World Cup countdown: Five minutes with soccer reporter Vince Rugari
Vince Rugari is currently in Qatar to cover the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Monday. In this subscriber exclusive, he reflects on his love of the world game, weighs up the Socceroos’ chances of proceeding beyond their group matches, and makes some predictions about who will win the competition.
- by Orietta Guerrera
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Five minutes with Canberra bureau photographer Alex Ellinghausen
Discover the craft-secrets our seasoned political photographer uses to capture Australia’s most iconic political moments, and hear how criss-crossing the country with Anthony Albanese during the 2022 election campaign stacks up the Alex’s past three elections.
- by Orietta Guerrera
Behind the scenes with Enough hosts Sophie Aubrey, Jewel Topsfield
Sophie Aubrey and Jewel Topsfield are hosts of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald’s latest podcast, Enough. Here they talk about how the podcast came about, introduce some of the young people who opened up about their experiences of mental illness and discuss what readers/listeners can expect from the rest of the series.
- by Orietta Guerrera
‘Seems like a lifetime away’: readers respond to vaccination targets to open up Australia
National cabinet’s plan to give Australians a clear path out of life under COVID restrictions raised many questions among readers. While for some the end of restrictions couldn’t come soon enough.
- by Orietta Guerrera
‘Anger, desperation and frustration’: Readers try to make sense of anti-lockdown protests
Having watched violent anti-lockdown protests unfold on their city streets, readers shared their frustrations at those who flouted the restrictions, but also those in power.
- by Orietta Guerrera
‘At what cost?’: Readers debate wisdom of holding an Olympics in a pandemic
With the Tokyo Olympics upon us after many setbacks in a global pandemic, readers debated Australia’s medal prospects but also revealed different levels of enthusiasm for the Games proceeding.
- by Orietta Guerrera
‘Dignity, humility and grace’: Ash Barty delights readers with Wimbledon win
Readers applauded Ash Barty not only for her victory but for her sportsmanship, saying she’d made all Australians proud. Others also celebrated Dylan Alcott’s win in the quad wheelchair singles final.
- by Orietta Guerrera
‘All completely disturbing’: Readers respond to Julia Banks’ Canberra boys’ club claims
In an edited extract of her new book former Liberal MP Julia Banks told of being inappropriately touched by a male minister at an event in the prime minister’s wing. While some readers were speechless, others said they weren’t surprised. Banks was applauded for being candid about her experiences in Canberra.
- by Orietta Guerrera
‘Australian politics is once again colourful’: Readers respond to Barnaby’s return
Barnaby Joyce’s return as Nationals leader and deputy Prime Minister had readers debating if he was a changed man after three years on the backbench.
- by Orietta Guerrera
‘Amusing until it’s not’: Readers on how to handle conspiracy-loving friends
With renewed focus on PM Scott Morrison’s friendship with QAnon follower Tim Stewart this week, readers shared how they managed such relationships in fraught times.
- by Orietta Guerrera
‘Many reasons to feel ashamed about being Australian’: Readers reflect on Adam Goodes’ treatment
When news surfaced the dual Brownlow medallist declined the AFL’s invitation to be admitted into the hall of fame, emotions bubbled to the surface.
- by Orietta Guerrera
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