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A peek at my week
I thought I’d give you an insight into what an editor does. This was not a typical week, but that’s normal.
- by Gay Alcorn
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Where Australia stands as the world resets on climate change
What you need to know about the week that saw the US commit to nearly doubling its emissions reduction target and the world focus anew on the greatest threat to our planet.
- by Nick O'Malley
Everything must be tried to end the horrors of domestic violence
This week brought lots of news, but none more important than the deaths of Kelly Wilkinson and Kobi Shepherdson.
- by Gay Alcorn
A war over but not won
Sometimes, a war can end and one side can say they “won” or “lost”. Usually it is more complicated than that.
- by Gay Alcorn
A welcome distraction
I will write about stories that sing about other aspects of humanity. Stories about people who show kindness or endeavour or generosity of spirit. Those stories are all around us.
- by Gay Alcorn
Awards aren’t everything, but The Age does win a lot of them
It was nice for The Age to receive 34 nominations for awards at next Friday’s Quills. I say nice, but really I was THRILLED!
- by Gay Alcorn
Your questions answered: Jake Niall on the 2021 AFL season
On Thursday night, the 2020 premiers Richmond and their old rival Carlton will play the traditional season opener before a half-full MCG. For fans, this is definitely a case of the glass being half-full.
- by Jake Niall
It’s time for a party
Our office is thoroughly modern, but everywhere you look there are nods to The Age’s history, to remind us that while change is constant...The Age has a tradition.
- by Gay Alcorn
Analysis
Note From The Editor
A tipping point for women?
My sense is - and it’s just a sense - that the last few weeks in federal politics will prove momentous.
- by Gay Alcorn
The Age is more than a newspaper and a website
After last week’s rather serious newsletter, I thought I’d write about something The Age offers that you may or may not know about.
- by Gay Alcorn