Opinion
Opinion
Spending
$550 for a haircut might seem a lot, but bad hair can really cost you
Attractive, well-groomed people usually get more promotions and make more money. But hundreds of dollars for a cut and colour, in this economy?
- by Rachel Clun
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Analysis
Australian Open
No umpires, DJs with loud crowds, and every game’s a tiebreaker: The verdict on Red Bull’s Bassline
A new kind of exhibition aims to allow players and fans to “experience tennis like never before”. So, how did it really go?
- by Gemma Grant
Opinion
AI
A billion humanoid robots: Nvidia’s plan for world domination of tech
Nvidia’s growth has been extraordinary. But replicating the meteoric rise in earnings and value for a company its size becomes arithmetically near impossible.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Social media
In one fell swoop, Meta enters its ‘post-truth’ era
With Wednesday’s decision, Mark Zuckerberg has cemented Silicon Valley’s radical facelift as it cosies up to President-elect Donald Trump.
- by David Swan
Opinion
Social media
Hear, hear, Albo: Get these cabana sand-bagsers off our beaches
We might merely fantasise about giving them a sunscreen enema, but the prime minister was right to call out their bad manners.
- by Michelle Cazzulino
Opinion
Political leadership
Trudeau’s global fans might be surprised by his demise. No one in Canada is
Canada’s Conservative Party has carved out large leads in the polls among younger voters, those with migrant backgrounds and blue-collar workers.
- by Scott Ryan
Opinion
Test cricket
Poor Test nations are dying – but I have a solution
Test cricket can be saved if the game’s leaders have the courage to introduce a promotion and relegation system and don’t kowtow to Australia, England and India.
- by Michael Holding
Analysis
World politics
‘Stop the steal’ spreads to South Korea during presidential stand-off
South Korea’s democracy is facing its greatest test in decades as impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol defies an arrest attempt.
- by Lisa Visentin
Opinion
Global economy
Think the whole world’s going to hell in a handbasket? You’re wrong, and here’s why
More tragedy and turmoil is inevitable in 2025 but even so, for millions and millions of people around the globe, things are getting measurably better.
- by Matt Wade
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The Israeli ambassador calls him ‘wonderful’. But Palestine’s top envoy is heading home
The de facto Palestinian ambassador’s tenure is ending after almost two decades, with one big dream yet to become reality.
- by Matthew Knott
Analysis
World politics
How Trump’s taunts and threats added to the woes confronting Justin Trudeau
After more than a decade as prime minister, Justin Trudeau has succumbed to unpopularity at home - but what role did Donald Trump play in his departure?
- by Patrick James
Analysis
Sharks
Why shark nets might not return to Sydney’s beaches next summer
The science has been clear for some time that the mesh nets do little to protect humans, yet do much harm to non-target animals. The politics is finally catching up.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Media & marketing
Pregnant with possibilities: Why Nine is primed for change this year
The biggest corporate guessing game in town is what will be born from changes at Nine as it attempts to recover from a tough 2024.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Test cricket
Australia-India epic delivered the best of Test cricket, but I have some advice for Virat Kohli
Sam Konstas threw the Indians off with his unorthodox approach in his first innings, but then found out Test cricket runs are harder to get than headlines.
- by Sunil Gavaskar
Analysis
Australian cricket
What Cummins’ India triumph means for the Ashes summer
Australia’s enthralling 3-1 defeat of India has already set tongues wagging about next summer’s blockbuster Ashes series.
- by Daniel Brettig
Opinion
My Least Favourite Thing
There is literally a word for the chaos of my desk. If I could just find the Roget’s
My collection of books, newspapers and other stuff has been growing very satisfactorily, despite the hopes of executives who introduced hot-desking.
- by Tony Wright
Analysis
World politics
Justin Trudeau was once the ‘golden boy’ of Canadian politics. But he lost his shine
While Trudeau was initially applauded for returning Canada to its progressive past, he has become widely unpopular recently, under pressure from forces he can’t control.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Test cricket
A two-tier system will save Test cricket. Here’s why
Give cricket fans what they want – more matches between the very best.
