Opinion
Opinion
AFL 2024
‘I’m not well’: Kevin Sheedy is sick but still passionate about the Giants, Swans … and Folau
Folau declared last week that he only signed with the GWS Giants for the money – but the legendary coach holds no grudges.
- by Andrew Webster
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Analysis
AFL 2024
Inside the politics of the Petracca predicament
Like a boulder hurtling down the mountain, the destructive momentum from Christian Petracca’s injury has gathered so much velocity that if it is not halted, it could demolish the Melbourne hierarchy.
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
Workplace culture
When do companies fall apart? When they stop being curious
Creating company culture is an unpredictable process. Coming up with a few empty core values and putting up posters in the lunchroom will not cut it.
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Work therapy
Why did my colleague pretend they’d never met me before?
While these situations can be commonplace, it doesn’t make them any easier to deal with, and can leave you feeling uncertain and anxious.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Greens
The Greens sent an attack dog to savage Labor. But did it dig up the wrong dirt?
The Greens present a genuine threat to the Albanese government, but a misstep this week may pose a bigger risk to themselves.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Australian economy
GDP is going backwards. That doesn’t mean your life is, too
If gross domestic product – better known by its nickname GDP – was a perfect reflection of our quality of life, we would be in trouble.
- by Millie Muroi
PM, you cannot create unity from division
Age readers respond to the government’s exclusion of LGBTIQ from census.
Analysis
NRL 2024
‘Whoever is saying that has never worked with Wayne’: Dolphins slam Bennett talk before Broncos battle
We break down everything you need to know for the Battle of Brisbane between the Broncos and the Dolphins.
- by Nick Wright
Opinion
Political leadership
The more-than-Dan dilemma: Allan has to convince voters and colleagues, quickly
Labor, the Liberal Party and the Nationals are all facing their own set of problems. With half a term left before Victorians return to the polls, the race to clean house is well and truly on.
- by Annika Smethurst
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Dating
I’m a lapsed maneater and a born-again virgin. Here are my rules of dating
Oh, the irony isn’t lost on me: once viewed as too experienced, I’m now virtually clueless about modern dating!
- by Debbie Hooper
Opinion
Phones
I’m hearing the call, it’s time to switch back to landline phones
Preferring a text message is fine when the topic of conversation is which mall to hang out, but try telling a potential employer to send you a voice note instead of calling.
- by Simon Taylor
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Kamala Harris is off to a Deep South Republican stronghold. So am I
Until Donald Trump narrowly lost Georgia by fewer than 12,000 votes at the 2020 election, it had been one of the safest Republican strongholds in the country.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Earnings season
How Vanessa Hudson scored on her maiden Qantas result
For the first time in living memory, Qantas shareholders took a hit for the team. That said, it wasn’t a big one.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
NRL 2024
A quarter of a century after their last game, Balmain boys still cry
It’s been 25 years to the day since Balmain played their last match. None of us wanted to hear that final whistle.
- by Craig Dodson
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Why Tim Walz would be the perfect coach for Team Albo
It’s taken Kamala Harris and her running mate just three weeks to achieve the clear messaging that has eluded the Albanese government for three years.
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
Workplace culture
Is the right-to-disconnect the start of a workplace revolution?
The newly introduced legislation is not going to alter how we work overnight, but it might just be the start of a revolution.
- by Tim Duggan
Opinion
AI
The $48 billion ‘disappointment’ that sent a shiver through Wall Street
Nvidia had a meteoric rise to become one of the world’s most valuable companies, but we just got a snapshot of the AI powerhouse’s vulnerability.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Pacific diplomacy
Why are our leaders so loose in the Pacific?
Anthony Albanese’s hot-mic moment wasn’t like Peter Dutton’s joke about Pacific nations going underwater, but US official Kurt Campbell’s remarks were tantalising.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
AFL 2024
September heat: This is who is under the most pressure in the finals
These six men face the toughest task of all – staying composed when the heat is on in finals and delivering when it matters most in September.
- by Kane Cornes
Opinion
Pop music
Anyone excited about the Oasis comeback has taken too many Class A drugs
Lads, Britpop’s ancient history – and you weren’t that good anyway.
- by Ben Coady
Opinion
Baseball
More air than Jordan: The Sultan of Swat is still breaking records
A baseball jersey won 92 years ago has sold for $35 million. Yep, you read that right.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Development
Melbourne’s transformation is so rapid that it’s shocking
Within 30 years, Melbourne will have to house 8 million people. Every Victorian should know that number now, when we need to start planning for it.
- by Shaun Carney
Opinion
NRL 2024
I’m backing the Eels to dash top-eight dreams of inconsistent Dragons
There are so many permutations over the last two weeks, but I suspect the race for the last spot in the top eight is a race in two - which doesn’t include the Dragons.
- by Andrew Johns
LETTERS
Letters
We must lighten our ecological footprint
Age readers ask, what does it take to get our emissions down?
Opinion
Death
I’m glad you’ve come to my funeral. I’ve got a few things to tell you
Thanks to a local entrepreneur, you can now do your own version of the Pauline Hanson video: “Fellow Australians, if you are seeing this now, I am dead.”
