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Miranda DevinePremiumWe’re replacing the kangaroo with this? What a waste of $10m

What happens when you get a self-serving mining billionaire whose fortune depends on the Chinese Communist Party to help rebrand Australia? A national symbol that looks like a COVID-19 cell, writes Miranda Devine.

Miranda Devine

Miranda DevinePremiumSorry for the scare campaign, the planet is fine

When a climate activist apologised for how environmentalists had misled the public over climate change threats, the fearmongers were not happy, especially when Greta is upping her fight, writes Miranda Devine.

Simone MitchellPremiumWhen we can travel again, will we actually want to?

With a contagious pandemic spreading around the globe, the prospect of being on a plane for hours on end is now wildly unappealing. So what does COVID-19 mean for the future of travel, asks Simone Mitchell.

Simone Mitchell

Valentina TodoroskaPremiumAnimal shelters facing a reverse COVID-19 spike

In the early days of coronavirus Australians stuck at home wasted no time in finding a furry friend. But as restrictions begin to ease, so does the increase of animals being returned to shelters, writes Valentina Todoroska.

Valentina Todoroska

Darren LevinPremiumReturn to panic buying exposes how stupid we really are

Australia, please. Don’t do this. Unless there’s a new strain of coronavirus that causes cravings for spag bol, put the bags of pasta back for somebody else, writes Darren Levin.

Darren Levin

Peta CredlinPremiumRogue states are risking the nation’s recovery

If the Ruby Princess was a ship of fools, what on earth do you call a state run by one that puts every Australian’s long-term livelihood at risk, asks Peta Credlin.

Peta Credlin

Sophie ElsworthPremiumScoMo’s secret fashion weapon

ScoMo in Bunnings in trackies. KRudd in uggies. Abbott in budgie smugglers. Politicians really are just like the rest of us, writes Sophie Elsworth.

Sophie Elsworth

Claire HarveyPremiumLaw profession is basically the NRL with wigs

The fact the High Court chose an outsider to investigate claims against Dyson Heydon tells us everything we need to know about how deep its sexist problem runs, writes Claire Harvey.

Claire Harvey

Judith LockePremiumHere’s how a family pet will help your children

Three fifths of Australian households own a family pet. And it turns out it’s for many good reasons, writes psychologist Dr Judith Locke.

Judith Locke

David PenberthyPremiumHow Nick Kyrgios became the leading force of common sense

From supporting the bushfire efforts and now condemning Novak Djokovic’s carefree approach to COVID, Australia’s bad boy of tennis is transforming into someone truly brilliant, writes David Penberthy.

David Penberthy

Lucy CarnePremiumPay attention millennials, this isn’t bullying, it’s life

If last century we had the Roaring Twenties, this century we are basking in the Entitled Twenties. And the cancel culture acts of millennials like Zhihui Lu are only making it worse, writes Lucy Carne.

Lucy Carne

Emma HurstPremiumWhy being a meat-free athlete is just common sense

It’s not just bodybuilders going vegan, some of our biggest name cricketers and footballers are also joining the ranks. And as pandemics continue to threaten why wouldn’t you, asks Emma Hurst.

Emma Hurst

David PenberthyPremiumStatue vandals desperately need a history lesson

You don’t address the injustices of history or modern day deprivation by running around with a texta defacing statues — especially when they have nothing to do with your cause, writes David Penberthy.

David Penberthy

Tory ShepherdPremiumWhen geeks rule the world, you’ll all miss the arts students

Hard sciences are glorious and essential, but when the geeks and robots rule the world, you’ll all be craving the curiosity, creativity and critical thinking of humanities students, writes Tory Shepherd.

Tory Shepherd

Lucy CarnePremiumEnough with the closed borders, Queensland must reopen

As Victoria’s COVID-19 cases increase, there is an impending sense of let-down that Queensland’s July 10 border reopening may not happen — and that will hurt more than it will benefit, writes Lucy Carne.

Lucy Carne

Justin SmithPremiumHeydon must be stripped of honours, without delay

As damning allegations continue to come to light, it’s clear that the women who had their careers derailed by Dyson Heydon are far more deserving of ACs than he, writes Justin Smith.

Justin Smith

James MorrowPremiumWhy it’s time to cancel ‘cancel culture’

For all the talk of trying to unpick and tear down “structural racism”, no amount of renaming lollies or changing chess rules will do anyone one bit of good, writes James Morrow.

James Morrow

Shona HendleyPremiumWhat the hell has isolation done to our bodies?

Months into isolation, those hours spent hunched over our makeshift home office setups, failed attempts at fitness and casual comforts are really starting to catch up, writes Shona Hendley.

Shona Hendley

Valentina TodoroskaPremiumSam Armytage is engaged, but still can’t escape the gossip

You’d think the newly-engaged Samantha Armytage could finally get some respite from unfair headlines, but finding her happily ever after has only thrown more petrol onto the flames, writes Valentina Todoroska.

Valentina Todoroska

Miranda DevinePremiumThis is what no law and much disorder looks like in the USA

Shootings, paramedics attacked, illegal fireworks and massive crime spikes — Seattle and New York are evidence of what happens when impotent mayors refuse to crack down on lawless protests, writes Miranda Devine.

Miranda Devine

Miranda DevinePremiumSafe Schools is not dead. It secretly lives on in classrooms

Don’t be fooled by the latest announcement to overhaul the school curriculum. It won’t stop the nonsense ideologies being imposed on impressionable minds under the guise of social justice, writes Miranda Devine.

Miranda Devine

Caitlin RoperPremium365 Days isn’t romantic, it’s a danger to women’s lives

It’s been dubbed the next 50 Shades of Grey, but Netflix’s new number one film needs to be pulled from the service before its too late, not binge watched by teenagers, writes Caitlin Roper.

Caitlin Roper

Sophie ElsworthPremiumDan Andrews’ COVID shambles has made Victoria a national joke

We have weak and out of touch politicians to thank for making our great state the laughing stock of Australia. It’s going to take a lot to rebuild our trust after this dog’s breakfast, writes Sophie Elsworth.

Sophie Elsworth

Clare MastersPremiumChildcare change will set back thousands of school starters

As free childcare comes to an end, Australian parents now face the impossible decision of irrevocably stunting their child’s education or parting with money they don’t have, writes Clare Masters.

Clare Masters