A life ban isn’t the answer in the Latrell Mitchell racism drama
Racism in sport is unacceptable, but banning a teenage kid for life over the comment he directed at Latrell Mitchell is not the answer, writes Troy Dodds.
Premier must lock up Grand Final for 20 years
It's time the State Government and the NRL came together to end the farce over the Grand Final location, Troy Dodds says.
Surround yourself with A+ staff
I am a big believer that hiring the right staff is a very important part of the overall formula for business success. They are...
Foley yet to convince NSW he's the man to be Premier
OPINION
By Troy Dodds
NSW Labor leader Luke Foley will put on a brave face right up until 6.00pm tomorrow night, telling everyone who is willing...
Premiers playing politics with border closures is a dangerous game
Premiers say border closures are all about health advice. But is that true?
The disconnect is growing: Public quickly growing tired of fumbling COVID response
Frustration grows at our nation's COVID response and lockdowns.
Panthers open premiership window
Penrith’s NRL season didn’t quite have a dream finish, but it’s far from a nightmare.
The club’s 2016 campaign, which ended at the hands of...
Why Matt Moylan had to go
So Matt Moylan is no longer a Panther. No surprises there, even though both the player and club were apparently “100 per cent” committed...
I’m converted: Queenslander!
By Troy Dodds
I've got a shocking confession to make: I've developed a massive soft spot for Queensland.
In fact, I'm considering giving Greg Inglis a...
Why have we stopped laughing?
Three Aussie guys – Shane, Barry and Jeff – were working on a high-rise building project. Unfortunately, Shane falls off the scaffolding and is...
How government consulted PR playbook to release flight paths
The release of the flight paths for Western Sydney International Airport on Tuesday was a classic case of media management and PR-style politics, writes Troy Dodds.
Government must win back trust
In the weeks prior to the predictable demise of NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley, many in the Government had been worried that he was...
It’s time for Dominic Perrottet to prepare for Opposition
Is there a path to victory for the Coalition in New South Wales? Troy Dodds doesn't think so.
Western Sydney by name, but not by nature: The AFL’s Giant issue
The GWS Giants are meant to represent western Sydney. So why are they so keen on abandoning it? Troy Dodds.
My sporting report card
It’s an interesting time for a number of professional team sports in Australia at the moment. I thought I’d run my eye over their...
Hayne should keep Dally Ms: History must exist, warts and all
Should the NRL press the delete button on part of its history?
Has your credit score changed overnight?
At some point in the middle of the night, I went from being a good credit risk, to an average one.
And it's likely that...
A note from the Editor: Wrapping up a huge 2023
Managing Editor Troy Dodds delivers his annual end-of-year message to our readers.
Penalty rate cut won’t change a thing
There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to the debate over penalty rates, which flared up last week when the Fair...
Justice system without justice
We all go about our business each day with the belief that we’ll arrive home in one piece that night.
We plan for weekends, holidays,...