David Elliott has added petrol to the fire with his bully boy commentary about John Barilaro (Cabinet splits as Libs turn on Bara, 14/9). As a strong supporter of the […]
Read MoreViewers’ questions for Joyce
I will be watching the television interview featuring Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion. I know there is no forum for suggested questions. But we all want to know how Ms […]
Read MoreTwist of fortunes and interpretations
Just as our beleaguered PM Anthony Albanese last week was being excoriated in a political maelstrom, overwhelmed with a litany of misery, including the spiralling cost of living, home ownership […]
Read MoreMessage on Covid misleading
South African Medical Association chair Dr Angelique Coetzee was perhaps fortunate to be speaking with a reputable organisation behind her as she gave contrary views to international Covid management. (I […]
Read MoreChina has no right to attack our free press
News that China considers our uncensored free media as the cause of deteriorating international relations is alarming (China’s panda-hug rant, 3/3). Perhaps a free press in mainland China might more […]
Read MoreSending them packing back home.
Young people in a foreign country during a murderous pandemic understandably seek comfort from others. Ironically, such contaminating closeness might be more destructive than the long-term effects of them sharing […]
Read MoreTrudeau backlash of his own making
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has more than egg on his face as we approach the upcoming elections. (Oh Canada! Trudeau sorry for brown face, 20/9). He spent years breaking down […]
Read MorePlus side of Korean saga
Australians, who venture into harm’s way overseas may cause our government considerable cost and “diplomatic capital” in getting them repatriated. However, Alek Sigley is not your average adventurer (Missing Aussie […]
Read MoreCharlotte’s legacy
News of the untimely death of 12-year-old Charlotte because of her perceived bullying at school is heartbreaking to us all (“We need to listen and tell her story”, DT, 24/9). […]
Read MoreLearning undermined
Australians should not bemoan our dip in education standards as the OECD publicises rankings for their Programme for International Student Assessment (We’re dumb, they’re dumber, 6/12). The maths and reading […]
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