Editorial
Editorial
Russia-Ukraine war
Australian captured by Russia risks becoming bargaining chip
An Australian taken prisoner in Ukraine has been classified as a mercenary by Russia and faces prison.
- The Herald's View
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Crime
An extraordinary woman stood up to dozens of ordinary men – and exploded a myth
A horrific mass rape trial in France has shone a light on the dark web and may help change attitudes around the world.
- The Herald's View
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Healthcare
Australia cannot afford to ignore these 1100 – or 13.4 million – women
Tackling medical misogyny is about ensuring the wellbeing of a population Australia cannot afford to lose.
- The Herald's View
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Australian economy
Dismal data a symptom of Labor’s poor economic vision
The recent dismal news on the economy and the enormous blowout in budget deficits represents a Rubicon of sorts.
- The Herald's View
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Nuclear energy
Australians don’t want a nuclear wasteland in their backyards
The main stumbling block facing a Coalition plan for nuclear power stations around the nation will be where to store the waste.
- The Herald's View
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Art
Don’t blame the MCA for new admission fee. Call out politicians who don’t value the arts
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia’s decision to charge admission is emblematic of a crisis in Sydney’s cultural institutions.
- The Herald's View
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Public transport
Sydney’s rail union risks public safety with New Year’s Eve strike threat
Safety issues raised by a union threatening strike action over the new year are too big to ignore.
- The Herald's View
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Bali Nine
Calling time on the remaining Bali Nine members
The remaining five members of the Bali Nine have returned to Australia, but nobody is the wiser about the deal struck to secure their release.
- The Herald's View
Council staff must not stifle the role of public debate and scrutiny
The role of a free press is a well-established cornerstone of Western democracies, and the right of public figures to question authorities openly is a principle that should not need to be explicitly defended.
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Social media
The sunburnt country turned things around. But it can’t stop now
Although Australia’s public health response to skin cancer risk should be celebrated, there are real and founded concerns that the gains made could be lost.
- The Herald's View
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Nuclear energy
Dutton unveils his nuclear power policy but questions remain
The Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has allowed politics to overshadow the Coalition’s new policy to tackle Australia’s energy needs.
- The Herald's View
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