Opinion
Opinion
The economy
Financial crisis hit young men hard - and they're yet to recover
The GFC turmoil resulted in a profound social shift in Australia that may bring about gender equality, a new study shows - but not in a way that will make life any easier.
- by Matt Wade
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Opinion
Federal
High school lesson that left deep and damaging mark on my friends
My school taught me girls can do anything. Except, of course, have sex with the wrong kind of people, in the wrong sort of circumstances.
- by Louise Schwartzkoff
Opinion
National
A real leader would not keep hanging out in Jonestown
Why is the PM becoming a regular on Alan Jones' show instead of condemning him for his outrages?
- by Peter FitzSimons
letters
NSW
Boarding school not right answer
How sad and disturbing it is to read that some city families are choosing to board their children rather than deal with a long commute or worst still, the thought of sending their progeny to the local state high school.
Opinion
NSW
In Geoffrey Rush case, it's easy to forget who is on trial
Eryn Jean Norvill wasn’t in court on Thursday, to hear the argument about her breast.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Opinion
NSW
Migration not in Berejiklian's remit
Proper planning is the way to solve Sydney's overcrowding.
Analysis
NSW
Thousands of CCTV requests used for non-criminal matters
NSW Police made an average of 17 requests per day for CCTV footage at train stations, mostly to investigate crime, but not always.
- by Nigel Gladstone
Opinion
Borrowing
The pressure of living under the weight of debt
Our household debt-to-income ratio has hit nearly 200 per cent, a rate that ranks among the highest in the world.
- by Georgina Dent
Opinion
Banking & finance
Pension proposal a win for retirees
This is a rare case where suggested changes would help many now older retirees.
- by Daryl Dixon
Analysis
Cricket
Bowled over by a stinging cultural report, cricket hopes to heal
Life on and off the pitch has been a battle for Australian cricket in recent months. Will things get easier?
- by Jon Pierik
Analysis
Rugby Union
European vacation? Spring tour will be anything but for Wallabies
Wales, Italy, England. What could possibly go wrong on Australia's spring tour of Europe?
- by Georgina Robinson
Opinion
AFL
Drawing a long bow on fairness in football
A draw implies names coming out of a hat. A fixture is an arrangement, which is exactly what we have.
- by Martin Blake
Analysis
Companies
Apple will stop revealing how many iPhones it sells. That’s a bad sign
Apple's move to cut back its disclosures should serve as a jolt for all investors.
Opinion
The economy
Weak competition may be key to economy's problems
Australian industries are plagued by a lack of competition. But what can we do about it?
- by Ross Gittins
Letters
NSW
Pre-election stunt that lets veterans suffer
While all veterans can appreciate the value of the Australian War Memorial, the proposed upgrade seems out of step with the Coalition government's attitude to living veterans.
Opinion
Federal
Playing to lose in the political numbers game
Losing its House majority could actually help the Coalition heed the lessons it most needs.
- by Ebony Bennett
Editorial
Federal
Strong advocate needed to protect vulnerable adults
People with disabilities living at home are at risk of abuse.
Opinion
National
A solution to the high price of living in the Land of Ozzigopoly
Australia is an extreme case of corporate profiteering.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Technology
Driving into a Google-dependent future
Google's first concern is itself and its clients. But its services are so useful I don't really mind when it screws me.
- by Crispin Hull
Opinion
Federal
Time to pull the curtain on memorial industry
We should honour veterans by caring for them, and by telling them, and us, the truth.
- by Jack Waterford
Analysis
Asia
Australia-Indonesia relationship faces months of uncertainty
The Morrison government's decision to review the location of Australia's Israeli embassy has put relations with Indonesia on an unpredictable footing.
- by James Massola & Karuni Rompies
Opinion
National
Ray of sunshine let me skip $50,000 bill
A basic service most people take for granted was going to cost me a fortune. Until I spotted something else outside my window.
- by Elizabeth Farrelly
National
Clancy Glover: Even the slowest of humans is not beyond training
I wanted to reassure you about how well the training is going. I now have my two humans almost fully under control.
- by Richard Glover
Opinion
Cricket
Has Australian cricket hit rock bottom?
It would be easy to look at the state of the game and assume Australian cricket has hit rock bottom.
- by Caden Helmers
Opinion
Cricket
Only one man can pull Australian cricket back from the brink
Cricket in Australia is speeding towards a civil war and only one man can stop it. It sounds like the slogan for a very bad movie, but it’s more serious than that.
