Teacher quality about more than top marks
It's easy to require a minimum ATAR for entry to teacher training. But what about the student's performance during the course?
The Age Letters
Blissfully unaware of the ongoing suffering
Readers discuss the significance of Australia Day and whether it should be held on January 26.
Australia Day: We all have a stake in the future of our nation
Readers discuss the debate around changing the date on which Australia Day is celebrated.
Renaming the arena: Removing Court’s name is a dangerous proposal
Age readers discuss Billie Jean King weighing in on renaming Margaret Court Arena.
TRANSPORT PLANNING: Our tawdry history of policy made on the run
Age readers discuss Melbourne's transport planning.
Deneuve triumphs over 'prescriptive puritanism'
Readers have very diverse views on sexual harassment and the comments by French actor Catherine Deneuve.
Maybe we should walk a mile in their shoes
Readers continue to discuss gang crimes, including by African and Caucasian youths.
Traffic snarls: Victoria's road system just isn't good enough
As a former chairman and chief executive of VicRoads, I write with dismay about the state of Victorian roads and the ominous warning signs that abound.
Trump is 'like a child'? Do not insult children.
Readers discuss Donald Trump, and the new book about him by American journalist Michael Wolff. They also pay tribute to Age cartoonist Ron Tandberg who died on Monday.
Getting around Melbourne: The trip in from the airport says it all
Age readers discuss all manners of transport in Melbourne.
Volunteering: The little picture must also be considered
Age readers discuss the benefits of volunteering.
Dutton on ‘African gangs’: Come to Werribee for a more accurate picture
Age readers discuss Peter Dutton's comments on African youths in Melbourne.
The joy and satisfaction of helping someone else
Readers discuss what it means to be a volunteer, with most rejecting the assertion that volunteering often does more harm than good.
It is time for us to be citizens, not subjects
Readers discuss whether Australia should become a republic.
We need to tackle this serious social problem
Readers are divided on the issue of African crime gangs in Melbourne.
The ever reliable dog whistling technique
Readers discuss the level of gang crime in Victoria, including its causes and how best to tackle it.
Federation Square: It’s a rotten process and design
Age readers discuss the Apple 'flagship' store planned for Federation Square.
Science works: PM, in loco, goes back to steam age
How can the world move into the future if leaders relegate the importance of science, readers wonder.
Green spaces: Engineers, remember the wildlife of the wetlands
Green spaces have many benefits, as readers point out.
Dangerously little room to take evasive action
Readers discuss issues relating to roads and highways in Victoria.
It's time to take tough approach
Readers discuss littering in Melbourne, including the terrible mess left by the partygoers at St Kilda foreshore.
Market forces: Capitalism is not altruistic
While life is getting better on some measures, on others it is not, say readers.
A city for the people, not the cars
Readers discuss different issues relating to city f Melbourne, including make the CBD more pedestrian-friendly.
Federation Square: Heritage is more important
It is really important that the Koorie Heritage Trust continues to have such a prominent site at Federation Square. The interior of their space is beautiful and it would be a shocking waste to destroy it. It is a lovely showcase for their work, past and present. Our governments often seem to respect Indigenous people so little.
Defender of the faith: What would Morrison do if this happened?
Age readers discuss Scott Morrison's comments on defending religious freedom
Federation Square: This is nuts. Don’t destroy this flagship of Melbourne
The proposal to put an Apple store in Federation Square continues to rile readers.
Apple in Federation Square: Urban vandalism insults the people of Victoria
Age readers discuss the merits or otherwise of an Apple store in Federation Square.
Cabinet reshuffle: It makes little sense in promoting use of Cash
As employment minister Michaelia Cash's ministerial efforts focused, loudly and insistently, on a succession of long-lasting union bashing initiatives and associated punishments.
Protecting innocent, guilty: There are victims, too, much closer to home
Readers question the sanctity of the confession over criminal law.
Rohingya: Australia must lead by example in this crisis
The plight of the Rohingya refugees has caused readers to question Australia's actions.