Opinion

Why Turnbull should stay in top job

The only thing as certain as Winx winning her 25th straight race on Saturday was Malcolm Turnbull’s 30th consecutive Newspoll defeat on Monday. But here’s...

Jason Morrison: Time to get serious about safety at our hospitals

If we can afford to have police officers guarding politicians and judges we can find the money for protection of nurses, doctors, and patients...

This is Taylor’s world and we’re just living in it

Bigger that Beatlemania? You better believe it.

Two decisions that set Penrith on a path to premiership glory

The 2020 premiership is Penrith's to lose, says Troy Dodds.

Premier must and will survive scandal

Premier deserves to survive, even if she's taken a personal hit.

Premiers playing politics with border closures is a dangerous game

Premiers say border closures are all about health advice. But is that true?

Sport’s modern conundrum as money and ethics collide

Sport and money were always destined to collide. That’s just how things roll.

What’s next for women’s sport after Matildas mania?

The Matildas have done their bit, now it's up to us - up to you - to take women's sport to where it belongs.

Abbott simply can’t win

I know this is a hard thing to do, but just for a minute or two, put yourself in Tony Abbott’s shoes. Do you retire...

Penrith’s High Street cinemas: 30 years since final curtain fell

It’s 30 years this week since the Hayden Cinemas on High Street in Penrith closed for the final time.

Opinion: Penrith has become a city of doers

Troy Dodds on why Penrith has become a mighty place to live.

The great power bill myth

Have you noticed that everyone in government seems to be “fixing power prices” but nothing ever gets fixed?

Barnaby can’t survive as Deputy PM

When The Daily Telegraph first reported on Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion’s relationship and soon-to-arrive baby, I actually skipped over the story. Couldn’t have cared...

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.

The NRL has lost the plot

What is most extraordinary about the crisis confronting rugby league referees is not the mistakes themselves, but the NRL’s bizarre responses. On Tuesday, those in...

Ungrateful NRL must keep Grand Final in Sydney long-term

Why the Grand Final must stay in Sydney long-term.

Jason Morrison: Time to grow up and discuss nuclear power

Want cheap power? Want no black-outs? Less pollution?

Not arrogant, just better: Panthers on the cusp of greatness

Doing the little things - and the big things - better than others has driven Penrith towards rugby league greatness, writes Troy Dodds.

Taylor Talks: Lawns lacking love

It's time to get the mower out.

Howard’s battlers have been lost

When both Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten made unscheduled visits to the Lindsay electorate last Saturday, it was evident that something quite extraordinary and...