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Tennis
Sporting taboos: Kyrgios serve again stokes debate
Having annoyed Rafa Nadal with an underarm serve at Acapulco, Nick Kyrgios doubled down with the tactic to win two points against hapless Serb Dusan Lajovic at the Miami Open
- by Ian Ransom
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Life & relationships
Suddenly the world didn’t feel like a horrible place
I just wanted to get home, safely, and not worry about my conspicuous place in society.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Analysis
NRL
No reason to delay ANZ Stadium redevelopment any longer
The re-election of the Berejiklian Government should mean the long-overdue refurbishment of the old Olympic Stadium gets the green light in the near future.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
Asia
Why Australians should care about politics in the Land of Smiles
Thailand's election – its first in nearly eight years, held on Sunday and which has produced no clear result – matters enormously for Australia, and for the region.
- by James Massola
Analysis
Technology
How Google Stadia could foretell the future of video games
Google's cloud-powered gaming system promises better graphics, expanded multiplayer and next generation social features, on virtually any screen.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Companies
Wesfarmers aims its firepower in an unusual and risky direction
A $1.5 billion bid for a rare earths producer facing an existential challenge is Rob Scott’s unexpected initial target.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Companies
Apple's not building a Netflix killer. It's got something bigger in mind
On face value, Apple's latest product launch might have seemed underwhelming - but it may have been its most significant in years.
- by John McDuling
Opinion
Companies
Boeing still owes the world some answers
What began as a tragedy is starting to look like something worse.
- by Timothy Lavin and Clive Crook
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Victoria
'Nothing between GP and emergency': Victoria's mental health failure
Mental health royal commission begins community consultation on April 5, looking into system that lets people spiral into crisis – then can't cope with results.
- by Miki Perkins
Opinion
AFL
Hogan misses the party as new heroes run amok for Fremantle
This was one party Jesse Hogan couldn't afford to miss.
- by David Prestipino
Opinion
AFL
Buti's Call: History shows female footballers have faced resistance
The footballers who play for the 10 clubs in the AFLW are the modern pioneers of women’s football. They are the modern day trailblazers who will always have a special place in female sport going forward. But women playing football is much older than the three-year-old AFLW competition.
- by Tony Buti
Analysis
TV & radio
Train wreck TV: Q&A features worst panellist in show's history
Thank you Q&A and Teena McQueen for providing on Monday night what will likely be the greatest televised train wreck of 2019.
- by Neil McMahon
Analysis
Federal
Support for Bill Shorten's living wage plan depends on trust
Labor hopes to capitalise on concerns about wage stagnation with its policy for a living wage.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
North America
The impeachment of Donald Trump is dead
The President is now unplugged. In his mind, he has won.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
National
China-funded Confucius Institutes belong on foreign influence register
The role Confucius Institutes appears to be a form of political interference on behalf of a foreign government, directly funded by a foreign government.
- by John Fitzgerald
Opinion
National
APRA goes to NIDA – send in the clowns
Our bank regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, has contracted NIDA to teach its staff "presentation skills".
- by Andy Schmulow
National
Politics of race: Liberals have refused to call out hate speech
Readers find it difficult reconciling past and present statements from Scott Morrison.
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Victoria
Age editorial: Cracking the code on top school chemistry
'Age' education team’s 'Schools that Excel' project found that schools that improved most academically were often quiet achievers with a focus on providing a supportive yet demanding culture.
Opinion
NRL
It's all about staying on the island in rugby league Survivor
Between players being stood down, relocation talk and administrative power plays, the game is beginning to resemble reality television.
- by Roy Masters
Opinion
Markets
The world is slowing down at an alarming speed
The economic downturn that seems to be developing might well force a fresh burst of those unconventional policies inspired by the GFC.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
National
Right now, the Coalition has a tiny opportunity to fix superannuation
Weeding out the chronic underperformers, clamping down on unwanted multiple accounts and insurance policies, and letting workers choose funds from a short menu of good ones and stay in them for life would give the typical worker entering the workforce an extra A$533,000 in retirement.
- by Peter Martin
Opinion
Life & relationships
Do we expect too much from modern life?
If a car without airconditioning is too much, are we going soft?
- by Penny Flanagan
Analysis
North America
Democrats zero in on 'obstruction' to plot campaign against Trump
Robert Mueller's findings will trigger hearings, investigations and possible court challenges from Democrats aimed at discrediting the Republicans.
- by Steve Holland and Jeff Mason
Opinion
Technology
Facebook could limit hate if it was profitable to do so
The social media giant is capable of deploying advertisements with military precision, but it won't put as much effort into keeping people safe.
