Opinion
Opinion
State of Origin
I’ll let the NRL in on a little secret … fans love the Origin melee
Cameron Murray and Haumole Olakau’atu deserve their suspensions for involving themselves in the push-and-shove, but spare me the tut-tutting.
- by Andrew Webster
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Opinion
Work therapy
My company got sold and no one told us. Is that fair?
Your employer may not have a legal responsibility to tell you about the sale of the business, but it’s clear they may not value you appropriately.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Careers
Waiting for a career breakthrough? A bit of luck is all you need
In a world of careers advice that emphasises having a plan, setting goals and controlling your future, it is worth reflecting on the role luck plays.
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Work/life balance
No, you’re not too busy to take a break for lunch
Work has a crucial place in our lives. But if it’s the main driver of your self-worth, you’re putting yourself in a precarious position.
- by Shelley Johnson
Opinion
Roads
Unthinking privatisation leaves much mess to be cleaned up
Private road toll companies have rights, but they don’t have the right to impose on the people of NSW and their government an unfair and unsustainable arrangement lasting forever.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
Extremism
‘For the first time, I feel unsafe.’ Trump attack has fearful Australian MPs on edge
Australia does not have America’s gun culture or record of political violence, but many of our politicians are increasingly concerned about their security.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
Media & marketing
Tucker Carlson seems to be having the time of his life at the Republican convention
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson didn’t want to attend the convention at first. Now he seems to be everywhere.
- by Ben Terris and Jeremy Barr
Opinion
Pregnancy
It was in the final moments of my eighth pregnancy when I began to shiver uncontrollably
I remember the abject fear of the operating theatre. Lying there, so close to having my miracle baby, I felt like I was floating in a bubble of terror.
- by Isabelle Oderberg
CFMEU charges should not tarnish unions movement
Let’s not target the entire union movement with corruption and criminality because of the wayward CFMEU.
Editorial
Sydney councils
Conduct unbecoming at Liverpool Council reaps its own reward
Liverpool City Council has long been the poster boy for councils behaving badly, but those days are over.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Phones
I showed a total stranger a Trump meme on my phone. It was a wake-up call
We can be better humans by occasionally looking up from our phones. It might also help us defy those pesky algorithms.
- by Kerri Sackville
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Vance spells out his rags-to-riches tale as he vies to become America’s Millennial VP
Trump’s running mate, who has morphed into his mini-me, was the man of the moment on the third day of the Republican convention.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Elon Musk
Musk madness: Why a major investor says Tesla shares will increase 1000 per cent
Is there no circus in which Elon Musk does not want to perform?
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Workplace culture
There are two different types of workers. Which one are you?
The two main ways of working are polar opposites, but they could both learn a thing or two from the other.
- by Tim Duggan
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Hey Big Spender! How Trump plans to step up America’s debt binge
The Republican Party’s platform for the November election is a 16-page document containing 20 policy measures. Oddly, there’s no word of debt or deficits anywhere.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
EPL
Ange Postecoglou would be perfect for England. Thank god it won’t happen
He’s reportedly on the Football Association’s shortlist to replace Gareth Southgate. As he should be: Ange Postecoglou would be an ideal fit for England.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
AFL 2024
Do more: These stars must lift as the finals fight heats up
For many teams, the difference between a deep finals run, an early September exit or missing out all together will hinge on key players returning to form.
- by Kane Cornes
Opinion
Roads
Rozelle Interchange has taken a toll, but for Sydney transport, the road ahead looks grim
Urban planning in our city needs to change. We need to prioritise improving proximity and access to jobs, education and services, and reduce our car dependence.
- by Christopher Standen
Opinion
AFL 2024
As confusion rules in the AFL, there is urgent need for a rewrite
In trying to minimise concussion, the AFL has tied itself into knots and the players are tripping over them. There is an urgent need for a fresh look.
- by Greg Baum
Opinion
State of Origin
Why this is one of NSW’s greatest ever Origin performances
What Michael Maguire has achieved in such a short period of time is remarkable.
- by Andrew Webster
Editorial
Domestic violence
The link between domestic violence, alcohol and wealth
New statistics show alcohol disproportionately fuels assaults in Sydney’s wealthier suburbs. .
- The Herald's View
Opinion
State of Origin
The best. Anywhere. I’ll tell a man it was
Intensity is a word oft overused. But when reminiscing on the Origin decider, it almost doesn’t do the match justice.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
State of Origin
It’s coming Homer: Brutal and beautiful, this was an Origin odyssey of epic proportions
The decider showcased the qualities that make Origin different from the rest of rugby league.
