How to help the young deal with mental illness
Young people are especially in need of support; one in four of them is currently experiencing a mental health issue.
The Age Editorials
Exploring options for Burke and Wills
Haven't they suffered enough? Melbourne's Burke and Wills statue, a monument to the ill-fated explorers, is soon to be moved yet again
US strike justified and humanitarian
We fervently hope the stark change of tactics might end the use of chemical weapons, and even help end the wretched tragedy in Syria by catalysing the fall of Dr Assad.
Syria atrocity cannot be ignored
There will not be lasting peace in Syria without justice.
Cut distorting tax breaks on property
The Australian government is wrong to not accept that reducing one of the most unduly generous tax concessions in the world should be part of the mix.
Politicians could do with a King hit
It would be a good thing were Australia’s lawmakers to read or re-read some of Dr King’s speeches, for debate in our nation is often tawdry.
PM squibs chance to lift economy, cut deficit
The government is committing $24 billion to company tax cuts unlikely to match the benefit that would come from investing that money in the economy-boosting infrastructure needed as Australia's population grows.
Common sense needed in school uniform codes
Inadvertent, indirect racism must be avoided.
Australia owes PNG more than charity
It would be mean-spirited for Australia to treat foreign aid as a commercial transaction.
Revolt against revolting web content is working
Campaigns against offensive online content have made big companies painfully aware that they can expect a backlash if their practices online fall short of public standards.
The case for a decent rise in minimum wage
There is a potent argument for increasing the minimum wage by at least the rate of inflation.
Senate blockage gives Coalition budget scope
The government is saying it will not give ground on the $50 billion cuts to company tax. But it will have ample precedent to alter the policy.
Change is in the bag, but lawmakers lag on plastic
There is no rational reason not to get rid of bags that pollute land and sea, waste scarce resources, contaminate the food chain and choke and poison many creatures.
Melbourne's success a risk to rest of the state
Melbourne now accounts for Victoria's entire economic growth but its success will be undermined unless the rest of the state and the capital's fringes prosper.
Making progress on autism, one puppet at a time
It's the perfect time to welcome Sesame Street's Julia to our neighbourhood.
Australia should help ban the bomb
Australia should support a proposed treaty to ban nuclear weapons to declare forthrightly the world is tired of living under the ever-present threat of annihilation.
How to improve our education system
There's only so much money to go around, so the question is how best to invest the funds available. The answer must be "in people".
Why we shouldn't be cowed by London attack
Terrorism is one of the least likely ways for people in Australia to die. But vigilance is critical.
Striving to make a difference - and avoid needless trauma
The Age has many roles. We break news, inform, entertain, spark discussion, expose wrongdoing and give a voice to those who struggle to be heard. We also strive to make a difference.
No, Malcolm Turnbull, bigotry is not freedom
Malcolm Turnbull's proposal to change the wording of the Racial Discrimination Act is unnecessary and potentially destructive.