Opinion
Opinion
NRL 2024
Stay classy, BrisVegas: Roosters’ fears for Spencer Leniu at Magic Round
The Samoan international will play before a Brisbane crowd for the first time since the round-one incident involving Broncos star Ezra Mam.
- by Andrew Webster
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Opinion
Work therapy
I was overlooked for the perfect internal role. Should I move on?
Being passed over for a promotion you expected to get can feel like a death knell, but there might be a hidden reason why it happened.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Jobs
Budget’s unspoken message: Maybe we’ll pull off the softest of soft landings
The rate of inflation will likely continue falling and should be back into the target range by this December.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
McBride trial
David McBride is not a whistleblower or a hero. He is a man convinced of his own opinion
One person’s whistleblower can be another person’s thief, or even traitor. And so it is with the McBride case.
- by Rodger Shanahan
Opinion
Courts
On the cusp of a brave new world, treasure the rule of law
Since its inception in 1824, the Supreme Court of NSW has persevered as a guardian against excesses of executive authority and abuse of power.
- by Andrew Bell
Opinion
Electric vehicles
I really want an electric car. But they shouldn’t be this confusing
If we’re going to save the planet with these things, we need to be able to buy one without a literal PhD in computer science to understand how they work.
- by Jenny Sinclair
Bye-bye cleaner planet: Ausgrid charge leaves panel owners in the dark
Ausgrid’s latest policy of financially punishing solar panel owners is a seriously retrograde step in relation to climate change.
Editorial
Renewables
Needless penalties for 900,000 households who adopted solar power
Consumer faith in solar power has been shaken by the revelation that Ausgrid is imposing a penalty on electricity exported to the grid when the sun shines brightest.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Federal budget
Peter Dutton is more than happy to help billionaires, except one
The Coalition, when in power, spent taxpayers’ money propping up billionaires’ operations, but now it’s Labor’s idea … and nuclear power critic Andrew Forrest stands to benefit.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Property development
Why house prices will stay stronger for longer
The government alone cannot solve the imbalance in supply and demand in the housing market.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Scott Morrison
God help us! Morrison cosying up to Trump is weird, but it could soon get weirder
Forgiveness has always been an article of Christian faith, but is our former PM stretching the friendship?
- by Nick Bryant
Analysis
Jobs
The trend is pointing in one direction – the job market is slowing
The evidence is smacking observers in the face. The job market is responding to the Reserve Bank’s 4.25 percentage points worth of rate rises.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Inflation
Why this glimmer of hope has Wall Street very excited
At last there’s some good news on US inflation that raises hopes of interest rate cuts. But the excitement might be premature.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Why Biden wanted to debate Trump early, and why Trump said yes
Joe Biden’s advisers have long believed that the dawning realisation of a Trump-Biden rematch will be a balm for the president’s droopy approval ratings.
- by Reid Epstein and Shane Goldmacher
Opinion
AFL 2024
The stats that show why the AFL should undo Hocking’s rule changes
The AFL’s implementation of the six-six-six rule and other recent changes have failed to deliver on the promises of enhanced scoring and improving the game’s look. Instead, we have confusion.
- by Kane Cornes
Opinion
Private schools
Our friends are shocked we don’t send our son to a private school. Here’s why
As an outsider, I see Australia’s selective and private schools mainly as a mechanism that perpetuates social inequality.
- by Theun Pieter van Tienoven
Slovak PM shot five times in assassination attempt has controversial past
A populist who has courted both sides of politics, he has been compared to Donald Trump and staged a shock political comeback after stepping down in 2018.
- by Rob Harris
Analysis
Women’s Asian Cup
Matildas’ encore on home soil cause for excitement for fans and FA alike
The buzz of the Women’s World Cup has been and gone, but another dose is coming, with official confirmation that the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will be played in Australia.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
Broadcast rights
Sport off free TV? Tell ’em they’re streaming
The free-to-air TV broadcast stations are in a battle with pay television companies for sporting rights.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
State of Origin
The NSW women’s Origin team wants to travel down Caxton Street – and get pelted with XXXX
The women’s Origin series starts a new chapter on Thursday night with three matches being contested for the first time.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
Pension
Deeming freeze a plus for pensioners, but rates can’t stagnate forever
The freezing of deeming rates has provided some certainty in an environment of rising interest rates. But at some point they will need to rise.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Federal budget
Did women get what they want from this week’s budget?
The federal budget rolled out a number of measures directed at women, but how much of an impact will they have?
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Federal budget
For younger Australians, this budget falls woefully short
In the lead-up to the budget, younger Australians were hopeful for real cost-of-living relief. Instead, we’ve been left with little to celebrate.
- by Ryan Bourke
Opinion
Financial literacy
Manifestation: Can you think your way to untold riches?
