Turnbull shows he's a policy mouse prepared to roar
Puzzle of Turnbull falls into place revealing a man playing the political long game to stay in The Lodge for many years.
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Is Mike Nahan's stand against the Nationals a threat to Colin Barnett?
Party insiders have been talking about Mike Nahan's ambition for leadership for a long time. But outwardly, until this week, there hasn't been any real evidence of his willingness to say 'bring it on'.
Malcolm's power play: masterstroke or miscalculation?
Malcolm Turnbull presented Bill Shorten with a gift when he told voters on Monday to prepare for a double dissolution election on July 2, effectively beginning a marathon 15-week election campaign that will end in the middle of winter.
Malcolm's swerved to the right. But has he chosen the right issues to swerve on?
The Prime Minister will want to make sure the issues are what middle Australians actually care about.
A fine state of contemporary art in 20th Biennale of Sydney
The 20th Biennale of Sydney takes us on an international art journey through spaces that are both familiar, and unknown.
Back from the future schooling
How will today's education system appear to a resident of the year 2216?
Twitter rant exposes political currency of hatred
A ludicrous tweet about Muslims exposes ignorant thinking, but also provoked some delicious responses.
Things may look grim, but Australia, be grateful we are not the US
Those feeling sick and tired of Australian politics right now can take heart from one thing: we are not America.
‘Far too much for any mother to bear’
Caroline Lovell's death after childbirth must not be in vain, writes her mother, Jade Markiewicz.
After Brussels, a new challenge for Defence
Our military is unprepared for 21st century threats and shows little sign of changing.
New Zealand flag referendum: Think this is the end of it? Think again
It is the very nature of these things that once the genie is out of the bottle on a thing like this, it can never be put back.
Climate of confusion
The PM can't afford to be pushed around by Abbott on climate policy if he is to retain the public's respect.
Peace a reason to celebrate in the light of Ireland's violent history
Stories of rebellion, famine and civil war once kept Ireland's past to the forefront of contemporary politics.
Q&As; clarify negative gearing tinkering
Australia should have had a fuller debate on tax as promised instead of a tax policy to be pulled out of the hat on Budget night.
The man who brought Italian cuisine to Sydney tables
Beppi Polese 1925-2016
In Passing
In Passing
Material Guy: The Comedian's search for his missing mojo
The Comedian was worried. He had a gig coming up in a few days and he needed new material because none of his old stuff seemed to be working any more.
Trump and the Republicans' Oz machines
Donald Trump has shown how little influence the Republicans' self-appointed ideological gatekeepers actually have.
Let's have the quality discussion
I am incredulous when the cry goes up about Fairfax Media giving up on quality journalism because we are reducing staff numbers.
Jolly good show, Kiwis
New Zealanders have voted to retain their "old" flag. And, as an expat, I'm as pleased as punch.
View from the Street: The sad, sad week of Arthur Sinodinos
And that wind farm witch hunt just gets huntier and witchier. Your news of the day, reduced to a snarky rant.
Why Tony Abbott was right
Tony Abbott was wrong on a lot of things, but not on this policy for working women.
More than a colleague, librarian was a friend with a generous heart
John Langdon was a much-loved and admired colleague contributed to the quality of The Age for 37 years
Thunderbird lady was an early heart-throb
Co-creator of TV puppet series Thunderbirds
Let's have the quality discussion
When I walked into the Financial Review in 1976 for my first day as a journalist I was shown to a desk with a fixed-line telephone, a broken chair, an ancient and unloved typewriter and an empty ashtray.
Hunting for Easter eggs: simpler than the contested truth of Easter
Easter Sunday came early when our children were very young.
Turnbull v Morrison: best frenemies forever?
The relationship between the Treasurer and the PM could make or break the party.
Religion's tax break is a cross we shouldn't bear
Religious groups are not taxable. No wonder there’s no transparency in how their billions of dollars are spent.
Dear kids, don't ever shove me in an old people's home
I put my parents in a nursing home and ended up regretting it. I hope my children don't do the same to me.
Paradigm shift needed for sustainable future
We can be a lucky country, a model for other developed nations and an inspiration to the Asia-Pacific region.