- by Malcolm Knox
Analysis
State of Origin
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in the decider
NSW were too good at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. Which of the 34 players who stepped onto the field shone brightest?
- by Paul Zalunardo and Phil Mitchell
Opinion
AFL 2024
Were these AFL bans correct, or the suspensions that broke footy?
Debate is raging over the three-match bans upheld by the AFL tribunal for Toby Bedford and Charlie Cameron’s tackles. Is the reaction hysterical hand wringing, or is the game under threat?
- by Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan
Opinion
Protests
Tenacious D thrive on black humour. So why gag themselves now?
Jack Black and his musical partner, Kyle Gass, called off their Australian tour after an “improvised” joke about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Too soon?
- by Bill Wyman
Sydney’s tolls debacle is driving us to distraction
If Sydneysiders were like Parisians, we would be taking to the streets this weekend to demand the government rectify the motorway and tolling systems that bedevil motorists all over the city.
Analysis
Building Bad
This is not the time to flinch on union corruption
Will Labor look after households or protect its friends in the union movement? One way to tell will be whether it forces tainted officials out the door.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Andrew Forrest
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s green crusade cops a reality check
Fortescue is about to turn 21, and with age seemingly comes wisdom, as the company puts it enormously expensive green hydrogen plans on the backburner.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Marriage
Steven said no to the strip club on a buck’s night. Then his mates shunned him
Should the buck’s stop here? Yes, and so should the hen night. They belonged to another century.
- by Jenna Price
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Republican Party’s transformation is complete. It is united behind Trump
If there was ever any doubt that this is Donald J. Trump’s party, it has ended. Friends and former enemies alike have realigned behind the MAGA platform.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
China
Trump’s shadow looms larger over China
The increased likelihood that Donald Trump will regain the US presidency is a threat to Xi Jinping’s factory-led strategy for restructuring China’s economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
US Votes 2024
What would a second Trump term be like? Check out Project 2025
A blueprint has been drafted for how Trump’s administration would function if he wins back the White House. It’s every bit as menacing as critics report.
- by Paul Krugman
Opinion
Sex & relationships
Has #MeToo dampened the appetite for office romance? Not for the French
Have office relationships and affairs become less frequent in recent years? According to the data, you’re probably surrounded by them.
- by Peter Quarry
Opinion
State of Origin
As a NSW fan, Kalyn Ponga terrifies me – but he can be a double-edged sword
Billy Slater has taken a gamble with the Knights superstar. But Michael Maguire must try to expose him if the Origin shield is to return south.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
State of Origin
Ricky Stuart and Andrew Johns’ Blues-print for winning Origin deciders in Brisbane
Stuart did it as a player in 1994 and coach in 2005, in which Johns was at his very best.
- by Andrew Webster
Analysis
Renting
Rental payments ‘wiping out’ incomes as costs keep rising
Renters are spending more of their income on rent, but there are signs the worst of the rent increases may be over.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Cost of living
Shoppers lose faith in supermarkets for being too profit-driven
The high regard consumers once had for big supermarkets has been tarnished by concerns over soaring grocery prices.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Investing
Scared to invest? You might be thinking about it all wrong
When it comes to money, people often struggle to discern the difference between actual and perceived risk. It could be holding you back.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Ask an expert
Can I open a super account for my young grandson?
Helping kids with their super can mean you’ll run into some hurdles.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Income tax
Why you should wait before filing your tax return
Care needs to be taken with work-related deductions and any income earned on the side when completing tax returns this year.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Australian economy
Take heart! Australia is still better and fairer than most
It’s been tempting to think that the goal of every generation being better off than their parents has been lost. It’s not true. Not yet anyway.
- by Ross Gittins
Editorial
Building Bad
CFMEU needs a complete rebuild
Beleaguered CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith says he wants to clean up his own house. But he’s deluded.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Renewables
Cutting the green claptrap: Climate activists were right about BP all along
The oil giant has switched almost overnight from the green darling of the European “majors” to arch-villain by betting the farm on oil and gas and retreating from renewables and clean-tech investment.
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Opinion
ABC
Familiar as hell? Shaun Micallef’s new chat show not what the ABC needs
Promoting his return to the ABC, Shaun Micallef quips that he stepped aside two years ago to make way for young talent, but there “wasn’t any”.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Opinion
Breast cancer
I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m glad it wasn’t long COVID
I’ve always enjoyed being social and have often had too many drinks. Did I regret it? No. When you have cancer, it’s a bit too late to worry.
- by Margaret Gordon
Guns and fiery rhetoric led to failed hit on Trump
When one takes the number of American deaths from gun violence into account, it is hardly surprising that a presidential candidate would have an attempt made on his life.