Opinion
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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
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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 council land grabs ignore housing crisis and cost of living
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
Editorial
Editorial
Children in a cancer hospital are not soldiers of war
The Russian missile attack on a Kyiv paediatric hospital has brought worldwide condemnation yet Russia blamed Ukraine air defences.
- The Herald's View
Analysis
Crime
What’s happening in Alice Springs?
The Northern Territory government has announced a three-night curfew in the town after recent “civil disturbances”.
- by Ben Cubby
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I’ve been covering Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again
In 2020, the US president presented himself as a transitional figure who would unite the country before passing onto a new generation – yet here he is.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
For Democrats, replacing Biden will solve one problem but create another
Joe Biden is the ultimate decider on whether to stay on or to step aside, but key meetings this week may force his hand and open the door for Kamala Harris.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Analysis
Investing
Seven common investing mistakes to avoid at all cost
In the world of finance and investing, small mistakes can end up costing you a lot over time.
- by Natasha Etschmann and Ana Kresina
Analysis
Test cricket
Blond highlights: Keeping pace with Anderson’s remarkable 20-year Test career
Australians first laid eyes on a peroxide-tipped Jimmy Anderson more than two decades ago. As he prepares for his farewell from the Test arena, we pick out five of the pace legend’s finest moments.
- by Dan Walsh
Opinion
Global economy
The UK and France now have to deal with very uncertain futures
Two very different election outcomes last weekend have produced very similar challenges that the governments will struggle to deal with.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Superannuation
Strong year for super funds as banks, AI boost returns
Super funds have declared near double-digit returns for the past financial year, largely thanks to outstanding performances by a raft of tech companies.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Budgeting
Why your funeral could be a great investment
The cost of funerals has risen 20 per cent in the past few years, so it’s important to have a plan in place when it comes to payment.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
State of Origin
History points to Maroons three-peat – but don’t put your glasshouse on it
After day one of the State of Origin gibber fest, it’s fair to say “bullying” will be the buzzword of choice in the lead-up to the decider.
- by Andrew Webster
Analysis
NRL 2024
‘Broncos of the west’: How the Eels landed their man Ryles
Jason Ryles was mowing the lawn at his South Coast home when the phone call from Parramatta came through. The deal was done a few hours later.
- by Michael Chammas
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why Trump’s explosive Iran question stumped this former White House insider
Chris Miller’s tenure as Donald Trump’s defence secretary was a brief 72 days. He’s now considered a possibility to return to the job in a second Trump administration.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Political leadership
The blaring warning for Albanese that Morrison ignored until he lost
The Liberals ignored constant warnings about their failing on climate, women and integrity until heartland seats abandoned them. Labor should not make the same mistake with Gaza.
- by Angus Livingston
Analysis
Wimbledon
‘Playing in fear’: Why rankings points mean everything in tennis
Making the top 100 is the holy grail for many tennis players because it is considered the threshold to tour legitimacy, and the gateway to grand slam main draws and enormous prizemoney.
- by Marc McGowan
Analysis
AFL 2024
Simpson’s end at West Coast looks likely, despite million-dollar payout
On Monday, West Coast’s hierarchy was silent on the Adam Simpson situation – neither chief executive Don Pyke nor chairman Paul Fitzpatrick willing to venture any comment on the senior coach’s position.
- by Jake Niall
Tsunami of financial distress a sad indictment of society
The lending rules of our banks have contributed to the mortgage crisis people now face. When interest rates were at record lows, banks were only too willing to allow borrowing. They surely would have been aware this would be unsustainable when interest rates inevitably rose.
Opinion
Selective schools
Why selective schools are missing the mark
Despite a revamp, children from disadvantaged backgrounds are severely underrepresented in selective schools. There’s more to do.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
AFL 2024
A knee-jerk reaction is no answer to a backhander
Isaac Heeney’s suspension has once again prompted calls for a loosening of the criteria for Brownlow Medal eligibility. Those calls should be resisted.
