Opinion
Opinion
Mike Cannon-Brookes
The Cannon-Brookes coup: Why AGL’s chairman future hangs in the balance
Only a matter of time: arguably AGL shareholders have not given Patricia McKenzie a sufficient mandate to remain as chair.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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AFL off-field behaviour
Can’t beat the algorithm: The one Brownlow bet that didn’t land
Rather than plonking a few grand on a player to poll three votes in a particular round, the bets have allegedly been spread, divvied up into smaller amounts, and bet almost simultaneously via different betting agencies.
- by Jake Niall
Analysis
Investing
Risky, niche investment options among worst-performing ETFs
Some types of exchange-traded funds are particularly risky and need to be treated with caution by investors.
- by John Collett
Analysis
China relations
In Xi-Biden meeting, Taiwan’s future looms large
This was a chance for a reset. But beyond the rosy rhetoric, Tuesday’s hours-long meeting entrenched differences between the two superpowers.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Wall Street
Playing with fire: Why markets have been engulfed in chaos
Elon Musk and Sam Bankman-Fried can blame themselves for their companies’ predicaments but you can’t point the finger at them for the wider tech and crypto meltdowns.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
It’s agreed: Dominic West is too attractive to play Prince Charles in The Crown
No offence to the King, but casting McNulty represents a major glow-up for Charles.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Opinion
Retail
Get in early: Four tips to help you save money on Christmas shopping
Online sales season is upon us. There are plenty of bargains to be had – without playing the game the websites want you to.
- by Joel Gibson
Analysis
NRL salary cap
NRL’s undeclared $60m at heart of players’ mistrust in CBA talks
The NRL admitted it did not declare $60m it received from broadcasters, undermining trust between players and administrators.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
Victorian election
Will Matthew Guy’s gas reservation plan drive down power prices?
The Coalition is adamant its plan to “turbocharge” Victorian gas production while reserving 100 per cent of any new gas found in the state for locals will drive down energy prices. But how much gas is actually available?
- by Josh Gordon and Nick Toscano
Opinion
Victorian election
Biggest climate challenges lie ahead for Victorian election victors
There are opportunities in Victoria’s climate change transformation for whoever wins the state election, but what is needed is a comprehensive policy.
- by Tony Wood
Opinion
Australian economy
If I can answer no to these three questions each day, it’s an excellent start
I have developed a little mental checklist I like to run through each morning to appreciate the day ahead.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Cyber protection
Cyber safety needs seatbelt moment to cope with metachaos
Elon Musk was asked if he’ll respect Australia’s laws against online child sexual abuse and other vile material on the platform. No reply.
- by Peter Hartcher
Analysis
Paris Agreement
A global sigh of relief as China and US sit down to talk climate
Without the world’s two heavyweights onboard, climate talks have been losing momentum.
- by Nick O'Malley
Analysis
Australian rugby
Discipline, selection, a flawed system: Why the Wallabies have been so poor
Dave Rennie is under fire after Australia slumped to their eighth loss this season. What has gone wrong for the Wallabies this season?
- by Georgina Robinson
Analysis
G20 summit
Why Albanese won’t storm out on Russia at G20
Since the invasion of Ukraine, Western officials have shown contempt for Moscow in a range of ways. But as world leaders meet in Bali, Albanese won’t be adopting any snubbing tactics.
- by Chris Barrett
Opinion
Shares
Why world markets watched Australia for a day
Markets hang on every word uttered by members of the Fed’s board of governors and Christopher Waller’s comments to a Sydney conference were no exception: “Everybody should just take a deep breath and calm down.”
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Pollution
Perhaps to save the planet we need to damage it even more
While we continue to cop out of real climate action, geoengineering presents a radical alternative.
- by Graham Phillips
Opinion
World markets
Markets are booming but they may have jumped the gun
It has been a bleak year for investors but a string of good news out of the US and China has injected some major optimism into the brittle financial markets. Whether it is premature remains to be seen.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Rugby League World Cup
The heat is on Mal Meninga, not Nathan Cleary, in World Cup final
The Kangaroos coach dithered in making a call on his starting halfback - and he could pay the price.
- by Andrew Webster
Analysis
US politics
We underestimated Joe Biden, the midterms prove it
Despite record inflation, rising crime, and a president with one of the worst approval ratings in history, Biden’s Democrats have had one of the best midterms for a party controlling the White House in decades.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Gambling
The government looked at 50 ways to fix problem gambling, and chose number 51
Changing up the tagline in gambling ads is, as the saying goes, like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.
- by Jan Fran
Opinion
AFL 2022
The Beveridge contract debate in front of the Western Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs and Luke Beveridge are keen to lock in a contract extension before the new season begins, but the length of his tenure is an interesting discussion.
- by Jon Pierik
Analysis
ICC Men’s World Cup
MCG bathed in English blue, but green was colour of the Cup
The green tinge to early season Australian pitches was the defining characteristic of a lively and unpredictable World Cup.
- by Daniel Brettig
Opinion
Australian rugby
Back him or sack him, but Rugby Australia must reject Rennie’s contract games
Rugby Australia backed Dave Rennie’s spring tour strategy, but it doesn’t have to give into his desire for a contract extension.
- by Georgina Robinson
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Victorian election
Integrity is important, but can it sway the Victorian election?
The polls suggest that for many voters, integrity in politics only matters if it conforms to their political prejudices.
