Note From The Editor
Outnumbered, surrounded. The reporters you’d want in a showdown
Political reporters lead a strange existence. But consider for a moment, where we would be without them.
- Patrick Elligett
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Attempts to silence reporters are becoming increasingly troubling
Threats and bullying of our journalists exist on a broad spectrum ranging from public derision to intimidation and acts of physical violence.
- Patrick Elligett
This is the population boom we’re not talking about – but should be
The population of Melbourne’s west is expected to almost double to 1.8 million people by 2050. That’s more than two-thirds the size of Brisbane.
- Patrick Elligett
Kevin Rudd is not everyone’s cup of tea. But is he effective? You bet
The successful meeting between Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese was bad news for those people in politics or in the media hoping for a spectacular Oval Office blow-up.
- Bevan Shields
In the debate about more federal MPs, let’s ask how we get better ones too
Amid the discussion about whether we need more MPs, we should also explore how to get better ones.
- Bevan Shields
Why reason matters in journalism
As the wider media landscape polarises to extremes, a new advertising campaign celebrates The Age as a voice of reason.
- Patrick Elligett
A reporter went to the supermarket. She returned with a can of worms
Other states have problems with crime and antisocial behaviour, but the extent to which they have been allowed to flourish is particularly acute in Victoria.
- Patrick Elligett
The long and controversial story of Alan Jones is about to enter a defining year
Alan Jones denies the allegations and is entitled to his day in court. But this extraordinary story is another reminder of the critical role of investigative journalism.
- Bevan Shields
Talking about immigration is uncomfortable but essential
All racists don’t like immigration, but it is not true that all people who are concerned about immigration are racists.
- Bevan Shields
The slow burn and hard slog of a cracker investigation
Whether it’s exposing real estate underquoting or the negligence of a celebrated surgeon, impactful journalism takes time and resources, as well as skill and dedication.
- Mathew Dunckley
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