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This political whiplash is a real pain in the neck

There's a reason use of the term "whiplash" took off in the 1960s. As car ownership increased so did the number of accidents. We began to take...

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John Hanscombe

Inflicting damage under the guise of support

It is insulting to suggest that Randa Abdel-Fattah, the writer at the centre of the storm that led to the cancellation of Adelaide Writers Week,...

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Amanda Vanstone

Old words that best sum up our modern times

I'm torn. Is he a fopdoodle or a cockalorum? Or perhaps a snollygoster? Either way, his devoted gobemouches lap up his torrent of uglyography,...

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John Hanscombe

Heat, fires and smoke fuel terrible memories

The unease was deep and familiar. The sun had only just risen and the temperature was galloping past 30 degrees. There was danger in the air. Login...

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John Hanscombe

The world cannot afford to fail at this a third time

Three times the world has tried. It has failed twice. And recent events suggest it is about to fail a third time. Login or signup to continue...

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Crispin Hull

How can we be better prepared for summers like this?

This summer we are again witnessing the destruction of nature as bushfires, heatwaves, floods, cyclones and severe storms cause havoc in our...

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Andrew Gissing

It's time to lower the heat and lift our gaze

Ask any Australian who sweltered these past few days. Extreme heat messes with your mood. Login or signup to continue reading The flood of...

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John Hanscombe

The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children

Many adults are breathing a sigh of relief as the 6-7 meme fades away as one of the biggest kid-led global fads of 2025. Login or signup to...

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Rebekah Willett

Trump's green light to the strong

With the ink barely dry on Donald Trump's new Western Hemisphere accented National Security Strategy, its lawless potentialities are apparent....

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Mark Kenny

The royal commission into the Bondi attack should probe the uncomfortable question

The announcement of a royal commission into the Bondi attack is welcome. Login or signup to continue reading In addition to focusing on the event...

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Peter Kurti