Shelley Friesen writes every year the conversation rolls around again. Women should negotiate harder. Women should invest earlier. Women should ask for more. And yes, financial confidence matters, but the bigger picture can’t be ignored.
Opinion
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: It’s going to be a long year
RK Crosby writes that there are 351 sleeps to the NSW election, but the foul stench of campaigning has already begun wafting out across the state.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Chaffey’s Corner: There’s one thing everyone is talking about.
Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says There is one thing everyone is talking about across all of Australia, and that is the access and cost of fuel.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Discontent is fertile ground for One Nation — but it is not the answer
Denise says One Nation’s performance in South Australia’s election is less of a breakthrough and more of a symptom.
Posted inSocial, Solutions
How should Australia handle ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging the courts?
Former magistrate David Heilpern writes so-called “sovereign citizens” are using nonsense legal arguments to tie up court systems. Here are some ideas about how to deal with it.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: We never dealt with COVID and it shows
RK Crosby writes that according to a One Nation fan, she is responsible for fuel prices, his unemployment, whatever was wrong with his car, a court decision denying him custody of his children, the lack of staff at the front desk, the war with Iran, the general state of the world, and some sprawling conspiracy…
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
Opinion: What is it about the hat?
Kath Jacobs writes that a disturbing number of people are obsessed with Barnaby’s hat, and are missing the real issues.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Something to Think About
Denise’s Desk: When Repetition Replaces Reality
Denise says trust in democratic institutions is not strengthened by continually telling citizens that their country is broken.
Posted inRegional
Opinion: A conversation our community needs
Tanya Langdon says we should question how decisions that link projects are being made.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: Where art thou, Barnaby?
RK Crosby says if Barnaby Joyce is too busy campaigning for One Nation to fight for New England, we deserve better.