RK Crosby writes that most people commenting on news stories haven’t read them. It would be funny if it were not so corrosive.
Opinion
Posted inPolitical, Social
Opinion: This new tax probably won’t affect you – but you want it to
Claire Stuchbery writes the government is proposing a new levy on tech giants like Google and Facebook, which probably won’t have any impact on you – but you want it to.
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Regional
Opinion: Future Fitting the University of New England
As he prepares for his graduation, UNE student and former Academic Board member Adrian Cardinali says the University of New England has an opening to learn from lessons past and make itself “future fit”.
Posted inPolitical
Opinion: ANZAC Day Must Remain Above Politics
Vanessa Phelps writes ANZAC Day is one of the few days in our national calendar that asks something simple, yet profound, of every Australian: to pause, to remember, and to show respect.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Barnaby Joyce, One Nation and the Politics of Pretending
Denise says there are few things more predictable in Australian politics than Barnaby Joyce putting on the hat, rolling out the country bloke routine, and warning Australians that someone else is coming for their money.
Posted inSocial
After 110 years of Anzac Days, Australians remain convinced of its importance
New research has found the Australian public overwhelmingly believes in ANZAC Day’s importance within contemporary society.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: Should we split Northern NSW into its own state? Yes.
RK Crosby says the issue of Statehood does tend to resurface whenever the gap between what our communities need and what they get becomes painful. Like now.
Posted inSocial, Something to Think About
Opinion: Friendship, honey and the simple life: 100 years of Winnie‑the‑Pooh
Elizabeth Hale writes the stories of Pooh and his friends, each one flawed but also delightful, demonstrate the ups and downs of life, held in a delicate and optimistic balance.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: The economy isn’t the problem – the story about it is
Denise says Australia is navigating a difficult global environment better than most, and the ‘crisis’ media coverage is chipping away at confidence.
Posted inEnvironmental, Something to Think About
Opinion: Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help
New research shows maintaining and restoring nature on farms can actually increase farmers’ productivity and profits.