Opinion

Wednesday, February 19

Your views: on Paine for council, wage underpayments and Kimba nuclear dump

Today, readers comment on a former Property Council head’s council tilt, a retail giant’s staff ripoff, and a national nuclear waste site for an Eyre Peninsula town.

No pull-up from private health death spiral

Young people continue to bail out of increasingly expensive private health insurance, leaving a smaller, ageing pool to pay more. Despite industry claims the exodus puts extra pressure on public hospitals, the real pressure is on private health providers, argues Stephen Duckett.

After the crash: How I found sobriety and purpose

Alcoholism and poor mental health were destroying Adelaide journalist Kurtis Eichler’s life. Here he writes about how he found the self-awareness and help to divert from his destructive trajectory.

Photo: Al Fraser

Your views: On Duluk inquiries, Holden and park lands

Today, readers comment on Liberal Party actions concerning an embattled MP, GM quitting Australia and a Crows park lands HQ.

Richardson: If this is decisive action, the Libs are in trouble

Two months ago an MP behaved badly at a Parliament House Christmas Party. So why can’t the Government just deal with it?

Airlines need to throttle back on emissions

Airlines are making slow progress in reducing their carbon emissions, but industry emissions overall are increasing. More efficient fuels might help, but rethinking that next flight will as well, argues Susanne Becken.

Your views: on a city stadium, nuclear dump and planning reform

Today, readers comment on moves to build a new city sports entertainment complex, the Kimba nuclear waste facility decision, and the importance of getting a troubled electronic planning system right.

Your views: on bushfire reporting and recovery, building design and Centrelink

Today, readers comment on reports versus reality of Kangaroo Island bushfire impact, Aboriginal Cultural Centre design, and welfare income reporting rules.