- by Malcolm Knox
Analysis
Technology
Why most users don't need Apple's new iPad Pros
The tech giant's latest tablets are more computer-like than ever, but there's another option for people who just want the traditional iPad experience.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
National
Shame if Sydney Uni drops education's biggest hot potato
Paul Ramsay's dying wish has kicked off a great education debate.
- by Salvatore Babones
Opinion
National
I was a young doctor, about to kill myself, when I heard a knock at my door
Thirty years later, I'm head of my medical college and I'm breaking my silence in the hope it will save lives - because whoever came to my door saved mine.
- by Steve Robson
Opinion
National
Dear Steve, I was among the young doctors who decided to knock on your door
I read Professor Steve Robson's article revealing his attempted suicide 30 years ago - and had to let him know: I was among his young medical colleagues who realised he was in trouble.
- by Kate Tree
Opinion
National
What women feel when they read about EJ Norvill and Geoffrey Rush
Why are women’s stories always stolen from them, before they are ready to talk?
- by Jenna Price
Opinion
North America
Trump knows his conspiracy theories incite violence. He keeps pushing them anyway.
In a new interview, President Donald Trump gave a shocking response when asked about his own role in inciting violent behaviour.
- by Greg Sargent
Opinion
Markets
What corporate Australia can learn from Netflix and its short-seller detente
As corporate Australia wakes up to the perceived threat of short sellers (which really is neither scary nor new), boards and management teams are facing a clear choice.
- by John McDuling
Opinion
Life & relationships
Let's fact check the 'go to a tropical paradise to find yourself' hype
If you want to find enlightenment and a deep connection to your soul, just quit the rat race, throw on a kaftan and escape to a tropical paradise.
- by Jill Stark
Letters
NSW
Report proves cruel animal export trade has no future
The trade needs to end, with farmers given time to adjust to a trade in carcass and frozen product.
Editorial
Federal
Morrison switches back to normal foreign policy
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has a mixed record on foreign affairs so it was important that on Thursday he finally devoted a major speech to the issue.
Opinion
Small business
Why your words as a leader matter
Words have the power to motivate or deflate - so use them carefully.
- by James Adonis
Opinion
Asia
It could be goodbye to the banks if WeChat takes over the world
I’ve been to China three times in the past 2 years and continue to be amazed at its development in all fields and not the least of which is communications.
- by Harold Mitchell
Opinion
National
Mr Men book flying off shelves as salve in cranky world
We're living in a society that is increasingly angry – and this title is the perfect gentle reminder for those who need it the most.
- by Christopher Bantick
Opinion
Federal
Scott Morrison's attack on Malcolm Turnbull's truth-telling turns into a full-blown shambles
Of all the choices Scott Morrison could take, sinking the boot into Malcolm Turnbull was not the wisest.
- by Tony Wright
Opinion
Companies
You’ve become rich. That doesn’t mean you’re great at everything.
Few beliefs play to human hubris more than the belief in the universality of talent — a belief that successful people have the "it" that lets them do great things in every walk of life.
- by Sendhil Mullainathan
Opinion
Federal
Problem with Tehan's 'pub test' for academic research
Education Minister's proposal to subject grant applications to a 'national interest' test will likely hurt one area of research more than any other.
- by Duncan Ivison
Analysis
Companies
The power of the network: Facebook is turning into an Apple lookalike
It's no accident that on this week's earnings call, Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg named an Apple service as Facebook's main competitor.
- by Leonid Bershidsky
Analysis
Cricket
Horror PM's XI crowd shows goalposts have moved
What was once Canberra's jewel in the crown is struggling to find an identity in a saturated market.
- by Caden Helmers
Opinion
Banking & finance
NAB results confirm the 'golden age' of banking has ended
National Australia Bank's subdued performance reflects the tough environment, the impact of the royal commission and its own radical restructuring.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Markets
There's a 50-50 chance Trump is about to trigger a global oil shock
The slowing world economy is not strong enough to handle an oil supply shock. Yet that's what we risk as Trump tries to drive Iranian crude off the market.
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Opinion
NSW
Foley accusation sets stage for ugly election
Both sides of politics in NSW are desperate. And with an election only months away, the race to the finish line is set to get grubby.
- by Alexandra Smith
Letters
NSW
Cricket bosses must go to change culture of the game
The suspensions of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft should stand.
Editorial
Federal
Don't trust politicians to police live export trade
Report highlights disastrous wind back of external scrutiny.