Opinion
Biden must step aside
That the most powerful person on the planet continues to be in place despite the history, signs and symptoms pointing to the presence of brain disease, impaired cognition, capacity and the syndrome of dementia should be of concern.
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Analysis
Greyhound racing
Urine samples, soft-serves and an empty grandstand: A night out at the greyhound track
A horror week of headlines for the greyhound racing industry didn’t deter regular punters from watching the dogs on Thursday. We thought we’d go along.
- by Anthony Segaert
Editorial
Property development
Exposing councils with slow DA approval histories will spur reform
The publication of a name and shame list of NSW councils dragging their heels on processing development applications should spur reform.
- The Herald's View
Analysis
State of Origin
The Blues game plan produced Origin carnage. Here’s how Queensland combat it
NSW nailed 40 perfect minutes of Origin football in Melbourne. Can they reproduce it for an entire 80 minutes in Brisbane?
- by Dan Walsh
Double, double toil and trouble: Can England, Blues and Rory shake off their curses?
The fascination is gruesome, morally dubious but endlessly fascinating. You keep watching, but are you cheering for the competitors or for the curse?
- by Malcolm Knox
Opinion
Housing crisis
Why the cookie-cutter can’t solve Sydney’s housing crisis
Creating templated homes will degrade the suburbs further and leave councils and communities furious.
- by Tone Wheeler
Opinion
Royal family
Breakdancing Charles was cooler than Prince William will ever be
Sure, William dances to Shake It Off and rides an electric scooter around Windsor Castle, but nothing will rival his father’s valiant attempt to breakdance in 1985.
- by Kate Halfpenny
Opinion
Renewables
Renewables v nuclear: the facts point to one clear winner
Australia’s huge natural advantage of best-in-world solar and wind make renewables the clearly superior option. So why the debate?
- by Rod Sims
Opinion
Review
When was the last time a soap ad gave you spiritual pleasure?
Alphonse Mucha made the bold claim that his posters turned the street in “open-air art exhibitions”.
- by John McDonald
Opinion
Work therapy
Did getting fired give me work-related PTSD?
If the ultimate decision to let you go came as a surprise, it’s not surprising that it would still occupy your thoughts years later.
- by Jonathan Rivett
Opinion
Federal budget
Forget smaller government, let’s shoot for better government
Randomised controlled trials aren’t just for medicine and pharmaceuticals – they can also help put our taxes to better use in properly evaluated government programs.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Brace for impact Australia, we’re about to be Trumped again
Given Joe Biden’s plight, it seems increasingly likely that Donald Trump will again become US President in November – and Australian leaders will have to scramble to adjust.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Dating
Dating apps are sheer hell. But I’m not ready to go ‘boy sober’, either
It takes every ounce of mental strength to not believe I am destined to end up with a man who thinks “doing” countries is a personality trait.
- by Carly Sophia
Nuclear versus renewables row is all about winning power
Although it is crucial that Australia demonstrates to the world that it will achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the nuclear versus renewables debate is largely about winning elections.
Editorial
International students
The asylum backdoor system for international students should be closed
The rise in the number of international students who enter Australia under the guise of studying but then apply for asylum suggests redemption for some, a rort for others.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why Sam Walker is the new Alfie Langer, and the next Maroons No.7
His dad played with Alfie Langer and, until now, there hasn’t been a player so similar to the little genius.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
Political leadership
Identity politics has the power to be meaningful. If only we stopped making it an incoherent mess
Since the resignation of Senator Fatima Payman, fretting about identity politics has become a renewed national sport. Now it’s the frame through which all political actions must pass.
- by Waleed Aly
Opinion
Australian economy
How can Australians be so wealthy yet still be poor?
The average Australian’s wealth grew by about 10 per cent last year but the gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots” is growing.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Workplace culture
The crude piece of career advice I think about all the time
Next time you find yourself in a difficult situation at work, this admittedly crude advice might just help.
- by Tim Duggan
Opinion
Inside China
The US is losing patience with China
A senior US official has taken aim at China, saying “more creative approaches may be necessary” to protect the global economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
AFL 2024
Cheerleader or coach? Adem Yze has a decision to make
The Richmond coach needs to stop being Mr Nice Guy if he is to get the best out of his players.
- by Kane Cornes
Analysis
World elections
Respect for Macron falls to new low among French public
Emmanuel Macron was once France’s young and charismatic president who embodied hope. He is now widely despised, considered narcissistic and disconnected.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I love Joe Biden. But we need a new nominee
I saw Biden three weeks ago at my fundraiser for him. It’s devastating to say it, but he’s not the same man he was and he won’t win the election.
- by George Clooney
Opinion
Paris 2024
‘She said I was marvellous’: Why world record breaker congratulated Aussie rival
Jessica Hull set an Australian record in the 1500m final of Sunday’s Diamond League meeting – but was still beaten by track legend Faith Kipyegon.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Energy
Energy policy is becoming Australia’s own Brexit, and proving just as intractable
If the Coalition isn’t making up the policy as it’s going along, then it’s doing a Vegas-level impression of a political outfit that is.