Is manifestation the hidden secret to the life you truly desire? Probably not, but some aspects can help how we think about money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Federal budget
Albanese’s GST mauling of NSW Labor mates invites blood at federal poll
Its treatment of the Minns Labor government in the GST carve-up could be costly for the federal ALP in critical NSW seats.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
NRL 2024
300,000 kicks over 12 years: Cleary’s will to win is breaking his body
His greatest asset is now turning into one of his biggest weaknesses. Rugby league’s No.1 star should consider changing the way he trains.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
Social media
I’ve seen what a Facebook news ban looks like – more Clive Palmer and Peta Credlin
The Canadian experience offers lessons on the consequences of Facebook’s coming news ban in Australia. Reputable media are blocked but “news-ish” content and “media personalities” are thriving.
- by Elise Thomas
Opinion
Sunday Life
I gave an Airbnb home just four stars. Apparently that’s a fail
It’s bad enough that every service we use, every restaurant, plumber, grocer or app, demands praise like a needy toddler, but it has to be five stars or death.
- by Jo Stanley
Analysis
Federal budget
Australia’s $22.7 billion bet on the $US1.4 trillion fight with China
A Future Made in Australia is really about a global battle, led by the United States, against a rising China and a destabilising Russia.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
Federal budget
Five things Jim Chalmers didn’t tell you in his budget speech
We pick apart an abridged version of Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third budget speech – and explain five key points.
- by Shane Wright and Natassia Chrysanthos
Editorial
GST
Federal budget another reminder of how unfair GST carve-up is for NSW
It has become obvious that the GST distribution model is no longer fit for purpose and urgent change is needed for the sound financial future of our state.
- The Herald's View
Budget sidesteps tough but effective remedies
Once again, a treasurer has presented a budget that fails to address the real issues in the economy.
Opinion
Pension
Want to help the housing crisis? Bring back the pensioner savings account
Part of solving the current housing crisis needs to be removing financial barriers for people who want to downsize. Pensioners are a good place to start.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Federal budget
Coalition slams the billionaires’ budget as miners cheer
The likes of Andrew Forrest and Gina Rinehart’s companies will receive an indirect boost to mine and process critical minerals or develop green hydrogen.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Ask an expert
If I drop to part-time, can I use super to top up my income?
Managing an income while drawing down from your super can be a delicate balance, but there are plenty of ways to make it work.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Mergers & acquisitions
Diamonds for sale: Inside the plan to crash BHP’s $64 billion party
Anglo American chief Duncan Wanblad has shown his hand as the company tries to fight off BHP. His Plan B looks a lot like BHP’s Plan A.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
EPL
The Premier League has exposed Postecoglou as a purist in an impure world
The Australian is running Tottenham with principle. But English football is not always good and nourishing, and Postecoglou is not always patient with deviation.
- by Emma Kemp
Opinion
US Votes 2024
If the US election were held today, Trump would win
Trump’s many outrages are plain for all to see, yet thus far he is playing the winning hand against Joe Biden.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Students have a right to protest. Peacefully. On campus. Universities must be defended
Calls for “intifada” are antisemitic, but it is not clear that police should end an entire protest in response to isolated criminal offences.
- by Alan Finkel
Analysis
NRL 2024
Why the Roosters won’t lose any more sleep over Fifita flip
“No” is a word the Roosters have heard with unusual regularity in recent times. However, the club isn’t overly concerned about the David Fifita knockback.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Money Talks
AFL 2024
The list-demographics sweet spot fuelling the high-flying Bombers in 2024
We should have seen Essendon’s uprising coming – and the reason why helps explain two other fringe Melbourne-based finals contenders not meeting external expectations.
- by Marc McGowan
‘Red light and speed camera ahead’: The ambiguity of Google Maps
Are there two cameras, one for speeding and one for lights? Or just one camera? Voiced messages lack the punctuation to eliminate the doubt.
- by David Astle
Analysis
State Parliament
No panacea, but domestic violence bail reforms strike the right balance
Meddling with bail laws is a balancing act state governments often get wrong. By taking his time, the premier has got it right.
- by Michael McGowan
Opinion
Putin's Russia
Unwitting Australians are doing Putin’s dirty work for him
There is a creeping acceptance of views branding Australia and its allies as imperialists and using whataboutism to deflect moral arguments against tyrants. Much of it is home-grown.
- by Matthew Sussex
Opinion
Federal budget
This budget will make us better off now, worse off later
It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.
- by Ross Gittins
Analysis
Federal budget
Is this the budget we needed? Our experts deliver their verdicts
Jim Chalmers’ third budget sought to strike a balance between inflation and cost of living. Here’s what our experts thought.
- by David Crowe, Shane Wright, Jacqueline Maley, Peter Hartcher and Ross Gittins
Opinion
Federal budget
The Albanese government doesn’t just like women, it needs them
Women voters are growing increasingly progressive which makes them appetising prey not just for Labor but for the Greens and the teals.
- by Jacqueline Maley