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First They Came for the Rich
The new assault on superannuation uses the politics of envy to engorge big government. If they succeed, it won't be long before they chase the rest of us.
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The Pointy End of the War Season
Things are hotting up and it feels like something big is about to break globally. The warning signs are there and the wise have prepared accordingly.
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Do We Really Need More of This?
The protests in support of Hamas are either done by useful idiots or hard-core Islamic fundamentalists. We need fewer of both in Australia.
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An Insatiable Monster
The e-Safety commissioner has failed in her quest for global censorship rights. That's a win for freedom but it may be short-lived.
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The Bots are Here
Advances in AI technology pose a real threat to hundreds of millions of jobs. It'll happen much sooner than most people think.
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Deleting Education Technology
Introducing the 'toolbox of the future' into classrooms has delivered worse educational outcomes. At least one school is fighting back.
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Schadenfreude
Those truly guilty of COVID misinformation have been very hesitant to accept how dangerously wrong they were. We should never let them off the hook.
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A Lifetime of Difference
Sometimes it takes adversity to realise just how special some things are. With women and mums under attack by social engineers, celebrating Mother's Day takes on a new importance.
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The Plot Thickens
While it's convenient to blame Russia for the plot to kill Zelensky, the dissatisfaction with his puppet-like leadership and corruption means his greatest threat is much closer to home.
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Travel Taxes on Their Way
Travel taxes are the latest move to curtail your freedom and punish your pocket. How long before we have new ones imposed on us?
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From Vaccines to Vaping
Fresh from fronting the COVID vaccines are safe and effective campaign, Dr Karl is now being used on another 'public health push'.
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'Cos I'm Happy
While reality checks may be confronting, knowing what's important and what should be prioritised is guaranteed to bring joy.