Editorial
Editorial
Opinion
Victoria is driving towards a debt cliff. Here’s one way to hit the brakes
Projections that the state’s debt would rise from $135.9 billion this year to $187.8 billion by mid-2028 highlight a need for drastic action.
- The Age's View
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Royal Exhibition Building must be restored to its former glory
The building should be a source of civic pride and a monument to when Melbourne became a bustling metropolis on the world stage.
- by The Age's View
Editorial
Infrastructure
Federal funding may not be fair, but Victoria has cruelled its credibility
Yes, the state is not receiving its share of infrastructure funds, but why would Canberra throw public money at a government with such disdain for good governance?
- The Age's View
Vape ban has seductive simplicity, but life is not so simple
The federal government’s intention is sound in trying to rein in vaping, but a blanket ban is not likely to achieve the desired result.
- by The Age's View
Opinion
AI
Guard rails are needed around proliferation of AI
The rapid proliferation of new technology that can write, talk and even see for us presents us with the responsibility to negotiate some minefields.
- by The Herald's View
Editorial
Crime
Agencies need support to tackle violence in schools
The state government must play a greater role co-ordinating the institutions that have the expertise to address the causes of this growing violence.
- The Age's View
Opinion
South-East Asian economy
Modi visit marks a high point in Australia India relationship
A stronger alliance between India and Australia serves mutual economic and security interests.
- by The Age's View
Editorial
Online gambling
Sports gambling ads crying out for tighter restrictions
Sporting codes themselves could no doubt play a larger role in working to curtail the scourge of gambling advertising.
- The Age's View
Time to talk about the risks of the Adonis complex
Males are just as susceptible to the pressures of impossible body standards presented in movies, magazines and social media.
- by The Herald's View
Editorial
Voice to parliament
Mining and gas giants must do more to right wrongs of the past
Australia’s mining and gas companies have reaped billions of dollars from their operations on the traditional lands of Indigenous Australians. It’s time they returned the favour.
- The Age's View
Albanese government has made a strong start, but challenges lie ahead
On the questions of power with integrity, success in implementing policies and improving the state of the nation, the Albanese government has so far done well.
- by The Age's View