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QandA Scorecard: The nadir

Eric George and Timothy Arendshorst subject themselves to a woeful episode of QandA in the hope of delivering a “winner” in this week’s QandA scorecard.

Sticks and Stones

Homophobic language is not only hurtful, it’s life threatening according to Timothy Arendshorst.

Crime without the time

When will Australian courts start enforcing tougher penalties on those who torture animals, asks Tara Watson.

Neumann not ready for time out

When it’s an election year, the gloves are put on and the politician’s come out swinging. Shayne Neumann is one Labor MP who is adamant not to take that knock out blow, writes Simone McInnes.

A new war

Public displays of human mistreatment and gruesome videos are just a few modern forms of protest used by 269life. Tahlia McPherson investigates the war they have waged on behalf of animals.

Behind the budget curtain

Liam Quinn emerged from the federal budget lock-up adamant the supposedly archaic process has its place in Australian politics.

Katter kicking it up a notch

Since becoming an Independent, Bob Katter is certainly on the right track as the federal election approaches, writes Jake Keating.

Dumb cuts

No ifs, no buts, no education cuts. Australian students are united in their fight to prevent education from becoming a commodity, writes Rachel Wagner.

The fight’s not over

Australian women have attained the right to vote and equal pay, but has the battle for equality already been won? asks Bridget Rollason.

Time to tax the bottle

With alcohol-related costs doubling government revenue, Timothy Arendshorst explores whether it’s really worth it.

Virtually giving it away

Would a GST on online purchases actually save Australia’s flagging retail sector? asks Adria De Fazio.

QandA Scorecard: The Katter-y

Eric George and Tahlia McPherson hose down a heated Queensland edition of QandA and sort out the winners and losers in this week’s scorecard.

Living below the line

Australia’s abandonment of its foreign aid commitments are letting down the needy, says Stephanie Azzopardi.

Neighbourhood watch

After three women were held captive for more than a decade in Cleveland, Simone McInnes wonders how well we really know our neighbours.

Homeless helping hand

Homelessness remains a sad reality for thousands of Australians every night. Rebecca Todesco explores the charitable work being done be Melbourne City Mission to help the disadvantaged youth.

University international relations

Australia’s proposed cuts to university funding will seriously damage a lucrative revenue raiser, writes Zainab Hussain Shihab.