Opinion
Opinion
Literature
Young men have stopped reading books – and these are the reasons why
New data shows just 10 per cent of young men read books these days. And an industry that likes to play it safe isn’t helping matters.
- by Brandon Jack
Latest
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
My suburb is the unglamorous sibling of a seaside gem. But we’re still better
I can’t imagine growing up in a fabulous house by the postcard-pretty beach. Instead, there was something freeing in our quiet spaciousness.
- by Gareth Morgan
Opinion
Workplace
Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ lifts the lid on an astronomically common issue
Romance in the office happens all the time, but it’s what you do about it that matters.
- by Tim Duggan
Analysis
Trump's White House
Trump has survived many scandals, but the Epstein story poses a new test
The MAGA base has rallied as it sees him under attack. The White House is trying to change the subject.
- by Natalie Allison
Analysis
NRL 2025
The good, the bad and other Galvin play Canterbury should treasure
Lachlan Galvin’s match-winner in his first outing as an NRL No.7 stole the show. But the signs were just as promising an hour earlier.
- by Dan Walsh
Opinion
Wildlife
Noosa reptile sighting might be a croc, but I’ve been up close with the real thing
Residents of Noosa are in a lather over reports of a visiting reptile. They need to get a grip.
- by Margot Saville
Opinion
Epstein fallout
Murdoch has picked a side – but not the one we expected
The media magnate’s gamble appears way more considered and one that shows he can read the room better than Elon Musk.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
AFL 2025
How the Dockers dodged Collingwood’s tackling tactic to bring home four points
In the dying minutes of Sunday’s nail-biter, Collingwood implemented a new strategy to swing the game their way. But the Dockers changed tack too.
- by Paddy Sweeney
Opinion
Inside China
The home-grown threat to China that has rattled Xi Jinping
Donald Trump’s trade war is not the only thing on Xi Jinping’s mind.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Could AI change rugby league? The revolution has already begun
Canterbury’s climb up the ladder has come at a time when the NRL club has become one of the first to embrace artificial intelligence. Is it a coincidence?
- by Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
World Boxing
When it comes to selling the Tszyu dream, it’s ‘No más’
After finishing a world title fight on his stool, asking punters to part with $70 to watch Tim Tszyu embark on another comeback is an almost impossible sell.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
AFL 2025
The ladder lies. These are the true indicators of finals form
Nine teams are still in the hunt, but how they’re building – or scrambling – towards September tells a different story. These are the trump cards, red flags and fixture implications of a crucial final six weeks.
- by Libby Birch
Opinion
World markets
Warren Buffett has set alarm bells ringing on Wall Street
The legendary investor is not convinced the good times are going to last.
- by Melissa Lawford
Opinion
NRL 2025
Rebel rugby raid on stars as real as a PNG corruption scandal
Rebel rugby competition R360 needs to sign 200 players by September, and NRL stars are in its sights at the same time rugby league needs even more players as it expands from 17 to 19 teams
- by Neil Breen
Opinion
Property market
House prices and divorces are linked, but not in the way you think
The divorce rate is the lowest since the introduction of the Family Law Act, and house prices have risen steeply in five years. What’s the connection?
- by Stephen Whelan and Luke Hartigan
Opinion
Political leadership
PM must begin to address his legacy – what will he leave us?
If Albanese wants to leave something permanent behind, he will soon have to tell us what will stay and what must change.
- by Sean Kelly
Opinion
Federal budget
How Chalmers can square the budget circle despite stagnant productivity
Repairing the budget and improving productivity aren’t easy, but there are measures the treasurer can look at that offer less political risk.
- by Ross Gittins
Analysis
Resolve Political Monitor
The Liberal Party faces electoral mountain, but there is one bright spot for Sussan Ley
The return of the new parliament will highlight the disaster that was the May 3 election for the Coalition. But it will also focus voters’ minds on Labor.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Donald Trump
Trump protesters have a dream for a better America
Democrats are staging anti-Trump protests across the US. But the MAGA reaction to the Epstein case may end up inflicting more damage.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
US politics
Trump promised to bring down the deep state. To MAGA loyalists, he’s joined it
The president has trafficked in conspiracy theories for years. Now that dark whirlpool has sucked him down, and he can no longer control the Epstein madness.
- by Maureen Dowd
The view from England
British & Irish Lions
Un-Australian, tepid and toothless. Wallabies slammed over first Test performance
It wasn’t just a gulf in class between the Lions and the Wallabies - it was a chasm. And a whitewash is on the cards.
- by Oliver Brown
Opinion
NRL 2025
The special Ponga father-son bond at the heart of an unusual league family
Kalyn Ponga and his family are very wary of outsiders, but today we can provide an insight into how they operate in a way that few others do.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
Religion
The courage of those suffering can be devastating
This meal is the simplest part of my week because the needs are so present and so clear. There is simply this: a room filled with people who are hungry and who, for a moment, are home.
- by Alexandra Sangster
Opinion
Money psychology
Why do we keep expecting rate cuts, even when the RBA tells us not to?
Holding out hope for something that we’ve been told is unlikely to happen is, psychologically speaking, only human. But it’s unfair to get grumpy with the RBA about it.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m retiring soon. Should I keep my defined benefit scheme?
