A deadly attack on Jewish Australians at Bondi Beach exposes deep-seated antisemitism and the limits of multiculturalism in modern Australia. From political inaction to cultural blind spots, this tragedy demands a hard look at the forces threatening Western civilisation – and the urgent need to protect those most vulnerable.

Forget the gender pay gap – there’s now a gender rage gap. Women are angrier than ever, flocking to “rage rooms” to smash furniture, mirrors, and even portraits of Trump, Vance, and Musk. But while cathartic, anger can also destroy us. Could smashing things really be the holiday therapy we need?

Australia’s sweeping under-16 social-media ban promises child protection, but the evidence is thin and the trade-offs heavy. Mandatory age verification, biometric monitoring, and behavioural tracking threaten online anonymity for adults, while leaving genuinely risky platforms untouched. This is less about safety and more about control.