- by Roshena Campbell
Opinion
Democracy
Twitter, Trump, Xi ... Is democracy safe yet?
It’s easy to be seduced by recent events, but the forces lined up against democracy are strong.
- by Sean Kelly
Analysis
Earnings season
Banks yet to feel economic pain as higher rates lift profits
The big four banks raked in $28.5 billion in profits this year, and experts predict rate rises will boost their bottom lines further.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
Property market
Regional renters’ lives are about to get harder still. Here’s a fix
The federal and state governments need to urgently step up to ensure regional Australians can afford to rent a home.
- by Brendan Coates and Joey Moloney
Analysis
ICC Men’s World Cup
British cricket empire rises with thorough plans realised professionally
England now hold the world titles in both short forms of the game, and are regathering in Test cricket. It augurs well for an intriguing Ashes series next year.
- by Greg Baum
Opinion
Regulation
Treasury’s advice now back in favour with the government
Weak managers surround themselves with yes-persons, so their brains – and, as they see it, their authority – aren’t challenged.
- by Ross Gittins
Editorial
Russia-Ukraine war
Putin’s Kherson humiliation is no reason to ease the pressure
Those urging negotiations with Russia with Ukraine pushing forward are misreading the situation.
- The Age's View
Analysis
Victorian election
In democracy, as in weddings, optimism is palpable – and someone takes the cake
The highly stage-managed campaign launches reveal much about where the major parties are trying to pitch their messages.
- by Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Mental health
I’ve spent my life looking for a cure to mental illness, then I made a discovery
In the hunt for my ‘better’ self, I realised I was missing the version that was already here.
- by Anna Spargo-Ryan
Editorial
Russia-Ukraine war
Defeat in Kherson is a personal humiliation for Putin
If you want to feel good about the world for a brief moment, go online and search for videos of the scenes on the streets of Kherson over the weekend.
- The Herald's View
Tight Five
Wallabies
Five minutes to save the Wallabies: Donaldson copped a hospital pass
A handful of minutes on debut and a missed match-winning kick will set back Ben Donaldson’s development. He should have started against Italy.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
NRL 2022
‘I’d do it all again tomorrow’: The real reason Young quit Dragons role
Craig Young has hit back at suggestions he was forced out as chairman because of his reference for Brett Finch using the club’s letterhead.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
Victorian election
Thumbs down: How the premier avoids accountability
Embracing his social media fans while scorning his media critics, Daniel Andrews is doing a disservice to democracy.
- by Neil Mitchell
Analysis
Superannuation
Australians feel less prepared for retirement as markets fall, inflation rises
Older workers say they are less prepared for retirement than a year ago because of higher prices for essentials and poorly performing investment markets.
- by John Collett
Editorial
ICC Men’s World Cup
T20 World Cup produced an atmosphere like nothing before at the ’G
Aside from supporters of England, the T20 World Cup final at the MCG is not the one that cricket fans had been hoping for.
- The Age's View
Opinion
US midterm elections
Untold story of midterms: Immoral Democrat ploy threatens democracy
Democrats funded Trumpist candidates, hoping their extreme views would swing votes to the Democratic candidate. It paid off this time, but it’s a dangerous tactic for America’s fragile democracy,
- by Daniel D'Hotman
Opinion
Victorian election
Media scrap with media as Andrews takes to his big red bus
To understand the daily political tit-for-tat now requires an interpreter and an understanding of the more subtle media dynamics.
- by Jon Faine
Opinion
ICC Men’s World Cup
Who dares wins: Where the World Cup final will be won and lost
The game can be lost in a matter of a few overs if a bundle of early wickets fall, but on the flipside a strong first six overs can set up the entire innings.
- by Mark Taylor
Opinion
Religion
Finding connection in COVID isolation
While ill with COVID-19, this Melbourne singleton felt the love and care of her friends and neighbours.
- by Maida Pineda
Opinion
Royal family
The Crown does a terrible thing to the royal family – it humanises them
It is amazing that the Buckingham Palace PR machine has managed to create so much publicity for The Crown, now into its fifth series.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Opinion
Mental health
What your son’s reader reveals about his future mental health
Books may be an answer to the boys’ writing crisis, the men’s mental health crisis and the consent crisis.
- by Daisy Turnbull
Opinion
Private Sydney
Drag queens aren’t the problem with Australian children’s TV
From Humphrey B. Bear to Simon Townsend’s Wonder World, children’s television spawned some of our biggest talent, but there are only a few Australian voices.
- by Andrew Hornery
Opinion
Sunday Life
Yes, sometimes women are sexist too. Let’s look a little deeper
If you believe, as I do, that women are no more or less inherently cruel to women than people of other genders, what is going on?
- by Jamila Rizvi
Letters
Letters
The key quality needed
Age readers discuss the federal anti-corruption commission legislation, the forthcoming Victoria state election and the Medibank hack.
Analysis
ICC Men’s World Cup
Roles reversed as England and Pakistan revisit that MCG night in 1992
In a neat reversal of the 1992 50-over World Cup finale at the MCG, this time it will be Pakistan hoping to contain England’s more outlandish talents at the famous Melbourne venue.
- by Daniel Brettig
Analysis
Cricket World Cup
India’s flight of fantasy shot down by England, but Pakistan can hit heights
I had the unique perspective of observing the India fans watch the match on the multiple screens inside the Kempegowda International Airport at Bangalore.
- by Geoff Lawson