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Royals must act now to save monarchy from oblivion

Just minutes in, it became apparent that Harry and Meghan’s extraordinary interview wasn’t going to be popcorn TV. And now the House of Windsor must act urgently to save the future of the monarchy.

Natalie RichardsPerthNow Editor

Opinion‘Desperate spin’: Why I believe Meghan

I feel like I’ve watched Meghan and Harry’s divorce from the final chapter in their toxic relationship with Buckingham Palace, writes Holly Byrnes.

Holly Byrnes

OpinionThe phone call that made me realise why Sam Armytage quit

I can remember a phone call I got from Sam Armytage that first shed some light for me on her decision to leave Sunrise, writes Holly Byrnes.

Holly Byrnes

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‘Man hating new age feminists’
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Attacks on ‘identity politics’ the perfect compliment

‘Disgusting identity politics’. That’s how a detractor chose to describe the thought-provoking, intelligent, well-researched, fact-based stories and commentary from our women writers this week.

OpinionLook behind the scenes as China’s man tells all

Diplomats rarely give much away in public, but a speech by Chinese spokesman Wang Xining provided worrying insight into the thinking of his Beijing bosses, writes Tim Blair.

Tim Blair

Home StraightDawesville will decide the fate of the WA Liberals

If you only get time to tune in for the result of one seat on election night, tune in for Dawesville, because it will tell the story of Saturday’s State election, writes Joe Spagnolo.

Joe Spagnolo

OpinionTO groups want changes to fishos’ tidal waters access: NLC

TOP End Traditional Owners’ groups understand the importance to fishos of having access to tidal waters. But they want changes, writes NLC CEO Marion Scrymgour

MARION SCRYMGOUR, Opinion

OpinionHow to invest safely as property and shares rise

When asset prices surge, it’s tempting to run with the herd even if it’s a dangerous time to invest. Here’s how to be careful.

Anthony Keane

OpinionDan, Victorians now live with lockdown fear

The extension to Victoria’s state of emergency left many businesses devastated and they fear the worst, writes Sophie Elsworth.

Sophie Elsworth

that’s lifeTo the women who inspire me

On the eve of International Women’s Day, Nat Locke reflects on those who shaped her life.

Nat Locke

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Equality Trailblazer
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Why we need more women like Edith Cowan

Women are tired. Tired of systemic barriers, harassment and unconscious bias. Amid all this exhaustion it’s humbling to remember the women who walked so we could run — like Edith Cowan.

Jenna ClarkeAssistant Editor

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Delaying the inevitable
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Get in shape if you want to live, and die, well

Watching the Royal Commission into Aged Care reminded me that living — and dying — comfortably is a privilege few Australians in aged care have. Perhaps the secret is to avoid the system entirely.

Ben HarveyChief Reporter

OpinionRight to die is not an issue of ‘state’: Former Chief Minister

CLAIMS of discrimination in one form or another blare from the TV every night. Race, religion, sex and age are the common themes. Territorians can add another – discrimination on the grounds of geography

MARSHALL PERRON, Opinion

EditorialNSW sending bill to NT a true shame job by Berejiklian

NEW South Wales has decided to send the Northern Territory a $1.5m hotel quarantine bill. With respect Premier Gladys Berejiklian, what you’re doing is truly gammon

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OP-EDOpinion: Misleading use of alcohol data does more harm

LOOKING at the most recent debates on alcohol policy, there is an obvious trend amongst anti-alcohol campaigners that must be examined, according to the boss of Retail Drinks Australia

MICHAEL WATERS, Opinion

The reel deal?Tinseltown finally grows a conscience (and its profits)

The 93rd Academy Awards could be a sight to behold for those who’ve long craved a more inclusive Hollywood. But big studios wouldn’t have grown a conscience if it wasn’t also fiscally prudent.

Ben O'Shea

Piers AkermanWoke too eager to adopt customs of lynch mob

The presumption of innocence goes out the window once they start baying and unfortunately the woke are all too eager to adopt the customs of the lynch mob.

Piers Akerman

PETA CREDLINLabor is playing the game of double standards

Labor wants an inquiry into whether Christian Porter is a fit to be Attorney-General and it’s impossible to miss the double standards.

Peta Credlin

OpinionSad decline in politics since the Howard era

It has been 25 years since John Howard was elected as prime minister and the period from 1996 to 2007 shows that whatever its faults, it puts subsequent governments to shame, Peta Credlin writes.

Peta Credlin

Opinion‘Australia, we need to treat this seriously’

Australia needs to talk much more about this reality: too many experience loneliness and it’s damaging, says Andrew Giles.

Andrew Giles

Belle TaylorEarly 00s fashion is back. We’ll pass.

Bitter experience has taught us the cruel lessons of trying to sit comfortably in a pair of low riders.

Belle TaylorPLAY Magazine Editor

OpinionProfiting from the aged a national disgrace

Out of sight, out of mind, too many of our elderly Australians are left to the mercies of money-hungry aged care operators, writes Natasha Bita.

NATASHA BITA

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Just stop
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Never assume women are weaker than men

As a woman, it’s always frustrating when a man tells you he can’t see how gender inequality could still exist in the workplace. So just stop, writes Sarah Steger.

Sarah StegerCrime Reporter

ANALYSISUnleashing demons can lead to no end of injustice

What is happening now is not just about bringing down a government or seeking justice for victims. Rather, it is about finding a scapegoat, writes James Morrow.

James Morrow