Opinion
Editorial
Donald Trump
Gunman’s attack on Trump takes direct aim at US democracy
The failed assassination attempt shows the urgent need for American politics to return to civility and respect.
- The Age's View
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Analysis
Australian cricket
Australia are about to tour England. This is why it’s bad for cricket
Cricket’s international calendar will be placed under renewed scrutiny when Australia tour Scotland and England next month for a series of matches with no meaning or context whatsoever.
- by Daniel Brettig
Analysis
US election
Thankfully, Trump only sustained a minor injury. But his political stocks may receive a major gain
The increased readiness to maim and kill is not a Republican or Democrat syndrome but an advancing American psychosis.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Attempt on Trump’s life was only a matter of time
I’ve been to more Donald Trump rallies than I can count. Every time I have feared that something as awful as this would happen.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
History
A hero’s welcome home for Flinders, two centuries too late
Explorer Matthew Flinders gave Australia its name. He had too much ambition to “rest in the unnoticed middle order of mankind”, but too many of us forget.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Analysis
Nick Kyrgios
Is Nick Kyrgios serious about a comeback, or just playing Djoker?
He’s become Novak Djokovic’s practice partner at Wimbledon and made an impact as a TV commentator, but the lure of centre court still beckons the Australian tennis drawcard.
- by Marc McGowan
Analysis
Paris 2024
Headaches mounting for Matildas as Foord joins growing injury list
The Matildas have fallen 2-1 to Canada in their last warm-up match before the Paris Olympics, with coach Tony Gustavsson left sweating over the fitness of Caitlin Foord.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
NRL 2024
The Souths axing behind war of words between Maguire and Tallis
Paul Gallen has fired back at Gorden Tallis after the Maroons legend’s attack on Blues coach Michael Maguire.
- by Danny Weidler
Analysis
Paris 2024
Homegrown hopes for Paris: The French stars carrying the weight of a nation
Around 10,500 athletes and 15 million tourists are expected in the French capital for the Olympics, where much of the attention will be on those hoping to make their home advantage count.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
LGBTQ
I thought I knew the brilliant Johnson brothers, but Steve had more to reveal
As he fought to have them investigate his brother’s death, police resented Steve Johnson’s wealth, but he wasn’t born to money.
- by Rick Feneley
Opinion
Ask an expert
Can we put our rental income back into super?
There are no limits on adding to your super until you hit a certain age, but there’s a question of why you’d want to.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Wage growth
You might be earning more, but is it really a ‘pay rise’?
Employees covered by EBAs are lucky enough to receive a guaranteed annual wage increase. Just don’t call it a “pay rise”.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Renewables
What if renewables don’t deliver the cheapest power, after all?
We must reduce emissions. But while the science is settled, the costings are not.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Opinion
Disability
Bill Shorten is wrong. The case for NDIS funding of sex workers
Sex worker Rachel Wotton specialises in providing services to people with disability – and she’s furious that the NDIS minister has declared that they do not deserve her support.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Hip pocket
What’s the go with crypto: Is Bitcoin still a good investment?
For genuine investors who are interested in the crypto space but know little about it, the confusing and unregulated industry can pose a daunting barrier to entry.
- by Dominic Powell
Faith
Religion
A moment for pause, and paws
Is a dog proof of God? Or, in the alternative, is God proof of a dog?
- by Warwick McFadyen
Opinion
Workplace culture
Lazy workers are licking their lips as the right-to-disconnect laws loom
From next month, protective workplace measures with good intentions will be exploited by slack employees and put hardworking colleagues at risk.
- by Paul O'Halloran
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Wallabies
‘We have to be better’: Flying Filipo saves blushes as Wallabies secure win over Wales
The Wallabies kept up their winning ways under Joe Schmidt but Wales threw the kitchen sink at them.
- by Iain Payten
Analysis
AFL 2024
Bombers exposed as unworthy of the top-two spot on offer
After the Western Bulldogs’ upset of Carlton earlier on Saturday, Essendon were looking at second on the ladder with a win at the MCG. They played the first 15 minutes like it would be a walk in the park.
- by Andrew Stafford
LETTERS
Letters
The housing crisis needs repairing, now
Age readers respond to the housing crisis, the US presidential race and youth crime in Melbourne.
Opinion
Is it great to connect? The many lies of LinkedIn
Welcome to a world of toxic positivity, where ‘team players’ and ‘thought leaders’ are continually energised and thrilled by their own success but mostly excited to witness your downfall.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Analysis
AFL 2024
How the Saints can lose this Battle, but win the war
St Kilda could net early first-round compensation if Josh Battle leaves, so it may just be in the Saints’ best interests to let him walk.
- by Jake Niall
Analysis
AFL 2024
‘Definitely a way to play them’: Scott hints at the way to battle the Pies; umpires make a shock rule tweak
Max Holmes explains an embarrassing mid-game moment, while Chris Scott responds to a new-look umpiring interpretation that caught players by surprise.
- by Danny Russell
Opinion
Review
A critic’s pick of the best and worst of the Archibald Prize portraits
A handful of works stand out from a selection that seems to have been made for variety rather than quality.
