Opinion
Opinion
Asylum seekers
Dumping asylum seekers in old killing fields: an Australian original
As Britain continues its plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, remember that Australia spent millions attempting to send its unwanted refugees to Cambodia.
- by Tony Wright
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Sexism
I love you Bailey Smith but not the double standards
Why do men behaving badly get second chances while women in similar circumstances get piled on?
- by Kate Halfpenny
Opinion
Socceroos
What reaction to Redmayne’s antics says about good old Aussie bottle
It’s always fun to observe the double, triple and quadruple standards of Australians when it comes to sportsmanship. The rest of the world wasn’t impressed.
- by Malcolm Knox
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Australian rugby
The pros and cons of Rugby Australia walking away from New Zealand
Threats of a trans-Tasman schism are nothing new but there are points on both sides as Australia again considers going its own way.
- by Paul Cully
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Turn with caution: Potholes ahead as PM tries to round climate corner
The government claims the climate wars are over. But that’s misplaced optimism, especially with the nation gripped by a climate crisis that will be exploited by the opposition.
- by Michelle Grattan
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World markets
Wall Street’s implosion is terrible news for Biden - and it’s going to get worse
After months of dithering, Fed chair Jerome Powell appears ever more serious about reining in inflation. Joe Biden’s re-election hopes could be caught in the crossfire.
- by Jeremy Warner
Opinion
AFL 2022
What Max King needs to do to terrify defenders
If I was Max, I’d be getting straight on the phone with the man who gave him his No.12, Nick Riewoldt.
- by Wayne Carey
Opinion
State of Origin
Why Jake Trbojevic is poised for Origin II recall for NSW
When Brad Fittler took over in 2018, he picked players based on character as much as ability. Subsequently, the Manly enforcer was the first picked. And he’s what the Blues need now.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
CBD
Energy crunch an unexpected boon for Mike Cannon-Brookes
How the crusading anti-fossil fuel billionaire tech bro could win out from Australia’s energy crunch. Plus, a new face at League HQ.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Opinion
Energy
Albanese did not create the energy crisis, but he will have to fix it
The Labor government is electrified at the prospect of two terms in power. But if they can’t keep the lights on, an early outage could be sparked.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
State Parliament
‘Interstate bromance’: How Dom and Dan became Australia’s power pairing
The alliance between “good bloke” Dominic Perrottet and “great guy” Daniel Andrews has the makings of a significant political partnership.
- by Jordan Baker
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Power and inflation crises work for the new government but for how long?
The Albanese government will have its work cut out resolving some major problems inherited from the Coalition.
- by Waleed Aly
Analysis
Video games
Game subscriptions heat up as PlayStation joins the race
Sony is joining Microsoft in the subscription video game race, as everyone from Samsung to Netflix looks to capitalise on games’ increasing popularity.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Work therapy
Am I thin-skinned, or is my colleague’s nagging getting nasty?
A good manager knows how hard constructive criticism is to give, but they need to give it. Your co-worker needs to be told they’re doing a poor job passing judgment on your work.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Letters
Letters
Energy companies are holding all Australians to ransom
This is what happens when essential services like gas and electricity are handed over by governments to private businesses that are only interested in maximising profits.
Analysis
NRL 2022
Why are the Knights rusting away in Steel City?
Adam O’Brien is confident the Knights can eventually resolve issues that have been ingrained for “close to two decades”.
- by Caden Helmers
Editorial
Energy
Energy crisis worsened by the Coalition’s decade of empty spin
Once there is an energy plan rather than just silly slogans, the pieces of this puzzle will fall into place.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
AFL off-field behaviour
Smith’s drug revelations were less of a surprise than what came next
Bailey Smith’s drug-taking isn’t model behaviour, but his actions that followed sent a positive message to his many young followers.
- by Marnie Vinall
Opinion
Early learning
I’m ecstatic about early education plans, but can the politicians deliver?
The early education sector in NSW and Victoria looks set for a magnificent boost. But to make these exciting plans a reality, the politicians need to confront some uncomfortable truths.
- by Lisa Bryant
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Energy security
Our energy crisis has been a decade in the making. Don’t expect a quick solution
The chaos and dysfunction in the national electricity market this week flows from the collision of a number of unexpected events with long-term vulnerabilities.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Human rights
Guilty verdict against World Vision hero is a travesty of justice
The verdict overnight announces the demise of the rule of law in Israeli courts.
- by Tim Costello and Conny Lenneberg
Analysis
Interest rates
World’s central banks got it wrong, and economies pay the price
Even after central banks recognised they got their inflation calls wrong last year, they’ve continued to flub their policy guidance, roiling markets and threatening greater damage to their credibility.
- by Enda Curran
Opinion
Regulation
The hands-off tech era is over
It’s clear more than ever that governments will no longer leave technology alone. Will that slow down innovation?
- by Shira Ovide
Analysis
NRL 2022
NRL round 15 previews: Experts analyse the head-to-head match-ups
A chance for a surprise packet to test themselves against a competition benchmark and a match that will go a long way to deciding the wooden spoon. Here’s how we see Round 15.