- by Michael Vaughan
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear plan will never happen, but it’s still a gem of a policy
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s policy will almost certainly never get off the ground, but it has solved a deep and long-standing problem in the Coalition.
- by Christopher Pyne
Opinion
Australian cricket
Sam Konstas played a role for Australia. So why is he copping heat for it?
Some of the reactions to Sam Konstas’ first two Tests have revealed once again how a worryingly large chunk of Australian sport doesn’t know how to act when they see something that challenges their sensibilities.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
My Least Favourite Thing
My parents feared earrings would corrupt me – I didn’t listen
Each orphan earring I own is a relic in my personal museum - the aftermath of an attempt at a micro-reinvention or a relationship breakup.
- by Lily Chan
Opinion
My Least Favourite Thing
I have a pair of magic pants. They once transformed me, now they haunt me
Each time I buttoned them up I felt transformed from a twenty-something aspiring writer to a fully-fledged adult who knew things.
- by Nova Weetman
Opinion
My Least Favourite Thing
My impossible choice: A kitchen Ferrari versus a retro model leaking motor oil
“Is it from a packet?” was my grandmother’s grandest insult upon tasting a cake baked by her progeny.
- by Melissa Singer
Opinion
My Least Favourite Thing
A beanie, a bottle and a chair. The three orange things in my house I can’t touch
There are three immovable orange objects in my house. One is very soft, one is very comfortable, and the third is a cheap piece of plastic that no one else would give a second thought.
- by Maher Mughrabi
Opinion
My Least Favourite Thing
My hobby’s not the same without my huge, heavy, ugly wingman
It can be a massive hassle, but I’ve never gone without at least one CRT TV in my house. The hardest part is choosing which one to keep.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Private schools
How the bank of nan and pop is making our polarised school system even worse
Cashed-up grandparents are driving private education fees ever higher. It’s just another degree of stratification for our dysfunctional school system.
- by Jordan Baker
Opinion
Grief
Like Nicole Kidman, I was not prepared for the heartache of losing my mum
Kidman’s heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Janelle, at the weekend was a public expression of a grief shared by anyone, including me, who has lost a loving mum.
- by Sue Williams
Opinion
Golden Globes
This year’s Golden Globes mostly got it right. But what about Wicked?
Australia came away empty-handed, Emilia Pérez was the surprise hit, and Wicked, the biggest film of the year, failed to cast a strong spell over the Globes.
- by Michael Idato
Analysis
Test cricket
The 10 moments that won Australia the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Mitchell Starc dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for a golden duck. Sam Konstas at the MCG. Beau Webster at the SCG. These are the moments that defined a breathtaking series.
- by Tom Decent
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘How can I do better?’ Israeli ambassador’s candid confession
The ambassador knows he must do more to tell Israel’s side of the Middle East story and stop a once-close bilateral relationship from spinning out of control.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Clive Palmer
Why Clive Palmer bets you can’t tell black from white. Or yellow from teal
Trying to trademark the word “teal” is just the latest effort by the home-grown billionaire to troll Australia.
- by Jenna Price
Analysis
Development
Four urban renewal precincts left in limbo by Games, Cross River Rail
Uncertainty over the timing of new train stations and the location of Games venues has left a cloud over plans for housing, hotels, hospitality venues and more.
- by Sean Parnell
Opinion
Cost of living
Don’t say the S-word out loud, but Australia secretly loves socialism
Our nation has long considered itself the land of the fair go. But as housing affordability and healthcare standards slip, are we kidding ourselves?
