Opinion
Brandis’ Morrison myopia misses all the bad points
George Brandis’ attempt to salvage the reputation of Scott Morrison is at best hopeful, certainly premature.
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Tax reform
The tax office could send you cash each year. Instead, we’ve got more accountants than farmers
Australians are among the highest users of accountants for personal tax in the world, beaten only by Italy and its byzantine tax system.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
NRL 2024
What the NRL must do to avoid a repeat of the Denver debacle
Empty seats and unpaid players marred rugby league’s last visit to America. This is what the NRL must do to ensure there is no repeat in Las Vegas.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Police sent car after triple-zero call from alleged murder victim’s phone
Police sent a car searching for the source of the triple-zero call, but because it was registered to Davies’ home in Waterloo, patrolled Paddington without specific information to go on.
- by Jessica McSweeney, Olivia Ireland, Clare Sibthorpe and Ben Cubby
Editorial
Police
The alleged crime that has horrified Sydney, and the questions demanding answers
A major investigation has already raised two big issues for police and the community to grapple with over the coming weeks and months.
- The Herald's View
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Global economy
The world’s green juggernaut will become unstoppable this year
It is the greatest economic growth story since the industrial revolution, and it has just passed a critical threshold.
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Opinion
Social media
From viral social media ‘pranks’ to hooning, what makes teens behave so badly?
It is easy to explain this behaviour away as poor parenting or problem children. But there are other reasons boys are acting up online.
- by Kathryn Daley
Opinion
Super Rugby
A boring product trapped by pedantic rules: Why it’s time rugby joined the entertainment game
The game is going backwards economically because, aside from episodic scintillating moments like the first half of France-South Africa in the recent World Cup, it’s become lousy entertainment. Here’s how to fix it.
- by John Wylie
Opinion
Schools
Sobbing Newington old boys drown out those with real skin in this game
Inconsolable about the end of male sovereignty at Newington, ageing alumni want to “save” the school. But for “new” parents like me, other considerations spring to mind.
- by Michelle Cazzulino
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Sharemarket
The $3.1 trillion monster that took over Wall Street
First it was the “Magnificent Seven” and now, it seems, Nvidia might be “The One”. Following last week’s extraordinary result, the future of the sharemarket may depend on it.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Taxis
Fare’s fair? How a Swiftie surge turned a taxi rank into The Hunger Games
Between middle fingers and near bashings, the taxi rank outside Central’s Grand Concourse was not exactly a love story following Friday’s Taylor Swift concert.
- by Anthony Segaert
Opinion
University
If we want more young people to go to uni, stop screwing them over
A generation of young people is being dudded with unfair levels of debt, indexation and repayment thresholds which mean getting a pay rise may leave them worse off.
- by Chip Le Grand
Analysis
Earnings season
‘Too much optimism’: Investors nervous despite resilient recent earnings
Despite some cautious optimism over company earnings this month, some investors and economists have flagged tough times ahead.
- by Millie Muroi
Analysis
Matildas
The Matildas don’t need Sam Kerr to win. But they do need a striker
The unexpected re-emergence of Michelle Heyman has given Tony Gustavsson a selection headache as he considers his 18-player Olympic squad with qualification all but secured.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
Education
Focus on fairness is an education, but Albanese’s ambition has yet to be tested
The Albanese government has talked a good game on significant education reform. Soon, it will be time for action.
- by Sean Kelly
Opinion
School funding
Two-class school system a great way to entrench low productivity
You’d expect a Labor government to care about public school students getting a decent education. We’ll soon find out if it does.
- by Ross Gittins
Analysis
Political leadership
Voters don’t care about Albanese’s broken promise – but now they expect much more from him
Labor is drifting towards the unhealthy primary vote of the last election – just enough to win, not enough to feel safe. On these numbers, betting agencies will be adjusting their odds on a hung parliament.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Education
Bogged down by admin, it’s no wonder public school teachers are going private
Many teachers in the public sector operate under excessive workloads, chiefly because they’re juggling extra tasks like running school carnivals and writing newsletters.
- by Caroline Milburn
Keating up with the latest: Former PM still quotable
But does Paul Keating understand that once one leaves political office, the involvement and the career is finished?
Editorial
Mardi Gras
Sydney’s gay community is rightly hurt and angry. Police should not march in this year’s Mardi Gras
Journeys towards justice and equality tend to involve two steps forward and one step back. We are at such a moment in Sydney.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
China relations
What China’s blossoming relationship with the Taliban says about its long-game
Through an alliance with Iran and burgeoning ties with Afghanistan, Beijing is looking past the Indo-Pacific and toward another region.
- by Amin Saikal
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘I’m not giving up this fight’: Haley vows to stay in the race
Nikki Haley didn’t lose the Republican primary for a lack of trying. While Trump barely campaigned in South Carolina until this week, she held about 30 events and spent millions on advertising.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Analysis
Australian cricket
Why the fall of Test cricket would hurt Australia the most
Australian cricket has bet most of its chips on the health of Tests. Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird must lead the way to save them.
