Opinion
Analysis
NRL 2025
The Ennis succession plan and push for an Eagles old boy: Inside Manly’s coaching conundrum
Anthony Seibold is facing an uncertain future at Brookvale Oval. Behind the scenes, several candidates and their backers are jockeying for position.
- by Michael Chammas
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Opinion
Mental health
I’ve always worked too hard. It took an ADHD diagnosis and a breakdown to change that
At a time when my career had reached new heights, and after finding out I had ADHD, I spent three profoundly unwell months away from everything and everyone.
- by Sally Spicer
Opinion
Middle East at war
Here’s the smart way for Trump to end the Israel-Iran war
Iran’s flawed strategic doctrine is one I call trying to out-crazy an adversary. But you will never out-crazy the Israeli Jews. If push comes to shove, they will out-crazy you.
- by Thomas L. Friedman
Analysis
Trump diplomacy
Trump loves to talk big and do little, but this time he has to act – and the world is watching
As leaders of the world’s most powerful nations spend the night in Alberta, their fate rests with a man heading back to Washington, phone in hand, instinct for drama undiminished.
- by Michael Koziol
Analysis
Middle East at war
Trump must decide whether to join the kind of war he’s always sworn he’d avoid
Donald Trump is weighing a critical decision in the five-day-old war in the Middle East – and whether this is Israel’s fight or America’s.
- by David E. Sanger and Jonathan Swan
Opinion
Middle East at war
Iranians support Israel assassinating their oppressors – at least for now
Regime change, if that is indeed Israel’s goal, cannot be imposed from outside. It must come from within, and Israel risks alienating the very constituency it needs to get the job done.
- by Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Analysis
Climate crisis
We were promised a warm winter. So why is it so cold?
If you believe the weather bureau, Australia is expecting a warm, wet winter. If you believe your own senses when stepping outside, it is distinctly chilly.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Home loans
FOMO has hit the housing market, and it’s just the beginning
House prices are on the move and buyers have a sense of urgency – some would say panic – to get in before they are priced out.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’ve received a large inheritance. Why am I so scared to spend it?
Taking your time after inheriting a large sum is smart, but if you’ve never dealt with that much money before, it can be stressful.
- by Paridhi Jain
Analysis
Trump diplomacy
Australia thinks of itself as an international player. Trump delivered a reality check
Anthony Albanese will leave the G7 summit in Canada, which had been billed as a chance for him to build rapport with Donald Trump, without meeting the president.
- by James Massola
Opinion
Donald Trump
Made in the US? Trump’s MAGA mobile is just another phoney deal
Trump has threatened Apple with punitive tariffs if it doesn’t make its phones in America. His family has launched its own phone which, despite claims otherwise, isn’t built in America.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
State of Origin
A beautiful defensive mind: How Stephen Crichton can mark two players at once
The game’s best defensive centre gave an exhibition of his brilliance in Origin I. This is what goes through his head when facing down an opposition attack.
- by Dan Walsh
Analysis
Social media
We were promised a crackdown on ‘deceptive’ influencer advertising. The ACCC has yet to deliver
It’s a global industry worth $37 billion, but in Australia, it’s largely unregulated. Both consumers and social media stars are paying the price.
- by Bronte Gossling
Opinion
Trump diplomacy
Trump’s Russian delusion is complete. He sees Putin as a peacemaker
The evidence of the Russian’s uncanny and growing influence over Trump suggests that perhaps he is now the de facto US national security adviser to the president.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Men's health
Cosmetic surgery ads have invaded my safe space
They’re in your face, and they want you to have a new face. But please keep these promos out of my gym.
- by Jayce Carrano
Opinion
Healthcare
Soaring doctor fees are a pain, but medics have another problem
The cost of seeing a medical specialist can be extortionate, but there’s another reason we’re losing our patience.
- by Jenna Price
Opinion
Mergers & acquisitions
Jim Chalmers faces a mission-critical national security test
The federal treasurer will have to decide if Australia should risk allowing the sale of significant gas assets to what is essentially a foreign-government-owned company.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Analysis
Middle East at war
Trump faces three excruciating choices in a war only he can end
Donald Trump promised to end the wars in the Middle East. Instead, America’s president finds himself supervising a new one.
Opinion
Property market
How the housing crisis is fuelling a mental health catastrophe
Mental illness is the single biggest health issue facing teens and young adults in Australia. Housing inaffordability is making it worse.
- by Dr Ehsan Noroozinejad
Opinion
Rising Festival
Melbourne doesn’t give up its secrets easily. This festival is delving below its surface
From a shaky start, this year’s Rising Festival shows it is maturing into a distinctive and diverse event.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Bayern thrash team of forklift drivers and fizzy drinks salesmen 10-0 in Fifa farce
Bundesliga giants humiliate part-timers Auckland City in embarrassing mismatch at Club World Cup.
- by Tom Morgan
Analysis
AFL 2025
Everyone’s a winner from Smith trade, but the Cats got the cream: Key takeouts from round 14
Bailey Smith’s Brownlow Medal credentials continue to grow in his first year at Geelong, but the Cats aren’t the only club smiling after the convoluted trade that sent him to the coast in the off-season.
- by Marc McGowan
Opinion
Mergers & acquisitions
The 28-year-old whiz Zuckerberg is betting $23 billion on
Alexandr Wang became the world’s youngest billionaire in 2021. Now he is joining forces with Mark Zuckerberg.
- by Matt Field
Opinion
Trump's America
Trump fantasises about being king and doesn’t care which rules he breaks to become one
America is not a place where tanks normally roll through the streets on the president’s birthday. This is a machismo that can lead only to intimidation and violence.
