Opinion

Thu 28 Feb 2019

Our sacred place must be protected at any cost

premium_icon Our sacred place must be protected at any cost

Patriotism, fortitude, loyalty, and sacrifice, may be unfashionable virtues in 2019, there is no hope for the nation that discards them and dishonours its heroes,...

Fur-babies can be monsters

premium_icon Fur-babies can be monsters

'It's actually been scientifically proven (in my head) that cats are even cleverer than humans, specifically politicians and social media influencers'

Why I refuse to be silenced on Pell: Bolt

premium_icon Why I refuse to be silenced on Pell: Bolt

I knew defending Cardinal George Pell could get me lynched. But I want to explain to the people now baying for my blood why I did it — and will continue to speak...

Why I'll never go to church again

premium_icon Why I'll never go to church again

OPINION: Cadinal Pell's ultimate act of betrayal is an insult to parishioners and devout Catholics

Wed 27 Feb 2019

VIDEO: Gympie student explains reason for school strike

premium_icon VIDEO: Gympie student explains reason for school strike

'We have three main goals we want to get out of this action.'

How Pell became the Vatican’s sacrificial lamb

premium_icon How Pell became the Vatican’s sacrificial lamb

He may be the biggest scalp to be claimed in the rotten Catholic Church scandal, but we can hardly call what’s happened to Cardinal George Pell justice, writes...

Bolt’s opinion: Pell is a scapegoat

premium_icon Bolt’s opinion: Pell is a scapegoat

Cardinal George Pell has been falsely convicted of sexually abusing two boys, in my opinion. The evidence is overwhelming, says Andrew Bolt.

Catholic church cannot hide from Pell verdict

premium_icon Catholic church cannot hide from Pell verdict

For decades the Church showed an astonishing lack of action on abuse occurring in its name. Now George Pell has been found guilty, Catholics must show real...

The loss of a child is felt by everyone

premium_icon The loss of a child is felt by everyone

Parents whose children are safe and well can’t pretend to know the pain that Jhulio and Barak Eatts’ parents are feeling right now, but we all know the fear, writes...

Why you should cover tattoos at job interviews

premium_icon Why you should cover tattoos at job interviews

One in five Australians have at least one tattoo, and while they’re becoming more widely accepted, there are times when it’s wise to think twice before showing your...

Tue 26 Feb 2019

OPINION: Pell case highlights hypocrisy of information laws

premium_icon OPINION: Pell case highlights hypocrisy of information laws

These "new” distributors of information must be made to play by the same rules as the rest of us, or there is no point having any rules.

We can't make the same mistake twice with climate change

premium_icon We can't make the same mistake twice with climate change

A switch to renewables is needed, but we must know all their issues or we're just doomed to repeat our past errors.

How Pell’s attitude spurred on his critics

premium_icon How Pell’s attitude spurred on his critics

George Pell’s own words to the Australian victims of child abuse summed up his unbelievable contempt for what had been happening in the Catholic Church, writes...

How star went from golden boy to loser

How star went from golden boy to loser

Bradley Cooper was once the darling of the pre-Oscars season — but yesterday, it all came crashing down.

The huge mistake at this year’s Oscars

premium_icon The huge mistake at this year’s Oscars

With Kevin Hart at the helm the Academy Awards would have been a disaster, but without him, Hollywood’s big night wasn’t that much better, writes Siobhan Duck.

Mon 25 Feb 2019

Why we should drop mum and dad on official docments

premium_icon Why we should drop mum and dad on official docments

IF we’re to be fully inclusive, terms like mother and father should be dropped from official documents. Sure, it feels challenging but it makes sense.

OUR SAY: Generation bashing is getting old

premium_icon OUR SAY: Generation bashing is getting old

With more complaints of millennials not working hard, many people likely crossed out winning squares on their Millennial bashing bingo cards over the weekend

Why I needed butter for my baby at 2am

premium_icon Why I needed butter for my baby at 2am

There are several reasons one might tell their partner to fetch the butter at 2 in the morning, Letea Cavander writes.

The Jihadi bride dilemma

premium_icon The Jihadi bride dilemma

It’s unlikely a more deluded and audaciously entitled idiot than Shamima Begum exists, but keeping her likes from returning home may not be the safest option.

Sat 23 Feb 2019

RSPCA unconvinced Gympie rodeo bull just having 'tantrum'

premium_icon RSPCA unconvinced Gympie rodeo bull just having 'tantrum'

The RSPCA supports calls for mandatory vet attendance at rodeo events, to safeguard the welfare of these animals, the statement says

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