Note From The Editor
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
Latest
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
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
- Opinion
- Opinion
How The Age covered the biggest stories of the month
Some of the year’s most important, troubling and powerful stories have unfolded in recent weeks. The Age editor looks back at how they were covered.
- Patrick Elligett
It’s expensive, complex and dangerous. But it’s one of the most important things we do
On the other side of the world when most of us were sleeping, our foreign correspondents hustled to make sure you woke to the most up-to-date and insightful accounts of what was going on in the world and what it meant.
- Patrick Elligett
A very good Friday spent in Parramatta
Our fabulous little office above the $3.5 billion Parramatta Square project has a view that encapsulates why the Herald has established a dedicated reporting team here.
- Bevan Shields
Taking a moment to thank the brilliant David Crowe as voters head to the polls
After five weeks of political twists and turns, ups and downs and claims and counter-claims, the election campaign is drawing to a close.
- Bevan Shields
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