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JUSTIN LANGER: A father knew only one way to stop his daughter’s seeing the horror unfolding - he gave them sleep masks. It’s a picture that will haunt me forever and reminded me how evil can strike anytime.
THE FRONT DORE: We needed our PM to help make sense of this week’s shocking events, to lead us in mourning, to guide us through the despair, to lift us out of the sadness, to reassure us. We got Albo instead.
MARK RILEY: An old Chinese proverb came to mind this week as the Federal Government made significant announcements on defence and the economy that both had obvious Beijing bearings.
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WATCH NOW: In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains why there isn’t enough potting mix in the world to make Labor’s Nature Positive policy fly.
EDITORIAL: The past week has shown with tragic clarity just how much damage a knife in the hands of the wrong person can do. Something needs to change.
BILL SHORTEN: Australia may feel like it’s a million kilometres away from the heat of battle, but it doesn’t mean we can’t play our role. We are a medium world power with the strength of the greatest.
RICHO’S TOP 10: Why ‘cry baby-gate’ is over the top, the Lions can STILL win the flag and what’s sucking the energy out of our stadiums.
DAVID KOCH: Have we hit peak greed? I have seen enough share market crashes to be spooked in these situations.
MITCHELL JOHNSON: The cricketing world has been firmly focused on the IPL but a change in England’s County Championship is causing a massive fuss. Here’s why I think it’s been a good albeit controversial move.
LUCIO RIBEIRO: Protecting our youth from the negative effects of social media requires a concerted effort from all of us. Awareness alone is insufficient.
EDITORIAL: Shelving plans for the worst parts of the overhaul is welcome, and has no doubt brought some relief to many segments of the economy. But the fight isn’t over yet. And this is why.
JENI O’DOWD: Looking back, it’s clear that my relentless multitasking took its toll. Not only was I pushing myself to the brink, but because I was constantly stressed, I was rude to my colleagues and family.
PETER LALOR: The Big Show is a big out but Maxwell is not the only Aussie hot under the collar in India. One young gun is firing on all cylinders as some big names struggle with the T20 World Cup months away.
It’s just one word but it has so much power to strip, reduce and demean.
MICHAEL USHER: The Bondi tragedy should make us all stop and say thank goodness for the heroes among us, ready to stand up, step in and save us without stopping to think about their own lives.