Opinion
Opinion
US Votes 2024
How Donald Trump’s ‘catastrophic’ debate shook up Wall Street
For much of this year, markets have been pricing in the implications of a second Trump presidency. After Wednesday’s debate, those “Trump Trades” started to unravel.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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AFL 2024
Captain crunch: Star holds the key to team, and coach’s, finals fate
If the Power’s skipper doesn’t step up on Friday night, his team will be torn apart by the Hawks and the coach could lose his job.
- by Kane Cornes
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Sydney landmarks
The Opera House is spectacular, but it’s not Sydney’s best building
In all its well-deserved glory, it gobbles up oxygen to such an extent that other wow-factor buildings don’t get the credit they deserve.
- by Gary Nunn
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Parenting
I thought our friendship could survive anything. Then I fell pregnant
We tend to assume that it’s parents who ditch their child-free friends when a baby arrives. For me, though, it’s been the other way around.
- by Zoya Patel
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American Football
Why the NFL should not bring a game to Sydney
Hey, Mr Goodell, follow the ... ahem ... great success of rugby league and use Las Vegas to attract new fans.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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NRL 2024
Bulldogs have had a great season – but this is why the party is about to end
This is one of the best weekends of the year – and I think the biggest winner will be one few are expecting.
- by Andrew Johns
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Australian economy
Chalmers has every right to comment on what the Reserve Bank is doing to the economy
The RBA has a job to do, but let’s never forget it’s a bunch of unelected people wielding what amount to extraordinary powers. It’s not infallible, and it should not be verboten for an elected parliamentarian to note the effects of the RBA’s choices.
- by Shaun Carney
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Biodiversity
Australia’s nature-positive laws at risk as WA drives ‘nature negative’
The West Australian government, and sections of our media, are presenting a false picture of what WA voters want to the rest of the country.
- by Jess Beckerling
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Social media
The PM is sigma, but his ban plan belongs in the skibidi toilet
Of course Albanese was right when he declared “parents are worried sick” about social media, but we cannot return to the golden days when it didn’t exist.
- by Alexandra Smith
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US Votes 2024
You need to calm down: Why Taylor’s endorsement hasn’t won Harris the election
Democrats may be dancing – metaphorically and probably literally. But is an Instagram post from Taylor Swift a signed, sealed and delivered election victory? Not yet.
- by Katy Hall
Hard truths of obesity should be faced head on
Jenna Price’s reaction to being told she is fat is a welcome intervention. She knew already but it took getting a balanced plan to deal with it – the Live Life Well program devised by Sydney University – to deliver the results she needs.
Editorial
US Votes 2024
Why Harris’ strong debate performance is good for Australia
The US presidential debate ushered Kamala Harris into American lounge rooms – and showed the world the election race has caught fire.
- The Herald's View
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Industrial relations
Tickets on sale: It’s the Big Australian vs the Australian government
So intense has the standoff between BHP and the Albanese government become that the parties are even contesting who started the fight.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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US Votes 2024
Kamala sliced Trump like sashimi, when he wasn’t doing it himself
Trump saved his best for last, but it was too late to recover from what will go down as a genuinely shocking performance.
- by Bruce Wolpe
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Oil
Bleeding billions: The oil cartel is losing control of the market
The world is overflowing with oil, and OPEC has failed in its latest attempt to stop prices tumbling.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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FIFA World Cup
Socceroos doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results
As unpleasant as it is to say, Australia’s struggles in possession against anything resembling an organised defence are starting to look like a Graham Arnold problem.
- by Emma Kemp
It’s hard to convince Google you’re not dead - just ask Tom Faber
The freelancer was shocked to find that the search engine had conflated him with a dead physicist.
- by David Astle
Analysis
NRL 2024
A Corolla, phone charger and an EzyMart store: Inside Addo-Carr’s fateful 48 hours
Josh Addo-Carr left some of his teammates at the Roosters-Rabbitohs game just after 8.30pm. What happened next may define Canterbury’s season.
- by Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
Housing crisis
The hidden downside to Sydney’s love affair with shiny new trains
NSW has fallen behind other states in delivering new housing – and our infrastructure boom is one reason why.
- by Matt Wade
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Gambling
Can we lose our gambling addiction without crashing the economy? You bet
Australia has a gambling problem unmatched by other countries. So why won’t the politicians stop enabling our bad habits?
- by Ross Gittins
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Financial planning
Think you know investing? Most Australians are failing the basics
It’s more important than ever to understand the basics of investing because it is one of the few accessible paths to building wealth.
- by Effie Zahos
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Ask an expert
I’m getting married. Should I keep a separate bank account?
There are two common ways to approach marriage and money. Each has its advantages.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Ask an expert
I gave one of my children $100,000 to help buy a property. The other child said no, thank you
I wish to be equal in what I give my children – what do I do now?
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Pill Testing
Pragmatism, morality and the social science of pill testing
Critics of pill testing fear it will create a false sense of security that leads to more people taking more drugs. But the evidence says otherwise.
