” population.
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Donald Trump
January 6 inquiry shines a light on the perilous state of US democracy
The case against Donald Trump is strong, but it could spark even more partisan anger.
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NSW budget
Matt Kean’s pre-election budget must not be a spending bonanza
NSW was right to run up debt during the pandemic, but next week’s state budget must return to more normal spending patterns.
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Energy
Energy crisis worsened by the Coalition’s decade of empty spin
Once there is an energy plan rather than just silly slogans, the pieces of this puzzle will fall into place.
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