Analysis & Opinion

  1. Our Melbourne Cup runneth over with love

    Held under the dark clouds of drugs, corruption and drive-by shootings, this year's Melbourne Cup turned out to be even beyond the horses. A history making ride showed us racing's capacity to be inclusive, accepting and empowering.

    By Michael Hutak

  2. Malcolm Turnbull should avoid the seductive trap of an early election

    Malcolm Turnbull faces a host of challenges over the next year. But while getting the election out of the way first might seem tempting, that would be a mistake.

    By Chris Berg

  3. AC/DC: How does the show go on with only one original member?

    Some bands look and sound lame once they start rotating through members. But for others, it's less about the personalities and more about the songs themselves.

    By Simon Tatz

  4. Mandatory detention: At least we have recognition of a problem

    There is a recognition that the current approach to dealing with asylum seekers has to change. Malcolm Turnbull may be the one to bring about rationality and reform, if not compassion.

    By Mungo MacCallum

  5. Melbourne Cup: Want to bet responsibly? Don't bet alone

    A lone punter at the TAB once gave me advice that has stayed with me since: "Don't ever bet alone, son!" Not bad advice in light of the problems associated with online betting today.

    By Chris Fotinopoulos

  6. Turkey's secular experiment in modernity is under threat

    Some believe the Turkish president's goal is to write himself into history as a figure comparable to the country's legendary founder. More likely his ambition runs deeper than that.

    By Daryl McCann

  7. Goodbye knights, hello possums: The republican dividend in the honours debacle

    There aren't many upsides to the knights and dames debacle, but our collective response shows just how deeply republican sentiment runs in Australia. We can harness that in support of constitutional change.

    By Tim Mayfield

  8. The flaws of an increased GST might outweigh the benefits

    Scepticism should rule when examining possible changes to the GST. The associated compensation package could mean the reform as a whole isn't worth doing.

    By Michael Potter

  9. From Syria to Sweden (and possibly back again)

    After leaving his home town which had become a scene of war, and escaping imprisonment by Islamic State, Abo Taim finally made it to Sweden. But now he says he may have to go back.

    By Connie Agius

  10. Architectural solutions to poverty and community alienation

    Architects often make their names with house designs for the elite, but an event in Chicago has shown how their creativity can be used to break down prejudices, enhance sustainability and transform communities.

    By Quentin Dempster

  11. GST reform: Bill Shorten has a tough decision to make

    A popular Prime Minister leading a party praised for its economic management wants to have a national conversation about expanding the GST. This leaves the Opposition Leader in an invidious position.

    By Paula Matthewson

  12. Melbourne Cup 2015: Half full, half empty

    It may have serious ethical issues, but racing is so embedded in the vernacular of Australian social and public life, many of us are happy to look the other way in the Spring sunshine.

    By Michael Hutak

  13. Tony Abbott's ideology laid bare: no compromise, just fight, fight, fight

    Close the borders in the name of decency and compassion - not since George Orwell's 1984 satire has logic been so twisted. Tony Abbott's speech in London didn't tell the real story about Australia.

    By Barrie Cassidy

Features

  1. Fact Check: Historical traits of Melbourne Cup winners

  2. Q&A: GST, Gonski, Population and Diversity

  3. RN Breakfast: Linguistics expert says Aussie twang unrelated to drunkenness

  4. Law Report: Behind the scenes of the Family Drug Treatment Court trial

  5. RN Breakfast: Scott Morrison on raising the GST

  6. Background Briefing: Ex-NBN boss pins cost blowout on Coalition

  7. Insiders: Barrie Cassidy interviews Greg Hunt

  8. RN Breakfast: Nigel Farage backs Tony Abbott's call to close European borders

  9. Drum interview: Education is broken, here's how we can fix it

  10. Big Ideas: The inside story of a revolution in the Vatican

  11. All In The Mind: The mental impact of dieting

  12. Born To Rule: Author discusses his biography of Malcolm Turnbull

  13. The Minefield: What ethical framework governs the digital age?

  14. Peter Reith and Virginia Trioli lock horns over the 'children overboard' affair

The Drum Columnists

  1. The union wars

    Malcolm Turnbull may have offered more conciliatory language on the unions, but inside the velvet sock was an iron foot.

    By Mungo MacCallum

  2. Turnbull's progressive push

    Malcolm Turnbull has begun to test the nerve of his party's hard right by speaking out on issues such as public transport, same-sex marriage and budget measures.

    By Paula Matthewson

  3. Lego can't avoid politics

    Lego wants to remain above the grubby material concerns of politics. But as its run-in with dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei confirms, the company can't escape ethical and political considerations.

    By Chris Berg

  4. The economics of climate change

    With the Paris climate summit nearing, will Malcolm Turnbull be able to bring a rational economic approach to climate policy? It is likely to be his greatest challenge as Prime Minister.

    By ABC's Ian Verrender

Recent Contributors

  1. Super tax plan

    A new plan to tackle superannuation tax concessions could be just the circuit breaker this debate needs. What's more, it's progressive, palatable, and could save the budget billions.

    By ABC's Sheryle Bagwell

  2. School funding

    A quarter of Australia's young people are not finishing school. This is the appalling legacy of our wilful neglect of our most disadvantaged kids.

    By Jane Caro

  3. 'Killer robots' are a reality

    Not only can so-called "killer robots" - autonomous weapon systems guided by artificial intelligence - be lawful on the battlefield, but they will also become increasingly necessary.

    By Hitoshi Nasu

  4. Remembering Deo

    So when Deo Filikunjombe died in a helicopter crash in Tanzania earlier this month, the dreams of millions of Africans were lost with him.

    By ABC's Fiona Ellis-Jones

Business Analysis

  1. Super tax plan

    A new plan to tackle superannuation tax concessions could be just the circuit breaker this debate needs. What's more, it's progressive, palatable, and could save the budget billions, writes Sheryle Bagwell.

  2. The economics of climate change

    With the Paris climate summit nearing, will Malcolm Turnbull be able to bring a rational economic approach to climate policy, asks Ian Verrender.

  3. Lego can't avoid politics

    Lego wants to remain above the grubby material concerns of politics. But as its run-in with dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei confirms, the company can't escape ethical and political considerations, writes Chris Berg.

  4. Santos takeover battle

    Santos has the energy, as the company logo says, but the question now is whether its board has what it takes to fend off the power (and money) of the Kingdoms, writes Ticky Fullerton.

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    Sport host, Guy Stayner, hits out at football commentators after they strongly criticised several umpiring decisions on the weekend. [ABC Breakfast]

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    Jarryd Hayne continues to impress in the NFL with his 37-yard punt return. [The Age]

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