Opinion

In some ways Anzac Day can be seen as our national day — a day when the community can truly unite, and remember why it is we observe the day and why the reason for that continues to be as relevant as ever.

It feels like this year we really need Anzac Day

In some ways Anzac Day can be seen as our national day — a day when the community can truly unite, and remember why it is we observe the day and why the reason for that continues to be as relevant as ever.

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Anzac legacy proves peace is always worth fighting for

On Anzac Day, we pause to acknowledge the debt all of us owe to Australians who have gone to war in our name.

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Our collective responsibility is not only to honour the fallen. It is to fiercely advocate for and support the living.

Anzac spirit is with us every day, not just April 25

Our collective responsibility is not only to honour the fallen. It is to fiercely advocate for and support the living.

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In two different courts Barry Cable had two different outcomes.

Barry Cable case proves the law really is an ass

BEN HARVEY: Same defendant. Two different courts. Two different outcomes.

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Australian commentary on the Middle East is too often rooted in vague language about peace, de-escalation and restraint, with little attention paid to what actually drives conflict. 

What Australia’s moralising on the Middle East gets so wrong

Australian commentary on the Middle East is too often rooted in vague language about peace, de-escalation and restraint, with little attention paid to what actually drives conflict. 

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Retired Olympic freestyle great Ariarne Titmus will trade in her swimming googles for a microphone as part of the Channel 7 broadcast team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July and August.

Olympic great Ariarne Titmus joins Seven team for Glasgow

Retired Olympic freestyle great Ariarne Titmus will trade in her swimming goggles for a microphone as part of the Channel 7 broadcast team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July and August.

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Industry and Government leaders met again on Thursday to discuss the ongoing fuel crisis sparked by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying afterwards that the outlook remained secure in the near-term.

Moves to tackle the oil supply crisis have eased fears

EDITORIAL: At last it seems the temperature has been lowered in the national scramble to secure enough fuel. For now at least.

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The injury-hit Bulldogs could benefit from a mid-season trade period.

The radical solution to help clubs crippled by injury

When teams lose a major star for the season it hurts the game, but this bold move could help fix that.

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The NDIS is costing too much, growing too fast and heading towards failure. That can’t be allowed to happen.

Mark Butler now has the delicate task of saving the NDIS

The NDIS is costing too much, growing too fast and heading towards failure. That can’t be allowed to happen.

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Government spending has surged because we’ve stopped directing support where it’s most needed.

There’s a simple way we can get out of the Budget black hole

Government spending has surged because we’ve stopped directing support where it’s most needed.

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At the National Press Club on Wednesday Health Minister Mark Butler detailed a long-awaited overhaul of the NDIS which will see about 160,000 people lose support from the scheme by 2030.

Delivering NDIS reform plan will be a big task

EDITORIAL: The task in front of Health Minister Mark Butler as he goes about trying to reset the NDIS should not be underestimated.

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The NDIS cost will top $50 billion this financial year.

The NDIS encapsulates what is wrong with modern Australia

AARON PATRICK: Health Minister Mark Butler’s plan to bring the welfare scheme under control is a good start but avoids serious reform.

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As his accusers hide behind a veil of anonymity and legal immunity, Australia’s most decorated soldier is standing up and fighting to clear his name.

The Ben Roberts-Smith saga is a test of our national values

As his accusers hide behind a veil of anonymity and legal immunity, Australia’s most decorated soldier is standing up and fighting to clear his name.

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Rohan is the type of person you meet and instantly like. Four years ago, he was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. Terminal. 

Why contemplating death can help us live better

Rohan is the type of person you meet and instantly like. Four years ago, he was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. Terminal. 

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Answer to Dragons’ woes may have been there the whole time

Dean Young’s bold calls show he is not afraid to shake-up stagnant St George Illawarra side.

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