- by Shaun Carney
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m attending my 50-year school reunion. This is what I’m expecting it to teach me
Yes, we get fatter, thinner, greyer, wrinklier and either balder or hairier or both, but I bet my old classmates remain essentially the individuals I remember.
- by Jane Caro
Analysis
Wimbledon
He’s no Lleyton-lite: Why a sore hip won’t halt the Demon’s rise
A hip injury robbed Alex de Minaur of his chance to play Novak Djokovic on Wimbledon’s centre court in the biggest match of his life, but his legitimacy as a player cannot be taken away.
- by Marc McGowan
Opinion
Mental health
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
There is a lot to be furious about in the world right now, in the face of it all we are frustratingly impotent. We need targets for our anger, and we find them, everywhere.
- by Kerri Sackville
State-sanctioned cruelty to greyhounds needs to stop
The fate of dogs in the racing industry reminds us yet again that this routine cruelty is morally unsustainable.
Analysis
Greyhound racing
Why NSW Labor will not take the same road on greyhounds as Baird
Former premier Mike Baird stunned the industry when he banned greyhound racing. Labor watched on and will not follow his lead despite more damning revelations.
- by Alexandra Smith
SMH editorial
Greyhound racing
The greyhound racing industry has run its course
The NSW greyhound industry was unable to reform itself when it was given a second chance eight years ago. It has now been exposed for further failing to meet community expectations of how to treat animals.
- by The Herald's View
Opinion
Climate crisis
In 2022, I left court in tears. Standing in parliament felt like deja vu
Protecting current and future young Australians from the impacts of climate change is all we ask from our politicians. But still, they refuse to safeguard us.
- by Anjali Sharma
Sliding Doors moment: Will Demon limp out or step up against Djokovic?
Alex de Minaur has spoken about sliding being a key strategy for him on grass rather than something to avoid. But the rewards of such a tactic come with risks.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
Opinion
Investing
Why markets are fretting less about this US election
Elections make for nervous sharemarkets. But this time it’s different for one reason.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Bills
Stop fishing for red herrings and start fixing the problems
There’s an urgent need to lessen the cost-of-living crisis, provide more homes and drive investment. Playing the blame game is not helping anyone.
- by Bran Black
Opinion
Retail
Amazon’s radical plan to fight off Shein and Temu
Amazon looks worried that it can’t beat the two Chinese juggernauts of low-priced online retailing. So it’s decided to join them.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Insolvency
New reforms welcomed after significant jump in bankruptcies
A likely reason for the spike, apart from higher interest rates, is the ATO’s resumption of collection of outstanding taxes after a pause during COVID.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Ask an expert
How do I avoid my kids being taxed at 66%?
Children are taxed at a much higher rate than adults, but this won’t apply to their own earnings.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
First-home buyers
Why first-time buyers are finding it harder to get a mortgage
More first home buyers are struggling to get their mortgage applications over the line with lenders.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Australia votes
There are no ‘safe’ seats any more, and here’s why that’s good news
More power for crossbenchers at the federal level could be a good way to break the big-party logjam. It couldn’t could be worse than what we’ve got.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
Housing crisis
Sydney mayor’s brazen attempt to annex half an LGA
Despite the severe housing crisis, Sydney councils are spending an inordinate amount of time and energy plotting mergers and demergers they can’t afford.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
Telecommunications
Telstra must get pricing pain right to prevent a customer revolt
Realistically, Telstra was always going to re-price this year, so customers should have been waiting for that shoe to drop.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Analysis
NRL 2024
‘Point to prove’: Why returning stars’ traits may signal Maroons’ game plan
A Maroons champion feared his Origin days were over, but his selection could speak to how Queensland intend to counter their rivals in the decider.
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
Wimbledon
‘I’m a different player’: How de Minaur can take down Djokovic
The biggest match of Alex de Minaur’s career has arrived as he prepares to face the great Novak Djokovic in a last-eight clash at Wimbledon. Both players are dealing with physical issues, but the numbers from this year’s Wimbledon suggest the Serb will be tough to beat.
- by Marc McGowan
Opinion
Parenting
As the child of immigrants, I feel a loss for experiences my son will never have
I knew my partner and I were on the same page about raising children, but I didn’t anticipate the impossibility of giving my son full access to my culture and the opportunity to embrace his heritage.
- by Zoya Patel
Local high schools should be supported as well as selective ones
While some parents will always want to send their children to an independent school the possibilities if all other students attended their local high school are amazing. The local school’s NAPLAN results would be better. All students would live locally, rather than having to travel to a school out of their area.
Analysis
Wimbledon
‘A few painkillers will help’: Hip injury could dent one of de Minaur’s biggest weapons
Australia’s Alex de Minaur pulled off a stunning victory against Arthur Fils, and now faces grand slam great Novak Djokovic in a quarter-final that will be the biggest match of his life.
- by Marc McGowan and Marnie Vinall