Opinion
Opinion
Telecommunications
Telstra has finally cut the NBN earnings anchor and can chart it own earnings course
Andy Penn’s parting gift to Telstra - the first dividend boost in seven years - says everything about Telstra’s certainty around increasing its earnings.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Global economy
Inflation surprise could change the game for interest rates
The US appears to have finally passed peak inflation, raising the prospect that the path of future interest rate rises there and around the world - including in Australia - might be shorter and less steep than previously expected.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
LIV Golf Series
After LIV Golf’s Cameron Smith coup, who next?
Signing up world No.2 and Open champion Cameron Smith could be the tipping point for credibility of the Saudi-backed rebel tour.
- by Oliver Brown
Unions in time warp with a jobs plan that ignores hard economic lessons
Far from helping, the proposed measures in fact hurt the interests of working people.
- by Steven Hamilton
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Let’s not repeat the same mistakes with COVID response
Australia’s early COVID-19 response was panicked and confused. We know what works: let’s not make the same mistakes again.
- by Osman Faruqi
Opinion
World politics
Defending democracy: Parameters of Western resolve may soon be tested
Australia will need to do much more to both deter the chance of the “two war” scenario, but also be ready to fight, and win, if it does eventuate.
- by Mick Ryan
Opinion
Consent crisis
Drunken sex, misread signals could end up in court, defence lawyers warn
Sexual contact may not be considered criminal at the time, but under proposed reforms this could change if the relationship breaks down.
- by David Hallowes
LETTERS
Letters
Trump finally learns that nobody is above the law
Readers discuss the FBI raids on Donald Trump’s home; councils outsourcing home care for the elderly; Labor’s jobs summit; and Peter Dutton’s leadership.
Editorial
Jobs
All sides must be on board to achieve boost in jobs and wages
A commitment to compromise will be needed if Australia is to lift its economy and wages growth out of a torpor.
- The Age's View
Analysis
Australian rugby
Life after Hoops: Wallabies must confront the inevitable
Michael Hooper may not play another Test this year and his time as captain could be over. What do the Wallabies do next?
- by Georgina Robinson
Analysis
NRL 2022
NRL round 22 previews: Experts analyse the head-to-head match-ups
Buckle up for a big weekend as no fewer than seven clashes will have finals implications.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Caden Helmers, Dan Walsh and Adam Pengilly
Opinion
WordPlay
That aching feeling after finishing a good book? There’s a word for that
John Koenig’s bestselling Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows offers a glossary of new terms for living in the modern world.
- by David Astle
Opinion
Big four
Why CBA boss is alert but not alarmed about financially stressed borrowers
Borrowers are now just digesting the interest rate entree. The rest of the degustation rate meal will be served over the next five months.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Sydney stadiums
Revealed: The Panthers Stadium budget blowout that will blow your mind
Premier Perrottet, you received a lot of deserved kudos for standing up to the NRL. But the job’s not done. Stop the Penrith outrage, too.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Serena Williams
For Serena Williams, retirement could be just the latest reinvention
There is no victory over retirement, other than to accept it gracefully - and it’s hard to do it more gracefully than to bow out on the cover of Vogue.
- by Sally Jenkins
Analysis
Media & marketing
What next for Kevin Rudd’s Murdoch royal commission push?
The lobby group chaired by the former PM – Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission – says its campaign is still alive, despite the Albanese government’s rejection of its cause.
- by Lisa Visentin
Opinion
Healthcare
After decades of fear, I’ve run out of excuses to not donate blood
For almost 50 years I’ve guiltily avoided those heart-rending annual pleas to save lives. But it’s time to roll up the sleeve.
- by Sheila Quairney
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
My aunt lives in Ukraine. We haven’t heard from her in five months
Since March we have not heard from my aunt Alla, who lives in eastern Ukraine, and we know nothing of her whereabouts.
- by Virginia Wallace
Opinion
Inside China
China’s new financial threat lurks in the shadows
Beijing has just sent another signal that shows just how concerned authorities are that the implosion of China’s property development sector could ignite a wider financial crisis.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
LIV Golf Series
‘I’m a man of my word’: Smith coy on LIV defection in return after Open win
The Australian has said any decision about his future will “come from Cameron Smith and not Cameron Percy” as Greg Norman closes in on his biggest scalp.
- by Adam Pengilly
Analysis
The Long and Short of It
ASX delays, outages hit headlines, but is the market operator a good investment?
A number of outages and repeated delays in its tech overhaul have put ASX Ltd. in the spotlight. But there are reasons some still see it as a stable investment.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Opinion
Rugby Championship
Fixing five-eighth depth Wallabies’ top priority ahead of World Cup
Australia earned a brave win in Argentina, but there are still problems that need addressing if the Wallabies are to make an impact on next year’s World Cup.
- by Wayne Smith
Opinion
Productivity Commission
We’ve got more than we’ve ever had, but are we better off?
In Australia output of goods and services per person is about seven times higher than it was 120 years ago at Federation.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
MeToo movement
Has ‘no means no’ become ‘only “yes” means yes’?
Victoria’s Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes, shifts the scrutiny from the victim – what she did, what she wore – to the accused; what did he do to ascertain her state of mind?
- by Julie Szego
Opinion
Australia votes
Time for the Coalition to start thinking about the long term
There are some eerie similarities between the last Labor government and this one.
