The assertion that our young people should be looking to politicians to set the standard on behaviour is nonsense. (Pollies must set the standard for others to follow – Comment, […]
Read MoreRough road ahead
While the world might choose to translate the term “zero emissions” as avoiding releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, increasingly it is equating to zero electricity security and zero money […]
Read MoreHow fires tragedy has a silver lining
What a difference a disaster makes! Without challenges while absorbed in life’s luxuries, our worst self- indulgent behaviour had been on display for the world. To exemplify, think bank royal […]
Read MoreSpender wants space
We may all wonder what’s in the water in Canberra as elected politicians receive all available party help before an election only to betray all commitments afterwards as the independents’ […]
Read MoreWorking environment should not be hostile
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 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 […]
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