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Inside ICAC: What the Berejiklian inquiry has revealed so far
Today on Please Explain, legal affairs reporter Michaela Whitbourn joins Nathanael Cooper to bring us up to speed on what’s happened so far at the ICAC.
- by Nathanael Cooper
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Cryptocurrencies
Wild West comes to Wall Street: The mainstreaming of crypto assets is underway
The listing of the first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund is an early step in the process of bringing crypto assets into a more regulated environment.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Australian cricket
Farewell Patto, Australia’s biggest ‘what if’ since Bruce Reid
It’s a long time since a top-class Australian fast bowler finished without being able to give full account of his ability.
- by Daniel Brettig
Opinion
NBA
Enough B.S. Suspend Ben Simmons indefinitely
The only punishment that fits, the only recourse the Philadelphia 76ers have, is to bench Ben Simmons until he starts to earn his money.
- by Marcus Hayes
Analysis
Media & marketing
Last resort: Facebook is taking a big risk if it rebrands itself
Rebranding after a series of missteps or bad press can be a Hail Mary attempt to change public perceptions. But history shows that launching a new name can go wrong.
- by Parmy Olson and Ben Schott
Opinion
Australian Open
No thanks Djokovic: Vaccine rules must apply no matter how big a star you are
It will be a shame if Novak Djokovic doesn’t play in Australia because of the government’s vaccination policy, but we’ll live - and that’s the point.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Anti-Semitism
Fighting anti-Semitism needs solidarity, not definitions
Adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism doesn’t make Jewish people one iota safer, nor acts of anti-Semitism any less likely.
- by David Zyngier and Daniel Coleman
Opinion
Indigenous culture
Juukan Gorge recommendations will help protect First Nations’ culture
The Commonwealth must rise to the challenge set by the Juukan Gorge recommendations and co-design heritage protection laws with our First Peoples.
- by Jamie Lowe
Opinion
Political leadership
Prime Minister faces challenge to manage the enemies within
NSW Premier Perrottet will make his own decisions then announce them as he sees fit without giving a fig if anyone’s ego is bruised in the process. If that means Morrison’s, so be it.
- by Niki Savva
Opinion
Immigration
We must fix a few problems before we can increase immigration
To reach the very high targets suggested this week, we would need to make it easier for older people and people with more limited English and/or lower skill levels to migrate to Australia. And that has consequences.
- by Abul Rizvi
Opinion
Political leadership
From assisted dying to unassisted high-wire act: Perrottet risks losing vital independents’ support
Gladys Berejiklian knew how critical crossbench MPs were to the stability of her government. Dominic Perrottet may be about to find out.
- by Alexandra Smith
Analysis
Immigration
A political debate over migration is coming, but will it be rational?
There was no debate over the government’s pre-COVID cut in immigration. Now businesses are calling out for migrants. It means a debate over the issue is coming.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Glasgow summit
Australia is running dead last among rich nations in the most important race humanity has ever faced
Ten days out from the global climate summit, Australia is again acting like a handbrake. No other developed nation has performed as badly in terms of past emissions or commitments to cut them.
- by Tim Flannery
Letters
Letters
Delay of bill causes more pain and needless suffering
It is very disappointing to see that the assisted dying bill has been delayed. It means that suffering people at the end of life will have to suffer a bit longer.
In the Herald: October 21, 1935
Getting the lead out, love duel, and lorry blast.
- by Harry Hollinsworth
Opinion
Immigration
We need more immigration – Perrottet is right to seek a big Australia
Some argue the pandemic has applied the brakes to unsustainable population growth. But in a country as massive as Australia, the argument that we are “too full” is ludicrous.
- by Shane Geha
Analysis
Berejiklian inquiry
‘Devastated’ Baird’s evidence builds case against Berejiklian
Her former mentor has helped put another brick in the wall of ICAC’s case against Gladys Berejiklian.
- by Deborah Snow
Opinion
Australian Open
Heard immunity: No-vax Novak saying nothing
Australia still treats COVID-19 as an emergency. This attracts criticism here and scorn around the world, but it’s saved thousands of lives. The world’s No.1 tennis player is likely to find that the Australian Open is shut to him.
- by Greg Baum
Analysis
Glasgow summit
Jacinda Ardern’s climate summit problem is the opposite of Scott Morrison’s
Why is Ardern, who called climate change the nuclear-free issue of her generation, not making the trip to Glasgow?
- by Henry Cooke
Editorial
Immigration
Migration is the lazy way to boost economic growth
Calls are mounting for a major increase in migration but it should not be a substitute for real economic reform.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
NRL 2021
Why the NRL shouldn’t bother calling Nathan Cleary next season
Despite a public apology, the premiers are furious about the treatment of their captain.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
Casinos
Cue the fireworks: The casino sector nears its day of reckoning
The clock is ticking for Crown Resorts, as the Victorian state government mulls over the findings of the royal commission. Meanwhile, Star Entertainment’s management can expect a serious public grilling next year.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Domestic violence
At last, action on domestic violence that should save lives
Not only is it biggest investment in NSW’s history to address the problem, it acknowledges the critical role of specialists.
