Opinion
Opinion
Public transport
The cost of the SRL will be huge. Not building it would cost us so much more
Compared to other cities and other nations, we are a rail backwater. Getting on with the SRL and an airport train line are the only options for the future of our city.
- by Neil O'Keefe
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US Votes 2024
Harris is ahead in the polls, but she can’t afford to get comfortable yet
After a stellar party convention and her first sit-down interview, Kamala Harris’ team is feeling confident, but history has a way of repeating itself.
- by Ava Kalinauskas
Opinion
Development
Why suburbia is the new green – and the saviour of sustainability
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the burbs are our great green hope.
- by Tone Wheeler
Analysis
AFLW
Daisy does it all and the free that would have triggered Magpie nightmares
In the first round of the AFLW season, Daisy Pearce showed why she was “one of the biggest recruiting coups in history” and there was a late free kick in Melbourne’s win over Geelong that caused a stir.
- by Marnie Vinall
LETTERS
Letters
Planning needs to consider global warming
Age readers react strongly to proposed revamp of planning regulations.
Opinion
Real life
Please, stop condemning my nickname as ‘extremely derogatory’ on my behalf
As good as the intentions of the complainant may have been, I don’t need someone to take offence for me. And yet, this demand for censorship is creeping into our lives more and more.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
US election
Gold is soaring on fears Kamala Harris is about to unleash an economic catastrophe
The US dollar may be about to be debased, and gold has always been the only real protection against that.
- by Matthew Lynn
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Hillary Clinton couldn’t shatter the glass ceiling, but here’s why Kamala Harris just might
Is America ready for a Madam President? Is Kamala Harris better placed than Hillary Clinton to get there? The answer to both – with caveats – is yes.
- by Nick Bryant
Analysis
Workplace safety
Behind the ‘Fight Club’ clause: The litigation Rebel Sport’s bosses don’t want to talk about
Super Retail, the $4 billion retailer behind the brands Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto, Macpac and BCF is embroiled in a legal brawl that threatens to rupture the group’s leadership.
- by Colin Kruger
Opinion
Census
I’m a census fan but, as a queer parent, my family still doesn’t count
My children are nearly grown. If these questions are not added, I will miss the opportunity to complete a census that truly depicts our family while they are still living with me.
- by Christy Newman
Analysis
Rugby Championship
The X-factor Wallaby who offers Schmidt genuine hope for future
Coaches love to talk about attacking structure, but there is no substitute for a player who can make things happen out of nothing. Against Argentina, the Wallabies had just one of those.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
World markets
Why this booming, opaque corner of finance has watchdogs worried
This $US2 trillion market is in the sights of regulators, and many of us are indirectly exposed to its risks through superannuation.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
Religion
Celebrating the ‘ultimate father’
Christians speak of God as father in several ways, the most important being that he is their creator and redeemer, their protector and guide.
- by Barney Zwartz
Opinion
Bank fees
Card surcharges are costing us billions, but can they be avoided?
The government estimates that major banks and card providers netted a whopping $4 billion in the past year from Australians, all thanks to surcharges.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Ask an expert
Should we invest in shares, super, or give bonds a try?
Investment bonds can be a suitable option for those looking for a tax-friendly environment outside of superannuation.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Census
Should we care if nosy data wonks ask about our sexuality?
It’s a shame there was no sensible public debate about the census changes because there are sensible views on both sides.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Analysis
National security
ASIO boss caught in political crossfire over Gaza refugees
ASIO boss Mike Burgess has found himself ensnared in the political dispute over security screening of refugees.
- by Deborah Snow
Opinion
International students
The crude cap on foreign students is a rotten immigration policy
The arbitrary cap on higher education numbers won’t work. Here’s a better idea: cut student numbers with more rigorous, export-quality courses.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Among Glenn A. Baker’s greatest hits was knocking over Stevie Nicks
Glenn A. Baker is to Australian rock music what Bob Woodward is to American politics. But questions remain. The “A”? The hat? What happened backstage at Countdown?
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Family
If you loved me, you wouldn’t leave me, Dad said. But I had no choice
My father and I did not talk of love or grief. But I did not doubt I was loved by this gentle, funny, intelligent man.
- by Neil Orford
Opinion
Hip pocket
Bonds, corporate bonds: The reliable but unpopular investment
The global bond market is roughly three times the size of the global equity market, yet bonds don’t get much love from everyday investors.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Sunday Life
‘Cup of tea?’: The 4am offer that meant so much as a new mum
On this Father’s Day, Jamila Rizvi raises a cuppa to her devoted dad.
- by Jamila Rizvi
LETTERS
Letters
The politics behind a government backflip
Age readers react to the government reversal on the census.
Analysis
Mining
Lies, damned lies and gold mines: What you need to know about the Blayney bunfight
The McPhillamys mine proposed by Regis Resources has become a political football since Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek decided to block a key part of the project on Indigenous heritage grounds.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Latrell is no longer worth the money – and that’s the bottom line
He is a special player capable of doing things on the field others can’t, but he is not providing value for money for Souths.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
US election
Can I get a vote in the US election? I’m more informed than most Americans
I even know Tim Walz’s son’s name. But Albo’s? No clue.
