Everyone loves a story of redemption, where a once besmirched citizen performs public penance and achieves a well-earned forgiveness in the eyes of the fair minded. Whether it be a […]
Read MoreBiden’s shaky legacy
With four more days of President Joe Biden’s rule, there might be some uncertainty of how history will judge him. Occasionally rational, sometimes not, his claims that he reduced the […]
Read MoreUnwelcome disaster duo
The days during crippling natural disasters are generally emotionally packed and the apocalyptic events in Los Angeles will be no exception. Everyone blameable will be in the firing line. As […]
Read MoreIn Mundine’s corner
Sound political judgement must be part of a candidate’s track record, reflecting a reliable character which has been tested by life’s challenges and not found wanting. In such a context, […]
Read MoreSurvival skills lauded
Hadi Nazari has a miraculous story to tell about his two week disappearance in the Australian bush, climaxing with his discovery by other hikers. Maintaining hydration, keeping clothes dry and […]
Read MoreCampaign contortions
A $7.2bn program to rebuild Queensland’s Bruce Highway is long overdue and should be matched immediately by the Opposition parties (“Snapping at the press is no way to win elections”, […]
Read MoreJewish people deserve backing of majority
In this season, as we celebrate the birth (in the line of King David) of Jesus of Nazareth, no one in the entire world will argue that the Son of […]
Read MoreWhen former leader talks we should listen 2024-12-29
As PM during the Lindt Cafe crisis and his personal involvement with the Rural Fire Service, few leaders could possibly hold a candle to Tony Abbott when he prognosticates on […]
Read MoreA cheerful dose of common sense
In wishing fellow letter writers, Telegraph staff and readers a Happy New Year, I’m appreciative of the kind acknowledgments of writer GPB (DT, 12/12) when he extolled the mission statement […]
Read MoreHope for a fallen small screen idol
Having once met Max Markson, celebrity promoter and charismatic wiz, it was not difficult to perceive his remarkable ability to see people at their best and create strategic opportunities for […]
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