One might wonder what former Channel 9 owner Kerry Packer would make of the current malaise at his beloved network (“Toxic TV,” DT 18/10). Who could forget his famous phone […]
Read MoreBoard had role in decisions
It’s probably too apt a literary metaphor to suggest that birds of a feather flock together, but surely the board of Qantas must share responsibility for Alan Joyce’s decision making […]
Read MoreHypocritical barristers
Familiar with the TV clips of the accused walking out of court and the lawyer talking to inquisitive reporters, news of a criminal investigation into a boozy and drug afflicted […]
Read MoreStudy to state the obvious
Oh to be a fly on the wall at the market research agency, tasked with evaluating the public’s attitude to signage around speed cameras (Candid claptrap about cameras, 24/5). After […]
Read MoreDangerous hypocrisy
While I will always be a fierce advocate for freedom of expression (and uncensored letters to the editor), the ideas being expressed should not be foolish nor blatantly hypocritical. Blockade […]
Read MoreBetter investment ideas
NSW senator Andrew Bragg is right to criticise the management of industry superannuation funds which are being used to splurge on political campaigns rather than sticking to investments to boost […]
Read MoreWharfies holding up Australia
The indignation expressed by your correspondents relating to a wharfie strike at Botany seems to be widespread. (Letters, 29/9). Ironically, the only reason the AWU has a stranglehold on the […]
Read MoreKeep worst of the worst in their cells
If ever proof was needed that the NSW Bar Association is out of touch, calling for the abolition of Truth in Sentencing by our judges and rejecting mandatory life terms […]
Read MoreDouble trouble in shortages
Prosecuting the argument that panic-buying in supermarkets is madness has been undertaken in several newspapers and across social media. A point not made, however, is that leaving supermarket shelves empty […]
Read MorePassion’s win over politics
Nimbin bushfire evacuee Ginger O’Brien eloquently put the case against politicians point scoring while the state burns. (Nimbin evacuees unleash on Labor circus 13/11). Nothing can fire-up human passions more […]
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