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NSW
Premier's stadium deal premium reveals cavalier attitude
Either there is something seriously wrong with the NSW government's procurement practices, or the independence of the planning approval system must be questioned
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The economy
Treasurer can learn lessons from Nick Kyrgios
An hour after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered his second set of national accounts he was spotted wandering the halls of Parliament with Nick Kyrgios.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
editorial
NSW
Disrupter and disrupted, transmission to continue
For the majority of Australia’s news-consuming public, the merger between two media companies will barely rate a mention.
Opinion
Companies
How Australia could make Facebook's miserable year even worse
If 2017 was Facebook's year from hell, then 2018 was...much worse than that. And, thanks to Australian regulators, the pain might not even be over yet.
- by John McDuling
Opinion
Federal
One giant step backwards for cyber security in encryption bill fiasco
Both major political parties have exposed Australians to a perilous digital future by bowing to the demands of security agencies to defeat encryption.
- by Tim Singleton Norton
Opinion
NSW
In the Herald: December 10, 1985
World tennis welcomed a new champion.
- by Harry Hollinsworth
Opinion
Federal
Why Labor frets about being the surest thing
Many have written off the Coalition's election chances, but ALP insiders know they confront special challenges to win from opposition.
- by Sean Kelly
Analysis
NSW
Sydney train network becoming "fragile"
Sydney trains now pushing 200,000 people in the one-hour peaks each morning and afternoon, but punctuality is sagging under the pressure.
- by Nigel Gladstone
Opinion
Federal
CBD Melbourne: High hopes for Christmas generosity in Higgins
There’s nothing like a little Christmas cheer to get major donors opening their wallets for campaign fundraisers – at least that’s what Jobs Minister Kelly O’Dwyer is hoping.
- by Samantha Hutchinson & Kylar Loussikian
Opinion
Federal
Labor's threats turn out to be a load of hot air
The next time Labor blows hot air about impending historic losses they’re about to inflict on the government there’ll be quite a few less people happy to take them at their word.
- by Amanda Vanstone
Opinion
National
Australia's defamation laws are ripe for overhaul
Whatever our self-perception may be that we are a laid-back people, many of us are swift to threaten defamation action.
- by David Rolph
Analysis
Cricket
Lyon upstages quicks as humble tweakers enjoy rare turn in spotlight
It is a sign of cricket’s reduced circumstances that the meek have inherited the earth. And the big stars of the Adelaide Test have been the off-spinners.
- by Malcolm Knox
Analysis
North America
Trump risks return of White House chaos with Kelly's exit
John Kelly, who was one of the few who could stand up to Donald Trump, managed to break up the White House's warring factions. His young replacement may struggle.
- by Shannon Pettypiece
Analysis
Cricket
Lyon strikes the right speed to tame Kohli
Virat Kohli has a strong record against off-spin but he may have a flaw, as Nathan Lyon discovered.
- by Jon Pierik
Opinion
National
Morrison government sending in the clowns
There was a wonderful exchange in the Senate on Tuesday.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Life & relationships
Marriage in Australia is changing but still going strong
There's a trend for fewer people to get married, but the institution is far from dying.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Investing
There's never been a better time to be an investor
We focus time and energy on whether it is a good time in the market cycle to invest, but lose sight of the big picture.
- by Catherine Robson
Letters
NSW
Targeting protesting children a new low
When put on the spot over inaction on climate change, Liberal MPs have the audacity to tell children to get their act together.
Analysis
Super & retirement
Granny flats for aged care caught in Catch 22
Centrelink encourages formal granny flat arrangements, but the Tax Office takes a punitive approach.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
National
Welcome, character-building waits in emergency
Some of the unavoidable indignities of being in emergency can be refreshingly character-building for those of us who have a tendency to have tickets on ourselves.
- by Ian Warden
Opinion
Federal
Remember Mr Lump O'Coal? He's still doing his thing
It is almost two years ago that Prime Minister Scott Morrison, then the treasurer, walked into question time with his friend, Mr Lump O’Coal. What's changed?
- by Warwick McFadyen
Opinion
Tennis
Sport Thought: Marathon matches at the slams are enough to break you
It’s not really akin to the sporting concept of "junk time" but grand slam matches that reach 12-12 in the final set need to be wrapped up.
- by Scott Spits
Analysis
Soccer
A-League expansion: The fight goes down to the wire
Football Federation Australia's board is wrestling with a decision of huge consequence as the A-League gets set to expand.
- by Michael Lynch, Dominic Bossi & Eamonn Tiernan
Analysis
Cricket
Death by thousand cuts: India slowly but surely win the ascendancy
Although India’s progress was slow, it was also controlled. And it was Australia who were having to force the game of patience.