- by Cory Alpert
Opinion
Political leadership
The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?
It’s the age of pragmatic politics – too often unburdened by morality – but do we need to question the “shared values” of the alliance.
- by Sean Kelly
Opinion
NRL 2025
DCE’s not good enough for Origin. Will he be good enough for the Roosters?
The case for and against the Sydney Roosters signing Daly Cherry-Evans.
- by Neil Breen
Opinion
Banking products
How banks are muddying the waters for savers as interest rates fall
In the past, lenders have fiddled with mortgage rates to prop up the bottom line. These days, analysts say they will look elsewhere.
- by Clancy Yeates
Analysis
Australian rugby
The Brumbies could have won the Super Rugby title. A loss in February scuttled it
The dominant Australian side for the last decade again lost in the semi-finals, and again in New Zealand. The route to success lies closer to home.
- by Iain Payten
Opinion
Banking products
Remember bank tellers? I found one and defeated faceless banking in a single day
I visited my local bank – masquerading as a coffee shop – and coaxed them into taking my money. Why did it feel like I’d pulled off a heist?
- by Jo Pybus
Analysis
AFL 2025
The big reset: How will Tom Harley and Greg Swann improve the AFL?
Both club administrators are respected and trusted. But they are about to learn that no one barracks for the AFL.
- by Peter Ryan
Analysis
Trump's America
While Trump enjoyed a military parade, millions attended ‘No Kings’ protests
Protests spread across the United States on Saturday as the president surveyed a military parade through the streets of the capital.
- by James Massola
Analysis
Trump's America
In a dangerously polarised US, political violence is becoming part of life
The shootings of two politicians and their partners this weekend are part of a trend. Slowly but surely, political violence has moved from the fringes to an inescapable reality.
- by Lisa Lerer
Why Europe needs a defence deal with Australia – and why we need it, too
In a dangerous world, where the US can no longer be assumed to be a reliable partner, Australia needs to listen to the EU’s pitch for a security partnership.
- by George Brandis
Analysis
Jobs
Despite what Donald Trump says, factory work is overrated. Here are the jobs of the future
Tariffs are a symptom of an America trapped by its industrial fantasies, but it’s time to leave them behind.
- by The Economist
Opinion
Super Rugby
The hard questions needed to be asked about Super Rugby
The domination of three New Zealand teams has created issues for the competition.
- by Paul Cully
Analysis
Trump's America
America was already divided – Trump’s $69m military extravaganza did not help
For many, a parade of 6000 soldiers and 128 tanks was a fitting way to celebrate the US Army. For others, it was a gauche display of militarism more suited to Pyongyang.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
Middle East at war
How the clocks stopped for Netanyahu, allowing him to go ‘full Hezbollah’ on Iran
The clock has always been central to Israeli military planning, a necessity to bring a conflict to a close as soon as possible. The IDF is now acting at will against anything it judges a threat.
- by Paul Nuki
Opinion
Middle East at war
Iran’s four possible responses to Israeli attack – and their risks
The endgame of this conflict and the future of the region will be profoundly shaped by how a wounded Iran responds.
- by Hal Brands
Opinion
Religion
Why I love being Jewish, even with all the rules
Judaism is a demanding religion, unusual in not seeking to convert others, and deeply rewarding in its emphasis on learning, community and family.
- by Nomi Kaltmann
Opinion
Childcare
I’m a working mum. Here’s why I oppose Labor’s universal childcare
Since 2006, the cost of childcare has risen sharply across Australia. But a new plan from Labor ignores many crucial elements.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?
With a 10-year time frame, property is a sound investment. But it’s important to be clear on what your objectives are.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
AFL 2025
Good enough: Simon Goodwin’s done enough repairs to coach Demons next year
As Melbourne sit at 5-8, with little prospect of playing finals, Goodwin has nonetheless done enough to coach this team in 2026. But they shouldn’t be rushing to re-contract the coach beyond 2026.
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
NRL 2025
With the Bulldogs under fire, Ciraldo asked Gould to address the team. This is what he said
Phil Gould says the Bulldogs’ enemies are trying to divide and conquer after Lachlan Galvin’s arrival at the club. Gould has seen this movie before.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
ABC
I loved confronting the left-wing mob on the Q+A panel. I’ll miss it dearly
It wasn’t Q+A’s makers who killed the show; it was the online group think and outrage that attempted to silence any voices of dissent.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Opinion
Australian TV
Is this the end of free-to-air TV? A veteran weighs in
Peter Meakin has been producing news and current affairs programs on commercial TV for 60 years. He knows what works.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Hip pocket
Clueless about how your super is invested? You’re not alone
Balanced, growth, high-growth, conservative, cash: do you know what type of account your super is in, and where it’s being allocated?
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Sunday Life
Teaching your teenager to drive is terrifying (for more reasons than the obvious ones)
As I hold on – white-knuckle to the door handle and my emotions – I remember that this is just another milestone.
- by Jo Stanley
Analysis
Australian cricket
Cummins hits team reset button after Australia fail at Lord’s
Pat Cummins called for the “reset” button after Australia failed to defend their crown, and that spells trouble at the selection table
- by Daniel Brettig
Chokers no more: For South Africa, the past stayed in the past
Fans rejoiced, embraced and even shed tears. Some of them, greying from years of stress and tension, were wearing original 1992 World Cup shirts. They’ve endured a lot.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
Satire
How to talk to your child about global chaos (while they’re watching Bluey)
You must acknowledge their emotions and validate their feelings, but most importantly, never, ever speak when Bingo speaks.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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