Teals show voters want more than mediocrity
Letters

Teals show voters want more than mediocrity

The Liberals and their National partners achieved next to nothing during nearly a decade in power,apart from fighting the forces of progress. They turned a $300 million national debt into more than a trillion-dollar debt,and in only eight years oversaw 20 different climate and energy policies,most of which ended up being nothing more than grand announcements.

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My family has always voted Labor,but here’s how my kids plan to vote
Opinion
ALP

My family has always voted Labor,but here’s how my kids plan to vote

The Labor Party,with its factional feuds and small-target strategies,is failing to excite young people. At least not in my clan.

  • byNed Manning
For once,we will vote at the polls on policy,not politics
Opinion
Political leadership

For once,we will vote at the polls on policy,not politics

This rare period of unity within both alternative parties of government means the next election will,refreshingly,be focused on ideas.

  • byGeorge Brandis
Male anger problem needs radical action
Letters

Male anger problem needs radical action

A royal commission is a good idea,but only if the government commits to implementing the recommendations. This needs to be a whole of community approach,not just whole of government.

Australia’s Woodstock to return to Sunbury,but with less skin on show
City life

Australia’s Woodstock to return to Sunbury,but with less skin on show

Headline acts from the original Sunbury Pop Festivals will play at the 50-year reunion which organisers hope will revive the best of the festival’s spirit.

  • byAdam Carey
Harold Holt got a pool,Curtin a pub. What does Morrison deserve for a memorial?
Opinion
Political leadership

Harold Holt got a pool,Curtin a pub. What does Morrison deserve for a memorial?

Australia has a rich tradition of remembering former prime ministers in inappropriate ways. We choose monuments that sit strangely at odds with the person they commemorate. For Scott Morrison,frankly,there are too many options.

  • byMichael McGirr
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Scott Morrison’s best move would be to fade into obscurity
Letters

Scott Morrison’s best move would be to fade into obscurity

Former PM Scott Morrison’s wish to emulate Julia Gillard in retirement is an attempt to salvage his tattered reputation by drawing on the incredible success of her post-parliamentary career.

How to survive as a prime minister’s spouse
Analysis
Political leadership

How to survive as a prime minister’s spouse

As Jodie Haydon approaches marriage to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,lessons about life as the spouse of a PM lie scattered in the history of The Lodge.

  • byTony Wright
Few journalists have the trust of their readers quite like Ross Gittins
Editorial
The Sydney Morning Herald

Few journalists have the trust of their readers quite like Ross Gittins

Economics editor Ross Gittins’ 50th anniversary at the Herald on Wednesday is a time to celebrate an Australian institution.

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Shortage of teachers is a symptom of system failure
Letters

Shortage of teachers is a symptom of system failure

Our education system is broken and it is going to take a long time to fix,if indeed it can be fixed.

Australians are too modest,our nation is much greater than America
Opinion
Political leadership

Australians are too modest,our nation is much greater than America

Patriotism is irksome,but that’s no reason to shy away from acknowledging our country’s achievements,and its one great flaw.

  • byGary Newman