Note From The Editor
Better call Bartho: Your must-read man in a financial meltdown
With the screens glowing red and Donald Trump making mayhem, our much-respected columnist says it’s the scariest time of his career.
- Mathew Dunckley
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Flying pigs, lolly snakes and a 19-gun salute: A week in the life of our economics correspondent
Our man in Canberra pulls back the curtain on covering a big week in federal politics.
- Shane Wright and Patrick Elligett
I’m sorry to say that while the federal election will be close and exciting, it won’t be particularly inspiring
The election race may be tight, and it will certainly be interesting. But it’s not going to be inspiring.
- Bevan Shields
On the ground in Alfred’s wake
As south-east Queensland cleaned up after the destruction of ex-Cyclone Alfred, The Age was there to cover the unfolding story which has ramifications far beyond the immediate region.
- Adam Carey and Patrick Elligett
We are banned from telling you something crucial about Star’s so-called saviour
Star’s thousands of employees do not deserve to be punished for the failings of management, board members and regulators, but will inevitably bear the brunt of any collapse.
- Bevan Shields
The high-wire act of planning The Age’s election coverage
Preparing for an election takes a mammoth effort across the newsroom - especially when we don’t have a date.
- Orietta Guerrera and Michelle Griffin
Of all the ‘unimportant’ topics we cover, this one is the most important
Meet our team of sport editors and footy journalists as we welcome three new columnists ahead of the 2025 AFL season.
- Patrick Elligett
A moment at 5.48pm on Tuesday stopped me in my tracks
The easy road would be to tell you about new race hate laws and leave it at that. But my honest take is that I am conflicted about events in NSW parliament this week.
- Bevan Shields
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- Opinion
After a lazy summer, school is back. So is the juggle – and an important piece of cardboard
A family calendar is once again at the centre of our household.
- Mathew Dunckley
Greg Baum retires at the top of his game – but there is some good news
The Age’s legendary sports commentator and editor is unrivalled in his ability to capture the nation’s mood during our most iconic sporting moments. Lucky for us, he’s not going far.
- Patrick Elligett
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