Editorial
Editorial
Aged care
Aged care: time for Morrison to put his money where his mouth is
The federal government must find the money to fix the national shame of our treatment of the aged.
- The Herald's View
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Political leadership
Rape allegation adds to alarm around political culture
The historic rape allegation against a sitting cabinet minister has escalated concerns about entrenched misogyny in our body politic.
- The Herald's View
We all bear responsibility for changing dangerous sex culture
Men must shepherd in a more respectful and kinder era of relations between women and men, girls and boys.
- by The Herald's View
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Olympics
Hurdles ahead, but Games win one to celebrate
The backing from the International Olympic Committee of Brisbane as the likely city to host the 2032 Olympics is a heartening sign.
- The Herald's View
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NSW budget
NSW cannot afford to rush budget repair
The state’s economy has improved on many measures since the budget, yet it remains fragile.
- The Herald's View
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JobSeeker
JobSeeker thousands need government to do the right thing
While welcome, an increase in payments of about $3.50 a day is barely going to make a dent in unemployment figures.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Iran sanctions
Biden’s balancing act to turn back the clock on Iran
Washington’s long history of difficulties in the Middle East is down to conflicting interests.
- by The Herald's View
Editorial
Harassment
Time for leaders to call out sexual harassment and listen to victims
Former High Court judge Kenneth Hayne has called for an end to the abuses of power underpinning workplace sexual harassment.
- The Herald's View
Editorial
Coronavirus pandemic
Regional Australia cannot carry all the quarantine risk
There is growing concern about quarantining returning Australians in our biggest cities, however, regional quarantine facilities would also carry significant risk.
- The Herald's View
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Sydney
Sydney’s best-known night spot at a crossroads
The rejuvenation of Kings Cross - Sydney’s original party precinct - will require good ideas, government and council support as well as a new drawcard.
- The Herald's View
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Media bargaining code
Only right Facebook is held to account for its failings
The social media giant has followed through on its earlier threat to stop publishers and users in Australia from sharing or viewing any news articles on its platform.
- The Herald's View