- by Daniel Brettig
Analysis
Electric vehicles
Investors flee tumbling EV upstarts once hailed as the ‘next Tesla’
A duo of electric vehicle companies chasing Tesla’s tail have disappointed investors with their recent results.
- by Esha Dey
Opinion
Liberal Party
As Morrison leaves parliament, we should honour his legacy
Fallen Australian leaders are eventually remembered for the good, not the bad. Scott Morrison will be no different.
- by George Brandis
Opinion
Religion
How C.S. Lewis made me a Christian
The author of the Narnia books helped shape my understanding of good and bad.
- by Barney Zwartz
Opinion
Financial planners
Do I really need to pay for two different financial advisors?
While it might feel like a lot to pay for advice from separate planners, it’s worth doing.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Gender pay gap
How we can fight to help women achieve pay parity in the workplace
On Tuesday morning, there’s likely to be some awkward conversations as the latest gender pay gap data is released. But it can also be an opportunity.
- by Victoria Devine
Analysis
The Future of Work
For disabled employees, the end of remote work is worrying
Momentum for disabled worker employment gains is petering out, and some believe job seekers with disabilities may face a different outlook in 2024.
- by Amina Niasse
Analysis
Mardi Gras
Ahead of its biggest night of the year, Sydney’s gay community mourns
Mardi Gras organisers consider how to commemorate Luke Davies and Jesse Baird as their deaths rock the local community.
- by Mary Ward
Opinion
Taylor Swift
Is it OK to mine your past relationships to feed your art? Looking at you Tay Tay
Artists invade the privacy of their loved ones with their work – but how much exposure is too much?
- by Jacqueline Maley
Opinion
Governance
Banducci and Joyce shared special talents, and one crucial weakness
Brad Banducci, like Alan Joyce before him, was very good at lobbying governments. But the public lost patience with them, so they checked out.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
‘I like a show!’: From producing The Voice to directing funerals
Julie Ward had a stellar career as producer of The Voice and other hit TV shows. Now she helps people at their most vulnerable: when a loved one has died.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Hip pocket
When it comes to this insurance, it’s time for a healthy debate
More than half of us have private health insurance, but it’s not cheap. So, do you really need it? Here are a few things to consider.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
AFL 2024
Bringing the heat: The next step in the Blues’ quest for greatness
For Carlton to really make the September running this season, Michael Voss has indicated his team needs to make a statement through the home-and-away campaign, a point Harry McKay is keen to back up.
- by Jon Pierik
Opinion
US Votes 2024
A Swift endorsement would boost Biden, so why hasn’t it happened?
Like most cultural figures in America, Taylor Swift is appalled by Donald Trump. She endorsed Joe Biden in 2020. But this campaign, she’s been silent.
- by Bill Wyman
Opinion
Parenting
Welcome to daycare, where everything is totally fine (we swear!)
Leaving your screaming child with strangers might seem traumatic, but where else would they eat mushroom risotto and learn the ukulele?
- by Thomas Mitchell
How Manchester United’s sale could leave Socceroos young gun out in the cold
When Garang Kuol returns to Newcastle United at the end of this season after his loan spell in the Netherlands, his most crucial ally at the Premier League club will not be there.
- by Vince Rugari
Taylor Swift is upholding her brand by being a great role model
Some of our readers aren’t Taylor Swift fans, but admire what she has been able to achieve.
Analysis
Matildas
Five burning questions as the Matildas aim to seal Olympic berth
Tony Gustavsson’s side play the first leg of their Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Saturday night. We take a look at the biggest questions surrounding the team.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Hard to swallow: The moment in Wallabies doco where Eddie’s excuses demand a reply
The documentary on Australia’s World Cup debacle is car-crash TV, but one scene should have veered from fly-on-the-wall to scripted film.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Retirement living
How to fuel up your retirement savings faster
Somewhere in our 40s, 50s or 60s, we wake up to the reality that retirement is not as far away as we thought. Here’s how to prepare.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Careers
What do young workers want? A pay rise, or a house
Employers are obsessed with knowing what younger generations want. More often than not, it’s a pay rise.
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Cash
Why the end of cash could be catastrophic for your kids
With more and more services going cashless, teaching our children good money habits is getting harder.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Political leadership
In power, Keating was a gift. Now, at 80, he’s a tragedy
Paul Keating’s incredible economic chutzpah supercharged Australia’s prosperity. But he has become an apologist for China, and that may poison his legacy.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Smoking & vaping
Dear fellow 20-somethings, you do not look cool vaping, you look like a tool
Hipster cafe inhalers and beer garden puffers: don’t pretend to yourself you’re doing something sophisticated. You’re dining out on toxic lolly mist.
- by Roby D’Ottavi
Opinion
Donald Trump
Why America’s historic weakness strengthens Trump
Even Abraham Lincoln had authoritarian tendencies. So we should not be surprised that so many Americans are drawn to Donald Trump’s autocratic flourishes.
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
Wallabies
Fast Eddie and ScoMo take responsibility but it’s not their fault
Throughout the new documentary following the Wallabies’ calamitous 2023 Eddie Jones says “I take responsibility” for a disaster before taking actions that show he really believes the opposite.
- by Malcolm Knox