- by Malcolm Knox
Analysis
Cricket
Australia's problem: lots of innocence
If Australia loses the Adelaide Test, as seems likely, we must be careful and wise in apportioning blame.
- by Greg Baum
Analysis
Cricket
Mitch Marsh misses out again as Vics take charge
Mitch Marsh fails again and Victoria have control of the Sheffield Shield match
- by Martin Blake
Analysis
Rugby Union
Doing nothing is no longer an option for Rugby Australia
When the Rugby Australia board meets this week to decide Michael Cheika's fate, one thing is certain: something has to change.
- by Georgina Robinson
Opinion
Companies
Facebook, Ted Baker, Glencore: When big bosses are too powerful
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Ted Baker's Ray Kelvin and Glencore's Ivan Glasenberg dominate their businesses but as troubles mount they become the problem.
- by Jon Yeomans
Opinion
Companies
Ex-AusPost chief Fahour stamps his authority on Latitude
As the big banks 'circle the wagons', Ahmed Fahour sees an obvious opportunity for Latitude to turbocharge its growth.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Letters
Federal
Political pawns are no social security threat
PM Scott Morrison saved his party from humiliation by shutting down the debate on the removal of sick refugees from Manus and Nauru.
Editorial
Federal
Five long months until the Federal election
The overwhelming impression left by the final week of parliament for 2018 is that a federal election cannot come soon enough.
Opinion
Climate change
Morrison's big stick on energy defies what a true Liberal believes in
Small government, low regulation, faith in the market. These tenets are being thrown overboard in the desperation to win at all costs.
- by John Hewson
Opinion
Companies
Our energy needs to go into being efficient not 'fair dinkum’
In the absence of national leadership, business and the community needs to stand up and take action to improve energy efficiency.
- by Gareth O’Reilly
Opinion
National
Liberals back free markets, not oligopolies gouging power customers
While Labor defends the likes of AGL ripping people off, the Coalition will guarantee energy supply.
- by Tony Abbott
Opinion
Federal
Voters are no longer oblivious to the downsides of high immigration
The sensible position for people who support multiculturalism, refugees and non-discrimination should be to support lower immigration.
- by Crispin Hull
Opinion
National
The government Australia left behind
While the Morrison administration suffers relevance deprivation, voters are getting on with their lives.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Super & retirement
The benefits of making super voluntary might be substantial
The closer we examine the cost of our compulsory superannuation system, the less appealing it looks to taxpayers.
- by Simon Cowan
Opinion
National
The column I didn't want to write about Julian Assange
Assange has fallen out of favour even with kind-hearted people like myself.
- by Elizabeth Farrelly
Federal
Why are some politicians better equipped for life after leadership than others?
Australian politics is haunted by Malcolm Turnbull, Tony Abbott and Kevin Rudd. But Julia Gillard has rebuilt her post-political life most effectively.
- by Nick O'Malley
Opinion
The economy
Can the economy pull off a second great escape?
Flat wages, falling house prices and slower growth, sure, but things aren't that bad
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
National
Two vital principles of democracy jettisoned amid ugly games
Far more was undone than done on the last day of Parliament as the government dodged a vote on asylum-seekers.
- by Stephanie Dowrick
National
Richard Glover: Unwrapping the secrets of Christmas gift giving
Christmas often seems to involve the purchase of something the recipient doesn't need, with money you don't have, with the outcome that the gift is never used.
- by Richard Glover
Analysis
Federal
Nauru release valve remains blocked for at least a few more months
Will laws backed by the crossbench and opposition spell "the end of offshore processing"?
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Asia
Donald Trump has seized a Chinese princess
Meng Wanzhou is no ordinary executive. And her arrest in Canada could have far reaching repercussions.
- by Hamish McDonald
Analysis
Cricket
Ducks and drakes ... and frustration for Finch
The Adelaide Test is hard work for batsman, but it's not over yet. Aaron Finch typifies it.
- by Greg Baum
Opinion
National
Memo to the Liberal Party: It’s the product, not the pitch
Reconstruction has become the challenge and the opportunity for the Liberals.
Analysis
Sport
Saturday serve: To fine or not to fine, that is the Raiders' question
The Raiders were fined $150,000 by the ACT government this week, but long-term picture is about negotiations for a new stadium contract.
- by Chris Dutton
Opinion
Basketball
WNBL officials need to rise with women's sport
Referees are struggling to match the rising standard of play - perhaps through no fault of their own.
- by Caden Helmers