A long hot summer waiting for the train
You'd think $1.2b link to have enough drivers.
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Single intersection key to immediate congestion relief
Benefits to integration of rail and bus services.
Brandis' future unclear over dysfunctional relationships
If Justin Gleeson could not form an effective working relationship with the George Brandis, it begs the question of how another person can do so?
Election outcome a win for public schools
The Australian Education Union is not affiliated to any political party, but based on our assessment of the various parties' policies, we welcome the re-election of a progressive government for the ACT.
Tainted studies shaking our faith in research
There is far too much industry-funded research that encourages unnecessary, expensive and even potentially harmful behaviour.
The billions we spend on childcare is failing women, the economy and children
Childcare is much more than a household issue – it is fundamental to the Australian economy.
Shelve it: plan for book publishing doesn't stack up
The message from literary giants Peter Carey and Thomas Keneally is that a change would reduce artistic activity and affect the depth and richness of Australian culture.
My wife is a refugee from where cityslickers fear to tread
Each refugee realises that deep down, as adults, there is no going back.
Feed your addiction with the push of a button
Some of that lost money is mine. I have an online account. So does my wife and my 86 year old grandmother.
How to refresh a waning faith in democracy
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both been portrayed as threats to democracy. But is democracy in America at present a threat to itself?
The cliffhanger is back, but what will it bring next?
Whether or not you're a fan of The Walking Dead, chances are you've heard that this season's premiere resolved last season's who-lived-and-who-died cliffhanger. Don't worry: This column includes absolutely no spoilers. It's the word "cliffhanger" that interests the word maven in me.
Scriptwriter crafted the best of BBC comedy
Perry's famous "Don't tell him, Pike!" scene was repeatedly voted the funniest in television history
It will take a lot of work to clean up after Trump
Conservatives need to be clear-eyed about the enormity of the Failure of 2016. The Republican Party -- the imperfect political vehicle for conservative policy, ideas and values -- nominated a man for president of the United States who is manifestly unfit to hold that office.
In the Herald : October 26, 1962
First Cuban-bound ship intercepted
Asia's Donald Trump has turned the tables on our region
How much does it cost to buy an entire country? If the country is the Philippines, it seems that the answer is $US24 billion ($31.4 billion).
Hidden danger looms after Trump loses presidential race
Donald Trump has done nothing wrong.
Hard work made a humble miner’s son a successful and generous businessman
The passing of Henry Donohue ends a life of unrivalled achievement in the South Gippsland community.
Donations are not a substitute for government funding of schools
In the beautiful surrounds of the State Library of NSW and in the company of a bunch of bright young students, I was fortunate to be involved in a good news story this month.
Malcolm in a muddle
Nothing so reveals weakness as a Parliamentary sitting, and the last fortnight has been devastating for Malcolm Turnbull.
Going 15,000km for Hillary – and to stop Trump
A handful of Australians really, really, really want to stop Donald Trump.
Oh for a modern railway system!
One of the issues not discussed as far as I know during the ACT election was the train service between Canberra and Sydney.
The impossible conundrum behind Morrison's housing plan
Of all of the political weasel words beloved by our current crop of government representatives, "reform" is possibly the most insidious.
There's a name for America's anxiety about the future: the 'Trump effect'
Election day in America is an odd civic holiday. People still go to work – it's not that kind of holiday – and until a few years ago some states banned liquor sales for the day. But there is nonetheless an air of festivity and anticipation: squeezing in a trip to the polls, wagering on the outcome, gathering with friends to watch the results roll in.
How to choose a tube of toothpaste
Choosing a toothbrush is relatively simple: dentists recommend brushing with a small-headed soft-bristled brush, for two minutes, twice a day. But how on earth do you decide between the 50-odd toothpastes on the supermarket shelves?
Our daughters don't need to feel 'empowered' - they need real power
An organisation that has been charged with improving real equality for women everywhere has stooped to the kind of vapid marketing synergies we'd expect from a skin cream commercial.
Why Trump isn't as scary as his running mate
Mike Pence is arguably America's greatest threat to progress, and, in this cycle, has gotten away with it unchallenged.
Our secret project to give women equal media airtime
A consistent issue was the propensity of capable, storied women to defer our enquiries to similarly-qualified men.
Sorry, Melburnians, giving up coffee (along with avocado) won't fund that house
The country's economy is in the hands of a man with a shaky grasp of one of the world's most traded commodities, and no idea about the cost of goods sold. I, for one, am worried.
Sex ed in schools is still missing the point
The notion that we can simply cordon off our youngsters from online sexually explicit material is, let's face it, vaguely delusional.
Aftrer the election, let's forget Trump happened
With Donald Trump's chances of winning the White House narrowing, it's not too soon to ask: If Hillary Clinton wins the presidency in November, what attitude should Democrats and Republicans alike take towards Trump voters?