As a general rule of thumb, anyone with a defined benefit super fund would normally hang onto it for dear life. But sometimes the returns can be underwhelming.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Childcare
Women are planning a revolution. It will benefit everyone
Families are stretched to breaking point, but there are solutions.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Opinion
Mushroom trial
As a barrister, there was one question I desperately wanted to ask Erin Patterson
Erin Patterson had 400 books in her home, and not one was devoted to mushrooms. But I desperately want to ask her about a different book.
- by Rachel Doyle
Opinion
Hip pocket
How to teach your kids about money, without making it boring
Young people are falling behind when it comes to financial literacy. These simple tools will help you to improve your kids’ money smarts.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
British Open
Magic on 13: This golfer has hit 10 career aces. This one was his best
The first hole-in-one of the British Open has landed — a moment of magic that sent the Royal Portrush crowd into raptures and added a spark to a cool, overcast day.
- by Sam McClure
Opinion
British & Irish Lions
The agony, the ecstasy and the comeback that nearly was
All up, how great were our blokes under that Lions’ onslaught? Instead of shutting up shop, the Wallabies kept throwing everything they had — and then some.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Housing crisis
Want to ruin your weekend and make a bunch of enemies? Attend an open home
Cramming into an unfamiliar house with a collection of strangers on a Saturday morning is a great way to become the worst version of yourself.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Dying For Sex has earned this talented Australian an Emmy nod
Shannon Murphy’s high school teacher urged her to pursue drama as a career. It was sound advice.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Cinema
Superman’s real-life kryptonite: The incredible shrinking cinema business
My wife and I went to the movies, only to be bombarded by ad after ad for 20 minutes – ad nauseam. No wonder this industry is in trouble.
- by Bill Wyman
Opinion
London
‘A sardine can in the Sahara’: In London, the heat is on
After reporting on federal politics from Canberra for 20 years, our new Europe correspondent finds a city sweltering through the effects of climate change.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Wallabies
Pantomime villains: Why the Lions aren’t everyone’s cup of tea
From boardroom standoffs to sideline sledges, here are four reasons why the Lions aren’t everyone’s cup of tea.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Opinion
Australian rugby
Why the Lions have a 16-point advantage against the Wallabies
How the Wallabies compare to the British and Irish Lions ahead of the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Here’s why the Wallabies can shock the Lions
Everyone’s writing off the Wallabies apart from me. Here are the reasons to believe.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Language
Do Australians have the best possible version of English?
For a start, there are the many varieties of the word “mate”, ranging from the convivial to the downright threatening.
- by Richard Glover
Opinion
Budgeting
Buying your first home? Here’s how to get the best deal
For first home buyers, negotiating with agents and navigating auctions can be stressful and unnerving.
- by Abdullah Nouh
Opinion
Bank fees
Forget card surcharges, these three invisible fees are costing us more
Hidden fees are a fact of life in our financial system, and some of them are even more egregious than credit card surcharges.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Foreign relations
Xi whiz! Australia’s finally maturing as an international player
When it comes to foreign affairs, the Albanese government is still too inert. But there are positive signs of emerging maturity in how this country deals with fickle friends and friendly foes.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
AFL 2025
Getting a read on Harley: What the Eagles ace can learn from a Hawks legend
Harley Reid looks like a man, and plays with the skill, power and talent that draws comparisons to Patty Dangerfield. The difference is he is still a kid, while Dangerfield has three kids.
- by Michael Gleeson
Opinion
Commercial real estate
There was plenty of scope for things to go wrong for this home reno
The tired old Edwardian was in Melbourne, the architect was Sydney-based, and the client was also an architect. What could possibly go wrong?
- by Stephen Crafti
Editorial
China relations
Albanese’s China challenge: balancing trade and values
Traversing what is arguably Australia’s most complex relationship, the prime minister said the right things at the right times.
- The Age's View
Opinion
World golf
Greg Norman was right, the World Golf Rankings mean nothing
Golf’s major tournaments will have their importance eroded if the Official World Golf Rankings don’t start including LIV golf events.
- by Darren Kane
Opinion
NSW State Parliament
Once Labor’s great white hope, Latham’s now just a black Mark
Just over 20 years ago, he almost became prime minister. How did that happen?
- by Malcolm Knox
Analysis
Australian cricket
Have England turned nasty in pursuit of the Ashes?
From a battery of fast bowlers to premeditated sledging, Lord’s told us that England will do whatever it takes to win the urn.
- by Daniel Brettig
Analysis
Political leadership
The opportunity Labor has not had this century and won’t have again
Unlike almost all of his recent predecessors, Anthony Albanese isn’t looking over his shoulder at who’s plotting to oust him. That opens up a world of possibility when parliament meets next week.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Analysis
Social media
Why isn’t there a single social media-savvy MP in Parliament?
Most Australian politicians don’t make social media a priority. That carries long-term risks.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Opinion
Antisemitism
To defend our democracy, PM must disavow and abandon Segal report
Combating antisemitism is a noble mission, but Jillian Segal’s report risks stoking it.
- by Richard Flanagan
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