Society & Politics
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Hark! The enduring appeal of carols
Christmas carols are among the oldest songs on earth. Perhaps no other musical genre is…
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Finding the right words for Sydney
As the dust settles on the 16-hour siege in Martin Place on Monday, the words…
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Trust not in politicians – they’re no better than us
When Prime Minister Tony Abbott was in Opposition he emphasised the need to restore trust…
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Chasing consensus
I like the comedy of David Mitchell. Not only is it funny but it’s intelligent.…
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View from a Jerusalem Hotel
Two weeks ago I was sitting on a hotel roof inside the walls of the…
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I like the idea of Jesus being married, but…
Honestly, folks, this business about the discovery of a document revealing Jesus' marriage to Mary…