- by Delia Donovan
Analysis
Please Explain podcast
Kids and vaccines: Your questions answered
Archie Miles, 10, steps in as a guest host, asking co-host Bianca Hall about COVID-19 vaccinations and whether kids should be worried about them.
- by Bianca Hall
Opinion
Inflation
A ghost from the 1970s haunts the post-pandemic future
The prospect of stagflation, which plagued the world in the 1970s, is starting to be seriously debated by economists and policymakers.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Culture wars
Dave Chappelle’s comedy controversy is a stoush about power
As a jihad against cultural elites, Netflix special The Closer starts with low-value targets and works its way up.
- by Julie Szego
Opinion
Climate policy
Problems abound, but we could yet emerge as winners
The keys to making life in Australia better rather than worse are to face up to all the change being forced upon us, and to unite in finding fair solutions.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
Political leadership
The life of an MP is inherently dangerous
Most of us have received death threats and random threats of violence.
- by Meredith Burgmann
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Morrison is a man of the people but with no firm policy convictions
Turnbull had his Snowy Hydro 2.0 and Gillard her NDIS while this Prime Minister has an election win and a range of props.
- by Shaun Carney
Letters
Letters
Net zero push meaningless without bolder 2030 target
Scott Morrison is trying to claim that voters are not in favour of a 45 per cent cut to emissions by 2030 by saying that voters rejected Labor’s embrace of this target at the last election.
In the Herald: October 20, 1928
Imperfect talking films machine, disastrous conditions at Amsterdam Olympics and bird lovers unite at Town Hall.
- by Stephanie Bull
Analysis
Travel tips
Airlines gear up, but how much will it cost?
Domestic and international airlines are gearing up for a flood of tourists, as well as thousands of people that have not travelled to see their families in almost two years, when borders re-open.
- by Emily Chantiri
Analysis
Home loans
Super-low fixed rate mortgage party looks over
Australia’s biggest banks are expecting a rise in their cost of funding within the next two years.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Aged care
The great dilemma: Who will look after mum or dad?
A good option is to move a parent into a community of connected like-minded people – either a traditional retirement village or one of the fast-growing lifestyle communities.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Household debt
How to get your post-pandemic finances back on track
Four ways to avoid a financial crisis and set you on the right path to being free of debt.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Analysis
Home loans
High-debt borrowers in regulatory crosshairs
The financial regulators are reaching into a toolkit that can have a powerful impact on the biggest asset class in Australia: the $9 trillion housing market.
- by Clancy Yeates
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
Is media coverage of COVID-19 too negative?
Is it possible the news coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic has been too negative? Some curious research should at least make us consider the question.
- by Liam Mannix
Analysis
Richmond
From rescuing Tigers to RMIT Chancellor, who is Peggy O’Neal?
Peggy O’Neal - the first woman to be president of an AFL club - can see strong parallels between her new role as RMIT Chancellor and Richmond.
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
Property market
Want to improve housing affordability? Here’s the solution
The federal government should provide incentive payments to state and local governments prepared to reform their planning systems and build more housing.
- by Peter Tulip
Editorial
Mining
Protection of Indigenous heritage sites needed
A federal inquiry into mining giant Rio Tinto’s destruction of the rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in May last year has revealed glaring gaps in state and national laws.
- The Herald's View
Analysis
Streaming
With Voice Plan, Apple pays you to use only Siri for music
With Voice Plan, users can pay less for their music subscription if they’re willing to lock themselves in to Apple’s ecosystem.
- by Tim Biggs
The green wars: Nickel stoush between BHP and Andrew Forrest heats up
Copper and nickel are the new black of environmentally sought after commodities. BHP and Andrew Forrest are chasing one small Canadian company sitting on both.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Schools
Students could have a field day with more outdoor learning
The pandemic is our opportunity to rethink school spaces and make better use of outdoor areas. Evidence suggests al fresco learning has many benefits for students.
- by Gweneth Leigh
Opinion
Live music
Emma, you brought us so much joy, like a veggie stir-fry with some soy
Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins has announced she’s going to leave the popular children’s band, but her legacy will live long with her most devoted fans.
- by Niki Tolios
Opinion
Ask an expert
How to navigate super traps after partner’s death
Superannuation fund rules usually allow for a benefit to be taken partly as a lump sum and partly as a pension.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Please Explain podcast
Scott Morrison on the verge of locking in net zero by 2050 target
Chief political correspondent David Crowe joins Bianca Hall to discuss the Morrison government’s long and arduous path to net zero emissions by 2050.
- by Bianca Hall
Opinion
Global economy
China’s economy is cooling rapidly and Australia could feel the chill
China’s economy is confronting many challenges, some of its own making. How it deals with them will have flow-on effects to the rest of the world and, most particularly, Australia.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Glasgow summit
How one US senator could sink Biden’s climate agenda and COP26
With Biden’s climate legislation at risk of collapse in Congress, the US President’s ability to deliver on his emissions reduction target is in serious doubt.
- by Matthew Knott