Opinion
Social media
I’m hooked on YouTube reaction videos. Why are they so addictive?
It’s never long before I’m dabbing my eyes, feeling slightly dirty to be spying on someone’s sorrow, but also feeling connected to people I’ve never known.
- by Anson Cameron
Analysis
AFL 2022
Easy Rider and Raging Bull: The different worlds of Daicos and Horne-Francis
When Nick Daicos and Jason Horne-Francis were drafted last November, it seemed apparent that Daicos would be lumbered with the heavier burden.
- by Jake Niall
Immortal Kombat
NRL 2022
Andrew Johns: What Nathan Cleary must do in Origin II
The Penrith halfback has been unfairly criticised following NSW’s loss in Origin I.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
Australia votes
Australia’s two-party system besieged, if not broken, by election
The fall in major party support seems an inexorable feature of the 21st century Australian political landscape.
- by Paul Strangio
Opinion
NSW budget
Ambition confronts its limitations as Perrottet and Kean strive to put their stamp on NSW
Next Tuesday’s budget will be framed by the big goals of the Premier and the Treasurer - and by some hard realities that constrain them.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Asylum seekers
Australia’s descent into cruelty inspires other nations
Even with a new government, Australia is still implementing ‘appalling’ asylum seeker policies. And now other nations are borrowing from our playbook.
- by Osman Faruqi
Opinion
Climate policy
There’s no achievable national climate target without WA action – ending Collie coal is just the start
Will closing Collie’s coal-fired power stations be enough for WA to meet its emission reduction obligations? Not even close.
- by Brad Pettitt
Letters
Letters
Minister, we have enough gasfields so stop the excuses
Our energy crisis is not because we don’t have gas, it’s because the energy giants are allowed to sell too much of it offshore.
In the Herald: June 16, 1888
Supper for the fallen, rabbit extermination, and railway to the city.
- by Lyn Maccallum
Analysis
Energy
Energy crisis: A crash we all saw coming but did nothing to stop
The market suspension is about more than cold weather and power station maintenance. It is about a disgraceful failure in Australian politics.
- by David Crowe
Editorial
Industrial relations
Minimum wage rise protects low earners from inflation spike
The Herald backs the Fair Work Commission’s decision to raise the minimum wage. As inflation bites, this is an important financial boost for low-income workers.
- The Herald's View
Analysis
AFL 2022
AFL mid-season report: Hawks take flight, Kangaroos flop, and the Lions roar
It’s the halfway mark of the 2022 AFL season, and time for a report card on just how your club is faring.
- by Jon Pierik, Andrew Wu, Lachlan Abbott, Peter Ryan and Damien Ractliffe
Opinion
Socceroos
Redmayne’s stupendous save joins Australia’s list of Capital Moments
The Socceroo goalkeeper has joined the pantheon of athletes who have provided us with “where were you?” moments.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Consumer confidence
Confidence crash: Terrified consumers shut their wallets and fear for the future
We are now at the point where measuring confidence feels like a misnomer - we should replace it with a fear metric.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Minimum wage
Yes, minimum wage rises can hurt jobs, but not this one
The only path to sustainable real wages growth is a sustained improvement in the productivity of our workforce.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Disability
Pop star Lizzo owned her mistake - and won my respect
The inclusion of a hurtful insult in the lyrics of her latest single upset many of Lizzo’s disabled fans, including me, but what she did next was impressive.
- by Laura Pettenuzzo
Opinion
EU
The threat of Europe breaking apart is rising as old ghosts emerge
Remember Grexit and Quitaly? The prospect of Italy and Greece exiting the EU has returned as the European Central Bank ramps up the fight against inflation.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Socceroos
The Socceroos win took me back to my penalty kick in 2005
It was far more nerve-racking watching a penalty shootout as a fan than participating in one as a player.
- by John Aloisi
Analysis
Flexible working
The way we work has changed, and so have our expectations
COVID-19 has changed the way we work; mostly for the better. However, flexibility and working from home is a double-edged sword, particularly for those just starting out in the workforce.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Australian rugby
Thorn and his side face tough task to get back to top of Super Rugby heap
Almost as soon as he revealed his ambitions to take charge of the Wallabies via this column, things began to go wrong for Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn.
- by Wayne Smith
Opinion
World markets
The crypto crash is a wake-up call for the deluded
Cryptocurrency was meant to replace our giant financial institutions. But if a couple of companies have the power to crash the entire market, it doesn’t look so safe after all.
- by James Titcomb
Analysis
Stock picking
Biden-approved: Should you invest in baby formula maker Bubs Australia?
Infant formula maker Bubs Australia has seen its share price soar since revealing a landmark US distribution deal, but does that make it a good investment?
- by Jessica Yun
Analysis
Sharemarket
Five ways to help your share portfolio beat market carnage, inflation
While rising prices are bad for many investments, there are some – such as energy and agriculture stocks – that analysts expect to do well over the next two years.
- by John Collett
Opinion
CBD
Swan rattles the can for Labor
Labor’s national president is begging true believers for cash, as the party tries to firm up its coffers post-election.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell