Halt the academic free fall
Australia’s lack of academic competitiveness, which is condemning our children to a second-class future, is a disgrace.
Editorials
Islamists tighten hold on Kabul
Hours long attack on Kabul airport highlights the speed with which the security situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating.
Tenacity exposes war criminal
Conviction of ‘Captain Dragan’ in Croatia delivers justice.
Welcome to US for refugees
Coalition’s determination on borders has been a triumph.
Saudis still oppress women
Limiting driving rights highlights kingdom’s discrimination.
Smaller deficit aids budget repair
News of a fiscal outcome with better bottom line than was forecast could provide marker on the road to a sustainable budget.
Abe gambles for new mandate
Shinzo Abe’s decision to call an election is a high-stakes gamble as it confronts Pyongyang’s nuclear aggression.
Honouring Namatjira’s legacy
For many Australians, Albert Namatjira’s works were their introduction not only to indigenous paintings but to art in general.
A chastened Merkel soldiers on
German voters delivered hard lessons for Angela Merkel as she sets about governing for a historic fourth term as Chancellor.
Nation burns natural gas advantage
We are squandering our energy advantage; if our politicians don’t improve their policies they surely will pay.
Rage against the machine fees
Given the banks were all cross-linked to each other’s machines, the ATM charge always looked like a cash grab for nothing.
Coalition should look to NZ
In his role as kingmaker following New Zealand’s election, Winston Peters has a clear responsibility to heed voters’ wishes.
Lessons from SSM campaigns
Malcolm Turnbull’s promises of religious freedoms would be more reassuring if the government spelled out its intentions.
Why school assessment matters
Encouraging students to debate is good — provided their arguments are based on facts, not teachers’ ideologies.
North Korea raises the stakes
Full-blown financial sanctions should be applied rigorously.
To disagree with respect
The gay marriage debate has been unnecessarily rancorous.
Families key to rescuing town
Roebourne’s 90 per cent child abuse rate is unconscionable.
Merkel set to soldier on
Germany’s election will test the support of the radical right.
Data key to confronting flu
Authorities must examine Australia’s vaccination rates.
Competing in a changing world
Productivity gains are essential to lifting growth and jobs.
Unorthodox, robust and correct
Mr Trump spoke the language Kim Jong-un understands.
Abbott’s warning premature
But the PM must turn energy ideas into firm policy soon.
High cost of traditional view
Gay marriage sacking exposes lack of detail on protections.
Debt at $500bn and rising
Economic outlook improves but tough fiscal task remains.
Why change a winning team?
New Zealand has clocked up impressive economic reforms.
Rigid IR system needs reboot
Broad enterprise agreements won’t suit every single worker.
SSM poll occurring without details
Many Australians already have cast votes — for want of a better word — by filling out and returning postal survey forms.
Hamas raises Palestinian unity
There can be no two-state solution between three states.
Star chambers must not decide entry
Government should resolve visa and citizenship issues.
North Korea a global menace
China must help prevent an Asia-Pacific nuclear arms race.
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