This Month
- Opinion
- Opinion
Australians should unite to support Israeli and Palestinian civilians
The Middle East eruption and its repercussions in Australia; post-mortems on the Indigenous Voice referendum.
- Opinion
- Opinion
Voting conservative a last resort for this voter
Letter writers opine on the Voice referendum, lawyers and company boards; the idea of taxing retirees; and Jorn Utzon’s incredible achievement.
- Opinion
- Opinion
Voice referendum result reveals who we are
Fallout from the failed referendum; mortgage ‘cliff’ myth; Middle East conflict and Jesus’ teachings; Joe Aston’s best quips; Cheng Lei and Julian Assange.
- Opinion
- Opinion
Hydrogen dream is taking Australia in the wrong direction
Renewable journey shouldn’t include hydrogen; Chairman’s Lounge membership a mistake; franking credits ready for reform; a sad farewell to Joe Aston.
- Opinion
- Opinion
Are small modular reactors really a solution?
Nuclear option’s pros and cons; skills shortage and foreign students; Voice campaign and identity issues; motherhood and sexism; the new, improved Collingwood.
- Opinion
- Opinion
Constitutional principles are not challenged by the Voice
Fearmongering on the Voice; repeating myths about the Constitution; super’s hit on housing affordability; misplaced Wallabies gloom.
- Opinion
- Opinion
I’ll vote Yes for the Indigenous religion of sustainability
What the Voice referendum means; accounting firms and accountability; Mike Pezzullo’s record; Victoria’s Dan disaster; two sides to Australia’s Timor role.
September
- Opinion
- Opinion
Celebrating Dan Andrews’ departure
Delight (and some dismay) over Victorian premier’s unexpected exit; our risky US alliance; constitutional provisions; Indigenous disadvantage; energy transition.
- Opinion
- Opinion
‘Don’t know? Vote No’ translates into Yes for this reader
The Voice referendum grabs some and alienates others; why support for nuclear power is increasing; is Vanessa Hudson blameless in Qantas’ failings?; a reason for construction labour shortages.
- Opinion
- Opinion
Murdoch’s pursuit of ‘freedom’ and ‘truth’
Rupert Murdoch’s legacy; Albanese’s absurd COVID inquiry; frequent flyers find Qantas pointless; Rishi Sunak’s net zero backtracking.
Mark Bouris’ Yellow Brick Road has led investors nowhere
Understanding the Yellow Brick Road proposed delisting; a super solution for rail freight; the dangers of Britain’s net zero backflip.
- Opinion
- Opinion
Tell the PM he’s dreamin’ on his social housing ‘accelerator’
Carlton “accelerator” model is not going to help Anthony Albanese reach his targets; nuclear’s long-term effects; AI is no match for human nature.
We already have a nuclear fusion reactor – it’s called the Sun
Chris Bowen is correct on nuclear; time for a debate between Jacinta Price and Linda Burney; childcare is more than child minding; Tim Gurner spoke the truth; AFL ignoring concussion, Indigenous issues.
Gurner must remember the human cost of jobs
Truth hurts: Gurner call on the money; Qantas treating Perth like foreign base; Fair referendum or political bunfight?; Stamp duty change not the answer.
Qantas Chairman’s Lounge: so what?
Tim Gurner’s plan ignores an obvious downside; Voice debate should focus on wording; Albanese, Burney need to hit campaign trail; Don’t let hindsight be governor Lowe’s judge; Time Santos and others invested in the future.
Time for a super profit tax on Qantas
Taxpayers want their $1.5 billion back; what’s the point of useless Frequent Flyer points?; Yes vote could be a first step to something better
Is the tide already turning at Qantas?
Customers’ ‘me-first’ attitude is just as bad; Qantas’ hypocrisy got it into trouble; Langton too late to change minds; Eraring can be closed on time.
- Updated
How I got a Qantas refund in three months
Qantas charged me a $1200 cancellation fee and my points were gone. Getting them back took persistence; If you don’t know about the Voice, go and find out.
- Opinion
- Opinion
Why does Qantas get away with this?
Passengers list their unhappy experiences with the national carrier; not the first outing for John Farnham’s ‘Voice’.
- Opinion
- Opinion
I was a loyal Qantas customer for 30 years. Not any more
Aston a one-man opposition; Still the best CEO in Australia?; Virgin isn’t perfect either; Spare a thought for Qantas staff;
