"The perception battle is already on for the next federal election. Strong, decisive, conservative Dutton from outer Brisbane, versus the intellectual, low-wage warrior from inner Sydney," writes columnist ANDREW HUGHES.
The family of an 11-year-old swept out to sea in a popular beach town has praised volunteers who are selflessly dedicated to finding their "beloved boy".
"It would not be inappropriate to sanction the Israelis together with their global aiders and abettors who, speaking of concern for the distress they create, willingly supply their weapons of mass destruction," says JOHN MURRAY, of Fadden.
Social justice advocate JANINE HASKINS says the disparity between the rhetoric of AMC's senior officials and the "reality of what's actually occurring" is so stark that she's begun working to establish an expert advisory group.
Four Winds Vineyard, at Murrumbateman, has won five awards in the 2024 Melbourne Royal Awards – including the show's top prize, the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy.
Elizabeth Lee was dumped as leader of the Canberra Liberals and Leanne Castley elected to the top job with Jeremy Hanson her deputy at Thursday morning's party meeting.