Opinion
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Religion
Confessions of a disabled parking sticker offender
Last Sunday, I took my mother to church and committed many sins.
- by Malcolm Knox
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Opinion
State of Origin
Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate
He’s not only the fullback but also the incumbent captain, so the decision Maguire makes about the Roosters No.1 will have major implications for the Blues’ campaign.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
UK election
The ghosts of Nigel Farage and Jeremy Corbyn haunt UK leaders
Two key figures, adored and detested by their respective tribes in equal measure, will make life harder for Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
AFL 2024
Watching Harley Reid play footy has made me feel hopeful again
Dave Grohl, Virginia Trioli, Kate Middleton. With so much grief and worry in the world right now, these people feel like the antidote. They turn everyday things into acts of beauty.
- by Kate Halfpenny
Opinion
Protests
Macron’s supreme arrogance to blame for riots in New Caledonia
In the ongoing blame game, it’s hard not to point to Macron himself as the arsonist in chief. He’s the one who set in motion a vote in Paris that triggered the protests in New Caledonia.
- by Anne-Elisabeth Moutet
Opinion
Streaming
Why I’m grateful for Baby Reindeer, the anti-hero alternative we desperately need
In this era of self-congratulatory and safe memoirs, the Netflix series dares to be dangerous.
- by Mark Mordue
Analysis
AFL 2024
The injuries to key Dogs heading into crucial stretch of season
The Bulldogs’ 14-point loss to premiership favourites Sydney was compounded by injuries to Anthony Scott, Aaron Naughton and Ed Richards.
- by Andrew Wu
Opinion
Housing crisis
Treasury tells all: How the housing market is so stuffed up
Our housing industry has been too slow to respond to the increased demand for housing. What’s the Albanese government doing about this mess?
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
CBD
Birkin hell! Rebekah Brooks has Murdoch’s News Corp in the bag
The controversial star of the global Murdoch empire is turning heads in Australia with her regal style.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Opinion
Work therapy
Is workplace abuse more prevalent than I realised?
There’s a desire in our society to believe most companies exist on a reasonably narrow spectrum with nothing radical at the extremes. But that’s a myth.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
International affairs
I won’t mourn the sudden death of the man who oversaw my sham trial
Iranians are celebrating the death of their president by dancing in the streets, setting off fireworks and posting an endless stream of helicopter-themed memes. Meanwhile the Australian government has sent its condolences.
- by Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Opinion
State of Origin
Why Michael Maguire simply cannot pick Latrell Mitchell for Origin I
The South Sydney fullback doesn’t deserve the jumper, nor can he be trusted to perform in it.
- by Andrew Webster
Analysis
NRL 2024
Are Manly, Anthony Seibold and Isaac Moses still on the same page?
The Sea Eagles have told their coach that contract talks are on hold after three straight losses. But Seibold insists he didn’t storm out of a meeting on the eve of a season-defining clash.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
Streaming
Is Netflix killing off the binge model it created? The signs say yes
The latest season of Bridgerton has been split in two, spread out across a month. It’s the latest sign the streaming giant is shifting from the binge model.
- by Aine Ryan
Opinion
Real life
When I had a Baby Reindeer experience, I resolved to find my stalker
It began with an anonymous Twitter account posting about me and tagging my colleagues. Who from my past – exes, housemates, former colleagues – might bear this kind of grudge?
- by Damien Nowicki
Opinion
Trends
In appealing to the rich, has trail running lost its dirtbag spirit?
Have we become so comfortable in our lives we are now seeking – and willing to pay big money for – discomfort?
- by Sarah Berry
Why Peter Dutton’s nuclear stance is so brave
Now he has excelled himself with his signature nuclear power policy. It seems he wants to locate them in Coalition heartland seats. He has set up the Liberal, National, LNP and CLP coalitions he leads to become the natural parties of opposition, until Independents and Greens can win these seats and form a government that looks to the needs of the electorate now and into the future.
Editorial
Energy
Power station’s reprieve a wake-up call for renewables
Premier Chris Minns made a stunning admission when announcing he would keep the Eraring coal-fired power station open but the people of NSW hd no idea doomsday was so close.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Rupert Murdoch
No ‘dirty deals done dirt cheap’: Why Murdoch teamed up with OpenAI
Rupert Murdoch has decided that a deal done with the ‘thieves and counterfeiters’ of AI is better than no deal.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Analysis
Energy
The Eraring bill will max out at $450 million. It’ll be much worse if the lights go out
The deal struck with Origin Energy is far more palatable than most expected. But it is not without risk.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Discrimination
Want MPs to support abuse victims? Maybe don’t threaten them with jail time
If we want to make the silence of Parliament House bystanders a prosecutable offence, we must also ask: who are we at risk of silencing in the process?
- by Madison Griffiths
Opinion
Federal budget
Morrison currently holds the golden chicken trophy. Could Chalmers be next?
The prize for counting budget chickens will always be a tight contest when politicians spend so much of their time listening to themselves and each other.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Productivity
Why ‘green dot’-obsessed managers are ruining remote work
Workers once hid behind pot plants and pillars to avoid their bosses’ roving eyes. These days, the ever-present “green dot” is making it much harder.