- by Peter Wells
Opinion
Banking & finance
NAB leads banks in ditching home loan spotters' fees in race to repair image
From gym instructors and real estate agents to sporting clubs, all were in on the action to receive commissions from banks.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Analysis
North America
Mueller report a victory for Trump but denies Americans the closure they needed
Mueller's verdict is devastating for American progressives, and has delivered the US President one of the best days of his presidency.
- by Matthew Knott
National
Politics and race: Voting public setting politicians an example
Words have consequences, free speech has responsibilities, say readers.
Opinion
National
How Gladys made history - and will likely make more
The Berejiklian-led Liberals will outstrip Askin's party record, and may well press on to keep the Liberals in power for 16 years or more.
- by John Ruddick
Opinion
Federal
After NSW, we're left with Hobson's choice for PM
Now Australian voters must turn their attention to Canberra, where they confront a leadership deficit on both sides.
- by Tony Walker
Opinion
National
Now, about that $2 million pigeon: why we should pay at least respect
Some people just don't get it, but a bird lover explains the invaluable contribution of man's best feathered friend, the pigeon.
- by Charles Purcell
Opinion
Companies
The next chapter in the turbulent history of the Murdoch dynasty has begun
There's an air nostalgia towards the Murdochs in Hollywood at the moment. But the view from Wall Street is the famous media dynasty's story is far from over
- by John McDuling
Opinion
Banking & finance
Why climate change risks are 'material' for big finance
However dysfunctional our domestic debate is on climate change, it's abundantly clear the financial sector needs to give this issue growing attention.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
National
To blame Ramsay for Christchurch atrocity is facile vilification
The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation responds to claims that its curriculum validates the world view behind the massacre of 50 people.
- by Simon Haines
Opinion
Victoria
We banned phones at our school and everyone's happier now
Our experience tells us that in the vast majority of cases, when it comes to mobile phones there is usually very little learning taking place.
- by Darren Harrison
Analysis
Federal
The Liberal Party's smartest move in the NSW election
Scott Morrison cannot copy the recipe that kept Gladys Berejiklian in power.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Victoria
I've just discovered my building is covered in flammable cladding
We have stronger legal rights in shops – where I could obtain an instant refund for my exploding smartphone – than in our combustible homes.
- by James Lesh
Opinion
North America
Christchurch shooting showed US how dangerous 'white power' has become
While these ideas may march under national flags, the nation these activists seek to support is not Australia or the United States or Britain.
- by Nicole Hemmer
Analysis
Rugby Union
Waratahs take a leaf out of Six Nations champions Wales' script
New South Wales looked very much like old northern Wales in Sydney on Saturday - and that can only be a good thing.
- by Paul Cully
Federal
PM's economic woes increase risk of pork-barrelling
Economic stimulus is required – but it needs to be driven by rigorous cost/benefit analysis, not political expediency.
Opinion
National
Regardless of why Labor lost, Daley's video was racist - and it cost
The Labor leader, by standing up to shock-jock Alan Jones, looked like a man to shake up the old order. Then he was exposed as just another politician.
- by Sean Kelly
Opinion
Federal
The Fitz Files: PM wanted Stan Grant as his man to fill empty seat
Nine days ago, the TV journo and now university professor received a very curious phone call from Scott Morrison.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
National
Jacinda-isms: some lessons for leaders in how to 'Ardern' up
In the shadow of atrocity, New Zealand's Prime Minister has demonstrated the power of a few well chosen words, and of letting actions speak loudest.
- by Helen Pitt
Opinion
Workplace
How Australians really feel about their jobs
Most of us don't regret the time we spend at work and we gain most of our sense of self-worth from our paid jobs.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Workplace
Work can offer us plenty but let's not oversell it
None of us have to work. But the alternative is generally worse, writes Jim Bright.
- by Jim Bright
National
Sheep trade: Defiant of science and like lambs to slaughter
The decision to export live sheep this northern summer has drawn condemnation from readers.
Opinion
Federal
There's a reason the PM lacked credibility when facing off against Aly
Perhaps he only has himself - and his party - to blame.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
National
Heavyweights now speaking with one voice on climate change risks
In an era defined by a cautious approach to climate in politics and business, influential independent voices have finally stepped up.
- by Sam Hurley
Opinion
National
Two tribes go to war, and neither care about the real victims
Both tribes overstep when they all but accuse the other side of handing the weapon to the aggressor.
- by Julie Szego
Opinion
NRL
History points to Bulldogs biteback after Warriors drubbing
There are many examples of teams being belted by 30 points or more and reversing that form to secure a victory the following weekend – 399 examples, in fact.
- by Phil Gould
Opinion
NRL
NRL swimming against the stream when it comes to TV rights, expansion
Money will determine rugby league's future footprint. But where will that money come from?
- by Neil Breen