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Opinion

Posted inPolitical, Regulars

Denise’s Desk:

13 hours ago2 January 2026

Denise McHugh writes that Barnaby Joyce has profoundly betrayed the trust of New Englanders.

Posted inPolitical, Social

Opinion: Morality, Law and the Question of Gun Ownership

3 days ago2 January 2026

Patrick Carr from Hillvue writes that the question of gun ownership is not just a legal issue – it’s a moral one.

Posted inFeatured, Political, Social

Opinion: One hard truth and one simple message

4 days ago2 January 2026

NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Atchison writes that someone is dying on the roads in our state almost every day, and the message of how to fix it is clear.

Posted inSocial

Lack of police steals Christmas Spirit in Tambar Springs

28 December 202528 December 2025

Jim Guider writes that the Clayton’s police presence in Tambar Springs was not enough to prevent Christmas presents being stolen, and action is required to deal with the social parasites.

Posted inNational, Political, Something to Think About

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

23 December 202518 December 2025

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account 

Posted inNational, Something to Think About

In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

22 December 202518 December 2025

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Posted inNational, Something to Think About

Australia’s social media age ban has started. Here is what it really means

21 December 202518 December 2025

Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and safe spaces for young people.

Posted inEnvironmental, Regulars, Solutions

Macca’s weeds: How resistance travels on the wind

20 December 202517 December 2025

Recent research shows pollen from herbicide-resistant plants can travel kilometres on the wind or via bees to pollinate susceptible plants. Macca explains how resistance spreads and why Area Wide Management is vital.

Posted inFeatured, Social, Something to Think About

Stories from traditional knowledge combined with archaeological work trace 2,300km of Songlines

19 December 202520 December 2025

Rock art motifs identify spiritual links stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Simpson Desert. These findings confirm how Dreaming tracks connected First Nations people through shared rituals and meanings.

Posted inPolitical, Regulars

Tougher gun laws will be written in Sydney – but they will land here

18 December 202517 December 2025

Dean Foley says we need to be sure tighter gun laws don’t just mean more red tape for people who were never the threat.

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