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Company mergers
BHP’s expensive date with the Anglo directors
The Anglo American board has finally agreed to let BHP put forward the case for its now $74 billion takeover plan after the Australian mining giant upped its offer for the second time.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
AFL 2024
Who Kane Cornes would pick in the ultimate AFL super draft
Imagine a new-look AFL where existing contracts are scrapped and every player nominates for the biggest draft ever. Who would you choose?
- by Kane Cornes
Opinion
Sunday Life
I used to love being told a secret, but now I don’t really care
I’ve been told of some pretty significant secrets in my time – from affairs, to secret children, to gambling problems, to bankruptcies – so the bar for titillation has been significantly raised.
- by Kerri Sackville
Analysis
UK election
Diminished and drenched, Rishi Sunak seems impatient for his own demise
The British PM is attempting to pull off a turnaround that would be unique in modern political history. It’s not off to a convincing start.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
The Fitz Files
I’m calling it: Why ‘marvellous’ moments in sports commentary are dying out
Where are the Benauds, the Comettis, and the Warrens of the new generation? It might be the case that the talent is there, but we’re just not listening like we used to.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
State of Origin
There is one Rabbitoh NSW must pick for Origin … and it’s not Latrell
Origin can bring out the best in players looking to escape the dramas at their club. Michael Maguire can do that with South Sydney’s mercurial star.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
Nuclear energy
The politicians who are pro-nuclear, until it’s in their backyard
With a nuclear plant tipped for a former Nationals leader’s electorate, he’s withdrawn his support. And Chris Minns’ plan to keep a coal-fired plant open is creating angst on the Labor side.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Political leadership
Dutton has dealt himself into contention. Does Albanese have the bottle to go after him?
Following last week’s budget, key elements of the election contest are now in place. Anthony Albanese would be unwise to wait too long in setting a date.
- by Shaun Carney
Opinion
Archibald Prize
An open letter to Gina Rinehart, from Queen Victoria (who loved her beer)
Women like us are defined more by power than posing. We work hard, we shoulder immense duties, we bellow in the ears of prime ministers.
- by Julia Baird
Opinion
Global economy
It’s defend yourself, or get crushed by China’s export tsunami
An open world economy cannot exist with a deformed Chinese economy that accounts for 13 per cent of global consumption but produces 31 per cent of all manufactured goods.
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
CSIRO is Snowy blind, nuclear power an option
CSIRO and AEMO reports that nuclear energy is definitely too expensive for Australia should be the end of the Coalition’s pushing nuclear energy
Opinion
NRL 2024
NRL target tests Roosters players for illicit substances following bogus social media claims
The Roosters and RLPA are angry after players were tested following unfounded claims they had taken party drugs the night before the match against Cronulla.
- by Andrew Webster
Editorial
Social media
Age restrictions on social media are bound to fail
The rush to rescue teenage Australians from the evils of social media is a simplistic solution to a problem too complicated to be resolved by good intentions.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Employment
We are now in a vaudeville economy where bad news is good news
There’s a good chance that there’s enough bad news around on family finances that the government handouts won’t push up interest rates.
- by Chris Richardson
Opinion
Board shake-up
Lendlease’s sacrifice of chairman won’t appease bloodthirsty investors
Many feel that the board has engaged in a bit of tinkering when full-scale renovation is needed.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
I support the right to protest, but these Melbourne Uni students should be expelled
What’s now occurring at the university has crossed a line and is negatively impacting many other students. An environment that legitimises antisemitism has been fostered.
- by Matthew Bach
Opinion
Aviation
I flew that Singapore route for decades. Here’s why it gets rough at this time of year
In my near four decades of flying that exact route as a Qantas captain, l learnt that especially during the wet season there are particular challenges pilots face.
- by David Evans
Opinion
Ask an expert
My wife thinks investing is too risky, how do I convince her?
When someone says they think investing is too risky, they can often be speaking from a place of fear. There are some things you can do to overcome this.
- by Paridhi Jain
Analysis
Home loans
Have property prices peaked for now? These factors suggest so
Weakness could emerge in Australian house prices in the second half of 2024 with the RBA potentially keeping interest rates on hold.
- by Robert Baharian
Opinion
Ask an expert
Will my pension be cut if I move in with my sister?
Moving in with a sibling is unlikely to have a bearing on your pension as Centrelink does not consider family members as being in a relationship.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Immigration
Something truly strange is happening when Dutton wants to slash immigration
The unaffordability of home ownership is a good issue for the election campaign, but Peter Dutton is drawing a long bow in linking it to immigration.
- by Ross Gittins
Analysis
Shopping
Eating cheap: Families slash weekly shop to under $200 a week
Families across the country are being forced to re-evaluate their weekly shops in the face of rising grocery prices.
- by Nina Hendy
Analysis
Political leadership
Who really runs the country? The secret roles of Albanese’s ministers
Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles: confidantes, influencers, attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.
- by James Massola
Analysis
Science
A new study links fluoride with cognitive issues. Should we be worried?
Many studies have linked higher levels of fluoride to lower IQ in children, but not all studies are equal.
- by Angus Dalton