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Synagogue attack follows failure to tackle anti-Semitism

After we feel revulsion at what has taken place we need to ask are we surprised? Sadly the answer is that we probably are not.

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Paul MurrayCommentsPremium
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It seems no one can keep us safe from Chalmers

While a tsunami of bad economic news engulfs households, Jim Chalmers plays King Canute, willing the tide to recede, but the Treasurer shows no signs of turning back the waves. 

Paul Murray

Paul Murray

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Michelle Grattan CommentsPremium
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Rate puzzle can show voters there’s light at end of tunnel

As she reads the economic commentators, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock might, in moments of doubt, wonder whether she’s making a similar misjudgment to her predecessor Philip Lowe.

Michelle Grattan

Dictionary dictatesCommentsYour guide to the words that defined 2024

Brain rot. Brat. Manifesting. Enshittification. The 2024 words of the year point to 12 months of hope and despair.

Belle Taylor

Belle Taylor

Michael Usher CommentsMessage in a bullet a grim warning to corporate America

MICHAEL USHER: The assassination of the health insurance CEO, Brian Thompson, has not only shocked a crime-hardened city like New York, but sent a long, cold shiver down the spine of corporate America.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

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Generation Gentlemen: A nod to Ian Redpath and Neale Fraser

One thing should never be forgotten regardless of what generation you are born into. And that’s that simple values of humility and selflessness transcend all ages and peer groups.

Justin Langer

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Libby MettamComments
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WA Liberals can deliver a feasible, long-term energy policy

More struggling West Australian families than ever are having to make the choice between paying their electricity bill and putting food on the table.

Libby Mettam

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$3 withdrawal fee amid crisis? Ridiculous corporate greed!

The Commonwealth Bank’s new $3 withdrawal fee hits hard during a cost-of-living crisis, showcasing corporate greed at its finest.

Basil Zempilas

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Households suffer as unions take advantage of IR changes

It is clear that what the nation needs now is an economic defibrilator. But instead we are getting a union-applied handbrake.

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Metronet opens Sunday; ECU Campus shines; support aged-care

Metronet Ellenbrook Line opens Sunday with events! Exciting ECU City Campus tops out, plus support for our dedicated aged-care workers.

Rita Saffioti

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Dylan CapornCommentsPremium
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Labor need to think of the future if they score third term

‘Despite the predictable outcome, a third term would still be historic with Roger Cook leading Labor to its longest stint in Government since the 30s and 40s.’

Dylan Caporn

Dylan Caporn

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Warren PearceComments
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Albo needs to kill off Nature Positive and consult properly

If the Prime Minsiter wants legislation that is good for the environment and good for business, then sit down with those most impacted.

Warren Pearce

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Tom PercyPremium
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Time for Cook Government to create judicial commission

The criticism this week of the findings of Perth Magistrate Robert Young by parties including the Premier, comes from a position of ignorance and is inherently unfair. 

Tom Percy

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Cameron ThornComments
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Entrepreneurial skills will help young tackle the future

Entrepreneurship should be a top-10 career choice for secondary school students.

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Kim MacdonaldCommentsPremium
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The graduate advice no-one asked for, from Perth mums

Money can buy happiness - or at least save you stress - and other advice for graduates from Perth mums

Kim Macdonald

Kim Macdonald

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Katina CurtisComments
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Disengaged and double-haters: Voters pollies need to reach

For all the comparisons between the state of politics in Australia and America, compulsory voting is a fundamental difference - but it doesn’t mean people are enamoured with or even interested in politics.

Katina Curtis

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Australia’s Israel backflip could come at a grave cost

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has chosen to turn his back not only on Israel, but also the US, our key ally, and support an ‘irreversible pathway’ to a Palestinian state.

The NightlyAustralia’s Israel backflip may come at a grave cost

EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has chosen to turn his back not only on Israel, but also the US, our key ally, and support an ‘irreversible pathway’ to a Palestinian state.

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Nic HayesComments
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Voters need to prepare for an election campaign frenzy

Now feels a bit like the calm before the storm, and my advice to all weary Australian voters, enjoy your Christmas and New Year celebrations because it is going to be a hell of a start to 2025.

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Jessica PageCommentsPremium
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The real victims in Sculpture by the Sea funding blame game

One local artist described the cancellation as ‘like a funeral’ but the exact cause of death is hard to pinpoint.

Jessica Page

Jessica Page

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Victim blaming is simply a cruel distortion

Victim-survivors should be treated with respect. Instead, a victim of a shocking domestic violence attack has been described by a magistarte as ‘petulant, volatile, confrontational and defensive’.

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OpinionCommentsIf Ukraine fails, other democracies are weakened

BILL SHORTEN: We might think the war in Ukraine is in a far-off land that doesn’t affect us. But that is not true.

Bill Shorten

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KATE EMERY CommentsPremium
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Prepare the violins: Commonwealth Bank is suffering too

Being charged to access your own money from your own bank branch. That’s a new one.

Kate Emery

Kate Emery

The Nightly Gen Z is reclaiming the C-word and I love them for it

JENI O’DOWD: Few words in the English language spark more visceral reactions than the C-word. That’s why it’s brilliant that Gen Z is trying to turn it into a compliment.

Jeni O’Dowd