Editorials by The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Sport has a unique power to uplift
I shared an article earlier this month on Twitter, about the Echuca Rockets, an all-abilities AFL team changing the lives of the players and their…
Shift mindset on disability
I have fond memories of one of my first-ever jobs, in a butcher shop. It was my family’s local, so I got to know the…
Farewell ‘immortal’ ONJ
Yesterday was a sad day for us all, hearing of the passing of Olivia Newton-John. Australia’s golden girl, and a crusader for cancer research. The…
Neighbours’ brightest stars
Love is in the air! I have finally gotten around to watching the Neighbours finale and the feel-good vibes from the final episodes were infectious.…
Get behind our Commonwealth Games stars
There’s something to be said about watching Australians represent our fine country. It’s exciting, exhilarating, and brings all sorts of people together to celebrate national…
NDIS fraudsters shameless
Thousands of Aussies across the country are trying to stave off the dreaded winter flu. Despite our best efforts over the past two years trying…
Flood assistance helping those whose worlds have been turned upside down in NSW
Right now, flood-struck communities in NSW are battling natural disaster. Again. I know West Australians care deeply for our flood-fatigued communities in the Eastern States and…
Extremists do nothing but push people from their cause
In early 2021, I copped some flak (probably justified) from environmental group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Australia for calling something a vegan…
Let’s do our part for Ukraine
We are now four months into Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. And it’s been five months since many Australians, including myself, took to the streets…
How the Albanese Government is fixing the cost of living crisis
I am soon going to enter the curious world that is TikTok. Don’t worry, I won’t be embarrassing myself too much, I’ll be promoting the…
Daniher’s discovery of hope
Opinion Piece The 1990 State of Origin Victorian Football League match was famous for two things: NSW beat Victoria by 10 points and it was…