- by Gary Newman
Analysis
Australian cricket
Why Kohli’s cheap shot made Australia’s era-defining win even sweeter
Cheap shots, it must be said, are now all the rest of the world have left to fire at Pat Cummins’ team, after a seven-year journey that has seen them rise to the undisputed summit of Test cricket by playing the game the right way
- by Daniel Brettig
Analysis
Test cricket
‘You can’t be that soft’: Konstas can shake off Gambhir sledge. He will get smarter too
India’s combative coach delivered two pieces of advice to the Australian tyro after endless hype and headlines around Sam Konstas’ Test foray. He only need take heed of one.
- by Dan Walsh
Opinion
Gen Z
I went to a nightclub and what I found about a generation of young men surprised me
It had been 25 years since I’d been clubbing – what was I thinking? And worse, I was going to see a performance by someone who found fame posting videos of themselves playing games.
- by Lisa Drought
Opinion
Test cricket
Where will the next Konstas or Webster come from? Hint – it’s not the Big Bash
There are plenty of Beau Websters growing in the Sheffield Shield despite widespread accusations of the competition’s mediocrity.
- by Geoff Lawson
Opinion
Australian Open
A massive Australian Open awaits, and I’m tipping a couple of first-time winners
Leading into another blockbuster Australian Open, two-time reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka is in blistering form. But I’m not tipping her to win.
- by Ash Barty
Former exiles return as succession drama swirls around world’s richest throne
Meet the brothers Vivacharawongse - sons of a 72-year-old international monarch known for his massive personal wealth but no clear heir.
- by Michael Ruffles
Opinion
AI
I’m unleashing a chatbot of myself. She has a few of my quirks but can go rogue
Ever wanted to yell at this columnist? Meet the virtual “me”. We’ve created her as an AI experiment – if you’re up for the argument.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Analysis
Australian cricket
Boland and Rishabh hurtle the SCG Test towards a finish to remember
Scott Boland is almost impossible to keep out with a defensive bat on a seaming pitch. Rishabh Pant didn’t try to.
- by Daniel Brettig
Opinion
Psychology
I was surprised by what brought me joy in 2024. But I have the evidence
I created a “jar of joy” to record blissful experiences. The results were enlightening.
- by Jo Pybus
Opinion
Test cricket
Australian cricket is at a crossroads. This is the path we should take from here
The current framework is stunting the development of our players. Here’s how we should redesign the season to ensure a steady supply of ready-made Test cricketers.
- by Greg Chappell
Analysis
Telecommunications
What are subsea cables, and what happens when one gets cut?
The text message you just sent and the show you streamed last night were almost certainly enabled by a subsea cable. So why are they so vulnerable to attack?
- by David Swan
Opinion
Darts
The Olympics must be compelling, electrifying and showcase unparalleled skill. One sport is all of these
If shooting is an Olympic sport, and if breaking was, darts should at least be considered. Yet there’s more chance of Raygun becoming a two-time Olympian.
- by Darren Kane
Opinion
Political leadership
Sink or swim: Why victory is a huge leap for leaden Albanese and Dutton
If Labor loses just three seats, it will lose majority government, but the Coalition must win 21 seats for an outright win. Prepare for a cliffhanger 2025 election.
- by Nick Bryant
Opinion
Summer reads
From boogie boards to giant cabanas, the Aussie summer keeps evolving
What’s your Aussie summer staple?
- by Richard Glover
Opinion
Motherhood
Instagram almost shamed me into refusing pain relief in childbirth
Social media algorithms told me that I had to give birth at home, without drugs. But my baby didn’t care about the influencers’ rules around childbirth.
- by Bethany Williams
Opinion
Australian cricket
Bad clothes, bad blood and a bad person: What a day to be at the SCG
The first day of the fifth and final Tests of the Border-Gavaskar series contained something for everyone - whether they wanted it or not.
- by Malcolm Knox
Opinion
Climate crisis
It’s worse than any war or pandemic, so why are our leaders ignoring it?
Tell me I’m not dreaming: 2025 could be the year of bipartisan action on catastrophic climate change.
- by Malcolm Knox
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