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Matthew AbrahamBigger guns don’t make me feel safer

If the Police Commissioner posing with cops clad in all black strapped with big rifles was supposed to make me feel secure, he failed, writes Matthew Abraham. VOTE IN OUR POLL

Matthew Abraham

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Paul Murray
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High cost of Victorian Premier’s errors

There can be no greater political failures than for a government to expose the public to unnecessary risk, and even worse, real harm, writes Paul Murray.

Paul MurrayColumnist

Your SayReader letters: Statue ‘something out of an Alien movie’

July 11: A controversial new statue bound for Lot Fourteen has been labelled like “something out of an Alien movie”.

Mum powerOpinion: “Bringing kids into the world is a privilege”

Is referring to motherhood as a “great sacrifice” a compliment, or is it disempowering mothers? Columnist Paula Kuka explores.

Paula Kuka

SHARRI MARKSONPM right to block China’s bid to control the world

Previous Australian governments have vastly underestimated the threat a rising China could pose, but Scott Morrison is taking a tough stance against Beijing’s ambitions to dominate us and the entire world, writes Sharri Markson.

Sharri Markson

The StateCan Libs still count on Knoll in life after Lucas?

The race is on for SA’s Treasurer’s office. But as Rob Lucas gets ready to go, the Liberals face a tough search for a safe money option, writes Daniel Wills. VOTE IN OUR POLL

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AnalysisWhy Andrews’ future as Labor leader is in doubt

With the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic unravelling, Labor MPs are quietly talking about whether Dan Andrews is the right person to take them to the next election, writes James Campbell.

James Campbell

OpinionLockdown 2.0 low on action but high on risk

The rules of the new lockdown are as complicated as ever but it is a much scarier game and the hero now has to wear a mask. It feels much more serious this time but we can get through it again, writes Susie O’Brien.

Susie O'Brien

OpinionObituaries for July 11, 2020

Today we pay tribute to a pioneer of the South Australian fashion industry, a diplomat who served throughout the world, and a brilliant movie composer.

ChallengeWe will get through coronavirus crisis

We have no choice but to meet the coronavirus crisis head on and make hard decisions that affect our economy and businesses. But we will get through this, writes Tim Pallas.

Tim Pallas

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Eagles and Dockers deserve our thanks for sacrifices

It’s time for footy fans to thank our AFL players. Tomorrow night the teams get home after five weeks in Queensland. They’ve all made sacrifices to keep the game alive and they deserve our gratitude.

Adrian BarichSports Presenter

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JobKeeper 2.0 takes shape amid Victorian COVID spike

The coronavirus outbreaks in Victoria has added to the pressure to get the measures right when it comes to JobKeeper MkII.

Mark RileySeven News Political Editor

OpinionVictorians being blamed for Labor’s mistakes

Victorian families, businesses and students are being left behind as the rest of the country returns to a new normal. Yet we are the ones being blamed for this devastating lockdown, writes Rita Panahi.

Rita Panahi

Known AssociatesFormer Docker’s new enterprise to shatter stereotypes

For Known Associates Australia, a new Perth-based events company helmed by former Docker Troy Cook and wife Tamara, recent global events will play a significant role in shaping its destiny.

Ben O'SheaInside Cover Editor

OpinionDan must take ownership of catastrophic mistakes

Instead of apologising adequately for his government’s catastrophic mistakes, Premier Daniel Andrews has instead blamed Victorians. He must accept responsibility and be held accountable for the mismanagement that forced us into lockdown again, writes Paul Dimattina.

Paul Dimattina

DivisiveCollingwood’s poor call on racism probe

Collingwood has appointed a highly controversial and divisive activist to head the investigation into allegations of racism at the club. So why were more fitting indigenous campaigners ignored, asks Rita Panahi.

Rita Panahi

ANNA CALDWELLGladys must tell us what will trigger a harsher lockdown

While Melbourne goes into lockdown again, a nervous Sydney watches and waits — but without clear guidelines for lockdown triggers, the people of NSW will start to panic, writes Anna Caldwell.

Anna Caldwell

OpinionNow is the time for Victoria to eliminate coronavirus

Victoria has two options during this six-week lockdown; eliminate COVID-19 and reap many benefits, or remain the nation’s pariah, writes Prof Tony Blakely.

Tony Blakely

Michael McGuireCrows’ broken culture needs to turn inside out

That infamous camp, blaming fans for failure or team legends for valid criticism all raise big questions about the running of a club that says it’s for all South Australians, writes Michael McGuire.

Michael McGuire

Inside CoverGovernment department given $40,000 to photograph ants

The Federal Government has awarded WA’s Agriculture Authority a tender worth nearly $40,000 — to photograph ants. Turns out, it’s legitimate.

Ben O'SheaInside Cover Editor

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Workers aim for new health highs with standing desks

Before you hit up your bosses for the latest designer model standing desk, avoid misunderstandings by being clear on the ups and downs of this workplace fad.

Gary Martin

Mibenge NsendulukaStuck under the watchful eye of Big Brother Dan

I left Sydney to join my family in Melbourne, and now I’m stuck in lockdown because the premier can’t admit that he badly failed the nation in managing his quarantine, writes Mibenge Nsenduluka.

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LOUISE ROBERTSHarry’s on a short lead and dragging down the Queen

Prince Harry is rapidly becoming the Fredo Corleone of the Royal family as his wife turns him against one of the Queen’s most beloved institutions, the Commonwealth, writes Louise Roberts.

Louise Roberts