- by Liam Mannix
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Healthcare
When I needed a doctor in Italy, I discovered what good healthcare looks like
Imagine being able to see a doctor as soon as you wanted to or, even better, seeing a specialist for a non-urgent consultation straight away. In Italy, this is the reality I found.
- by Justine Costigan
Media manipulation a threat to our democracy
Our media has suffered greatly because of the manipulation by powerful overlords with a political axe to grind. Democracy and media independence are continually at risk, and we can only hope that our version of them survives.
Analysis
Social media
Yes, PM, we should keep kids off the apps. But how, exactly?
The prime minister has made a surprising jump when there are huge doubts about a workable social media ban for children. But Australia does have a real problem.
- by David Crowe
Editorial
Social media
Social media ‘crackdown’ is little more than flimsy thought bubble
Parents are concerned at their children’s use of social media. But an announcement by the Albanese government to introduce age restrictions is paper thin.
- The Herald's View
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NRL off-field behaviour
In one media conference, Phil Gould showed South Sydney how to handle a white-substance crisis
The Bulldogs general manager muddied the waters with a social media post about Josh Addo-Carr’s alleged drug positive. On Tuesday, he took the sting out of the story before it became a dumpster fire.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
Murdoch family case
News Corp shareholder rallies support to weaken Murdoch grip
A major shareholder is bidding to shake the tree and change the status quo at News Corp.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Analysis
Wallabies
After record Wallabies defeat, there are no pitchfork-wielding mobs. Is that a good or bad sign?
The reasons for the extraordinary second-half collapse in Santa Fe are still being analysed. But the response to Argentina’s 67-27 win has also been unusual.
- by Iain Payten
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Inheritance
The most basic tax trap when you have more than one heir
Leaving a parcel of shares to your children can have unintended consequences.
- by Julia Hartman
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Obesity
I’m glad she told me I was fat. Otherwise, I’d be dead
I worry we are becoming so fearful of fat shaming that we won’t confront the full weight of this epidemic.
- by Jenna Price
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Friendship
She’s the dear friend I’ve never met. Is she about to drain my savings?
Internet friendships come with their intimacy - and their risks.
- by Genevieve Novak
Opinion
Social media
As a Gen Z wanting to get off social media, I lived for a week using a ‘dumb phone’
I’m 19 and sceptical about the government’s proposed social media ban. But a more effective alternative is gaining traction among Gen Zers.
- by Daniel Cash
Opinion
Inside China
Iron ore slump shows that China’s deflation risk is rising
If the iron ore price is a barometer of the health of China’s economy, then it is signalling a level of weakness that ought to galvanise China’s policymakers.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Phones
The five biggest announcements from Apple’s iPhone 16 event
A lot was packed into the pre-recorded announcement video that you might not have caught at first glance.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
AFL 2024
Hashtag Hokball: Behind the Hawthorn craze, and why it’s catching on
Sam Mitchell’s Hawks play fast, exciting footy, but that’s only part of the story. Behind them is a social media phenomenon largely driven by fans, but embraced by the players. We explain what it means.
- by Marnie Vinall, Peter Ryan, Greg Baum and Marc McGowan
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Test cricket
Cocky England have disrespected Test cricket and Sri Lanka
I hope the loss to Sri Lanka serves as a wake-up call. There is no way they will get away with playing like this against India or Australia.
- by Michael Vaughan
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Financial planning
Don’t own a home? There’s another way to build wealth
When compared with other asset classes, the performance of residential property looks quite pedestrian.
- by Cameron Gleeson
Opinion
AFL 2024
Why all-Sydney grand final is what AFL deserves and needs
Eight years ago, the Swans and the Giants nearly met for the AFL’s first all-Sydney season decider. Could this finally be the year?
- by Jonathan Drennan
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Elle Macpherson
Elle’s cancer comments caused a stir. What she said about ageing needs scrutiny too
Mixed messages about getting on can undermine the empowerment of oldies to be their authentic selves.
- by Anne Ring
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why the NRL and AFL should reconsider their grand final strategies
There’s nothing wrong with tradition, but if the NRL and AFL want to be national competitions they need to share their Big Dance with other cities.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
Pets
My pet’s on Prozac. Otherwise, I’d have to rehome her
We agonised over the decision to put our pet on anti-depressants, but it meant we didn’t have to make an even tougher decision.
- by Ellen Milankovic
Australia’s up to speed but missing the point
The proposed trial of “average speed” cameras on the Pacific Motorway south of Port Macquarie seems, on the face of it, to be very reasonable.
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Billionaires
Is this what revenge looks like in retail billionaire land?
The Solomon Lew camp has taken a big swing sacking John Cheston, who was poached a few months ago by billionaire retailer Brett Blundy.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Arts
The idea that selling off the Regent will help the arts is laughable
The lord mayor has outlined a plan to take from the arts to give to the arts. Melbourne deserves better.
- by Elizabeth Flux