- by Richard Glover
Opinion
WordPlay
What’s the most versatile word we have? Mate, that’s easy
Americans have friends, the French have amis, and what we have depends on your tone.
- by David Astle
Opinion
Renting
Four tough truths about renting and retirement
A frequent goal for a comfortable retirement is owning your home outright. But for many, that’s a goal that’s out of reach.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Building insurance
How I cut my home insurance premium by $879 in just 48 minutes
Insurance premiums are rising, and while getting on the phone to your insurer can be a drag, the savings are worth it.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Climate crisis
Why Australia may no longer be ‘God’s country’, according to Ajay Banga. Amen
In stark contrast to his predecessor at the World Bank, the new president is a warrior in the cause of confronting climate change.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
International students
My tearful farewell to my son cast new light on the foreign student ‘industry’
My son has become an international student. His departure has given me a new perspective on the young people who are temporarily calling Australia home.
- by Malcolm Knox
Opinion
Aged care
It’s not a generation war, charging the wealthy more is essential to fix our aged care disaster
There is a crisis in aged care: beds are empty, while people are being forced into hospitals due to a lack of beds. Reforms are urgently required.
- by Melinda Cilento and Cassandra Winzar
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City of Melbourne
Voting, donations reform will make for better council elections
With October’s Melbourne City Council elections approaching, another troubling disconnect between the city and the wider metropolis has resurfaced: that between how voting works in the council and everywhere else in Victoria.
- by The Age's View
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Fatherhood
Since losing my wife, each day is a reminder of what dads are capable of
The past nine months have shown me that a father can do everything a mother can, except breastfeed.
- by Adrian Arciuli
Analysis
Careers
Gen Z’s confessional style fuels generational divide on LinkedIn
The younger generation sees LinkedIn more like the original Facebook. How far is too far on LinkedIn?
- by Charlie Wells
Inside story
Political leadership
How the PM’s captain’s call to stop a culture war blew up in his face
An early Sunday morning message to Labor MPs about a gender and sexuality question in the 2026 census opened up a disastrous political week for the government.
- by Paul Sakkal and James Massola
Analysis
Political leadership
Dutton is landing punches on a rattled Labor, and voters are noticing
Labor is ramping up its attack on the opposition leader as too divisive to lead Australia, but the signs are that voters aren’t buying the government’s message.
- by James Massola
LETTERS
Letters
Our treatment of asylum seekers must change
Age readers respond to the nation’s treatment of asylum seekers.
Opinion
Australian rugby
Inventive Irish show that Wallabies’ narrow attack isn’t a problem in itself
Joe Schmidt’s playing style has led to questions, but there is a shining example of how it can succeed.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
Drugs in sport
Kyrgios has (sort of) got it right about Sinner’s doping offence
Nick Kyrgios is right about Jannik Sinner escaping a ban, but not because the Italian is a drug cheat.
- by Darren Kane
Opinion
Feminism
I’ve never sent a naked selfie. There’s no shame in a little shame
That we use “prude” as a derogatory term should show us the implicit pressure we put on others to embrace nudity and sexuality.
- by Cherie Gilmour
Analysis
AFL 2024
The Bulldogs won the flag from outside the top four in 2016. Is this the year another team does it?
In the tightest season ever, many pundits think the teams in the bottom four of the eight are as good a chance of winning the flag as those in the top four. But are they really?
- by Peter Ryan
Opinion
LGBTQ
Labor’s bizarre census backflip reveals great data about this weak government
It’s funny how it’s always LGBTQ issues that have to be sacrificed to maintain the peace.
- by Michael Koziol
Analysis
Naked City
How the tide turned on Phillip Island killer
While the murders John Leslie Coombes committed were all different, his stories surrounding them were disturbingly similar.
- by John Silvester
Opinion
AFL 2024
There’s a cardinal rule of footy fandom, and I’m ready to break it
Supporting a footy team should be fulfilling. Enjoyable! It should give a return. It should not be triggering. It should not induce heart attacks.
- by Kate Halfpenny
Opinion
Mental health
I could have been a billionaire but my brain got in the way
ADHD is killing my bottom line.
- by Genevieve Novak
There’s a new generation of cinema lovers. If only they knew how to behave
We get it, you love movies. Now please stop making it a competition and let us enjoy the cinema in peace.
- by Nell Geraets
Opinion
AFL 2024
‘I’m not well’: Kevin Sheedy is sick but still passionate about the Giants, Swans … and Folau
Folau declared last week that he only signed with the GWS Giants for the money – but the legendary coach holds no grudges.
- by Andrew Webster
Analysis
AFL 2024
Inside the politics of the Petracca predicament
Like a boulder hurtling down the mountain, the destructive momentum from Christian Petracca’s injury has gathered so much velocity that if it is not halted, it could demolish the Melbourne hierarchy.
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
Workplace culture
When do companies fall apart? When they stop being curious
Creating company culture is an unpredictable process. Coming up with a few empty core values and putting up posters in the lunchroom will not cut it.
- by Jim Bright