Abbott's attack on Liberal lobbyists makes the case for a federal ICAC
Two years ago then Prime Minister Tony Abbott was unequivocal in his rejection of the need for a federal ICAC.
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Stan Grant: why I'm a poet not a politician
Journalist Stan Grant explains his love of literature adn why he doesn't want to go into politics.
Census privacy debate: Why it can pay to reveal yourself online
Cheaper goods and better services are just some of the reasons it can pay to reveal ourselves online.
Single sex schools are not the answer for our girls
We sow the seeds of sexism and gender stereotyping as long as we continue to plant future generations in tainted soil.
We need to keep the Sydney Opera House great
What should we think of the massive upgrade of Australia's most famous building asks architect Philip Drew.
Before the Big Bang
Imagine the world as seen by a peasant in the year 1016. Let us call him Alfred.
We're turning a blind eye to war crimes on our doorstep
Why have those with the ultimate responsibility for the slaying of 1400 Timorese never been brought to justice?
Name change not an egg-cellent idea
Change The Name of Eggs and Bacon Bay? It'll be a dog's breakfast.
A mistake, maybe, but it made a lot of people suspicious
This is being read by some in the Australian-Chinese community as indicative of the Australian media's attitude towards China.
Britain's wealthiest aristocrat Duke of Westminster dead at 64
Duke of Westminster owned vast tracts of Mayfair and Belgravia
In the Herald: August 12, 1982
Whitlam sacking 'not right'
The defenders of banks don't get capitalism. They're holding us back
Most of Australia's richest got there in industries subject to political favours, hardly any by inventing something new.
In a grim year, the Olympics are welcome respite
Even with the controversies over doping, the Olympics are proving an uplifting spectacle, and one we needed this year.
When everything's sold off, will we need foreign aid?
We could soon effectively rely on foreign aid to run electricity.
Olympians, there's no need to share your pain with the rest of us
Failure, as they say, is a great teacher.
As sexy as a car park. Why this city landmark has to go.
With limited space and limited resources, we can't slap "heritage" on every building erected since day dot.
We should reject the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement
TPP critics oppose monopolies and increased corporate rights, not trade itself.
The Trump show follows a familiar script for Italians
Crude behaviour and insulting language are not the only reasons Trump, Putin and Berlusconi have enjoyed popular support, but they certainly haven't hurt.
Australia's population now 48, ABS confirms
SATIRE: Australia has a population of just under 50 people, according to last night's census figures.
In the Herald: August 11, 1862
Preserving potatoes at sea
Offensive social media language isn't a joke, it's a step towards rape
So a Melbourne pub has been forced to rebrand their party titled "Eat Sleep Rave Pussy Repeat" after punters slammed the promoters on their Facebook page for encouraging rape culture.
Census shambles could affect crucial data needed to plan funding
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is one of the best statistical agencies in the world but its reputation must now be in tatters.
Finding a better way to treat drug addiction than by jailing people
Australia could learn a lot from the fact that a number of American cities are successfully reducing the role of criminalisation in their drug policies.
ABS census survey for hackers of ABS census survey
Sure, #censusfail was a humiliating disaster, but the Australian Bureau of Statistics can at least get some valuable data out of it.
Election shows victory over the party giants is possible
The hold of the major parties is still overwhelming but getting ragged at the edges. The system exaggerates their position in the community.
Journalist Falconer a fine 'knockabout bloke' and news all-rounder
Newspaper journalist who knew how to take a knock
ABS should have known better on census night
IBM should have had better systems in place.
Ricci Martin later sang his father's hits and told stories in a tribute show
Ricci Martin released an album, Beached, produced by Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys.
The secret to success successful people don't like to admit
Luck plays such an important role in success, why do the successful so often want to deny it?
Crossing removals are the best entertainment in town
Nearly everybody loves a construction site.