by JOHN MIKKELSEN – A FORMER Liberal Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser once said life wasn’t meant to be easy, but his plagiarised quote left out part of the original message. Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw added the more optimistic: “but take courage,…
by ROGER CROOK – THERE are at least two people in Australia today who have the power and, I think, the fundamental ability to cause change – all they have to do is use it. Should they rise to the challenge they…
by ROGER CROOK – DO THE latest opinion polls indicate that more than a few Australians are suffering from voter remorse? Most of us have experienced buyer remorse. The heart overrules the head for a moment; a rash act is often followed…
by JOHN MIKKELSEN – ISRAEL’S recent targeted attacks on Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies have been praised or condemned depending on political perspectives. But one factor seems to have universal acceptance by the Right and the woke Left. …
by FRED PAWLE – THE people who want to celebrate the slaughter of Jews have a right to free speech, just as we have a right to debate whether Australia needs more Muslims and mosques. You’ve got to give credit to Josh…
by PAUL COLLITS – WHEN Donald Trump said “fight” in Butler Pennsylvania late July, everyone cheered. Being the target of an assassination attempt (twice, now) certainly galvanises the troops. They will fight by voting for the Republican candidate on November 5, ensuring…
by SEAN BURKE – ANTHONY Albanese’s industrial relations position is so out of step with Australian interests he could find himself on the back bench, according to Professor Ian Plimer. The high-profile geologist and political commentator warned if the Prime Minister doesn’t…
by NAZIYA ALVI RAHMAN – LABOR’S Minister for Women Katy Gallagher has defended blocking a bill to restore into law the traditional definition of “man” and “woman” – saying debate could cause “harm”. One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson raised the issue of her…
by PAUL COLLITS – AUSTRALIANS are seeing a wholesale shift in power from the parents to the State. The political elites are now saying they no longer trust parents to supervise their children’s social media use. But this is merely a bonus….
by PAUL COLLITS – IT IS increasing likely Airbus Albo will become One Term Albo. He deserves to be rapidly turfed into the dustbin of history. Peter Dutton has made a big impact as opposition leader. But what will Dutton do next? …