- by Greg Baum
Opinion
Political leadership
Will Fatima Payman become the Pauline Hanson of the left? That’s up to her
The now-independent WA senator has chosen performative identity politics over Labor Party solidarity. But her next decision could have even more profound implications for Australian politics.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Executive pay
Woolworths boss pays the price for its sagging reputation
Canberra has played a game of one-upmanship on supermarket bashing over the past six months and may make the Guinness World Records for the use of the term price gouging.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Editorial
World elections
France’s far right did not win vote but are still waiting in the wings
France faces chaos as President Emmanuel Macron’s gamble to stop the hard right forces him to consider sharing government with the far left.
- The Herald's View
Analysis
Sydney Swans
Swans have more to worry about than McDonald’s late misses
In two consecutive games, Logan McDonald has missed the game-winning shot, but his misses obscure far greater issues for the Swans.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Opinion
World elections
What the French election means for the future of Europe’s growing far-right movement
France’s newly created left-wing Coalition may have won the election, but if history shows us anything, it’s that the far right knows how to bide its time.
- by Dennis Glover
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump is the master conman, but Biden is giving him a run for his money
Joe Biden, his wife, his vice president and his long-time aides worked hard to conjure a mirage where everything is fine in Bidenworld. That mirage vanished with the debate.
- by Maureen Dowd
Opinion
Sharemarket
Wall Street is disconnected from reality
Wall Street is ignoring what is happening in the world’s biggest economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
AFL 2024
Big-moment Bomber must keep playing; Swans’ stumbles change flag race
This week in key take-aways: examining whether the Pies trust their depth players, opportunity for change at Carlton, another false dawn for Suns and a selection squeeze at Essendon.
- by Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu
Opinion
World elections
If this was an Olympic event, Le Pen’s far right would not make the podium
It was tense at the Place de La Republique in Paris, as crowds from all sides of the political spectrum gathered to see which way the vote would go.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Analysis
NRL 2024
Slater is yet to lose a series as coach. But has he got it wrong this time?
Billy Slater is undefeated at the Queensland helm. But as a shock snubbing continues after the capitulation in game two, has he got it right?
- by Nick Wright
Opinion
Income tax
Yes, we need tax reform, but it offers no easy answers
Surely if we could end the crazy business of bracket creep, we’d pay less tax? Well, yes – but no.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
ALP
Payman saga shows Labor can’t have its caucus, and eat it too
Fatima Payman has given up her chance to challenge the way Labor Party democracy currently works, and that’s a pity.
- by Sean Kelly
Analysis
Political leadership
Dutton has told his troops to prepare for an early election. Are they up to it?
The veteran politician, a former police officer, lived through the scarring Nelson-Turnbull-Abbott years. He has placed a premium on unity, and it has paid off – at least so far.
- by James Massola
Opinion
AFL 2024
Heeney didn’t mean to hit Saint high. It should still be graded intentional
In Four Points this week: when to worry after a shock defeat, and when to stay calm; a Brownlow favourite should be out of contention; Jack Lukosius embodies the Suns’ road woes; and the Tigers become the frontrunners for the top pick in the draft.
- by Michael Gleeson
Opinion
Wallabies
Returning Lolesio the conductor the Wallabies badly needed
There were a handful of promising signs for the Wallabies in their win over Wales.
- by Paul Cully
Tailgates of hell: Aggressive practice endemic and dangerous
I am not sure if it is laziness or incompetence, but NSW Police must start penalising tailgaters for the reckless manner in which they are endangering the community.
Opinion
Pets
Shame, humility and tennis balls: Going to the dog park is like church, but better
God is God. At the park, God is a ball. Priests are dog groomers or walkers. Holy bread is chicken (unless you’re an oodle with an allergy).
- by Charlotte Mortlock
Analysis
NRL 2024
A sin-binning and stitches in the head? That’ll be a JWH milestone match
Roosters fans were treated to a series of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves exhibits so specific to the player and appropriate to the setting that his record 307th game almost felt performative.
- by Emma Kemp