- by Doug Hendrie
Opinion
Earnings season
Gill’s knockdown rebuild in the house of Tabcorp
Three weeks into the top job, former AFL boss Gill McLachlan has decided not to renovate the betting company. Instead, he is reaching for the sledgehammer.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
LGBTQ
As a gay man, I’m tired of Labor’s photo-op politics. So I quit!
Labor talks a big game on diversity and inclusion. But as a gay man, I’ve lost patience with the glacial pace of the party’s reform agenda.
- by Mark Baxter
Opinion
AFL 2024
When it came to footy tipping, my focus was beating Kane Cornes
It’s always nice to have bragging rights over someone with strong football opinions. Here’s how I ended up winning, and who I’m picking in the finals.
- by Mathew Stokes
Analysis
City life
‘The worst in the country’: Business and the wealthy favoured in race for Town Hall
A voting system riddled with anomalies and rule quirks could see former Carlton star Anthony Koutoufides lose out as lord mayor but his team still dominate council chambers.
- by Cara Waters
Opinion
World markets
China’s new bubble has sent tremors through Beijing
Beijing is panicking and making some increasingly unusual moves as it struggles to avoid a major financial crisis.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
The US wants to avoid World War III, so Ukraine has no choice but attack
Since the end of the Cold War, Western nations have largely been able to assume a posture of strategic timidity. Ukraine doesn’t have that choice.
- by Mick Ryan
Editorial
Building Bad
The CFMEU’s crisis is of its own making. Administration may offer way out
The membership might be unhappy, but the union had lost its way and perhaps now it can make its way back to the core business of safety and wages.
- The Age's View
Analysis
Scams
Who should foot the bill for Australia’s scam epidemic?
When a victim is tricked by a scammer, Australian banks and digital platforms are not currently obligated to reimburse them. But should they be?
- by Matthew Spain
Opinion
Ask an expert
How do I ensure my partner gets my super when I die?
There are extensive rules around nominating who will receive your super and/or pension payments upon death.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Financial literacy
Trying to shortcut your way to retirement? It’s not that simple
Many people who hate their jobs want to win the lottery and never work again, but the truth is this narrative will actually slow you down, financially.
- by Paridhi Jain
Analysis
Investing
Should I max out my offset account or invest in shares instead?
Figuring out how to make your money work harder for you can be challenging enough, let alone in a cost-of-living crisis.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Opinion
US Votes 2024
What will happen to your mortgage if ‘tariff man’ Trump wins the White House
Many countries would respond to Trump’s tariff hike with tit-for-tat trade restrictions. That would increase the cost of goods and services traded internationally, stoking inflation.
- by Matt Wade
Opinion
Money psychology
Be sensible, keep it simple: Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance
Navigating personal finances is trickier than ever, making reliable reporting even more important.
- by John Collett
Letters
Letters
Capitulation to religious right a betrayal of values
Readers respond to the decision not to include questions of sexuality or gender identity in the census, the CFMEU protest and Airbnb tax.
Overwhelming or overblown? Making sense of evidence for breastfeeding
The health advice is clear. A stack of published evidence shows the benefits and most experts agree – but some scientists are sceptical. Here’s why.
- by Liam Mannix
Opinion
Pregnancy
When I met my baby, I expected an explosion of love. It took months to arrive
Holding my son in my arms for the first time, I felt numb. Emptied. It was as though I was observing myself from my previous life looking on as an outsider.
- by Ariane Beeston
Opinion
Building Bad
CFMEU members are right to rage, but they’re railing at the wrong people
It’s not Anthony Albanese or Sally McManus who have brought the union to this crisis, it’s the previous leadership and their self-interest.
- by Nick McKenzie
Opinion
Earnings season
How thwarting thieves (rather than ‘stealing’ from customers) boosted Coles profit
Coles is a very large company, so quoting $1.1 billion in net profit as proof of price gouging is ludicrous.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Aviation
My hate for all things flying might just turn into love, actually
The announcement of an aviation white paper with 56 recommendations has filled me with joy. But I have my own list.
- by Jenna Price
Analysis
Retirement living
The tough conversations you need to have before living in a granny flat
There can be lots of excitement about creating a granny flat arrangement, but it’s important to be aware of the pitfalls.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Earnings season
BHP’s multibillion-dollar cash machine will survive any China meltdown
In a highly volatile environment, BHP has shown there is nothing wrong with being boring.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Gambling
In the life of every PM there is one real test. This is Albo’s moment to be up there with Howard
As tempting as it may be to think we’re different from other countries when it comes to a love of punting, we’re not. We lose the most because we have the weakest regulations.
- by Tim Costello
Analysis
Interest rates
Respite for first home buyers as Sydney and Melbourne markets cool
Analysts expect the Sydney and Melbourne property markets to cool for the remainder of this year, giving those looking to get into the market more time.
- by John Collett
Opinion
NRL off-field behaviour
Footballer or Indigenous activist? Latrell Mitchell can be both – with the right attitude
As the South Sydney fullback fronts the club’s board over the “white-substance” scandal, it’s clear he needs to take responsibility for his own career.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Will Trump get a boost now that RFK Jr’s brain worm has turned?
Robert Kennedy Jr has thrown his support behind Donald Trump in a move former friends have described as “sad and surreal”.
- by Peter Hartcher