- by Chris Uhlmann
Analysis
Investing
Silver lining for some as banks raise savings rates
Savers looking for the best deal should set their sights on banks providing ongoing savings rates of at least 2 per cent, as they will be most likely to keep raising rates in tandem with the RBA.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
Home loans
Rising interest rates a boon for non-bank lenders as home owners shop around
Swathes of home owners looking to refinance their mortgages are a boon for non-bank lenders, with borrowers looking beyond the big-four banks seeking the cheapest interest rates.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Pacific diplomacy
Key to Pacific relationship is education: ours, not theirs
Despite this country’s longstanding involvement in the Pacific Islands most Australians have little knowledge about the region.
- by Joanne Wallis and Ian Kemish
Analysis
Science
Is a 43 per cent emissions cut enough?
Last week a bill enshrining a 43 per cent emissions cut was passed by the House of Representatives. But is it enough to tackle climate change?
- by Liam Mannix
Editorial
Vale
A global star who leaves a legacy of generosity
Olivia Newton-John wore her celebrity status lightly, and used her success to champion many good causes.
- The Age's View
Analysis
SMSFs
Millennials, Gen Z plough into SMSFs to take control of retirement savings
A growing number of younger Australians are taking matters into their own hands and opening self-managed super funds.
- by Nina Hendy
Opinion
Private equity
What next for private equities in an uncertain market?
The key to success will be to partner with quality private equity managers who are disciplined, cycle-tested and possess strong operational capabilities.
- by Matthew Moon
Opinion
Interest rates
Banks stick to the same tune - little evidence of stressed borrowers
The big four banks are harmonising perfectly in the chorus of their song titled “nothing to see here”.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Travel tips
It’s time to fix consumer protection for travellers
It is not that consumer protections don’t exist, but multiple laws are operating in tandem, creating a seemingly impenetrable legal minefield for many travellers.
- by Joel Gibson
Opinion
Vale
Hopelessly devoted: Olivia was the queen of my childhood
Like every Australian daughter of the ’80s, I worshipped Olivia Newton-John. Then, as an adult, I got to meet her.
- by Jordan Baker
Opinion
Oil
The US needs Putin to act rationally for its plan to succeed
The US plan to cap the price of Russian oil is the only option on the table that might avert another huge spike in prices and another surge in inflation. But the clock is ticking.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Commonwealth Games
Godwin’s awe: Australian’s rise emblematic of gymnastics changing flawed routine
After gymnastics was rocked by abuse revelations, Georgia Godwin’s remarkable performances have highlighted a new, more athlete-centric approach in the sport.
- by Blythe Lawrence
Opinion
Ask an expert
The pros and cons of purchasing an annuity
Annuities are mainly used by older people who want certainty of income, or retirees who wish to maximise their age pension by taking out particular annuities that receive special treatment by Centrelink.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Inside China
Fatal mistake: Chinese tycoon Jack Ma is losing the grip on his empire
As a Chinese success story, Alibaba is unrivalled. Its founder soared in power and prestige but an error in judgment has sparked his downfall.
- by Gareth Corfield
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City life
Is the Wayne Carey-Anthony Stevens peace deal broken?
Former North Melbourne teammates Wayne Carey and Anthony Stevens were seen having an altercation as a Kangaroos players’ reunion ended on a sour note.
- by Charlotte Grieve and Kishor Napier-Raman
Opinion
Interest rates
Budgets pushed to the brink as fixed interest loans roll off
For many households juggling rising interest rates, it’s likely to be a bumpy transition.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Indigenous Voice
Voice to Parliament: the ‘trust us’ approach is never going to work
I am sceptical of gestures that sound good but lack concrete funding, planning and a genuine handing-over of the process to First Nations people.
- by Lidia Thorpe
Opinion
Taiwan
Mutual agitation: Can US and China avoid conflict over Taiwan?
In their own countries, the leaders of China and the US have much to gain politically by talking and acting tough on Taiwan. But all-out conflict will be a heavy price for irresponsible grandstanding.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Workplace
Stress less: Why we shouldn’t fear the four-day working week
It takes a certain leap of faith – and plenty of planning – to make the change to a shorter week, but the benefits for my business and staff are tangible.
- by Lauren Crystal
Editorial
Nuclear energy
Regional security threat haunts nuclear power debate
Recent events in Ukraine act as a warning to Australia that nuclear facilities can become hostage to the vagaries of conflict.
- The Age's View
Analysis
AFL 2022
‘As brutal as I have seen’: Why the Magpies can win this year’s flag
The Magpies are undoubtedly the on-field story of the year but can their magical run - now at 11 straight wins - extend all the way to the final Saturday in September?
- by Jon Pierik
Analysis
Paris Agreement
‘I can look my kids in the eye’: US Senate finally flexes muscle on climate change
Governments bruised by political warfare over climate have learned from past battles and are pushing policies designed to do more than simply cut emissions.
- by Nick O'Malley
Opinion
Copper
How Mike Henry’s quest for more green metals lead BHP to the land of Oz
BHP’s $8bn offer for ASX-listed copper and nickel producer Oz Minerals feels like an opening gambit, but a deal is far from guaranteed.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
Momentum, belief and ‘the only stat that matters’
Sam McClure, Jake Niall and Greg Baum discuss the Pies, who are confounding statistics and expectations. Plus, why trading Dustin Martin could be the right move for Richmond, what the future might hold for Lance Franklin, a watching brief on Ken Hinkley and much more.
Analysis
Match review
What the match review officer must weigh up in the Patrick Cripps case
Match review officer Michael Christian’s adjudication of Patrick Cripps’ bump on Callum Ah Chee at the Gabba on Sunday looms as one of the most consequential of the season and could have an impact on the finals race and the Brownlow.
- by Jon Pierik