What's the buzz? Time to face the bald facts head on
A follically challenged Michael Bachelard reluctantly but bravely embraces a new look.
Curtains for Tests?
In a world hooked on entertainment values, the subtle drama of Test cricket is an increasingly tough sell.
Maternity leave scheme is a must
The Government must honour its promise to working families, writes Elizabeth Broderick.
On East Timor, Howard doesn't tell the full story
The Howard government led the way on East Timor - but it had to be pushed to act, writes Paul Daley.
Care more useful than criticism
Obesity in pregnancy is certainly a pressing public health issue, especially given that cardiac disease is now the leading cause of indirect maternal mortality in Australia and that obesity can lead to greater prevalence of serious complications in pregnancy such as diabetes ("Huge rise in obese mums-to-be", 16/11).
What do we want? Paid maternity leave. Now.
The time has come for the Government to honour its commitment.
A very good year
The Rudd Government has had a smooth first 12 months, but the hard times are yet to come.
More articles by Shaun Carney
Too much gabbing, not enough doing
Maybe it's time to put some of these top-level meetings out to pasture.
One man's drug is another's cash cow
There is something ironic about the St Kilda footy club shaping up as one of Ben Cousins' last chances to resurrect his AFL career.
Illustrators also need a little nurturing
The idea of Melbourne in the southern hemisphere complementing Edinburgh in the north as a centre for books, writing, and ideas is worthwhile.
Former judge backing union
Former senior federal court judge Rod Madgwick condemns the controversial workplace law for construction workers in a new union TV advertisement.
More articles by Michelle Grattan
Dash it all, the driven Mr Rudd is on the job
A year after his election victory, Kevin Rudd is making no apologies for being driven. "I'm just me. I haven't changed," he says.
More articles by Michelle Grattan
India's action the template for dealing with piracy
It is time that Australia and other nations surrounding the Indian Ocean took ownership of what is an increasingly serious threat..
Deficit need not be a dirty word
In going to great lengths to avoid using the D-word, the Government may dig itself into a very big hole.
More articles by Michelle Grattan
The times they have changed Labor tradition
Being accused of betraying party principles is par for the course for Labor PMs.
Political statements do not protect those still riding the roads
Improving safety for cyclists would be a real memorial to the fallen.
Melbourne policing needs a New York state of mind
New York police are serious about quelling violence. We should be, too.
Would the last one out please turn off the lights?
Diary has always liked the name of the worldwide company that rates economic health and creditworthiness: Standard and Poor's.
Sailing perilous seas
Somali fishermen are less likely to turn to piracy if their livelihoods are protected.
Brumby banks on feds to make dreams come true
The Premier has put the hard word on Rudd over national economic reform.
Why is water recycling being overlooked?
Forget the expensive desal plant. Recycling is a more cost-effective option.
More articles by Kenneth Davidson
Rapke is doing job protecting public interest
Neither judges (nor barristers) should be immune from criticism.
Caught short
Lucky you're with AAMI but the luck seems to run out when you work there.
More articles by Carbone-Money
Though shalt usher bugs out the front door
Commandments one, two and three are not working for me:
More articles by Danny Katz
A cheapening of justice
The Director of Public Prosecutions has gone beyond his brief.
