Note From The Editor
Understanding the world and our place in it
Our foreign correspondents face innumerable challenges in their quest to help us make sense of the world, but in strange times like these, their reporting is something we certainly need.
- by Patrick Elligett
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Court reporters, the Herald’s unsung journalists
Covering courts is bloody hard work.
- by Bevan Shields
A heartfelt thanks to the real heroes behind our journalism
Journalists often receive accolades for their reporting, but there is no award for the tipsters, whistleblowers and interviewees who are essential to the storytelling process – and often anonymous.
- by Patrick Elligett
Some of our best journalism can be consumed with your eyes closed
If you haven’t yet acquainted yourself with The Age’s podcast offerings, it’s time you remedied that.
- by Patrick Elligett
Difficult stories like these are the ones that need to be told, no matter how harrowing
As The Age publishes another major investigation, editor Patrick Elligett reflects on the barriers to reporting on difficult subjects – and the tenacity of journalists.
- by Patrick Elligett
There are plenty of threats to The Age’s best-known promise to readers
The Age aims to be “Independent. Always”. There are several ways we try to keep that commitment.
- by Patrick Elligett
The guiding journalistic principle we are happy to renounce
It’s a snappy but outdated quote. Our subscribers expect more from us than a one-size-fits-all approach to journalism.
- by Patrick Elligett
A heartwarming story in the middle of a tragic month
Earlier this week, The Age published an article that exemplifies the kind of storytelling that can be achieved when a reporter earns the trust of those with a story to tell.
- by Patrick Elligett
Opinion
Ben Roberts-Smith
In the modern-day duel, journalists always lose
Australia’s defamation laws make journalism harder. Even when the media wins.
- by Patrick Elligett
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
Which stories prompt the most positive feedback? The Age has a new winner
One series of articles is attracting so much love, it has continued four times longer than planned.
- by Patrick Elligett
Autumn leaves turning budget red – must be time to look at the ledger
It’s that time of year when state treasurers get their moment in the thinning sunshine.
- by Mathew Dunckley
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