Analysis
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Albanese says the entire world wants a two-state solution. But do Israelis and Palestinians?
Well-meaning global manoeuvring on a two-state solution is occurring in isolation from the people whose views matter most.
- by Matthew Knott
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Naked City
In the game of defamation poker, Lehrmann has gone all in – and we’ve already seen his hand
You can put in your chips to see your opponent’s hand. But if you’re not careful, it could cost you more than just money.
- by John Silvester
Analysis
NRL 2024
The contract, the expectation and the meeting: Inside Manly’s backflip on Schuster
There has been plenty of expectation placed on Josh Schuster since he burst onto the scene. The challenge is now to fulfil it after being told he isn’t wanted by Manly.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
Renting
Victoria’s new tax is driving landlords out. But is that a bad thing?
It has become easy for landlords and real estate agents to point to the recently expanded land tax as a reason for spiking rents. But it’s more complicated.
- by Jim Malo
Analysis
Renting
What can a landlord get away with? In the court of public opinion, it’s changing
Gemma Toogood paid $875 a week in rent for a mould-riddled, rat-infested cottage. Do we still think that’s reasonable?
- by Tawar Razaghi
Analysis
Media & marketing
Bruce McWilliam is known for his fiery emails and texts. We pull apart one he sent today
Seven’s outgoing commercial director has fired off a text in a bid to minimise the fallout from a new network expenses scandal.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Wong’s challenge is not the domestic politics, it is the international reality
Penny Wong has, with great care, set out a clear case for a Palestinian state. The argument is utterly rational but totally incendiary.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
Australian soccer
‘Exactly what we needed’: Matildas learn plenty from Mexico showdown
Tony Gustavsson got the test he wanted from the high-pressing, high-energy world No.31-ranked side.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
Climate crisis
What does the Swiss climate decision mean for Australia?
In a landmark ruling, Europe’s top human rights court has ruled the Swiss government violated the human rights of its citizens by failing to do enough to combat climate change. But what happens next?
- by Bianca Hall
Long-awaited investor compensation scheme gets under way
A compensation scheme offering up to $150,000 to consumers who have experienced misconduct is now operating.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Health insurance
Apple watches, cinema tickets: Are health insurance perks worth it?
Customers have been warned that new health insurer incentives should not come at the expense of high premiums.
- by John Collett