A painting by Australian impressionist Arthur Streeton that was out of public view for more than a century has sold well above expectations for $1.875 million.
Australia's wealthiest households have comparatively added more to their pile than those at the bottom and rising unemployment is set to further widen the gap.
"The considerably lower per km cost of the Brisbane Metro compared to the Canberra Metro results from using existing infrastructure, including busways, and not investing in rails," writes BEATRICE BODART-BAILEY.
"The vice-regal operations would greatly benefit from the 'sunshine of public exposure'... we have every right to know the attitudes and actions made on our behalf by the governor-general herself," writes columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.
"I’m still trying so hard to impress mum and dad, and just because they’ve been gone 15 years now, I cannot be sure they’re not watching me from the sky somewhere". ANTONIO DI DIO continues his Short History of Kindness series.
"Prostitutes Appeal to Pope"... Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS has been looking for examples of amusing headlines from international newspapers. He found quite a few.
"Until investigations demonstrate its merits, any attempt to introduce an urban growth boundary should be resisted. Like light rail, it could be an inadequate and simplistic response to complex issues," writes former planner MIKE QUIRK.
"It’s the food that makes Beltana Farm shine," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON. "Farmhouse shared plates are the go, served alongside a carefully selected list of Australian and local wines."
Senator Linda Reynolds claims the Lehrmann defamation judgement has "finally set the record straight" over claims she attempted to cover up a rape allegation.