Talking about climate change is the right thing to do by bushfire victims
Editorial
Bushfires

Talking about climate change is the right thing to do by bushfire victims

The federal government may want to delay discussion about the link between fires and climate change,but failing to heed the science will only increase the likelihood of more tragedies.

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Labor has its work cut out on climate policy

Labor has its work cut out on climate policy

The party needs to listen to the fears of those in the regions as well as build the broadest possible coalition with industry and activists to back the policy that best reflects its beliefs and values.

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Astounding forensic errors demand urgent overhaul
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Opinion

Astounding forensic errors demand urgent overhaul

Sound'science'has left courts making significant assumptions about unreliable evidence that,in many instances,is based on subjective conjecture.

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Spring Street and councils need to co-operate on heritage issues

Spring Street and councils need to co-operate on heritage issues

Heritage overlay studies should be a regular duty of councils,rather than one taken up in an ad hoc way,and the state government should provide adequate funding.

Australia should be wary of following Trump on Iran
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Analysis

Australia should be wary of following Trump on Iran

Above all,Australia needs to approach any confrontation with Iran as a political challenge amenable to negotiation rather than a cultural or ideological crusade.

Media must report without fear or favour

Media must report without fear or favour

The recent raids by the Australian Federal Police on the ABC’s Sydney headquarters and the home of a Canberra political journalist are of concern.

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John Setka must step down from union role

John Setka must step down from union role

Those who have been silent on the union boss must speak out.

A battle of contrasting policy ideas

A battle of contrasting policy ideas

This election is not about the size of government but its role.

Time for legislators to stand up for victims of franchise scandals

Time for legislators to stand up for victims of franchise scandals

The major political parties have been unwilling to take serious action in the face of wage scandals and gouging.

Age editorial:Cracking the code on top school chemistry
Age Editorial
Opinion

Age editorial:Cracking the code on top school chemistry

'Age'education team’s'Schools that Excel'project found that schools that improved most academically were often quiet achievers with a focus on providing a supportive yet demanding culture.

Global solution needed to dam the flow of online hate

Global solution needed to dam the flow of online hate

The ingenuity that brought us these incredible tools can be turned to ensuring the dream of open communication does not turn into nightmare of viral violence.