While he backs government help for travelers caught in stopovers, Clinton Maynard argues that taxpayers shouldn't foot the bill for those who took "lucrative contracts" to work in volatile regions like Dubai.

He remains particularly blunt about those visiting high-risk areas, suggesting that if you chose to travel to Lebanon or Iran despite the known dangers, "good luck to you."

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Clinton Maynard argues that the state government is unlikely to fund the $300 million roof after "throwing away" a similar amount on a Penrith Stadium redevelopment he labels a "dud."

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The $23 million annual cost for beach upkeep in Randwick currently falls solely on local ratepayers despite 84% of summer visitors coming from outside the area.

Mayor Dylan Parker suggests a $5 hourly fee for non-residents to ensure those enjoying the facilities contribute to their maintenance.

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AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver warns that the "snowball effect" of rising global oil costs and domestic indexing could push inflation toward 4.6%, forcing the Reserve Bank's hand on interest rates.

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Energy Minister Chris Bowen cites 2023 stockpiling laws as a shield against soaring prices.

Clinton Maynard blasts Chris Bowen for blaming the previous administration for refinery shortages four years into their term.

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Lucy Zelić critiques the "hijacking" of the Australian landscape by industrial wind turbines, arguing that these unreliable energy sources undermine the country's natural beauty and energy security while we sit on a goldmine of clean coal and uranium.

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Former Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer analyses the strategic goals of the current military operations against Iran, noting that the succession of the Ayatollah’s son signals a continuation of the theocracy rather than a shift to moderate leadership.

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Clinton Maynard has slammed the state government's slow rollout of promised speed limit reforms after being stuck doing 80km/h in a deserted roadwork zone.

Despite a "big song and dance" about new legislation six months ago, Maynard argues it shouldn't take years for common sense to prevail on our tollways.

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