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Politicians take note: time is almost up to save the planet We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss April 2, 2021 — 12.05am Save Normal text size Credit: Climate scientists have practically given up hope of holding the planet’s temperature rise to an average of 1.5 degrees (“Warming to the idea of a cooler planet”, April 1). Predictions of dire consequences associated with higher temperatures of as much as 3 degrees are nothing new but unfortunately they are so horrendous that many people disbelieve or simply close their ...

Inaction over Porter rape claim undermines the PM March 10, 2021 — 12.05am Normal text size Credit: The Morrison government has presented us with a narrative that contains a number of red herrings and rabbit holes that seek to veer us away from forming a clear view about this controversial matter (“As Heydon inquiry witness, I must speak now”, March 9). Sharona Coutts’ opinion piece, on the other hand, expertly cuts through these distractions with a respectful yet incisive set of arguments that point out some simple truths: that an inquiry would strengthen, not weaken, the rule of ...

Porter puts the integrity of public office at stake We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss March 5, 2021 — 12.05am Save Normal text size Credit: Thank you, Peter Hartcher, for maintaining that the issue is about integrity of public office (“Response is what we’ve come to expect of Morrison government”, March 4). As troubling as it was to watch Christian Porter’s anguish at his media conference, I am more troubled by the fact that while the police were investigating the matter Porter did not step aside as Attorney-Gen...