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I don't want my daughter to grow up and not be able to swim at a beach

I don't want my daughter to grow up and not be able to swim at a beach

As Australians, we are proud to live next to clean beach and crystal clear ocean. Either going for a short dip before work or someone like me, I go...

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Khunapong Khunaraksa

The demand for aged care will only grow. So who's going to pay?

The demand for aged care will only grow. So who's going to pay?

Under pressure from an unusual alliance of the Coalition, the Greens, and the crossbench, the federal government has vowed to immediately release...

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Jessica Geraghty

Coalition masters the art of shooting itself in the foot

Coalition masters the art of shooting itself in the foot

If there were an Olympic sport where the winning team was the one that scored the most own goals, the Coalition would be draped in gold after its...

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John Hanscombe

Immigration is not the villain of Australia's housing supply crisis

Immigration is not the villain of Australia's housing supply crisis

Recently, our capital and major regional cities had protests against immigration. As the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader said, many good...

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Craig Thomson

Is the government making it harder to hold them accountable?

Is the government making it harder to hold them accountable?

The issue of open government and Freedom of Information (FOI) is again in the news, after the federal government proposed major reforms to the...

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Maria O&x27Sullivan

Even now, I see him everywhere: a father's pride and lament

Even now, I see him everywhere: a father's pride and lament

It's Fathers' Day again. Login or signup to continue reading Every year now when this day comes around I find myself more and more focused on what...

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Michael Brissenden

There were good people at the plainly racist rallies? How pathetic

There were good people at the plainly racist rallies? How pathetic

Something happens to politicians when they get elected. And that something is nothing good. Login or signup to continue reading It's been a few...

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Jenna Price

Dan Andrews' red carpet walk in Beijing puts Albanese on the spot

Dan Andrews' red carpet walk in Beijing puts Albanese on the spot

Despite he and his government being in an overwhelmingly dominant position politically, Anthony Albanese sounded quite tetchy at times this week....

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Michelle Grattan

This war on grandparents' savings has to end

This war on grandparents' savings has to end

As the government continues to ponder its next moves on taxation, debate has yet again turned to the issue of superannuation tax concessions. Login...

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Simon Cowan

Let's set a few things straight about migrants in Australia

Let's set a few things straight about migrants in Australia

Many members of Australia's diverse communities will be feeling uneasy about recent migration protests across the country. Login or signup to...

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Vanda Fortunato

Battling facts is hard work. Just ask RFK Jnr

Battling facts is hard work. Just ask RFK Jnr

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning. To sign up for FREE, go to theechidna.com.au Login or signup to continue...

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Garry Linnell

Our way of life tastes a lot better than it used to

Our way of life tastes a lot better than it used to

That first bite is always the best. The crusty baguette, the crispy pork, the cool crunch of lettuce and grated carrot, the creamy pate - followed...

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John Hanscombe

My daughter sent me a video. It changed everything

My daughter sent me a video. It changed everything

When my daughter, Emily, sent me a YouTube link recently, I opened it with the enthusiasm of every mother being lovingly coerced into watching...

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Zoë Wundenberg

How a podcast from a nursing home could change everything for our seniors

How a podcast from a nursing home could change everything for our seniors

It isn't always in the headlines but in Australia our treatment of the elderly needs our urgent attention. Login or signup to continue reading...

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Ross Fitzgerald

My anxiety was drowning me, so I put a lifeline on 100,000 beer coasters

My anxiety was drowning me, so I put a lifeline on 100,000 beer coasters

My chest tightens and stomach sinks, the sound of keyboards tapping and conversations fade in the background. Login or signup to continue reading I...

03.09.2025 2

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Brooke Littlewood

The Pizza Index and the garbage bag stoke the American rumour mill

The Pizza Index and the garbage bag stoke the American rumour mill

It's come to this. A proof of life photo of Donald Trump setting out to play golf. Login or signup to continue reading The intention: to scotch...

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John Hanscombe

The hidden cost of living outside a city is not sustainable or fair

The hidden cost of living outside a city is not sustainable or fair

Australia prides itself on being a fair country. But right now, fairness is being decided by where you live. Login or signup to continue reading...

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Kasy Chambers