- by John McDonald
Opinion
Social media
How do children tell if online news is fake? Here’s a slip, slop, slap-up idea
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to saving our children from the impact of prolonged scrolling on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
- by Bryce Corbett
Opinion
Paris 2024
Olympic Games: The truce is out there
The Olympic Games are full of grand, empty gestures. This time, though, the truce feels like it matters in a turbulent world.
- by Greg Baum
Opinion
Money & relationships
Are you guilty of these five midlife money myths?
It can feel easy to take financial shortcuts as you get older. But these myths will stop you from having a healthier, wealthier and wiser retirement.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Responsible lending
Giving money to your kids? Here’s how to avoid catastrophe
More and more parents are looking at ways to gift their children money while still having enough for themselves.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Gender equality
Don’t jeer at cheerleaders until you’ve watched this show
A Netflix documentary series forces many of us – including me – to rethink long-held stereotyping of cheerleaders as simply pin-ups of the patriarchy.
- by Julia Baird
Opinion
World politics
The West, like Biden, is in the wars. But the architects of peace are mobilising
Despite rising global uncertainty and geopolitical anxiety, Western democracies have started building the “sinews of peace” to prevent another colossal war.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Dogs’ days are over, and it’s only eight years too late
The news this week was as sickening as it was predictable. Cats may have nine lives, but surely the greyhound racing “industry” has run out of second chances.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Editorial
Courts
Rational approach needed on youth crime
Kneejerk, emotional responses must not dictate their policy on youth crime.
- The Age's View
Analysis
Greyhound racing
Urine samples, soft-serves and an empty grandstand: A night out at the greyhound track
A horror week of headlines for the greyhound racing industry didn’t deter regular punters from watching the dogs on Thursday. We thought we’d go along.
- by Anthony Segaert
Analysis
State of Origin
The Blues game plan produced Origin carnage. Here’s how Queensland combat it
NSW nailed 40 perfect minutes of Origin football in Melbourne. Can they reproduce it for an entire 80 minutes in Brisbane?
- by Dan Walsh
Double, double toil and trouble: Can England, Blues and Rory shake off their curses?
The fascination is gruesome, morally dubious but endlessly fascinating. You keep watching, but are you cheering for the competitors or for the curse?
- by Malcolm Knox
Opinion
Royal family
Breakdancing Charles was cooler than Prince William will ever be
Sure, William dances to Shake It Off and rides an electric scooter around Windsor Castle, but nothing will rival his father’s valiant attempt to breakdance in 1985.
- by Kate Halfpenny
Opinion
Renewables
Renewables v nuclear: the facts point to one clear winner
Australia’s huge natural advantage of best-in-world solar and wind make renewables the clearly superior option. So why the debate?
- by Rod Sims
Opinion
Review
When was the last time a soap ad gave you spiritual pleasure?
Alphonse Mucha made the bold claim that his posters turned the street in “open-air art exhibitions”.
- by John McDonald
Opinion
Work therapy
Did getting fired give me work-related PTSD?
If the ultimate decision to let you go came as a surprise, it’s not surprising that it would still occupy your thoughts years later.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Federal budget
Forget smaller government, let’s shoot for better government
Randomised controlled trials aren’t just for medicine and pharmaceuticals – they can also help put our taxes to better use in properly evaluated government programs.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Brace for impact Australia, we’re about to be Trumped again
Given Joe Biden’s plight, it seems increasingly likely that Donald Trump will again become US President in November – and Australian leaders will have to scramble to adjust.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Crime
Compromise will be key for Allan to manage youth crime
Competing priorities within the Victorian government could see the push for stronger punishments on youth crime at loggerheads with ambitions for reform.
- by Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Dating
Dating apps are sheer hell. But I’m not ready to go ‘boy sober’, either
It takes every ounce of mental strength to not believe I am destined to end up with a man who thinks “doing” countries is a personality trait.
- by Carly Sophia
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why Sam Walker is the new Alfie Langer, and the next Maroons No.7
His dad played with Alfie Langer and, until now, there hasn’t been a player so similar to the little genius.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
Political leadership
Identity politics has the power to be meaningful. If only we stopped making it an incoherent mess
Since the resignation of Senator Fatima Payman, fretting about identity politics has become a renewed national sport. Now it’s the frame through which all political actions must pass.
- by Waleed Aly
Opinion
Australian economy
How can Australians be so wealthy yet still be poor?
The average Australian’s wealth grew by about 10 per cent last year but the gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots” is growing.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Workplace culture
The crude piece of career advice I think about all the time
Next time you find yourself in a difficult situation at work, this admittedly crude advice might just help.
- by Tim Duggan
Opinion
Inside China
The US is losing patience with China
A senior US official has taken aim at China, saying “more creative approaches may be necessary” to protect the global economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
AFL 2024
Cheerleader or coach? Adem Yze has a decision to make
The Richmond coach needs to stop being Mr Nice Guy if he is to get the best out of his players.
- by Kane Cornes
Analysis
World elections
Respect for Macron falls to new low among French public
Emmanuel Macron was once France’s young and charismatic president who embodied hope. He is now widely despised, considered narcissistic and disconnected.
- by Rob Harris